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The Bingham Group, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters.
🟣 Today's episode features Mayor Travis Mitchell ( of the City of Kyle, among the fastest-growing cities in both the state and the nation.🟣 Per the US Census Bureau last year, Kyle was ranked as the 11th fastest-growing city in the United States, with a population increase from 57,358 in July 2022 to 62,548 in July 2023, marking a 9% growth over one year. 🟣 Mayor Mitchell and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss his path to office, and the challenges and opportunities facing Kyle with its growth.🟣 Mayor Mitchell has served as the Mayor of Kyle since November 2017. Prior to his mayoral tenure, he represented District 1 on the Kyle City Council from June 2016 to November 2017. 🟣 In November 2023, he was re-elected for a third and final term as mayor, with his term set to conclude in November 2026.🟣 Under his leadership, Kyle has experienced significant growth and development, including the passage of a historic $294 million roads bond aimed at improving the city's infrastructure. LINKS✅ Learn more about Mayor Mitchell here -> https://tinyurl.com/yfpe9vsf✅ Learn more about Bingham Group here -> www.binghamgp.com/✅ Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://tinyurl.com/56h9psx6✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96✅ Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 267!🟣 On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Austin Development Services Director José Roig to discuss the department's implementation of artificial intelligence (AI).🟣 Development Services Department (DSD) oversees the planning, permitting, and inspection of construction projects (residential and commercial) to ensure they meet city codes and regulations. 🟣 This episode explores how, why, and what of AI's use at DSD. 🟣 See, City of Austin Press Release (10.9.2024): City of Austin Partners with Archistar to Utilize AI for the Development Process -> https://tinyurl.com/3446bt9vLINKS✅ Learn more about more about Director Roig here -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/josegroig/✅ Learn more about Bingham Group here -> https://www.binghamgp.com/✅ Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://tinyurl.com/56h9psx6✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96✅ Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 266!On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of August 19, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Discussion Highlights include:🟣 Austin Council Ballot Set on 8.19 -> https://tinyurl.com/bddjwb2e🟣 Judge temporarily halts Austin from having charter amendments on November ballot -> https://tinyurl.com/uerfsnse➡️ See also: 13 proposed charter amendments on the November ballot -> tinyurl.com/y64m28vy🟣 Austin Council Meeting on 8.29 -> https://tinyurl.com/4a5hw33d 🟣 Public Hearings for the week of August 26th -> https://tinyurl.com/2ypdn9bt✅ EPISODE 266ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96🟣 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 265!On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of August 12, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Discussion Highlights include:🟣 Austin City Council approves $5.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget -> https://tinyurl.com/2whsx4d9🟣 13 proposed charter amendments on the November ballot -> https://tinyurl.com/y64m28vy🟣 Public Hearings for the week of August 19th -> https://tinyurl.com/yny84cxe✅ EPISODE 265ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96🟣 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 264!On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of August 5, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Discussion Highlights include:🟣 Lisa Davis confirmed by Austin Council as city's Police Chief🟣 City of Austin Budget Watch this week✅ EPISODE 264ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96🟣 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 263!On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of July 29, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Discussion Highlights include:🟣 Lisa Davis selected to be Austin's next Police Chief -> https://tinyurl.com/3kvf2jt9🟣 City of Austin Budget Watch - Development Services cuts -> https://tinyurl.com/yckf98yr🟣 Also check out this week's boards and commission meetings -> https://tinyurl.com/4brjhv6k✅ EPISODE 263ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96🟣 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 262!On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of July 22, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Discussion Highlights include:🟣 Austin's Police Chief Search Continues Finalists Announced on July 17th -> https://tinyurl.com/5bbnks8u🎥: Austin Chief of Police Community Meet and Greet (7.23.2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/mrxfm72m🎥: Austin Police Association - Chief Candidate Interviews (7.23.2024) (YouTube) -> https://tinyurl.com/3cwzb4ew🟣 City of Austin Budget Watch🎥: City Council Budget Work Session (7.24.2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/yc83emej🟣 Former Austin City Council member, urbanist champion Chris Riley, 60, has passed -> https://tinyurl.com/3srh56ax 🟣 Also check out this week's boards and commission meetings -> https://tinyurl.com/364tubu9✅EPISODE 262ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96🟣 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 261!On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of July 15, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Discussion Highlights include:🟣 Police Chief Finalists Announced on July 17th -> https://tinyurl.com/3kvf2jt9🟣 13 Proposed Austin Charter Amendments on November ballot -> https://tinyurl.com/uffcvefk🟣 City Manager to Study Feasibility for a Austin Public Bank -> https://tinyurl.com/2ryte7wb🟣 Also check out this week's boards and commission meetings -> https://tinyurl.com/36pz7dfyEPISODE 261ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96🟣 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 260!On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of July 8, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Discussion Highlights include:🟣 The proposed City of Austin FY 24/25 -> https://www.austintexas.gov/page/city-budget🟣 Council timeline to budget approval -> https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?t=1996🟣 This week's Austin Council meetings and items of interest -> https://tinyurl.com/54k8x2ch🟣 Also check out this week's boards and commission meetings -> https://tinyurl.com/5n9au76vEPISODE 260ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96🟣 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 259!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of July 1, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Discussion Highlights include:🟣 Austin Council slow down on climate bond election🟣 Gov. Abbott announces launch of State of Texas Taiwan🟣 Austin's draft FY 24/25 budget out Friday ✅: Check out the Week Ahead for July 8th -> https://tinyurl.com/4kap8r5tEPISODE 259ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96🟣 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 258!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of June 24, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Discussion Highlights include:🟣 Supreme Court rules Austin laws surrounding homelessness are still constitutional ✅ https://tinyurl.com/p9xnss8z🟣 Austin leaders split over Supreme Court camping ban ruling ✅ https://tinyurl.com/bdej9d95🟣 Climate Fee action - Joint Sustainability Committee and Council Message Board discussion on Climate ✅ https://tinyurl.com/5t4nw8x6✅ https://tinyurl.com/vjkr58hbEPISODE 258ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96🟣 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 257!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of June 17, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Highlights include:🟣 Austin Police Chief candidates listed (6.18.2024) -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/ausitnpolicechiefcandidates🟣 City Manager TC Broadnax's comments on the search (6.24.2024) -> https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2024/06/broadnax-shares-thoughts-on-hiring-austins-next-police-chief/EPISODE 257ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96🟣 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 256!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of June 10, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Highlights include:🟣 Planning Department announces update of Imagine Austin, due by late 2026✅ Passed in 2012, Imagine Austin considered how transportation options, housing affordability and environmental protection should fit into the city’s future, with the goal of making Austin more livable, connected and inclusive.✅ Imagine Austin Link -> https://tinyurl.com/mr3rxyjt🟣 Project Connect pushed to the Third Court of Appeals ✅ Project Connect trial halts, punted to Third Court of Appeals (KXAN) -> https://tinyurl.com/3kfmfwh9EPISODE 256ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96🟣 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 255!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of June, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Highlights include:🟣 Public Safety Budget presentations -> https://tinyurl.com/ymbz96cy🟣 APD Chief Search, including Interim Police Chief Henderson not applying for the permanent position -> https://tinyurl.com/3wntcw9w🟣 Zilker Eagle is ready to fly (or roll, it's a train) -> https://tinyurl.com/2tmar5bkEPISODE 255ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96🟣 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 254!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of May 27, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Highlights include:🟣 Climate Fee Discussion at City Hall🟣 Finding Austin's next Police Chief 🟣 The FY 24/25 Budget on the Horizon EPISODE 254ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96🟣 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 253!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of May 20, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Highlights include:🟣 Two Dallas city hall executives joining T.C. Broadnax 🟣 A potential Climate Fee brewing at Austin City Hall🟣 The search from Austin's next Police ChiefEPISODE 253LINKS🟣 Austin cuts minimum lot size by more than a third, requiring less land to build a home (Austin Monitor) -> www.kut.org/austin/2024-05-17/a…g-vote-home-phase-2🟣 City of Austin Police Chief job posting -> www.mosaicpublic.com/career/2428-chief-of-police🟣 Link Austin City Council Agenda (5/30) -> www.austintexas.gov/department/city…0240530-reg.htmABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96🟣 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 252!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of May 13, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Highlights include:🟣 AustinCouncil passes Home Phase 2 and more; and🟣 The Austin police chief search is onEPISODE 252LINKS🟣 Austin cuts minimum lot size by more than a third, requiring less land to build a home (Austin Monitor) -> https://www.kut.org/austin/2024-05-17/austin-city-council-land-zoning-vote-home-phase-2🟣 City of Austin Police Chief job posting -> https://www.mosaicpublic.com/career/2428-chief-of-police🟣 Link Austin City Council Agenda (5/30) -> https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2024/20240530-reg.htmABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96🟣 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 251!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of May 6, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Highlights include:🟣 Austin, Dallas, and Houston's Police Chief Triangle; and🟣 Land Development Code Amendments up at Council this weekEPISODE 251LINKS 🟣 Austin Economic Development Corporation is seeks consultants -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o8L9FwORBiEWAzNJBPv3xdEwV45Zy2gv/view?pli=1🟣 UT pledges $13.5 million to cover I-35 from Dean Keeton to 15th Street -> https://www.kut.org/transportation/2024-05-10/ut-pledges-13-5-million-to-cover-i-35-from-dean-keeton-to-15th-streetABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96🟣 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 250!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of April 29, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Highlights include:🟣 Two Travis County Judge rulings related to Austin Council decisions🟣 New (May 6th) Austin welcomes new City Manager TC Broadnax outlines his priorities -> https://www.austintexas.gov/news/tc-broadnax-outlines-priorities-new-city-manager-austin🟣 BG Memos (3) - Leadership and Budget Profiles of New Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/bgmemotcbroadnaxEPISODE 250ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96🟣 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 249!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of April 29, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Highlights include:🟣 Last week's Joint Council Housing & Planning/Mobility Committee🟣 BG Memos (3) - Leadership and Budget Profiles of New Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/bgmemotcbroadnaxEPISODE 249ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia🟣 Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads newsletter here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96EXTRAS:🟣 BG Blog: Land Development Code Amendments (4) Overview -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2024/4/11/land-development-code-amendments-4-overviewContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 248!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of April 22, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Topics include:🟣 Austin’s FY 24/25 financial forecast and economic outlook.🟣 The Joint Housing & Planning/Mobility Committee EPISODE 248ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaEXTRAS:🟣 (Video) Briefing on Austin’s five-year financial forecast and economic outlook (Council Work Session, April 16, 2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/65kdm9jf🟣 City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 4.22.2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/3c95vcfm🟣 BG Podcast Ep. 246: 2024 Elections - Austin Mayoral Round Up -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep246🟣 BG Blog: Land Development Code Amendments (4) Overview -> https://binghamgp.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21fda84ed14160c8989e94828&id=2030e4494b&e=bedf362f50🟣 Budget deficit looms over city this year and beyond (Austin Monitor, 4/17/2024) -> https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2024/20240416-wrk.htm🟣 Mayor Watson’s Watson Wire Newsletter (4.18.2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/ysnwehrz🟣 Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 247!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of April 8, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Topics include:🟣 Observations from last week's Special Called Land Development Code hearing🟣 What's on deck from Council's Work Session and Regular Session this weekEPISODE 247ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaEXTRAS:🟣 City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 4.15.2024) -> https://binghamgp.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21fda84ed14160c8989e94828&id=cef621bc80&e=bedf362f50🟣 BG Podcast Ep. 246: 2024 Elections - Austin Mayoral Round Up -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep246🟣 BG Blog: Land Development Code Amendments (4) Overview -> https://binghamgp.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21fda84ed14160c8989e94828&id=2030e4494b&e=bedf362f50🟣 4/16 Work Session of the Austin City Council Agenda -> https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2024/20240416-wrk.htm🟣 4/18 Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council Agenda -> https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2024/20240418-reg.htm🟣Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
On this episode we welcome back Jack Craver, independent reporter and founder of The Austin Politics Newsletter.Jack and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss the candidate field for the 2024 Austin Mayoral elections, including incumbent Mayor Kirk Watson.You can visit mayoral candidate pages below:Mayor Kirk Watson -> https://www.kirkwatson.com/Carmen Llanes Pulido -> www.carmen4mayor.comDoug Greco -> www.grecoforaustin.comKathie Tovo -> www.kathieforaustin.comEXTRAS:✅ The Austin Politics Newsletter -> www.austinpolitics.net/✅ Jack Craver on X -> @JackCraver✅ Austin’s next mayor will serve two years, not the usual four (KUT, 10/18/2024) -> https://www.kut.org/politics/2022-10-18/austin-mayor-term-election-2022✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 245!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of April 1, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Topics include:🟣 T.C. Broadnax selected as Austin's next City Manager, Final Draft of City Manager Contract Link -> https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=426259🟣 City staff departure impacting Austin's state and federal legislative agenda🟣 This week's (April 11) Joint Council and Planning Commission Meeting Upcoming Land Development Code amendments -> LINK: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2024/20240411-spec.htmEPISODE 245ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaEXTRAS:✅ The City of Austin is hosting a public event to introduce the candidates for Austin’s next City Manager -> tinyurl.com/2ae8bjzw✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 3.18.2024) -> tinyurl.com/375kr3e9✅ BG Blog -> City of Austin org chart red line (as of 2/9/2024) -> tinyurl.com/3ymv5daj✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 244!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of March 25, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Topics include:🟣 City Manager selection 🟣 Upcoming Land Development Code amendments -> LINK: https://www.speakupaustin.org/f5610EPISODE 244ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaEXTRAS:✅ The City of Austin is hosting a public event to introduce the candidates for Austin’s next City Manager -> https://tinyurl.com/2ae8bjzw✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 3.18.2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/375kr3e9✅ BG Blog -> City of Austin org chart red line (as of 2/9/2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/3ymv5daj✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.comReleased by:BG Media Group, LLCP-line:℗ BG Media Group, LLC (2024)
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 243!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia discuss Monday's (3.25.2024) City Manager candidate town hall.Sara Hensley, the current city manager of Denton, Texas, and T.C. Broadnax, the current but soon departing city manager of Dallas, answered eight questions for about 30 minutes each in a moderated interview format.LINKS:🟣 City Manager Candidate Bios (City of Austin) -> https://www.speakupaustin.org/t8177🟣 Meet the City Manager Candidates - Spanish (ATXN) -> https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/300713🟣 Meet the City Manager Candidates (ATXN) -> https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/300712🟣 City Manager Spotlight: Five Issues To Watch for Monday’s Candidate Town Hall (BG Blog) -> https://tinyurl.com/bdr5fjpkEPISODE 243ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaEXTRAS:✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 3.25.2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/5xx5s5ah✅ BG Blog -> City of Austin org chart red line (as of 2/9/2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/3ymv5daj✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.comReleased by:BG Media Group, LLCP-line:℗ BG Media Group, LLC (2024)
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 242!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of March 18, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Topics include:🟣 Actions taken by the City Council during its March 21, 2024 meeting -> LINK: https://services.austintexas.gov/council_meetings/action_notes.cfm?mid=1228🟣 Austin City Council Regular Session (Video) -> LINK: http://austintx.swagit.com/play/300507/0/🟣 Austin City Council Work Session (Video) -> LINK: http://austintx.swagit.com/play/300144/0/ 🟣 City Manager Search Events—March 25th and 26th -> LINK: https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?t=1941EPISODE 242ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaEXTRAS:✅ The City of Austin is hosting a public event to introduce the candidates for Austin’s next City Manager -> https://tinyurl.com/2ae8bjzw✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 3.18.2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/375kr3e9✅ BG Blog -> City of Austin org chart red line (as of 2/9/2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/3ymv5daj✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.comReleased by:BG Media Group, LLCP-line:℗ BG Media Group, LLC (2024)
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 241!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of March 11, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Topics include:🟣 City Manager search Update: Candidate townhall and Council interviews next week.EPISODE 241ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaEXTRAS:✅ The City of Austin is hosting a public event to introduce the candidates for Austin’s next City Manager -> https://tinyurl.com/2ae8bjzw✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 3.18.2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/375kr3e9✅ BG Blog -> City of Austin org chart red line (as of 2/9/2024) -> https://tinyurl.com/3ymv5daj✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.comReleased by:BG Media Group, LLCP-line:℗ BG Media Group, LLC (2024)
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 240!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of March 4, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Topics include:🟣 City Manager search Updates -> Two candidates remain.EPISODE 240ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaEXTRAS:✅ BG Blog -> City of Austin org chart red line (as of 2/9/2024)✅ Subscribe to the BG Reads here -> https://tinyurl.com/3r7d3k96Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 239!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of February 19, 2024 in Austin politics, and discuss the week ahead.Topics include:🟣 The City of Austin cancels $2million review of Austin's homeless strategy 🟣 Austin Council Meeting (2.29.2024) items of note EPISODE 239ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 238!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of February 12, 2024 in Austin politics.EPISODE 238ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 237!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of February 5, 2024 in Austin politics.Topics include:🟣 Austin Interim City Manager search and current events with the office. 🟣 Items on next week's Council meeting including potential Artificial Intelligence guidelines and a Climate Bond (Items 24 and 25)LINKS:✅ BG Policy Watch - City of Austin Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep236 ✅ City of Austin Council Agenda (2.15.2024) -> https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2024/20240215-reg.htmEPISODE 237ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 237!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. and Consultant Chris Stewart, former Austin Chief Information Officer (2020 to 2023), discuss Item 24 on the Austin City Council's February 15th agenda.The item calls for the City Council to, "Approve a resolution regarding transparent and ethical citywide artificial intelligence guidelines and procedures, accountability strategies, and workforce considerations."Among other directives to the City Manager, the resolution calls for the guidelines to include (but are not limited) to the following principles:🟣 Innovation and Collaboration🟣 Data Privacy and Security🟣 Transparency🟣 Explainability and Interpretability🟣 Validity and Reliability🟣 Bias and Harm Reduction✅ Learn more here - BG Blog: Policy Watch - City of Austin Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidelines -> http://tinyurl.com/b9k29s9uEPISODE 236ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Chris Stewart -> www.binghamgp.com/chris-stewartContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 235!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of January 29th, 2024 in Austin politics.Topics include:✅ Interim City Manager Garza's memo to the Austin City Council ✅ First phase of Austin’s HOME initiative rolls out Monday✅ Austin City Council votes to extend police pay, benefits in lieu of contract We also feature our revised city of Austin org chart (as of 1.31.24) and a new blog, Five City Austin Issues to Watch in 2024. See below!LINKS:🟣 Memo: Interim City Manager Garza, 60-90 Day Goals & Transition -> https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/pio/document.cfm?id=422767🟣 Review: Bingham Group’s City of Austin org chart red line (as of 1/31/2024) -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2023/9/13/updated-city-of-austin-org-chart-13124🟣 Read: BG BLOG: Five City of Austin Issues to Watch in 2024 -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2024/2/3/bg-blog-five-city-austin-issues-to-watch-in-2024EPISODE 235ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 234!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of January 22nd, 2024 in Austin politics.Topics include:✅ Austin Council reaction to Art Acevedo hire (continued)✅ 2024 Mayoral election updates✅ And moreLISTEN ON!Reference links:✅ The Austin Politics Newsletter -> https://www.austinpolitics.net✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 1.22.2024) -> http://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2024/1/7/city-of-austin-public-meetings-week-of-jan292024✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404EPISODE 234ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 233!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of January 15th, 2024 in Austin politics.Topics include:✅ Austin Council reaction to Art Acevedo hire✅ Former Council Member Kathie Tovo running for mayor✅ A guest feature from Jack Craver of the Austin Politics Newsletter✅ And moreLISTEN ON!Reference links:✅ The Austin Politics Newsletter -> https://www.austinpolitics.net✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 1.22.2024) -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2024/1/7/city-of-austin-public-meetings-week-of-172024-bsehh-4zyl2✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404EPISODE 233ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 232!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of January 8th, 2024 in Austin politics.Topics include:✅ Austin Community College considers offering free tuition to high schoolers who graduate this spring✅ City Manager's Year in Review: 2023✅ Austin airport has a new interim CEO✅ And moreLISTEN ON!Reference links:✅ City of Austin Public Meetings (Week of 1.15.2024) -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2024/1/7/city-of-austin-public-meetings-week-of-172024-bsehh✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404EPISODE 230ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 231!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia discuss the Austin City Manager job posting released earlier today (1.8.2024).The application process will close on February 12th.You can view the posting here -> https://www.mosaicpublic.com/career/2404-city-managerFollow the Austin Council's search discussion on the Council Message board -> https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?t=1911LISTEN ON!EPISODE 231ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 230!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of January 1st, 2024 in Austin politics.Topics include:✅ Austin City Manager Search✅ Council 2024 priorities LISTEN ON!Reference links:✅ Link to Austin Council Message Board regarding City Manager search -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2024/1/6/links-to-austin-monitor-coverage-on-2024-austin-city-council-priorities✅ Links to Austin Monitor coverage on 2024 Austin City Council Priorities✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404EPISODE 230ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.comwww.austinlobbyists.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 229!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia review this year (2023) in Austin politics.Topics include:✅ Austin Council Rookie(s) of the Year✅ Biggest policy surprise from the Council dais ✅ Top policy news of the Year and moreLISTEN ON!Reference links:✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404EPISODE 228ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 228!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of December 18th in Austin politics.Topics include:✅ Austin’s homebuilding industry, others prepare for HOME Initiative✅ A new report shows Austin is behind on its affordable housing goals✅ Texas gained more people than any other state in the last yearLISTEN ON!Reference links:✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404EPISODE 228ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 227!On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of December 11th in Austin politics.Topics include: ✅ A Travis County Court signs final order overturning three zoning ordinances ✅ Updates on the city of Austin's demographics ✅ Austin ISD board names its lone finalist for superintendent and more.LISTEN ON!Reference links:✅ [VIDEO] City Demographer presentation ✅ City Demographer presentation link (PDF): https://binghamgp.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=21fda84ed14160c8989e94828&id=a510bbf8d2&e=bedf362f50✅ [VIDEO] Austin City Council Special Called Meeting (13h 18m) -> austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/283723✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume…fm?id=419404EPISODE 227ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 226! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of December 4 in Austin politics.TOPIC: ✅ The Austin Council's passage (9-2) of the Home Options for Middle-income Empowerment (HOME) Initiative.LISTEN ON!Reference links:✅ Council Member Leslie Pool's office created a HOME hub to consolidate information -> https://www.atxhomecoalition.com✅ [VIDEO] Austin City Council Special Called Meeting (13h 18m) -> https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/283723✅ 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar -> https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=419404EPISODE 226ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 225! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the weeks of November 27th in Austin politics.TOPICS INCLUDE:✅ The Home Options for Middle-income Empowerment (HOME) Initiative and what's ahead at Council.✅ Council's passage of public safety stations as community benefit eligible for density bonuses✅ Barton Springs potential renamingLISTEN ON!Reference links:✅ Council Member Leslie Pool's office created a HOME hub to consolidate information -> https://www.atxhomecoalition.com✅ Agenda for 12.7. 2023 Austin City Council Special Called Meeting -> https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/2023/20231207-spec.htmEPISODE 225ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 224! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the weeks of November 20th and November 30th in Austin politics.TOPICS INCLUDE:✅ The HOME Initiative and What is the public outreach standard?✅ 2024 Austin Council Race watch and moreLISTEN ON!EPISODE 224ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 223! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of November 6th in Austin politics.TOPICS INCLUDE:✅ Travis County judge signaling 3 Austin land code ordinances will be voided; and✅ 2024 City Council Race Watch (Districts 2, 7, and 10)LISTEN ON!EPISODE 223ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 222! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of October 9th in Austin politics.TOPICS INCLUDE:✅ Progress in the City of Austin's search for a new city manager✅ The appointment of a permanent head for the Office of Police Oversight, ✅ Special Session at the Texas LegeLISTEN ON!EPISODE 222ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.com
Today's episode features returning guest, Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA).He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the Austin City Council's recent approval of Ch. 380 agreement with NXP, and its importance to Austin and Central Texas. ARMA is a Bingham Group, LLC client. The two also discuss the recent news of Ed's selection as Opportunity Austin's next CEO (effective October 21st).Background links below:ARMA (website) -> https://arma-tx.orgOpportunity Austin names Ed Latson as first chief executive officer (Press Release) -> https://tinyurl.com/5bjrx55wOpportunity Austin (Website) -> https://opportunityaustin.com/RELATED EPISODES:BG Podcast Ep. 217: Launching our Economic Development Practice -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep217BG Podcast Ep. 218: Discussing NXP's incentive proposal before the City Austin -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep218BG Podcast Ep. 219: Weekly Recap (Week of 9.18.2023) -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep219EPISODE 221ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbinghamContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 220! On this episode the Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia wrap up the week of September 25th in Austin politics.TOPICS:✅ Austin Council Member Harper-Madison taking 2-month medical leave✅ Affordability Unlocked back in Court ✅ Audit finds Austin Energy falling behind on tree-trimming scheduleEPISODE 220ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 219! On this episode the Bingham Group(CEO A.J. Bingham, Associate Hannah Garcia, and firm Economic Development Consultant Larry Holt) wrap up the week of September 18th in Austin politics.TOPICS:✅ The Austin Council's unanimous approval of NXP's Ch. 380 application➡️ Ch. 380 Business Expansion Agreement between the City of Austin and NXP USA, Inc. -> https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=415834✅ Plans for a Joint Austin Council and Planning Commission meetingNEWS LINKS:➡️ Council approves incentives for NXP Semiconductors' $290M planned investment (Austin Monitor)-> https://tinyurl.com/4e3ucnk8➡️ Council to consider joint hearing with Planning Commission on code amendments (Austin Monitor) -> https://tinyurl.com/bkkr8u9bEPISODE 219ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about today's hosts at:✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Hannah Garcia -> https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garcia✅ Larry Holt -> https://www.binghamgp.com/larry-holtContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 218! On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and firm Economic Development Consultant Larry Holt discuss NXP Semiconductor's incentive proposal before the city of Austin.BACKGROUND:🔲 The Austin Council will take up final discussion and approval of NXP's application, under a Ch. 380 agreement, this Thursday (9.20.2023).🔲 NXP's application, totaling $1 million (approx.) in incentives, is tied to it's larger pursuit of federal CHIPS and Science Act funding.🔲 Passed in 2022, the CHIPS Act, dedicated billions of dollars to encourage investment in the U.S. semiconductor industry in part through tax credits and scientific research.🔲 Companies pursuing CHIPS Act funding are required to have a local or state level funding match, such as a Chapter 380.NEWS LINKS:➡️ NXP (corporate website) -> https://rb.gy/ghg51➡️ NXP Seeks Greater Investment in Austin, Fostering Innovation and Growth (City of Austin) -> https://rb.gy/36cqp➡️ Council hears details of proposed $1M incentive package for NXP Semiconductors (Austin Monitor) -> https://rb.gy/6c2e5➡️ Child care in focus as Austin officials consider economic deal for $291M NXP expansion (Community Impact) -> https://rb.gy/o2cbaEPISODE 218ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about A.J. and Larry here:✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Larry Holt -> https://www.binghamgp.com/larry-holtContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 217! On this episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham welcomes Larry Holt, our newest consultant to the show. Larry has deep experience in Texas municipal and state economic development, and will assist in developing Bingham Group's practice in this area.Topics discussed include:➡️ The Passage of HB 5➡️ CNBC's America’s Top States for Business 2023 -> https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/11/americas-top-states-for-business-2023-the-full-rankings.htmlAbout HB 5 Passed in recent (88th) Texas Legislative Session, HB 5 incentivizes corporate development projects by allowing school districts to offer temporary property tax abatements to induce big long-term gains, including enduring tax wealth and high-paying jobs in innovative sectorsThe HB 5 Rule making process starts after September 1st, with the overall law taking effect on January 1, 2024.EPISODE 217ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTLearn more about A.J. and Larry here:✅ A.J. Bingham -> https://www.binghamgp.com/ajbingham✅ Larry Holt -> https://www.binghamgp.com/larry-holtContact us at: info@binghamgp.comwww.binghamgp.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 216! On this episode Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. Bingham review the week in Austin politics (of 9.11.2023) and more.Topics include:➡️ Is the city Austin back in play for economic development?➡️ Texas AG Ken Paxton's acquittal ➡️ The battle to save Flo the tree💡 Spot Spotlight: Item 82. by Council Member Zo Qadri (District 9)✅ Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to require access to natural light for all sleeping rooms in new buildings.✅ Passed on content ✅ Resolution language -> https://tinyurl.com/mzuhe88pNews Links:🗞️ Qadri sets sights on closing ‘windowless-apartment loophole (Austin Monitor) -> https://tinyurl.com/2znxh7rvEPISODE 216ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTConnect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.www.binghamgp.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 215!
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week (Week of 9.4.2023... and a bit of this week) in Austin politics and more.
On this episode we focus another major staffing change in the city's executive ranks. We also touch on Council's discussion around its first potential Ch. 380 agreement (with NXP) in seven years.
The cities of El Paso, Houston, and San Antonio, joined in a suit against the state challenging the law. And Wednesday State District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble ruled the law unconstitutional.
LINKS:
• See, Tracking City of Austin Leadership Changes (Updated September 1, 2023)
EPISODE 215
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
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Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 214! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week (of 8.25.2023) in Austin politics and more.This week we focus on developments with the so-called "Death Star" bill, House Bill 2127, preemption legislation passed in the recent Texas legislative session.The law, set to take effect on September 1, imposes sweeping restrictions on cities’ and counties' ability to pass local ordinances. The cities of El Paso, Houston, and San Antonio, joined in a suit against the state challenging the law. And Wednesday State District Judge Maya Guerra Gamble ruled the law unconstitutional.News Links:• Judge declares new Texas law that would erode cities’ power to enact local rules unconstitutional (Texas Tribune) -> https://tinyurl.com/bdf3etnt• Texas “Death Star Law” ruled unconstitutional by judge; Houston officials celebrate (Houston Public Media) -> https://tinyurl.com/32e8djzfEPISODE 214ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTConnect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.www.binghamgp.com
Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 213! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week (of 8.21.2023) in Austin politics and more.
This week we focus on a new report from the McKinsey & Company consulting firm on the city of Austin’s development review process.
• Link to Mckinsey’s Development Site Plan Assessment -> https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=413802&ref=austinpolitics.net
• Zucker Report news links -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2023/8/26/links-regarding-city-of-austin-zucker-report
• Also check out this week’s most read stories on the BG Reads at -> www.binghamgp.com/bgreads/weekinreview82123
EPISODE 213
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
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Welcome to BG Podcast Episode 212! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week (of 8.14.2023) in Austin politics and more.
This week we focus Austin Council's passage of the FY 2024 city budget.
Highlights:
• The budget was passed on a 10-1 vote (Council Member Mackenzie Kelly opposing on Wednesday (8.16) at 3:24PM.
• At $5.5 billion the FY 2024 budget is Austin's largest to date.
• The city's fiscal year begins on October 1st.
News Coverage:
• Austin adopts $5.5 billion budget, the largest in city history. Here's what we know. (KUT) -> https://www.kut.org/austin/2023-08-16/austin-adopts-5-5-billion-budget-the-largest-in-city-history-here-is-what-we-know
• Equity Action to continue push for community needs not met in new city budget (Austin Monitor) -> https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/08/equity-action-to-continue-push-for-community-needs-not-met-in-new-city-budget/
• Council-approved budget contains record-high police funding, sparking dissent from both sides (Austin Monitor) -> https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/08/council-approved-budget-contains-record-high-police-funding-sparking-dissent-from-both-sides/
EPISODE 212
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
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Welcome to Episode 211! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week (of 8.7.2023) in Austin politics and more.
This week we focus on the Zilker Vision Plan going down, and Council's two budget work sessions reviewing their individual priorities (links below!)
• Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison (D1)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?t=1854
• Council Member Vanessa Fuentes (D2) → https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4126#p4126
• Council Member José Velásquez (D3)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4133#p4133
• Council Member Chito Vela (D4)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4131#p4131
• Council Member Ryan Alter (D5)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4129#p4129
• Council Member Mackenzie Kelly (D6)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4128#p4128
• Mayor Pro Tem Paige Ellis (D8)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4132#p4132
• Council Member Zo Qadri (D9)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4135#p4135
• Council Member Alison Alter (D10)→ https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4127#p4127
BG READS TOP PICKS (Subscribe here → bit.ly/447KHt5)
• Austin City Council puts controversial plan for Zilker Park on hold (KUT)→ https://www.kut.org/austin/2023-08-07/austin-city-council-puts-controversial-plan-for-zilker-park-on-hold
• Why corporate relocations, expansions are way down in the Austin area (Austin Business Journal)→https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2023/08/02/austin-economic-update-2023.html
• New Austin Energy GM says there are ’80 things’ to do better after winter storm (KXAN)→ https://www.kxan.com/investigations/increasing-austin-energy-bills-preventing-power-outages-new-austin-energy-gm-talks-top-priorities
• Equity Action slams budget proposal as ‘throwback to the ’90s’ (Austin Monitor)→ https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/08/equity-action-slams-budget-proposal-as-throwback-to-the-90s
• New state law to allow ETJ residents to leave city's jurisdiction (Community Impact)→ https://communityimpact.com/austin/san-marcos-buda-kyle/government/2023/08/07/new-state-law-to-allow-etj-residents-to-leave-citys-jurisdiction/
EPISODE 211
Bingham Group Update -> We've formed a new practice area focused on Government Incentives and Economic Development. -> https://www.binghamgp.com/services
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
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Welcome to Episode 210! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week (of 7.31.2023) in Austin politics and more.
The discussion covers:
AUSTIN COUNCIL BUDGET PRIORITIES
Council Member Vanessa Fuentes → https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4126#p4126
Council Member Alison Alter → https://austincouncilforum.org/viewtopic.php?p=4127#p4127
City of Austin hopes to have new city manager by September 2024 → https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2023/07/29/austin-on-hunt-for-new-city-manager-for-10th-largest-u-s-city/70462347007/
Interim City Manager Jesus Garza addresses concerns of reorganization of Offices of Civil Rights and Equity → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/08/garza-says-reorganization-will-in-no-way-diminish-offices-of-civil-rights-equity/
Court rules Austin short-term rental ordinance unconstitutional → https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/court-rules-austin-short-term-rental-ban-unconstitutional/
Interim City Manager Garza delays telework policy → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/city-manager-delays-controversial-new-telework-policy/
City of Austin is not suing over “death star” bill →https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2023/08/02/austin-isnt-suing-texas-over-death-star-preemption-bill/70500179007/
THIS WEEK (week of August 7th)
MONDAY
• 4PM - Public Safety Commission - Regular Meeting → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=412706
• 6PM - Bicycle Advisory and Pedestrian Advisory Council - Joint Meeting →https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=412860
• 6PM - Water and Wastewater Commission - Special Called Meeting → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=412911
TUESDAY
• 10AM - Austin Council Budget Work Session → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=413000
• 6PM - Planning Commission - Regular Meeting → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=412986
WEDNESDAY
• 3PM - Airport Advisory Commission - Regular Meeting → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=412995
• 6PM - Environmental Commission - Special Called Meeting → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=412996
THURSDAY
• 10AM - Austin Council Budget Work Session → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=413001
EPISODE 210
Bingham Group Update -> We've formed a new practice area focused on Government Incentives and Economic Development. -> https://www.binghamgp.com/services
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.
Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT
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Welcome to Episode 209! Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia CEO A.J. Bingham review the week in Austin politics and more.
The discussion covers:
• City of Austin FY 23-24 Budget Adoption Process;
• Austin City Manager Search; and more.
EPISODE 209
Bingham Group Update -> We've formed a new practice area focused on Government Incentives and Economic Development. -> https://www.binghamgp.com/services
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.
Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yT
Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3
Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com
We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.
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Welcome to Episode 208! On this episode we welcome guest Dave Porter, Executive Director, Williamson County Economic Development Partnership.
The Williamson County EDP was founded in 2014 to create a partnership between Williamson County and city economic development leaders to market and promote economic development in Williamson County.
Members from each of the contributing government entities make up Williamson County EDP's board of directors.
Dave was hired in October 2022 as the Partnership's first Executive Director.
He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the past several months and what's ahead for the Partnership and Williamson County.
EPISODE 208
LINKS: • Williamson County Economic Development Partnership → https://williamsoncountytxedp.com/
• Williamson County Economic Development Partnership announces new office in South Korea (Community Impact, July 26, 2023) → https://rb.gy/yrmz0
• Connect with Dave on LinkedIn -> https://rb.gy/c1ump
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Welcome to Episode 207! Bingham Group Associates Hannah Garcia and Wendy Rodriguez review the week in Austin politics and more.
The discussion covers:
• City Council returned from Summer break for a regular meeting on July 20th, 2023 → https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=411224
• City of Austin Staff released expedited timeline for housing code amendments → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/staff-releases-expedited-timeline-for-housing-code-amendments/
• Texas has increased funding for school meals allowing more AustinISD Students will eat free breakfast → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/more-austin-isd-students-will-eat-breakfast-for-free-after-texas-ups-funding-for-school-meals/
• The proposal to reorganize Equity, and Civil Rights offices drawing criticism from community members. Interim City Manager Jesus Garza explained motivations for changes → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/garza-explains-motivations-behind-proposed-changes-to-equity-civil-rights-offices/
• Council voted to formalize $200 minimum pay for musicians at city events at their Thursday meeting → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/council-to-formalize-200-minimum-pay-for-musicians-at-city-events/
Also check out our previous podcast covering the release of The City of Austin FY23-24 Budget → https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/ep206?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
EPISODE 207
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
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Welcome to Episode 206! Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and Associate Hannah Garcia discuss the recently released, City of Austin FY 23-24 Budget.
The discussion covers:
City of Austin released FY23-24 Budget on July 16th → https://assets.austintexas.gov/budget/23-24/downloads/FY24_Proposed_Budget.pdf
KEY DATES
• July 26 → Work Session focused on General Fund with Public Comment being heard on Budget
• August 1 → Work Session focused on Enterprise Fund with Public Hearing regarding maximum tax rate.
• August 10 → Work Session focused on Budget Amendments and Budget IFCs
• August 16 - 18 → Council will vote on Budget
EPISODE 206
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
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Welcome to Episode 205! Bingham Group Associate’s Hannah Garcia and Wendy Rodriguez with CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics and more.
The discussion covers:
Texas Legislature reaches deal for property tax cuts → https://www.kxan.com/news/18-billion-deal-reached-texans-to-get-biggest-property-tax-cut-in-states-history/
City of Austin ends APD-DPS partnership after community backlash and an alarming incident over the weekend → https://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/news/2023-07-12/dps-partnership-suspended-after-trooper-pulls-gun-on-10-year-old/?mc_cid=550f489b4c&mc_eid=4f22e5507c
City Boards and Commissions recommend Telework policy for city employees → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/environmental-boards-push-for-telework-policy-for-city-employees/
Local organizations call for quicker turnaround on Land Development Code Amendments → https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2023/07/12/austin-development-review-reform.html?utm_source=st&utm_medium=en&utm_campaign=me&utm_content=AU&ana=e_AU_me&j=32057140&senddate=2023-07-12
All 32 City of Austin pools are open after several years of staffing issues → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/after-years-of-staffing-woes-austin-finally-hires-enough-lifeguards-by-start-of-swim-season/
Some AustinISD Teachers were paid $2000 in error and must pay that back to AISD → https://communityimpact.com/austin/southwest-austin-dripping-springs/education/2023/07/07/austin-isd-teachers-must-pay-back-2k-stipend-after-district-processing-error/
EPISODE 204
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Welcome to Episode 204! Bingham Group Associate’s Hannah Garcia and Wendy Rodriguez with CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics and more.
The discussion covers:
• City of Houston sues state to block new law (HB 2127) they argue erodes cities’ power → https://www.texastribune.org/2023/07/03/houston-texas-lawsuit-local-control/
• The City of Austin begins their budget adoption process on July 14th. —> viewtopic.php
• The City of Austin Planning Commission is urging a quicker process for Land Development Code Amendments after more than a dozen amendments were initiated this year → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/planning-commission-urges-quicker-processing-of-land-development-code-amendments/
• City of Austin Ethics Review Commissions approves pandemic-era changes to lobbying ordinance →https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/ethics-review-commission-oks-pandemic-era-changes-to-lobbying-ordinance/
• Fraud revealed after audit of Parks and Recreation Department → https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/07/insufficient-staffing-revealed-in-audit-of-fraud-and-waste-at-parks-and-recreation-department/
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On this episode we welcome Daniela Silva with Political Action Committee, Equity Action.
Equity Action is spearheading the campaign in support Community Investment Budget (CIB) ahead of the Austin Council's vote on the FY24 budget, set next month.
Daniela and A.J. discuss the 35 item budget package covering a range diversity of community needs including Early Childhood Education and Development, Climate Equity, Park Maintenance and much more.
Note: Bingham Group has no contractual affiliations with Equity Action and/or work related to the CIB.
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LINKS: • Equity Action -> https://equityactionatx.org
• The Community Investment Budget -> bit.ly/3NZVG1Z
• Connect with Daniela on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniela-m-silva/
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Welcome to Episode 202! Bingham Group Associates Hannah Garcia and Wendy Rodriguez, along with CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics and more.
The discussion covers:
• The return of the Austin Police/DPS partnership;
• Land Development Code amendment prioritization;
• The Zilker Vision Plan and more.
EPISODE 202
Also Checkout EPISODE 201: Discussing the last 6 months of Austin Politics with Jack Craver - bit.ly/438jiqz.
Available on Apple Podcasts -> apple.co/3r33JTC
Available on Spotify -> bit.ly/3r7fbO9
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On this episode we welcome Jack Craver, independent reporter and founder of The Austin Politics Newsletter.
Jack and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham, catch up on the past 6 months of Austin politics and city hall moves (and it's been eventual, y'all).
For city hall watchers and those looking to get a handle on the state of play now, this is worth a listen.
EPISODE 201
LINKS: • The Austin Politics Newsletter -> https://www.austinpolitics.net/
• Jack Craver on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-craver-60348414/
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Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics and more.The discussion covers:• The launch of BG Media, our sister agency BG Media, a public strategy firm providing comprehensive communications and engagement services in the Austin Metro area -> www.bgmediagp.com;• A recap of Texas Legislation (ending on May 29) important to Central Texas; and• The Austin City Council final meeting June 8 before its summer recess -> https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=409392 • The Texas House's approval of HB 2127 (bill Link: https://bit.ly/40CN9Gi), a preemption bill aimed at city and county regulations. News Link: https://bit.ly/3oHUB5yand • Council's next meeting on Thursday (5/4) , including a Item 22 - Approve a resolution relating to parking requirements and accessible parking options; and initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 to modify parking requirements. Resolution Link: https://bit.ly/3H4ImqcEPISODE 200ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTConnect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUKConnect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.www.binghamgp.com
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics.The discussion covers:• A potential public re-vote on Project Connect. News link: https://bit.ly/3mVkbUp• Council's approval Thursday (4/20) of a resolution directing the City Manager to create a plan and implementation schedule to transition the City to sustainable low-embodied-carbon concrete. Link to Resolution language: https://bit.ly/43UE5zx• The Texas House's approval of HB 2127 (bill Link: https://bit.ly/40CN9Gi), a preemption bill aimed at city and county regulations. News Link: https://bit.ly/3oHUB5yand • Council's next meeting on Thursday (5/4) , including a Item 22 - Approve a resolution relating to parking requirements and accessible parking options; and initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 to modify parking requirements. Resolution Link: https://bit.ly/3H4ImqcEPISODE 199ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.View our services here -> bit.ly/3H7xyXCFollow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTConnect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUKConnect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.www.binghamgp.com
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics.The discussion covers:• Planning Commission's move Tuesday (4/11) to create a new zoning category, called Town Zoning (TZ). Link to TZ language: https://bit.ly/3KC8iug• Council's approval Thursday (4/13) of a resolution reducing parking requirements for bars and restaurants. Link to Resolution language: https://bit.ly/3MIa8wf• Council's upcoming Work Session meeting (4/18) which includes a briefing on the Texas Department of Public Safety's collaboration with the Austin Police Department. Agenda link: https://bit.ly/3oeKtROand • Council's next meeting on Thursday (4/20), including a resolution (Item 24)Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to create a plan and implementation schedule to transition the City to sustainable low-embodied-carbon concrete. Resolution Link: https://bit.ly/3L3i4HrEPISODE 198ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.View our services here -> bit.ly/3H7xyXCFollow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTConnect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUKConnect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.www.binghamgp.com
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics.Today's discussion covers:• The 3/31 retirement of Austin Energy General Manager Jackie Sargent (https://bit.ly/3MnA93X);• Pushback on the Austin Police Department / Texas DPS agreement (https://bit.ly/400ro36); and • The Texas House passing HB 1, the state budget bill (https://bit.ly/3nZz4VG).The Austin Council convenes for Work Session Tuesday (4/11) and Regular Voting Thursday (4/13).• Work Session Agenda -> https://bit.ly/41eeVcL• Regular Voting Agenda -> https://bit.ly/43gBXSgEPISODE 197ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.View our services here -> bit.ly/3H7xyXCFollow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTConnect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUKConnect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.www.binghamgp.comReleased by:BG Media GroupP-line:℗ BG Media Group (2023)
Today's episode features returning guest, Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA).He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. continue a discussion around Central Texas's position in the national semiconductor sector, sparked by last year's passage of the CHIPS Act (see RELATED EPISODES below).Today's topic turns to two proposals at the Texas Legislature for the Texas Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors Act, or Texas CHIPS Act.The proposed legislation would boost workforce training programs for the industry, give higher education institutions a larger role in development, and create the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium and Fund.The Texas CHIPS Act has the support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) and two bills , SB 2288 and HB 5174 have been filed respectively by Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman (R), and House Appropriations Committee Chair Greg Bonnen (R).As of this posting, SB 2288 has referred to the Senate Finance Committee, and HB 5174 has been referred to the House State Affairs Committee.You can track each bill here:• SB 2288 -> https://bit.ly/3zGnul7• HB 5174 -> https://bit.ly/43bkoD6Learn more about ARMA, here: https://arma-tx.org/ARMA is a Bingham Group, LLC clientRELATED EPISODES:Ep. 161 // The passage of the CHIPS and Science Act w/Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode161-5s646-yklns-jnkkt-crr4n-82atyEp.164 // Discussing the CHIPS Act and Mexico Incentives with Sergio Chavez-Moreno: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode164-bfh63Ep. 166 // Discussing the CHIPS Act and Austin's Semiconductor Ecosystem with Tyson Tuttle: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode166-bfh63-ylpt5-4mz6wEp. 169 // Discussing the CHIPS Act with Larry Smith, Chairman, Tokyo Electron US Holdings Inc.: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode169-bfh63-ylpt5-4mz6w-7mr9h-dh5g9-f4fe9
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics.Today's discussion centers around what we are calling the Bias Towards Action Era at city hall. This ethos has been expressed, and demonstrated, by both Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Interim City Manager Jesús Garza in recent weeks. More on the show!EPISODE 195ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.View our services here -> bit.ly/3H7xyXCFollow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3WIN4yTConnect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3DlFiUKConnect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: bit.ly/3RberR3Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.www.binghamgp.com
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. discuss Friday's announcement from Jesús Garza, Interim Austin City Manager regarding a second round of significant City Hall leadership. This marks the most significant overhaul to City staff leadership since Mr. Garza was appointed on February 15th of this year. It comes on the relative heels another reorganization on March 1st of this year.LINKS:• Interim Austin City Manager Jesús Garza Announces Significant Leadership Reorg -> BG Blog: https://bit.ly/3FT3uPNEPISODE 194ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXCFollow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yTConnect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUKConnect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.www.binghamgp.com
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics. Today's topic include a review of several items of now from the Austin City Council's 3.24 meeting:• Agenda Link -> https://bit.ly/3JM3fHc• Item 56. Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to explore possible Code amendments, safety standards, and other regulations to improve organization and management infrastructure for shared micro-mobility devices.Postponed to April 20, 2023• Item 57. Approve a resolution relating to the creation of a technical advisory body to improve the process of reviewing and updating technical criteria manuals to meet the city’s ongoing housing needs.Approved as amended• Item 58. Approve a resolution directing the City manager to encourage the use of underground electric lines in areas where the City is planning capital projects in the public right-of-way.Approved on Consent• Council next meets on April 11th for Work Session and April 13th for its Regular Meeting • Also check out A.J.'s talk with José Roig, Interim Director of Austin's Development Services Department.EPISODE 193ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXCFollow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yTConnect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUKConnect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.www.binghamgp.com
EPISODE 192On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. welcomes returning guest, José Roig, to the show.José last appeared on Episode 114, then he was serving as Director of Austin’s Code Department. Since January he has been Interim Director of the Development Services Department, the city agency central to commercial and residential development, among other services.He and A.J. discuss his new role, and challenges and priorities for 2023 under a new city leadership.LINKS• BG Podcast Episode 114: https://bit.ly/3lFb9Km• Connect with José on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3FHWt3Z• Learn more about Development Services Department: https://www.austintexas.gov/dsdABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXCFollow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yTConnect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUKContact us at: info@binghamgp.comWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.www.binghamgp.com
On today's community focused episode, Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Monica Muñoz Andry, President and CEO of the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC).Monica joined the GAHCC on August 1, 2022. She and A.J. discuss her path to the position, the GAHCC's history, and current and future Chamber initiatives.Founded in 1973, GAHCC’s primary goal is to continue the advancement and progression of a strong and stable economic culture for Hispanic businesses. The Chamber strives to reach these goals by developing business, management skills, and bridging access to financial capital while maintaining our cultural values and integrity.Monica's bio: https://bit.ly/3FlLqNWShe can be reached at: monicaa@gahcc.orgABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXCFollow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yTConnect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUKContact us at: info@binghamgp.comWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.www.binghamgp.com
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics. Today's topic include a review of several items of now from the Austin City Council's 3.9 meeting:• Agenda Link -> https://bit.ly/3yrYmht• Item 16 -> Approve a resolution accepting the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Policy Plan• Item 25 -> Establishing a charter review commission • Item 27 -> EV Fast Charing Stations • Item 36 -> Executive Session regarding Search for and appointment of a new city manager • Council next meets on March 9 for Work Session and March 23rd for its Regular Meeting BG BLOG:• The Austin Ballot Petition Threshold -> https://bit.ly/3yr8XcqBG READS WEEKLY REVIEW:• Council OKs creation of charter review commission (Austin Monitor) -> https://bit.ly/3Lb9bvF• How Austin is planning for neighboring areas to evolve alongside ‘generational’ transit system (Community Impact) -> https://bit.ly/420w4Ij• Austin homeowners ask judge to void city policies that allow developers to build more housing (KUT) -> https://bit.ly/3ysS40L• Austin's Project Connect is over budget. Texas lawmakers have a plan to rein it in. (Austin American-Statesman) -> https://bit.ly/3mMocKb• BG Reads Page: https://www.binghamgp.com/bg-readsEPISODE 190ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXCFollow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yTConnect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUKConnect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.www.binghamgp.com
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics. Today's topic include:• The March 1st Executive Shake Ups at Austin's City Hall -> https://bit.ly/3mgSCEc• City Council's upcoming meetings next week:-> (3/7) - Work Session of the Austin City Council Agenda: https://bit.ly/41KsXUI-> (3/9) - Regular Meeting of the Austin City Council Agenda: https://bit.ly/41LXeSZ• The start of SXSW SXSW Conference & Festivals on 3/10 (through 3/19): https://www.sxsw.com/Helpful Links:• Austin Council Message Board: https://bit.ly/3EYUnfPEpisode 189ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXCFollow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yTConnect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUKConnect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.www.binghamgp.com
On today's community focused episode, Bingham Group CEO A.J. sits down with Matt Stephenson, CEO and Co-Founder of Code2College, and Carl Settles, Founder and Executive Director of E4 Youth.Code2College and E4 Youth, both Austin-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, were the 2022 recipients of respective $10,000 unrestricted grants from the Bingham Group Foundation.The Bingham Group Foundation’s mission is to financially contribute to inspiring nonprofits creating educational and economic access for underserved communities in the Austin Metro. Founded in Austin in 2009, E4 Youth uses the arts, sciences and technology to bridge the gap for underserved teens into the creative economy.Founded in Austin in 2016, Code2College's mission is to dramatically increase the number of minority and low-income high school students who enter and excel in undergraduate STEM majors and careers.Founded in 2020, Austin-based Bingham Group Foundation was created to further develop a culture of philanthropy established by A.J. Bingham, Founder and CEO of The Bingham Group, LLC. The Bingham Group Foundation is a corporate sponsored 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity.Episode 188LINKS: • E4 Youth -> https://e4youth.org• Connect with Carl on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlsettlesjr• Code2College -> https://code2college.org• Connect with Matt on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcstephensonABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXCFollow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yTConnect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUKContact us at: info@binghamgp.comWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.www.binghamgp.com
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics (ending 2.17.2023).Today's topic details the most recent Austin city manager search leading up to former City Manager Spencer Cronk's hiring.Helpful Links:• City Manager Search Timeline: www.binghamgp.com/bgreads/2023/2/21/austin-city-manager-search-timelineEpisode 187ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXCFollow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yTConnect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUKConnect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.www.binghamgp.com
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. discuss the Austin City Council's vote today to terminate City Manager Spencer Cronk's employment with the city.The vote was 10-1, with Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison voting against. Council Members agreed to a severance package totaling $463,000, which includes one year of the city manager's salary, plus health care and vacation payouts.Council has appointed Jesús Garza to be the city's interim city manager. Garza last served as Austin's city manager from 1994 to 2002Austin is a Council-Manager form of government, with the City Manager serving as the CEO of the city and reporting, receiving guidance, oversight from the Council.Helpful Links:• Austin City Council fires City Manager Spencer Cronk in wake of winter storm response (KUT, 2.15.2023) - https://bit.ly/3ItrhaM• A review of Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk's tenure ahead of Wednesday's meeting (2.14.2023) - https://bit.ly/3YRbtDN• AG Rejects City’s Reasons for City Manager Search Secrecy (1.19.2018) - https://bit.ly/4103A0UEpisode 186ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXCFollow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yTConnect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUKConnect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.www.binghamgp.com
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics. Today's topic include:•Breaking news regarding Austin City Manager Cronk's employment with the city (per KUT)• A Council resolution making it easier for low-income Austinites to seek zoning variances from the Board of Adjustment; • Council's vote on a tree trimming audit; • The city's negotiations with the Austin Police Association; • Council re-centering on policy priorities; and• SXSW on the horizon.The Austin City Council next meets on February 21st for Work Session and 23rd for its Regular meeting. Helpful Links:• Actions taken by the City Council during the February 9, 2023 meeting: https://bit.ly/3JZDLYH• Transcript of Council's February 9 meeting: https://bit.ly/3YmdQPn• Austin Council Agenda (2/9): https://bit.ly/3jsTTaeEpisode 185ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXCFollow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yTConnect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUKConnect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.www.binghamgp.com
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. discuss Austin Mayor Kirk Watson's call to evaluate the employment of City Manager Spencer Cronk. Austin is a Council-Manager form of government, with the City Manager serving as the CEO of the city and reporting, receiving guidance, oversight from the Council.This call to evaluate Mr. Cronk's employment comes on the heels of last week's ice storm, and public criticsim of the city's response.The Austin City Council will take up discussion on this item at their Thursday (2/9) meeting. Helpful Links:• Austin City Council will consider firing City Manager Spencer Cronk after storm response (KUT, 2.6.2023) - https://bit.ly/3Yrl8ku• Austin Council Work Session Agenda (2/7) - https://bit.ly/3HBkIRH• Austin Council Agenda (2/9): https://bit.ly/3jsTTae• Austin Council Message Board: https://austincouncilforum.orgEpisode 184ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXCFollow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yTConnect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUKConnect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.www.binghamgp.com
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics. Today it's all about our recent winter storm and what's anticipated in the coming weeks.Helpful Links:• Austin Council Work Session Agenda (2/7) - Pending• Austin Council Agenda (2/9): https://bit.ly/3jsTTae• Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee (2/14)• Austin Council Message Board: https://austincouncilforum.org• BG Reads (2/3): https://www.binghamgp.com/bgreads/2023/february-3Episode 183ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXCFollow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yTConnect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUKConnect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.www.binghamgp.com
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics including:The Austin Councils first full meeting of 2023 (held on 1.26): https://bit.ly/3Y2dFrR ; andAustin Parks and Recreation Board's discussion on the Zilker Park Vision Plan: https://bit.ly/3wyCrUOEpisode 182ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCBingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level.View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXCFollow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yTConnect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUKConnect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3Contact us at: info@binghamgp.comWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.www.binghamgp.com
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics including:Mayor Kirk Watson's Community Impact interview: https://bit.ly/3iRqqGDAustin Water's recent audit report: https://bit.ly/3D3PrWdThe Austin Council's first meetings of 2023: Work Session (1.24.2023): https://bit.ly/3XsOJK3Regular Meeting (1.26.2023): https://bit.ly/3HjWHzyEpisode 181EXTRASCity of Austin Council Message Board: https://austincouncilforum.orgABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCThe Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeckWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. discuss the Austin swearing-in ceremony, new Council staff picks and policy insight, and the 88th Legislative Session.Episode 1802023 Austin Council Staff Picks: https://bit.ly/3kgqnVgCity of Austin Council Message Board: https://austincouncilforum.orgABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCThe Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeckWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgpCONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.comFOLLOW US:Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgpInstagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroupTwitter -> twitter.com/binghamgpPART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORKReleased by:BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)
Happy New Year! For the first show of 2023, Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. discuss Austin Council staff picks (see below) and today's (at 6PM) Mayor Pro Tem vote. Episode 1792023 COUNCIL STAFF PICKS (As of 1.6.2023)Mayor Kirk WatsonBarbara Shack, Executive Assistant - Continues the role she served under Mayor Steve Adler’s 8 years in office.Alexis Garcia, Title Not Announced - Most recently served a Director of Regional & Local Policy with the Austin Chamber of Commerce.Council Member Vanessa Fuentes - District 2Jason Lopez, Chief of Staff - Most recently served as Policy Adviser to departing Council Member Ann Kitchen (District 5).Council Member José Velásquez - District 3Lizette Melendez, Chief of Staff - Served as a Constituent Liaison and Policy Advisor (from November 2015 to February 2021) to Council Member Pio Renteria.Yuri Barragan, Policy Advisor - Most recently served as Policy Advisor to departing Council Member Pio Renteria (District 3) covering transportation, land use, public safety, animal services, and code enforcement.Dora Anguiano, Constituent Liaison - Most recently served as Constituent Liason to departing Council Member Anne Kitchen (District 5).Council Member Ryan Alter - District 5Ben Leffler, Chief of Staff - Most recently a candidate for Austin's District 9. Prior Policy Advisor to Council Member Chris Riley.Michael McGill, Policy Advisor - Most recently Senior Policy Advisor to Mayor Steve Adler (since Jan. 2018). Michael has been with the city since 2011, where he served as Chief of Staff for the Council Member Sheryl Cole.Zohaib "Zo" Qadri - District 9Sara Barge, Chief of Staff - Previously served as Chief of Staff to Councilwoman Vanessa Fuentes (District 2). She also served as Legislative Director to State Rep. Julie Johnson in the 87th Texas legislative session.Natalie Deller, Policy Advisor - Most recently served as Policy Advisor to Council Member Leslie Pool (District 7) covering land use matters. She is also a former Bingham Group intern.Melissa Beeler, Policy Advisor - Most recently served as a Transportation Justice Coordinator for Air Alliance Houston. She also has been a Transportation Planner at the City of Houston.ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCThe Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeckWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgpCONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.comFOLLOW US:Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgpInstagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroupTwitter -> twitter.com/binghamgpPART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORKReleased by:BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. catch-up on the short holiday week including:Council staff picks; Official runoff election results (LINK TO FINAL RESULTS: https://bit.ly/3FMlZEv); andFriday's winter storm advisory Episode 178ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCThe Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeckWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgpCONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.comFOLLOW US:Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgpInstagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroupTwitter -> twitter.com/binghamgpPART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORKReleased by:BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. discuss the results of the 2022 Austin Council runoff elections for mayor along with Districts 3, 5, and 9.Episode 177ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCThe Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeckWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgpCONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.comFOLLOW US:Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgpInstagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroupTwitter -> twitter.com/binghamgpPART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORKReleased by:BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. discuss the results of the 2022 Austin Council runoff elections for mayor along with Districts 3, 5, and 9.Episode 176ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCThe Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeckWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgpCONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.comFOLLOW US:Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgpInstagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroupTwitter -> twitter.com/binghamgpPART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORKReleased by:BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. recap the week (and the week ahead) in City of Austin Politics.A reminder that today, December 9th, is the final day for early voting in the Austin Council runoffs. Find voting information from the Travis County clerks offie here: https://bit.ly/3UFmFRrBG 2022 Austin City Council Runoff Guide (updated 12.5.2022 with most recent endorsements) -> bit.ly/3UuBiXREpisode 175ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCThe Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeckWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgpCONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.comFOLLOW US:Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgpInstagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroupTwitter -> twitter.com/binghamgpPART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORKReleased by:BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. close the loop on some holdover items from last week and discuss the week ahead in City of Austin Politics. BG 2022 Austin City Council Runoff Guide (updated 11.28.2022 with most recent endorsements) -> https://bit.ly/3UuBiXREpisode 173ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCThe Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeckWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgpCONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.comFOLLOW US:Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgpInstagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroupTwitter -> twitter.com/binghamgpPART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORKReleased by:BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. recap the week (and the week ahead) in City of Austin Politics. BG 2022 Austin City Council Runoff Guide (updated 11.28.2022 with most recent endorsements) -> https://bit.ly/3UuBiXREpisode 173ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCThe Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeckWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgpCONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.comFOLLOW US:Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgpInstagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroupTwitter -> twitter.com/binghamgpPART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORKReleased by:BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. recap the week (and the week ahead) in City of Austin Politics. Happy Thanksgiving!2023 Austin City Council Calendar: https://bit.ly/3UNobBWABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCThe Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeckWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgpCONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.comFOLLOW US:Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgpInstagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroupTwitter -> twitter.com/binghamgpPART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORKReleased by:BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. recap the week in City of Austin Politics, from Planning Commission, NXP's 313 review, and the 2023 Council calendar. Hannah joined the firm last month having previously worked in the Texas House, Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA), and as a senior research analyst for one of the state's top procurement firms. Learn more about Hannah, here: https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaConnect with Hannah on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-garcia-93b3aa1a6/2023 Austin City Council Calendar: https://bit.ly/3UNobBWABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCThe Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeckWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgpCONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.comFOLLOW US:Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgpInstagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroupTwitter -> twitter.com/binghamgpPART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORKReleased by:BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)
Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. recap and discuss the 2022 Austin City Council election night results.Hannah joined the firm last month having previously worked in the Texas House, Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA), and as a senior research analyst for one of the state's top procurement firms. Learn more about Hannah, here: https://www.binghamgp.com/hannah-garciaConnect with Hannah on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-garcia-93b3aa1a6/ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCThe Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeckWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgpCONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.comFOLLOW US:Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgpInstagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroupTwitter -> twitter.com/binghamgpPART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORKReleased by:BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)
Today's episode (169) features Larry Smith, Chairman of Austin-based Tokyo Electron US Holdings Inc.Part of an ongoing series on the CHIPS and Science Act passed in August, Larry and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss its impact on the Austin and Central Texas.The bipartisan bill includes more than $50 billion in incentives for manufacturers of semiconductors, or chips, to build domestic semiconductor plants.RELATED BG Podcast EPISODES:Ep. 161 // The passage of the CHIPS and Science Act w/Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode161-5s646-yklns-jnkkt-crr4n-82atyEp.164 // Discussing the CHIPS Act and Mexico Incentives with Sergio Chavez-Moreno: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode164-bfh63Ep. 166 // Discussing the CHIPS Act and Austin's Semiconductor Ecosystem with Tyson Tuttle: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode166-bfh63-ylpt5-4mz6wNEWS LINKS:'Texas really started the whole revolution' | State continues to lead the US semiconductor chip industry (KVUE, 9.9.2022): https://www.kvue.com/article/money/economy/boomtown-2040/manufacturing/chips-101-semiconductor-chip-shortage-central-texas-samsung/269-db1ac000-c0a9-40f1-9a69-075647d6cc55ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCThe Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeckWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgpCONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.comFOLLOW US:Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgpInstagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroupTwitter -> twitter.com/binghamgpPART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORKReleased by:BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)
Today's episode (168) features a discussion on entrepreneurship and lobbying with Mustafa Rashed, Founder and President, of Philadelphia-based Bellevue Strategies.He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. also discuss current municipal issues in the Philadelphia market.LINKS:Bellevue Strategies homepage -> https://www.bellevuestrategies.comMustafa's LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/mustafa-rashed-2562b45/ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLCThe Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeckWe are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgpCONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.comFOLLOW US:Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgpInstagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroupTwitter -> twitter.com/binghamgpPART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORKReleased by:BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)
Today's episode (167)is an introduction to the Austin Monitor.
The Austin Monitor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization covering important issues and key decisions at the intersection between the local government and the community.
Joel and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss its history, present, and future.
NOTE: A.J. serves on the Austin Monitor board as Vice-Chair.
LINKS:
The Austin Monitor -> https://www.austinmonitor.com
Join us for the Austin Monitor City Summit on 10/5 at the Long Center: https://www.austinmonitor.com/austin-monitor-city-summit/
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Have your company join our business membership program: https://www.austinmonitor.com/become-a-business-member-or-sponsor/
Learn more about our Strategic Advisory Council: https://www.austinmonitor.com/strategic-advisory-council/
Make a donation and become a member that supports our nonprofit and nonpartisan local news: https://www.austinmonitor.com/donate/
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.
Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck
We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.
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Today's episode (166) is a continued discussion of the CHIPS and Science Act and its impact on Central Texas, with a lens on the region's semiconductor ecosystem.
Joining us is returning guest, Tyson Tuttle.
Tyson served as CEO of Austin-based Silicon Labs from 2012 to 2021, with leadership roles at the company including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer.
We last had Tyson on for Ep. 52 where we discussed the Internet of Things, of which he led Silicon Labs transformation to a pure-play leader in.
As background, the CHIPS Act was signed in August and provides more than $52 billion in incentives: $39 billion for production, $13.2 billion for research and development, and $500 million for communications and supply chain improvements.
Also check out on Ep.161 featuring Ed Latson, CEO of the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association, where he provided an overview discussion of the CHIPS Act and implications on Central Texas.
RELATED EPISODES
EP. 161: The passage of the CHIPS and Science Act w/Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association
EP. 164: Discussing the CHIPS Act and Mexico Incentives with Sergio Chavez-Moreno -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode164-bfh63
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.
Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck
We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.
Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp
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Today's episode (165) features Taylor O'Neil, CEO of Richard's Rainwater.
Headquartered in Austin, Richard's Rainwater is the U.S. leader in capturing and bottling pure rainwater, and is the nation’s first FDA approved cloud-to-bottle company.
He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss Richard's history, the rain harvesting process, water supply and conservation, and regulatory hurdles in the industry.
Taylor is also a fellow Wake Forest University alum (Go Deacs!).
LINKS:
RIchard's Rainwater (Website) -> https://richardsrainwater.com
Richards Rainwater (Linkedin) -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/richard-s-rainwater
Taylor O'Neil (Linkedin) -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-o-neil-bab1645/
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.
Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck
We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.
Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp
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Today's episode (164) features returning guest Sergio Chavez-Moreno.
Sergio is the Founder of Nextshore Partners, a legal affairs and government relations firm with offices in the United States and Mexico, and a Principal at Intermestic Partners, an international business investment and consulting firm.
He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the CHIPS Act in relation to an the August (19th) Bloomberg article: Mexico Considers Incentives to Attract Semiconductor Investment -> https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-19/mexico-considers-incentives-to-attract-semiconductor-investment
The CHIPS Act, passed in August, is bipartisan bill includes more than $50 billion in incentives for manufacturers of semiconductors, or chips, to build domestic semiconductor plants.
Check out BG Podcast Ep. 161 for a further discussion on the CHIPS Act -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode161-5s646-yklns-jnkkt-crr4n-82aty
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.
Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck
We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.
Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp
CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com
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Today's episode (163) features Mayor Craig Morgan of the City of Round Rock. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss his path to office, and the challenges and opportunities facing Round Rock.
First elected Mayor in May of 2017, Mayor Morgan previously spend six years on the Round Rock City Council.
Located 15 miles north of downtown Austin, like all Williamson County cities Round Rock has experienced substantial economic development and growth over the past decade, but even before when Dell Technologies moved its headquarters to there in 1993.
LINKS:
Mayor Morgan's Campaign Page -> https://craigmorganformayor.com/
City of Round Rock Council Page -> https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/city-about-round-rock/city-council/
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.
Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck
We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.
Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp
CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com
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Today's episode (163) features Mayor Craig Morgan of the City of Round Rock. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss his path to office, and the challenges and opportunities facing Round Rock.
First elected Mayor in May of 2017, Mayor Morgan previously spend six years on the Round Rock City Council.
Located 15 miles north of downtown Austin, like all Williamson County cities Round Rock has experienced substantial economic development and growth over the past decade, but even before when Dell Technologies moved its headquarters to there in 1993.
LINKS:
Mayor Morgan's Campaign Page -> https://craigmorganformayor.com/
City of Round Rock Council Page -> https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/city-about-round-rock/city-council/
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.
Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck
We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.
Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp
CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com
FOLLOW US:
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Today's episode (163) features Mayor Craig Morgan of the City of Round Rock. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss his path to office, and the challenges and opportunities facing Round Rock.
First elected Mayor in May of 2017, Mayor Morgan previously spend six years on the Round Rock City Council.
Located 15 miles north of downtown Austin, like all Williamson County cities Round Rock has experienced substantial economic development and growth over the past decade, but even before when Dell Technologies moved its headquarters to there in 1993.
LINKS:
Mayor Morgan's Campaign Page -> https://craigmorganformayor.com/
City of Round Rock Council Page -> https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/city-about-round-rock/city-council/
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.
Check our Service Deck -> www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck
We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.
Follow us on LinkedIn for content updates and the BG Reads: www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp
CONTACT US at: info@binghamgp.com
FOLLOW US:
Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp
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Today's (162) episode features Austin community leader and serial entrepreneur, Terry P. Mitchell.
She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss her path into the business world, and the founding of the Black Leaders Collective
ABOUT TERRY P. MITCHELL
Terry P. Mitchell prides herself in being the steer-head and foundation to Black Leaders Collective (social impact, DEI), E & Co Tech (software & mobile development), The Austin Socialite (events/marketing/media) and Glam Beauty Bar (hair & aesthetics salon). Her faith, quick wit and unwavering determination to succeed has propelled her to levels beyond her imagination. Very early on, Mitchell knew she would be an entrepreneur and community leader, as her family is filled with self-made successors, risk takers, advocates and activists. It only felt natural for Mitchell to slide into this multi-tasked position.
LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-p-mitchell-1245037b
Black Leaders Collective -> https://www.blackleaderscollectiveatx.com
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.
Check our Service Deck -> https://www.binghamgp.com/servicedeck
We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.
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Today's (161) episode features Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association.
Ed and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the recent of the CHIPs and Science Act, and the economic implications for Central Texas.
The bipartisan bill includes more than $50 billion in incentives for manufacturers of semiconductors, or chips, to build domestic semiconductor plants.
The semiconductor industry has had significant and growing presence in Austin and Central Texas for over 30 years.
This includes Samsung's 2021 announcement to build at $17 billion semiconductor factory in Taylor. And recently last month the company filing paperwork with the state suggesting it could build 11 chip-making facilities in the Austin area over the next two decades.
RELATED EPISODES: 2021 Sector Outlook with Ed Latson, CEO, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode132
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.
We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.
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Today's special weekend episode features Kristin Marcum, owner and CEO of ECPR, Austin's preeminent public relations firm.
Kristin and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss her path into PR and her career leading to the C-suite and ownership of the firm.
BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1995 by Elizabeth Christian as Elizabeth Christian Public Relations, ECPR has grown into one of the largest public relations firms in Texas.
In 2022, ECPR was acquired by Kristin, who previously served as President. Following the acquisition, Marcum was named CEO, with Christian remaining involved as Of Counsel.
LINKS:
Home page: https://www.echristianpr.com/
Kristin's ECPR Page: https://www.echristianpr.com/staffmembers/kristin-marcum
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.
We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.
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Today’s episode (159) features Ari Rastegar, Founder and CEO of Austin-based Rastegar Property Company. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss real estate development in Austin, as well as Ari's entrepreneurial path.
Rastegar Property has a portfolio spanning more 13 states and over 3.5 million square feet. It recently announced its 809 Skyline office development project in Austin, as well as a 318-acre planned community in Kyle, TX.
Ari's book, The Gift of Failure: Turn My Missteps Into Your Epic Success, will be out next month (July 12, 2022). See the link below for more information.
LINKS:
Rastegar Property -> https://rastegarproperty.com/
Ari on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/arirastegar
Ari's Book -> The Gift of Failure: Turn My Missteps Into Your Epic Success -> https://amzn.to/3Oa1vs1
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with and Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.
We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.
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Today’s episode (158) features City of Kyle Council Member Dex Ellison. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the growth and associated challenges with one the fastest growing cities in Texas.
According to the U.S. Census, the city grew from a populations of 5,000 in 2000, to just over 52,300 (and growing) in 2020.
First elected to Kyle City Council in November 2019, Council Member Ellison was re-elected in November 2019.
Located just 30 minutes south of Austin on the booming I-35 corridor, Kyle also sits in Hays County, one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.
LINKS:
Council Member Dex Ellison on Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/Citizensfordexellison/
City of Kyle Council Page -> https://www.cityofkyle.com/council/council-member-district-1-dex-ellison
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is a Austin lobbying firm serving businesses, nonprofits and trade associations. Austin and Austin Metro lobbying and advocacy, along with and Texas lobbying and advocacy are our largest service areas, covering municipal governments and the legislative and executive branches of Texas government.
We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm.
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Today’s episode (157) features Anne Gatling Haynes, Chief Transactions Officer for the the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC). She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the impetus for its founding and the work ahead.
BACKGROUND:
In October 2020, recognizing the increasing pressures of rising real estate prices on affordability, equity, and the City’s iconic venues and small businesses, the City of Austin created the AEDC.
AEDC is a Public Real Estate Developer, working for purpose instead of profits. AEDC can speed the pace of the public response to decreasing affordability and equity by moving at the pace of the market to blend the best of public and private deal making.
LINKS:
Austin Economic Development Corporation -> www.austinedc.org
Anne on LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/in/annegatlinghaynes
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Today’s episode (156) features City of Leander Mayor Christine DeLisle. She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the growth and associated challenges with one the fastest growing cities in the nation.
Elected Mayor in May of 2021, Mayor DeLisle previously served a three-year term as Place 4 on the Leander City Council.
Located just 30 minutes northwest of downtown Austin, Leander has experienced substantial growth in its population over the past decade. In May 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Leander, Texas was the fastest-growing large city in America between 2018 and 2019.
For perspective, in 2010, the city population was 27,697 residents, and as of June 2020, the number of residents totaled 73,000 (See, Austin area suburb named as fastest growing city in America - Austin Business Journal: shorturl.at/oINSX)
LINKS:
Mayor DeLisle on LInkedin -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayor-christine
Mayor DeLisle on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/christine_ltx
City of Leander Council Page -> https://www.leandertx.gov/citycouncil/page/leander-city-council
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Today’s episode (155) features Tina Cannon, CEO, Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discussed the recently formed Diversity and Ethnic Chamber Alliance ("DECA")
Comprised of the Austin LGBT Chamber, Greater Austin Asian Chamber, Greater Austin Black Chamber, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, DECA will facilitate their shared vision to create a Regional Economic Equity Development Plan (“REED Plan”).
The vision of the DECA collaboration is to better the integration of individuals, firms, and communities who have not shared proportionately in the overall rise in local prosperity.
The REED Plan, according to DECA, will reduce barriers and create equity for the small businesses and the workforce communities served by the Chambers.
CHAMBER LINKS:
Austin LGBT Chamber -> https://austinlgbtchamber.com
Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce -> https://www.austinbcc.org
Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce: https://www.austinasianchamber.org/
Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: https://www.gahcc.org/
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
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Today’s episode (154) features Jason Alexander, Chief of Staff to the Austin City Manager.
Appointed in January 2022, Jason has a nearly 18‐year career with the City, which in addition to the City Manager’s Office, includes Parks and Recreation, Human Resources, Emergency Medical Services, and the Fire Department.
Jason and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss his role, a first for City Manager Spencer Cronk (but not new for the city), Jason's path to the public sector and journey to his current role.
As Chief of Staff, Jason is responsible for the administrative functions of the City Manager’s Office, and provides leadership and oversight to the City’s Equity, Innovation, Sustainability, and Resilience Offices.
Austin operates under a “Council-Manager” system of government. In this model, the Mayor and City Council are responsible for all legislative functions of the City. They appoint a professional City Manager who operates much like a CEO in private-sector businesses and who is tasked with carrying out City Council’s legislative and policy objectives.
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Today’s episode (153) features Austin Council Member Mackenzie Kelly (District 6). https://www.austintexas.gov/department/district-6
She and Bingham Group CEO discuss her recently passed resolution "directing the City Manager to conduct a fact-finding study on the adoption, use, and holding of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies by the City of Austin."
The resolution was one of two addressing cryptocurrency. The second, also passed that day and sponsored by Austin Mayor Steve Adler called for a broader review of the blockchain/Web3 space.
Related Episodes:
BG Podcast EP. 152: Discussing Municipal Crypto and Blockchain Policy https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/episode152
LINKS: Item 55 (Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to conduct a fact-finding study on the adoption, use, and holding of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies by the City of Austin.): https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=378563
Item 57 (Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to foster an environment in Austin that supports the creation and development of new innovations, such as blockchain and other Web3 related technologies, protocols, and applications.): https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=379159
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Today’s episode (152) features Elijah John Bowdre, Chairman of the Miami-Dade County Cryptocurrency Task Force.
Created in May 2021 (led by the efforts of Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins), the Task Force is comprised of eight industry-expert appointees who shall work to study the possibility of incorporating cryptocurrency as a form of payment for County taxes, fees, and services and other recommendations that may be beneficial to Miami-Dade County.
Chairman Bowdre and Bingham Group CEO A.J. dig further into the Task Force's organization history as well as recent actions and developments in the space.
This comes as the Austin City Council is takes up two resolutions related to the study and application of cryptocurrency and blockchain/Web3 technologies (see link below).
LINKS:
Miami-Dade County Resolution R-455-21 (Creating the Cryptocurrency Task Force): https://www.miamidade.gov/govaction/legistarfiles/Matters/Y2021/211528.pdf
Item 55 (Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to conduct a fact-finding study on the adoption, use, and holding of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies by the City of Austin.): https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=378563
Item 57 (Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to foster an environment in Austin that supports the creation and development of new innovations, such as blockchain and other Web3 related technologies, protocols, and applications.): https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=379159
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Today’s episode features Selena Xie, President of the Austin EMS Association.
Selena and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the anniversary of Winter Storm Uri, in addition to Selena updating on EMS's needs going into 2022.
LINKS:
EMS Association main page -> https://austinemsa.org
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/AustinEMSA/
Instagram -> @austinemsassociation
Twitter -> @AustinEMSA
Austin EMS Relief Fund -> https://donorbox.org/austinemsrf
ABOUT GUEST
Selena was elected EMS Association President in the fall of 2019. A nine year veteran of Austin-Travis County EMS with the rank of Captain, she previously was a policy analyst at Texas Impact.
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The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
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BG PODCAST EPISODE 150
Today's episode features Susanna Ledesma-Woody, candidate for Travis County Precinct 4.
The Bingham Group CEO A.J. and Susanna discuss her campaign, and what she hopes to achieve once elected.
Susana faces incumbent Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gómez in tomorrow's Democratic primary, with the winner going on the November ballot.
Learn more about Susanna's campaign here -> https://www.susanna4commissioner.com/
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The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
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Released by: BG Media Group Release date: 28 February 2022
BG PODCAST EPISODE 149
Today's episode features Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra (D).
First elected in 2018, Judge Becerra announced he will be seeking a second term in office in November 2022. However, he must first secure the Democratic nomination in tomorrow's primary.
The Bingham Group CEO A.J. and Judge Becerra discuss his first term, and what he hopes to achieve if re-elected.
Per the 2020 U.S. Census, Hays was fastest growing Texas county from 2010 to 2020.
Learn more about Judge Becerra's campaign here -> https://www.judgebecerra.org/
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Released by: BG Media Group Release date: 28 February 2022
Today's episode features Chito Vela, a candidate for Austin's Council District 4.
The immigration and defense attorney declared in early November, following Council Member Greg Casar's announcing his candidacy for Congress (triggering an automatic resignation).
Bingham Group CEO A.J. and Associate Wendy Rodriguez discuss Chito's campaign and what he hopes to achieve if elected.
Learn more about Chito's campaign here -> https://www.chitovela.com
El episodio está disponible en español a partir del minuto 14:50.
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Released by: BG Media Group Release date: 8 December 2021
El episodio de hoy presenta a Chito Vela, un candidato para el Distrito 4 del Consejo de Austin.
El abogado de inmigración y defensa lanzo su campaña a principios de Noviembre, luego de que el concejal Greg Casar anunciara su candidatura al Congreso (lo que provocó una renuncia automática).
El director ejecutivo de Bingham Group, A.J. y la asociada Wendy Rodríguez analizan la campaña de Chito y lo que espera lograr si es elegido.
Este episodio también fue grabado en español y comienza a las 14:50.
Conozca más sobre la campaña de Chito aquí -> https://www.chitovela.com
The team discuss Texas (and Austin Council) redistricting, Austin's Mayoral Election, and a new APD Police Chief.
Featuring Bingham Group CEO A.J., and Jimmy Flannigan, Bingham Group Advisory Board Member and former Austin Council Member.
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A.J. speaks with Austin Justice Coalition (AJC) reps João Paulo Connolly and Rockie Gonzalez about the launch of its new grassroots organizing strategy, District Organizing: Project Engage (DOPE).
DOPE is a plan mobilize and build community power at the Council district level. The conversation covers the impetus and vision of the program, and how Austinites can engage.
Learn more at: https://austinjustice.org/dope/
ABOUT AJC:
Austin Justice Coalition is a grassroots, activist-led organization addressing community needs, increasing political involvement, empowering communities, and criminal justice reform at the local level.
Learn more here -> https://www.austinjustice.org/
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The team discuss the City of Austin's recent FY22 budget season, and challenges ahead in FY23 and on.
Featuring Bingham Group CEO A.J., and Jimmy Flannigan, Bingham Group Advisory Board Member and former Austin Council Member.
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ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
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An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story.
A.J. welcomes to the show Wade Green and Hill Shands, the co-founders of Austin-based Zilker Belts.
Founded in 2015, Zilker Belts draws inspiration from traditional Argentinian gaucho style belts, and some of Austin’s favorite local icons like Deep Eddy, Antone’s, and Willie Nelson.
The three discuss building an Austin inspired brand, as well as challenges and opportunities emerging out of 2020.
Learn more about Zilker Belts here -> https://www.zilkerbelts.com
IG @zilkerbelts
Zilker Belts on Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/zilkerbelts
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The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
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A.J. welcomes to the show colleague Jonathan Kilman, Chairman and Founder of Miami-based Converge Public Strategies.
The two talk about their paths to lobbying and the industry's future, perspectives as entrepreneurs/business-owners, and Austin and Miami's rise as tech capital contenders.
REFERENCE LINKS
The Political Life Podcast
A.J.'s episode: Launching a Firm and Lobbying in the Lone Star State -> https://bit.ly/3wGpUvU
Jonathan's episode: How to Build the Firm of the Future-> https://bit.ly/3xIR32W
Converge Public Strategies -> https://convergepublic.com/
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ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
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Bingham Group CEO A.J. catches up Nico Ramsey, the Director of Community Engagement at Austin for All People, following the May 1st defeat of Proposition F (a charter amendment to switch from a weak mayor to a strong mayor form of government).
The two discuss what's next for the organization, as well as Nico's future plans.
This is episode 141 of the BG Podcast. Recorded on May 7, 2021
CONNECT WITH NICO: https://nicoramsey.com Twitter: @NicoRamsey_ LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/nico-ramsey-a090ba156/
ABOUT AUSTIN FOR ALL PEOPLE
Austin for All People (website): austinforallpeople.org/ Austin for All People (Facebook): www.facebook.com/Austin4AllPpl/ Twitter: @Austin4AllPpl
RELATED EPISODES
BG Podcast Episode: 124: Episode 124: Opposing Strong Mayor Reform with Austin for All People -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode124
BG Podcast Episode 110: Discussing City Governments with Professor Sherri Greenberg, LBJ School of Public Affairs -> www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode110
CONTACT BINGHAM GROUP
Interested in our services or have an episode suggestion? Email us at: info@binghamgp.com
Follow us for weekly episode updates and more on: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Site -> www.binghamgp.com
Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup
LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp
Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp
PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK -> www.bgmediagp.com
An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story.
Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Austin-based writer and firm contributor, Kahron Spearman discuss the results of Austin's May 2021 Special Election, particularly Props F and G, but also B.
This is episode 140 of the BG Podcast.
Recorded on May 7, 2021.
CONTACT BINGHAM GROUP
Interested in our services or have an episode suggestion? Email us at: info@binghamgp.com
Follow us for weekly episode updates and more on: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Site -> www.binghamgp.com
Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup
LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp
Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp
PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK -> www.bgmediagp.com
An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story.
On May 1st Austinites will vote on 8 ballot propositions, several of which will directly impact how city government and elections are run.
Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Austin-based writer and firm contributor, Kahron Spearman on Proposition G, which will create an 11th City Council district, adding another seat to the council.
The two also delve into the intertwining Proposition F, shifting Austin to a strong-mayor form of government, the city's changing politics and population, and more.
This is episode 140 of the BG Podcast.
Recorded on April 29, 2021.
CONTACT BINGHAM GROUP
Interested in our services or have an episode suggestion? Email us at: info@binghamgp.com
Follow us for weekly episode updates and more on: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Site -> www.binghamgp.com
Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup
LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp
Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp
PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK -> www.bgmediagp.com
An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story.
On today’s episode we speak with return guest, Austin-based Michael Hsu, Principal and Founder of Michael Hsu Office of Architecture (MOAH).
He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. catch up from their June 2020 show, updating on impacts to the design/built environment sector through Q1 2021.
ABOUT MICHAEL
Michael Hsu, AIA, IIDA is the founder and principal of Michael Hsu Office of Architecture. Following graduation from the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture, Hsu worked at OMA in the Netherlands and in Dallas before returning to Austin where he has practiced since 1998. Hsu is currently the Past President of the AIA Austin chapter and a member of the University of Texas School of Architecture’s Advisory Council.
RELATED EPISODES
BG Podcast EP. 89 - COVID-19's Impact on the Built Environment with Michael Hsu (6.2.2020): https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode89
CONNECT WITH MICHAEL HSU OFFICE OF ARCHITECTURE
Instagram -> @hsuoffice Facebook -> https://bit.ly/3n3kCrn
CONTACT BINGHAM GROUP
Interested in our services or have an episode suggestion? Email us at: info@binghamgp.com
Follow us for weekly episode updates and more on: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Site -> www.binghamgp.com
Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup
LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp
Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp
PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK -> www.bgmediagp.com
An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story.
On today’s episode we speak with return guest Veronica Briseño, Chief Economic Recovery Officer for the City of Austin.
Most recently serving as Director of the Economic Development Department (EDD), she was appointed Chief Recovery Officer in March 2020 to lead Austin's response for newly developed recovery programming and funding opportunities for those impacted by COVID-19 in Austin.
Veronica and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss developments in Q1, including recent efforts by the city and Austin Council including the Economic Recovery and Resiliency Framework (https://bit.ly/3sbsJ6d), released last month.
LINKS:
City of Austin Economic Development Department -> https://bit.ly/3dbSejn
City of Austin's ATXRecovers.com - A one-stop resource to help businesses and individuals recover from the financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. -> https://bit.ly/3abC2Nj
CONTACT BINGHAM GROUP
Interested in our services or have an episode suggestion? Email us at: info@binghamgp.com
Follow us for weekly episode updates and more on: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Site -> www.binghamgp.com
Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup
LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp
Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp
PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK -> www.bgmediagp.com
An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story.
This BG Podcast Episode (137) features a Q1 2021 review with Sam Sargent, Director, Program Strategy, at the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP).
Formed following the passage of Project Connect in November 2020 (an historic $7.1 billion comprehensive overhaul of Austin's transit system) ATP was established as an independent organization to guide the Project Connect investment with transparency and accountability throughout the program.
Learn more at: https://www.capmetro.org/atp
Connect with Sam on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelsargent
CONTACT BINGHAM GROUP
Interested in our services or have an episode suggestion? Email us at: info@binghamgp.com
Follow us for weekly episode updates and more on: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Site -> www.binghamgp.com
Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup
LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp
Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp
PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK -> www.bgmediagp.com
An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story.
Today's episode (136) features a conversation with Austin Board of REALTORS® CEO Emily Chenevert.
She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the Q1 2021 performance of Austin’s residential real estate market.
Named CEO of the 13,000 member association in April 2018, Emily most recently served as ABoR's Chief Operating Officer, and has nearly 15 years of experience directly advocating for REALTORS® and their business at all levels of government. Link to Item 67 -> https://bit.ly/3lPIxK7
Learn more about MPT Harper-Madison:
Website -> https://www.abor.com
Twitter -> https://twitter.com/ABoR_REALTORS
LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/austin-board-of-realtors
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/AustinBoardofRealtors
Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/abor_realtor
ScratchThat Podcast Link -> https://www.scratchpodcast.com
CONTACT
Interested in our services or have an episode suggestion? Email us at: info@binghamgp.com
Follow us for weekly episode updates and more on: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Site -> www.binghamgp.com
Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup
LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp
Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp
PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK -> www.bgmediagp.com
An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story.
Today's episode(135) features a conversation with returning guest, Austin Mayor Pro-Tem Natasha Harper-Madison (District 1).
She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the Austin Council’s historic March 4 vote for Item 67 (sponsored by the MPT), a resolution formally apologizing for the city’s role in perpetuating racist policies that contributed to historical equity, health and wealth gaps that persist for Black Austinites.
For businesses looking at or new to Austin, this episode will provide insight into a long-standing issue touching residential and commercial land use, consumer facing business, and public safety.
Link to Item 67 -> https://bit.ly/3lPIxK7
Learn more about MPT Harper-Madison:
Austin Council Page -> https://bit.ly/3vXFEvk
Twitter -> https://twitter.com/natashad1atx
LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-harper-madison-59b47652/
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/NatashaDistrict1
Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/mpt_harpermadison
RELATED EPISODES:
Episode 92 : Processing with Austin Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison (District 1)-> https://bit.ly/3tVPbl7
Episode 1: Natasha Harper-Madison, East 12th Street Merchants Association President, on Austin's East Side Corridors Development -> https://bit.ly/3lX7zax
CONTACT
Interested in our services or have an episode suggestion? Email us at: info@binghamgp.com
Follow us for weekly episode updates and more on: Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Site -> www.binghamgp.com
Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup
LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp
Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp
PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK -> www.bgmediagp.com
An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story.
Today’s episode (134) features Jennifer Stojkovic, Executive Director of sf.citi, the tech trade association of San Francisco.
With 1,000+ members and supporting companies, such as Google, Salesforce, and Microsoft, sf.citi engages in policy and projects serving the larger San Francisco community.
She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the impact COVD-19 has had on San Francisco, particularly how the pandemic has accelerated an exodus to rising Tier 1 cities like Austin.
Learn more about sf.citi and Jennifer here:
https://sfciti.org
Twitter -> https://twitter.com/sfciti
LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/sfciti
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/sf.citi
Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/sf.citi
RELATED EPISODES:
EP. 128: Talking Tech Flight and Austin with Kleiner Perkins Investor Haomiao Huang, PhD. -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode128
EP. 129: Discussing Austin's Tech Community with Jason Fernandez, Managing Partner & COO, Quake Capital -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode129
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Interested in our services or have an episode suggestion? Email us at: info@binghamgp.com
Follow us for weekly episode updates and more on: Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/binghamgp
Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/binghamgroup
LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp
Twitter -> https://twitter.com/binghamgp
Have an episode suggestion, or want to chat with A.J.? Email us at: info@binghamgp.com
PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK -> https://www.bgmediagp.com
An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story.
Today’s episode (133) features Austin-based hip-hop (and husband/wife) duo, Riders Against the Storm aka Chaka and Qi Dada.
Arriving in 2009, the pair quickly began to distinguish themselves in the ‘Live Music Capital of the World,” including Band of the Year' honors at the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Austin Music Awards.
Understanding that art and performance are keys to transforming the individual spirit, they have built institutions that aid in this mission, including Body Rock ATX, and RAS Day music festival, a standout of the ATX live music scene for 6 years.
And while their music continues to take hold they are growing their legacy into tech and philanthropic platforms, activism and politics.
Credits: Show music from from Riders Against the Storm’s Richard Simmons. Used with artists permission.
RIDERS AGAINST THE STORM LINKS:
Riders Against the Storm (site) -> https://www.rashiphop.com
DAWA Fund -> www.dawaheals.org
SoundCloud -> songwhip.com/rashiphop
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/rashiphop
Youtube -> https://www.youtube.com/c/rashiphop
Twitter -> @rashiphop
Instagram -> @rashiphop
RELATED EPISODES:
EP. 131 Discussing the Black Austin Musicians' Collective with Mobley -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode131
EP. 98: Processing and the State of Black Austin Music with Jackie Venson -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode98
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more about us at:
www.binghamgp.com
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/binghamgp/
Twitter -> @binghamgp
IG -> @binghamgroup
LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp/
PART OF THE BG MEDIA GROUP NETWORK -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/
An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story.
Today’s episode (132) features Ed Latson, CEO of the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA).
Founded in 2013, ARMA’s mission is to strengthen the Central Texas manufacturing community through advocacy, workforce development, and networking.
Ed and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the 2021 outlook for Central Texas’s manufacturing sector, including impacts of the February blackouts, incentive programs, and the competition for Samsung’s $17 billion chip plant.
Connect with Ed on LinkedIn, here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edlatson
ABOUT ARMA
Links:
www.arma-tx.org/
Twitter -> @MFGaustin
LInkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/austin-regional-manufacturers-association-arma
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more about us at:
www.binghamgp.com
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/binghamgp/
Twitter -> @binghamgp
IG -> @binghamgroup
LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp/
PART OF THE BG MEDIA GROUP NETWORK https://www.bgmediagp.com
An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story.
Today’s episode (131) features Austin-based musician and activist, Mobley, a co-founder of the Black Austin Musicians' Collective.
The Collective was borne out of the dual impacts of COVID-19 and protests for Black equality and equity in 2020. Its mission is to strengthen the community, industry, and political power of its members.
Mobley and Bingham Group CEO A.J. dig into the founding of the Collective, and what’s ahead in 2021, including the Black Austin Musicians Census.
MUSIC: The opening and closing music for this episodes comes from Mobley’s single “Mate” off of his new album (OUT NOW): Young & Dying in the Occident Supreme. Used with the artist's permission.
BLACK AUSTIN MUSICIANS’ COLLECTIVE LINKS
IG -> @blkatxmusicians
Twitter -> @blkatxmusicians
Linktree -> https://linktr.ee/blkatxmuscians
Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/Black-Austin-Musicians-101423091773460/
ABOUT MOBLEY
Austin-based artist Mobley grew up all over the world, from the Spanish Mediterranean to the California coast. Perhaps it’s because of this itinerant childhood that he finds it so hard to sit still.
Mobley does it all: he's a songwriter, producer, visual artist, filmmaker, and a charismatic frontman with a reputation for kinetic live shows. He’s composed dozens of pieces for stage and television (HBO, FOX, NBC, ESPN), and played hundreds of US and international tour dates (with the likes of Phantogram, JUNGLE, Cold War Kids, and James Blake, and at festivals including Lollapalooza, ACL, Voodoo, and Hangout).
Mobley wrote most of his new record, Young & Dying in the Occident Supreme, while in Thailand, finding inspiration as an outsider looking in on his own country from a different vantage. Young & Dying is a sonic critique of white supremacy, a theme Mobley felt even more urgently while not in the United States. The record glides between musical idioms with all the ease you’d expect from someone who grew up a perennial new kid, with Mobley at turns cribbing Ennio Morricone, keening over a psychedelic gallop, or indulging in a futuristic art rock strut.
Young & Dying in the Occident Supreme was released via Last Gang Records on February 19, 2021.
Links:
www.mobleywho.com
IG -> @mobleywho
Twitter -> @mobleywho
Facebook -> www.facebook.com/mobleywho
Youtube -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9hL8wdnM7Ok3z8AmV-UGGw
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more about us at:
www.binghamgp.com
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/binghamgp/
Twitter -> @binghamgp
IG -> @binghamgroup
LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp/
PART OF THE BG MEDIA GROUP NETWORK
An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story. https://www.bgmediagp.com/
Today’s episode (130) features Selena Xie, President of the Austin EMS Association. Since Sunday, the energy and weather crisis has impacted all parts of Austin, and EMS medics have been on the frontlines of it all. Selena shares perspectives from what she and her members have seen in that time.
LINKS:
EMS Association main page -> https://austinemsa.org
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/AustinEMSA/
Instagram -> @austinemsassociation
Twitter -> @AustinEMSA
Austin EMS Relief Fund -> https://donorbox.org/austinemsrf
ABOUT GUEST
Selena was elected EMS Association President in the fall of 2019. A near eight year veteran of Austin-Travis County EMS with the rank of Captain, she previously was a policy analyst at Texas Impact.
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more about us at: www.binghamgp.com
PART OF THE BG MEDIA GROUP NETWORK -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/
Today’s episode (129) features Jason Fernandez, Managing Partner & COO, Quake Capital.
Continuing a series of conversations the firm is having around the recent and continued media hype of tech flight to Austin (and Miami), Bingham Group CEO A.J. spoke with his friend Jason Fernandez, Managing Partner & COO, Quake Capital.
Jason is a Miami native who moved and established Austin roots in 2010. He maintains business and personal ties to Miami. The two dig into his impressions on moving to Austin, the tech community here, and also the appeal of his hometown.
You can listen to this episode and previous ones on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud. Please like, link, comment and subscribe!
DISCLAIMER: Nothing contained in this episode or above should be construed as investment advice.
ABOUT GUEST
Jason brings 20 years experience in the financial services sector across startup, midsized, and large corporate landscapes. He joins Quake from BASE Equity Partners, where he served as an operations and finance partner. Over the course of his career, including the last decade in Austin, he has been involved with numerous capital raises, investments and acquisitions across industry verticals. He has been an Executive Board member for both Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas and College Forward. He has also served as Board President and is currently an Executive Board member for TeXchange. (Link to bio: https://www.quakecapital.com/Team/Jason-Fernandez)
CONTACTS:
LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-r-fernandez/
ABOUT QUAKE CAPITAL
Quake is a venture capital fund and startup accelerator with offices in the U.S. and Europe. Our accelerator programs in Austin, Los Angeles, and New York City recruit teams from all around the world, and our newest facility in Cologne, Germany was formed with leading European partners including Deutsche Telekom and RTL.
Quake looks to build startup ecosystems and enhance innovation across multiple industry verticals and geographies. They have a strong affinity for AdTech, AgTech, AR / VR, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cellular Communications (5G), Computer Vision, Cybersecurity, Energy, Esports, Healthtech, Infrastructure, SaaS, Social Media, Logistics, Machine Learning, Manufacturing, Marketplaces, MedTech, Robotics, and Transportation. We serve all geographies, but we often seek value in underserved areas.
Learn more at -> https://www.quakecapital.com/
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/quakecap/
Twitter -> @quakecap
Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/quakecap/
LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/quake-vc/
RELATED EPISODES
Episode 128: Talking Tech Flight and Austin with Kleiner Perkins Investor Haomiao Huang, PhD. -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode128
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more about us at: www.binghamgp.com
PART OF THE BG MEDIA GROUP NETWORK -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/
Today’s episode features Kleiner Perkins Investor Haomiao Huang, PhD.
With all the recent and continued media hype around tech flight to Austin (and Miami), we wanted to get on the ground perspective from Sand Hill Road. As a bonus, Haomiao grew up in Austin (he and Bingham Group CEO A.J. attended the same high school - Go Jags!). Haomiao also discusses his path into the venture capital world, and thoughts on being a good investor.
You can listen to this episode and previous ones on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud. Please like, link, comment and subscribe!
DISCLAIMER: Nothing contained in this episode or above should be construed as investment advice.
ABOUT GUEST
Haomiao joined Kleiner Perkins in 2019 to work on early-stage hardtech investments. He is a passionate reader on history and politics and loves to cook in his spare time, particularly Texas BBQ. Haomiao was a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow at Stanford and received his M.S., Ph.D in Aeronautics & Astronautics. He graduated from Caltech B.S. (with honors) in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Control and Dynamical Systems.
CONTACTS:
LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/haomiao-huang-phd-87988222/
Twitter -> @haomiaoh
ABOUT KLEINER PERKINS
For five decades, Kleiner Perkins has made history by partnering with some of the most ingenious and forward-thinking founders in technology and life sciences. Through twenty venture funds and four growth funds we’ve invested $10 billion in hundreds of companies including pioneers such as Amazon, Genentech, and Google. Today, Kleiner Perkins continues to help founders and their bold ideas make history investing in companies like Desktop Metal, IronNet, Ring, Spotify, Slack, and UiPath.
Website -> https://www.kleinerperkins.com/
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/kleinerperkinsprofile
Twitter -> @kleinerperkins
Instagram -> @kleiner_perkins
LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/kleinerperkins/
RELATED EPISODE
Episode 129: Discussing Austin's Tech Community with Jason Fernandez, Managing Partner & COO, Quake Capital -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/bg-podcast-episode-129
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more about us at: www.binghamgp.com
PART OF THE BG MEDIA GROUP NETWORK -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/
It can be difficult in today’s world (real and digital) to separate fact from fiction. Individuals, groups, and state actors around the globe attempt to sow fear, fan anger, and ignite panic on a daily basis.
A seed of truth snowballs into the Big Thing of the day/week. Think Pizzagate and the Wayfair human trafficking conspiracy, to name a few.
On today’s episode we speak with Robert Matney, Managing Director of Government Affairs at Austin-based Yonder A.I. The firm’s software discovers the hidden groups who control and amplify online narratives, so companies can navigate an unpredictable, ever-evolving internet with confidence.
He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the anatomy of digital disinformation campaign, how firms can detect and protect themselves from such attacks, and more.
Learn More About Yonder A.I.
Website: https://www.yonder-ai.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealyonder
Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealyonder
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealyonder/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therealyonder
Today's episode features Amy Whited, the Founder of Pink Granite, a nonpartisan community of women supporting women working or aspiring to work in Texas politics and public policy.
Pink Granite works to bring original educational content and nonpartisan networking opportunities to the women it serves.
Amy and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss Pink Granite's founding and mission, as well as its move into the podcasting space.
Learn More About Pink Granite
Website -> https://www.pinkgranite.org
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/PinkGraniteTX/
Twitter -> https://twitter.com/pinkgranitetx
Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/pinkgranitetx/
LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13541811
Email: info@pinkgranitetexas.com
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more about us at: www.binghamgp.com
You can listen to this episode and previous ones on all major streaming services. Please like, link, comment and subscribe!
On today’s show we speak with Andrew Allison, Chair of Austinites for Progressive Reform. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. dive into what the group's charter amendments, particularly moving to a strong mayor system, could mean for Austin.
This episode is part of a two part series on the Austin strong mayor debate.
Also check out BG Podcast 124: Shifting to a Strong Mayor System with Austinites for Progressive Reform -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/episode124
BACKGROUND
In July 2020, Austinites for Progressive Reform launched calling for four reforms, including adopting a mayor-council form of government, i.e. a strong mayor system. This would transfer the city manager’s duties to the mayor.
The city of Austin is currently run under a council-manager system, with power and authority to set policy resting with the city council. The council in turn hires a nonpartisan manager who runs the city (including hiring and firing personnell). The city of Houston is the only major Texas city with a strong mayor system.
On Monday, January 11th, Austinites for Progressive Reform filed 24,000 signatures for four city charter amendments (Austin’s constitution). A certification by the City Clerk would then trigger May 1 election.
LEARN MORE ABOUT AUSTINITES FOR PROGRESSIVE REFORM
Austinites for Progressive Reform (website): https://www.austinprogress.org/
Austinites for Progressive Reform (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/austinitesforprogressivereform
Twitter: @austindemocracy
Instagram: @austindemocracy
RELATED EPISODE
BG Podcast Episode 110: Discussing City Governments with Professor Sherri Greenberg, LBJ School of Public Affairs -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode110
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
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On today’s show we speak with Mason Ayer and Nico Ramsey with Austin for All People, a grassroots coalition opposed to replacing Austin's current council-manager form of government with a strong mayor form of government.
The duo and Bingham Group CEO A.J. dig into the the basis for the opposition, and what lies ahead this spring.
This episode is part of a two part series on the Austin strong mayor debate.
Also check out BG Podcast 125: Shifting to a Strong Mayor System with Austinites for Progressive Reform -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/episode125
BACKGROUND
In July 2020, Austinites for Progressive Reform launched with, among other initiatives, a call to adopt a mayor-council form of government, i.e. a strong mayor system. This would transfer the city manager’s duties to the mayor.
The city of Austin is currently run under a council-manager system, with power and authority to set policy resting with the city council. The council in turn hires a nonpartisan manager who runs the city (including hiring and firing personnell). The city of Houston is the only major Texas city with a strong mayor system.
On Monday, January 11th, Austinites for Progressive Reform filed 24,000 signatures for four city charter amendments (Austin’s constitution). If certification by the City Clerk would then trigger May 1 election.
Learn More About Austin for All People
Austin for All People (website): https://austinforallpeople.org/
Austin for All People (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/Austin4AllPpl/
Twitter: @Austin4AllPpl
Related Episode
BG Podcast Episode 110: Discussing City Governments with Professor Sherri Greenberg, LBJ School of Public Affairs -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode110
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more about us at: https://www.binghamgp.com
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On today’s show we speak with return guest Nicole Conley, Managing Director, Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC
Nicole most recently served as Chief Financial Officer at Austin Independent School District where she managed a $3 billion budget and capital program for the 80,000-student, 129-school community. In August 2020 she joined Siebert Williams Shank (SWS), the nation’s No. 1 minority- and woman-owned investment bank, as Managing Director in Infrastructure and Public Finance Department in Texas.
Nicole and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss opportunities in the region, particularly around Prop A/Project Connect, SWS’s drive to invest in minority owned businesses, and her path into corporate finance.
Learn More About Nicole Here -> https://siebertwilliams.com/sws-welcomes-nicoleconley-aug2020/
Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn Here -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-conley-38174422/
Lear More About Siebert Williams Shank Here -> https://siebertwilliams.com
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more about us at: https://www.binghamgp.com
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On today’s show we speak with return guest Howard Franklin, Managing Principal of Atlanta-based lobby firm Ohio River South, on events unfolding in Georgia and Washington, D.C.
Howard and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the Stacey Abrams organization leading to Democratic wins in a highly contested pair of U.S. Senate runoffs, providing the control of both chambers and the White House. They also discuss the chaos unfolding after pro-Trump mobs rioted within the halls of Congress.
See also, BG Podcast Episode 117 - The State of Georgia with Howard Franklin -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode117
ABOUT HOWARD
Splitting time between state capitals and the campaign trail, Howard Franklin has worked across two dozen states to advance the careers and policies of the South’s leading lawmakers. After running a nonprofit for former Mayor Maynard Jackson, Howard served three years in the administration of Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. He spent another five years with DeKalb, Fulton and Jefferson County governments.
Howard has led dozens of successful campaigns for leaders like Atlanta City Councilmembers Kwanza Hall and Amir Farokhi, Atlanta Board of Education Chair Jason Esteves, State Senator Jason Carter and Meridian, MS Mayor Percy Bland, DeKalb Solicitor Sherry Boston and Fulton Solicitor Keith Gammage. He also led the effort that returned the United Democratic Party to power in the Cayman Islands Parliament.
Learn more about Howard and Ohio River South here -> https://ohioriversouth.com/home/our-team/
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more about us at: https://www.binghamgp.com
Follow us on LinkedIn -> https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/bg-podcast-ep-121-dr-aliza-norwood
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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Dr. Aliza Norwood, an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Population Health and Internal Medicine at Dell Medical School.
The two discuss her experience with the first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination, the differences between it and the Moderna treatment, and vaccine misconceptions and more.
About Dr. Norwood
Dr. Aliza Norwood is an assistant professor in the Departments of Population Health and Internal Medicine at Dell Medical School. She also serves as the co-director of Dell Med’s primary care, family and community medicine clerkship and as the Medical Director at Vivent Health, formerly AIDS Services of Austin.
Prior to joining Dell Medical School, Dr. Norwood was clinical operations director at Bridge HIV in San Francisco and assistant affiliate faculty at the University of California, San Francisco.
Dr. Norwood attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio and trained in primary care and internal medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. She is board certified in internal medicine and has an HIV specialist certification from the American Academy of HIV Medicine.
Connect with Dr. Norwood on LinkedIn here -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliza-norwood-287b1183/
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more about us at: https://www.binghamgp.com
Follow us on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp Follow us on Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/binghamgp Follow us on Twitter -> @binghamgp Follow us Instagram -> @binghamgroup
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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Courtney Santana, Founder and CEO of the Survive2Thrive Foundation, 501(c)(3).
A domestic violence survivor/victor, Courtney founded Survive2Thrive Foundation in 2013 to help provide direct services to survivors of domestic violence.
She and A.J. discuss the impact COVID-19 had on Survive2Thrive’s services and pivots in 2020.
Learn more about donation and volunteer opportunities here -> https://survive2thrivefoundation.org/donateandvolunteer/
Connect with Courtney on LinkedIn here -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyalexissantana/
LINKS:
Survive2Thrive Foundation -> https://www.survive2thrivefoundation.org/
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/survive2thrivefoundation
LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/survive2thrive-foundation/
IG -> @s2tfoundation
Twitter-> @S2TFoundation
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more about us at: https://www.binghamgp.com
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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Derrick Chubbs, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Central Texas Food Bank.
The two discuss the pandemic’s impact the Food Bank’s operations, pivots to serve an ever increasing public demand, and needs going into 2021.
Connect with Derrick on
LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-chubbs-1395823/,
Twitter -> @DerrickChubbs
LINKS:
Central Texas Food Bank main page -> https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/CentralTexasFoodBank/
IG -> @ctxfoodbank
Twitter-> @CTXFoodBank
On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with George Elliman, CEO & Publisher, TRIBEZA.
Founded in March 2001, TRIBEZA is Austin's leading locally-owned arts, culture and lifestyle magazine, covering the arts, fashion, architecture and design, music, community events and cuisine.
A.J. and George discuss the pandemic’s impact on the magazine, look back on TRIBEZA’s history on the eve of its 20th anniversary, and what’s on the horizon.
LINKS:
TRIBEZA main page -> https://tribeza.com/
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/tribeza
IG -> @tribeza
Twitter-> @TRIBEZA
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more about us at: https://www.binghamgp.com
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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with return guest Howard Franklin, Managing Principal of Atlanta-based lobby firm Ohio River South.
The main discussion covers the state of play in Georgia ahead of the January 4th runoff for its two US Senate seats. Additionally, the two discuss the intra-party state GOP civil war, and the implications of Georgia’s new battleground status.
ABOUT HOWARD
Splitting time between state capitals and the campaign trail, Howard Franklin has worked across two dozen states to advance the careers and policies of the South’s leading lawmakers. After running a nonprofit for former Mayor Maynard Jackson, Howard served three years in the administration of Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. He spent another five years with DeKalb, Fulton and Jefferson County governments.
Howard has led dozens of successful campaigns for leaders like Atlanta City Councilmembers Kwanza Hall and Amir Farokhi, Atlanta Board of Education Chair Jason Esteves, State Senator Jason Carter and Meridian, MS Mayor Percy Bland, DeKalb Solicitor Sherry Boston and Fulton Solicitor Keith Gammage. He also led the effort that returned the United Democratic Party to power in the Cayman Islands Parliament.
Learn more about Howard and Ohio River South here: https://ohioriversouth.com/home/our-team/
Follow Ohio River South on Twitter at: @OhioRiverSouth
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more about us at: https://www.binghamgp.com
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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Texas lobbyist Lorena Campos, Founder and Principal, Campos Consulting Group, LLC.
The two discuss the upcoming 87th Texas Legislative Session (convening next month), COVID-19’s impact on the lobby industry, and starting and building a lobby firm.
ABOUT GUEST
Lorena established her career around the Capitol in 2011 at the Texas Trial Lawyers Association
(TTLA), one of the most prominent political statewide trade associations in Texas. Between the years of 2014-2018 she decided to propel her career in the lobby and began to work at a well-established bipartisan Austin based firm, Texas Strategy Group.
Since leaving the firm in December 2018, Lorena brought her Government Affairs expertise, diverse and progressive lobbying and advocacy experience to her new established firm, Campos Consulting Group. She immediately began representing Oncor Electric, City of Dallas among others to begin the 86th Legislative Session and continues to do so.
LINKS
Connect with Lorena on Linkedin -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/camposlore
Campos Consulting on Twitter -> @CCG_Austin
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more about us at: https://www.binghamgp.com
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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Associate Intern Wendy about her experience working with the firm this fall.
ABOUT GUEST:
Wendy is a native Austinite and resident of Council District 4. She graduated from Austin's Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, and is a senior at the University of Texas-Austin pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in Communication and Leadership through the Moody College Honors Program.
Wendy was previously a Legislative Intern for State Senator Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo), and is a Voter Deputy Registrar with Travis County.
SEE ALSO
BG Podcast Episode 106: 2020 Summer Closeout with Associate Intern Josh Smythe-Macaulay -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode106
LINKS
Connect with Wendy on Linkedin -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-rodriguezut/
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more about us at: https://www.binghamgp.com
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On today’s episode we speak with José Roig, Director of Austin’s Code Department.
José and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss his background leading to the directorship; the mission and role of the Austin Code Department; COVID-19's impact operations; and his priorities going into 2021.
Joining the City of Austin in 2007, José was most recently Interim Director of the department. His position was made on permanent Friday, November, 13th (Read the City’s press release here: https://bit.ly/3kyGqbz).
His purview includes planning, directing, and coordinating code compliance to secure and maintain City code regulations as they related to housing standards, vacant lots, salvage yards, and other zoning restrictions.
LINKS:
Austin Code Department -> https://www.austintexas.gov/department/code
Connect with José on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/josegroig/
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Link to firm -> https://www.binghamgp.com/
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On today’s episode we speak with Vanessa Fuentes, Austin Councilwoman-Elect for District 2.
Elected on November 3rd, Vanessa secured 56.12% of the vote in a field of four. She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss her path to the council dais, and lessons learned along the way.
ABOUT VANESSA
Vanessa previously worked as the Senior Director of Grassroots Advocacy for the American Heart Association – SouthWest Affiliate. Prior to joining the American Heart Association, Vanessa worked as a committee director at the Texas State Capitol. Vanessa is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and has lived in Austin for 10 years. She serves her community with her involvement with the Young Women’s Alliance, State Representative for the State Board of Directors for Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas, and Junior League of Austin.
LINKS:
Campaign Website -> https://www.vanessaforaustin.com
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/VanessaforAustin
Instagram -> @vanessaforatx
LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessaforaustin/
Twitter -> @vanessaforatx
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Link to firm -> https://www.binghamgp.com/
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On today’s episode we speak with Perla Cavazos, Deputy Administrator, Central Health.
Created by voters in 2004, Central Health works to deliver health care to the underserved and improve service and care for the uninsured in Travis County.
Perla and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss Central Health's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and initiatives going into 2021.
ABOUT PERLA
Perla Cavazos was born and raised in San Benito, a small town on the Texas-Mexico border, and moved to Austin over 20 years ago to take a job advocating for affordable housing for people with low income. Since moving to Austin she has developed expertise in public policy, advocacy and government affairs with a focus on improving the lives of Texans who are most vulnerable.
She joined the team at Central Health in July of 2016, and previously worked for Texas Legal Services Center, Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, and in the Texas Senate as a Senior Policy Analyst and Legislative Director. Perla has a BA from Stanford University and a Masters in Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin.
LINKS:
Central Health Site -> https://www.centralhealth.net
LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/central-health-connection
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/CentralHealthTX
Twitter -> @CentralHealthTX
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Link to Bingham Group Page -> https://www.binghamgp.com/
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On today’s episode we speak with Amber Gunst, CEO, Austin Technology Council (ATC).
She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss COVID-19’s impact on the Austin tech scene, as well as major state and local policy priorities/concerns going into 2021.
ABOUT ATC
As the unifying voice for innovation and technology in Central Texas, ATC includes leadership from startups and Fortune 1000 companies.
Since 1992, ATC’s membership has represented the largest concentration of invested CEO’s compared to tech associations in other markets and represents the diverse tech community in and around Austin.
LINKS:
Austin Technology Council site -> https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/
LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/austin-technology-council/
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/AustinTechCouncil
Twitter -> @ATCouncil
On today’s episode we speak with Sherri Greenberg, a professor of practice and fellow of the Max Sherman Chair in State and Local Government at the LBJ School of Public Affairs.
She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss different local governance structures and their implications on civic engagement.
BACKGROUND
In July, Austinites for Progressive Reform launched with, among other initiatives, a call to adopt a mayor-council form of government, i.e. a strong mayor system. This would transfer the city manager’s duties to the mayor.
The city of Austin is currently run under a council-manager system, with power and authority to set policy resting with the city council. The council in turn hires a nonpartisan manager who runs the city (including hiring and firing personnell). The city of Houston is the only major Texas city with a strong mayor system.
Austinites for Progressive Reform is currently gathering signatures for a city charter amendment (Austin’s constitution) vote in May 2021.
ABOUT GUEST:
Sherri R. Greenberg is a professor of practice and fellow of the Max Sherman Chair in State and Local Government at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, and she is the Graduate Advisor for the LBJ School Master of Public Affairs Program. Additionally, she serves as Research Director of the Future of Work for Good Systems, A University of Texas Grand Challenge.
Greenberg is the Chairperson of the Board of Managers of Central Health, a member of the Austin Convention Enterprises Board of Directors, a member of the City of Austin Regional Affordability Committee, and a member of the City of Austin Housing Investment Review Committee.
Greenberg has served as a senior advisor to Austin Mayor Steve Adler. She was a Texas state representative from 1991 to 2001, and she chaired the House Pensions and Investments Committee and the Select Committee on Teacher Health Insurance.
Her teaching and research interests include: technology policy, urban and state issues, public engagement, housing, transportation, health care, public finance, and campaigns and elections. Her recent publications are “Smart Cities: Serving the Outskirts”; Housing + Social And Economic Mobility.
LINKS: University Texas Page -> https://lbj.utexas.edu/greenberg-sherri
Austinities for Progressive Reform -> https://www.austinprogress.org/amendments
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On today’s episode we speak with return guest Veronica Briseño, recently named Chief Economic Recovery Officer for the City of Austin.
Most recently serving as Director of the Economic Development Department (EDD), her new role reflects the city’s continued focus on economic recovery due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Veronica and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss recent efforts by the city and Austin Council including the Save Austin's Vital Economic Sectors (SAVES) resolution and fund, and a coming local economic development corporation.
ABOUT GUEST:
Veronica Briseño has served the City of Austin, TX in various roles since 1999. Currently, she serves as the Interim Homeless Strategy Officer (HSO) coordinating the City’s homeless response activities with multiple departments. She transitioned transition into the top leadership role of the Economic Development Department effective in late June of 2019.
LINKS:
Leadership Changes at City of Austin Economic Development (BG Blog) -> https://www.binghamgp.com/blog/2020/9/18/new-economic-development-department-leadership
City of Austin CARES Act Spending Framework -> https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=342068
City of Austin Relief Programs -> http://www.austintexas.gov/department/economic-development/programs
City of Austin Business Expansion Program (Ch. 380 agreements)-> http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Chapter_380_Policy_2018.pdf
RELATED EPISODES:
Episode 97: Talking Relief and Recovery with Veronica Briseño, Director of Austin's Economic Development Department -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode97
Episode 60: Opportunity Zones with Christine Maguire, Redevelopment Division Manager at City of Austin -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode60-opportunity-zones
Episode 23: David A. Colligan, Acting Assistant Director Economic Development Department, on Austin’s economic incentives program -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/2019/4/3/episode-23-david-a-colligan-acting-assistant-director-economic-development-department
Episode 12: David A. Colligan, Acting Assistant Director Economic Development Department, on Economic Incentives for Real Estate Projects -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/2019/4/2/episode-12-david-a-colligan-acting-assistant-director-economic-development-department
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com
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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Skeeter Miller, President, Greater Austin Restaurant Association (and owner of The County Line)
Skeeter and A.J. discuss the state of Austin’s restaurant industry and the City Council’s recently passed Save Austin's Vital Economic Sectors (“SAVES”) resolution.
The Greater Austin Resturant Association is a Bingham Group client.
ABOUT SKEETER
Don “Skeeter” Miller is the owner and president of The County Line, and is a 2014 inductee to the Texas Restaurant Association (TRA)'s Hall of Honor.
Skeeter was attending The University of Texas when the County Line first opened in 1975. He was hired as their first dishwasher 41 years ago. Ten new restaurants later, Skeeter was named President and continues to have full responsibility of the day-to-day operations at all of the restaurants, as well as supervision of all franchise locations.
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more about us at: https://www.binghamgp.com
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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Musa Ato (Ato), Founder and President, League of Rebels.
League of Rebels is an Austin-based menswear brand established in 2009 from a strong passion for fine tailoring. Ato and A.J. discuss the brand’s development and expansion, pivoting in the COVID-19 pandemic, the entrepreneur mindset, and more.
Among his other ventures, Ato is the Managing Director of Adolfin Group, a family investment holding company specializing in the retail, consumer packaged goods, logistics, agriculture, and tech investments (with a particular focus on African firms).
He is also the producer of the Founders State podcast (https://www.foundersstate.com/), featuring discussions with business founders from business models, strategy, to maintaining their sanity.
LINKS:
Connect with Ato Linkedin -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/musaato
League of Rebels (Flagship site) -> https://www.leagueofrebels.com
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more about us at: https://www.binghamgp.com
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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Associate Intern Josh about his experience working with the firm this summer.
ABOUT GUEST:
Josh Smythe-Macaulay is a resident of Council District 8) and a graduate of Austin’s James Bowie High School. Now a junior at Columbia University, he is studying Sociology along with being a student-athlete on the varsity football team. He has previously interned for Magic Johnson Enterprises.
SEE ALSO:
Episode 96: First Month Wrap Up with Associate Intern Josh -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode96
LINKS:
Connect with Josh on Linkedin -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-smythe-macaulay-931baa188/
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more about us at -> https://www.binghamgp.com
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Today's episode features a discussion with Audrey Ponzio, CEO & Founder of Austin-based APC Collective, an inclusive communications agency helping clients increase their reach, relationships and positive impact.
Audrey and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the impetus of APC's founding and lessons learned over the past five years (the firm recently celebrated its anniversary).
The two also announce APC and Bingham Group's formal partnership leveraging their expertise to deliver comprehensive government and public relations coverage in the Austin metro.
ABOUT AUDREY
Prior to founding APC, Audrey spent nearly a decade with global public relations firm Edelman, rising from Account Supervisor to Senior Vice President.
In this role she oversaw multicultural communications programs for major corporate brands and non-profits. She has a BS in Corporate Communications from the University of Texas - Austin, and an MPA from Columbia University.
ABOUT APC COLLECTIVE
APC Collective is an award-winning, woman and minority owned communications agency dedicated to developing holistic strategies centered in inclusive community engagement, sustainability and solution-oriented technologies that create positive impact for clients such as Sprint/T-Mobile, LUSH, Audible, Bumble, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Texan by Nature, Teny, Voto Latino, Jarritos, American Campus Communities, and more. While founded in Austin, Texas, our Collective comes from all corners of the world and is rooted in service, empowerment and collaboration.
LINKS
Homepage -> www.apccollective.com Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/apccollective Instagram -> @apccollective Twitter -> @apccollective LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/company/apccollective/
For feedback, questions, or comments email us at: info@binghamgp.com
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more at -> https://www.binghamgp.com
You can listen to this episode and previous ones on all streaming platforms.
Today's episode features Nhat Ho, Vice President of Austin-based Civilitude Engineers & Planners.
The firm recently celebrated its 10th year anniversary and Nhat discusses (virtually) their growth and development philosophy with Bingham Group CEO A.J.
As VP of Public Sector Work, Nhat manages multiple projects and clients, develops new business, and oversees Building Information Modeling and construction document production. His integrated civil and structural knowledge ranges from stormwater management systems, wet utilities, sports running tracks to retaining structures, building spatial arrangement and site integration. His land development experience includes site feasibility studies, zoning changes, subdivisions, and commercial site plans.
In the Austin community he is a Past Chair of the Mueller Neighborhood Association, Board Member on the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum, and a Commissioner on the City's Water and Wastewater Commission.
Nhat holds a BS in Architectural Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. He is a 2020 Austin Under 40 Awards finalist in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction category.
This episode was recorded on August 14, 2020.
REFERENCE LINKS:
Nhat on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/nhatho/
Civilitude Engineers and Planners -> https://civiltude.com/
Civilitude (IG)-> @civilitude
Civilitude (Twitter) -> @Civilitude
Civilitude (Facebook) -> https://www.facebook.com/Civilitude
For feedback, questions, or comments email us at: info@binghamgp.com
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is minority-owned full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas.
Learn more at -> https://www.binghamgp.com
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Today's episode features returning guest Austin City Council Member Jimmy Flannigan (District 6).
He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the Austin City Council’s unanimous August 13th vote for a $4.2 billion FY 2021 budget. The talk covers the reallocation of funding from the Austin Police Department, and the work ahead for Council.
This episode was originally recorded on August 14, 2020.
REFERENCE LINKS:
Jimmy Flannigan for Austin District 6 (Campaign Page)-> http://www.jimmyflannigan.com/
The Clawback LIVE! (The CM’s weekly livestream show)-> http://www.jimmyflannigan.com/theclawbacklive
Official City of Austin page for Council Member Jimmy Flannigan -> http://www.austintexas.gov/department/council-member-flannigan-biography
Twitter: @JimmyFlannigan
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/jimmyf
RELATED EPISODES:
Episode 92 : Processing with Austin Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison (District 1) -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/2020/6/12/episode92
Episode 88: Austin Council Member Paige Ellis discusses the Healthy Streets Program -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode88
Episode 80: Discussing Austin's Omnibus SXSW/COVID-19 Resilience Plan -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode80Plan
Episode 59: Land Development Code Draft 1 with Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode59-mpt-garza
Episode 53: Budget and Policy Talk with Austin Council Member Jimmy Flannigan -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode53
Episode 30: Jimmy Flannigan, Austin City Council District 6, on 2019 policy predictions -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/2019/4/3/episode-30-jimmy-flannigan-austin-city-council-district-6
Episode 29: Natasha Harper-Madison, Austin City Council District 1, on her 2019 policy priorities -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/2019/4/3/episode-29-natasha-harper-madison-austin-city-council-district-1
Episode 1: Natasha Harper-Madison, East 12th Street Merchants Association President, on Austin's East Side Corridors Development -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode1
On today's episode we welcome back return guest, Austin FC President Andy Loughnane.
We last spoke with him in May 2019 and while the world has changed since then, development of Austin’s first professional sports team continues.
Andy and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss progress on Austin FC stadium, team development, and fan engagement.
Austin FC will be the 27th team to enter Major League Soccer, and will begin play in Spring 2021.
Relevant Episodes:
Episode 46: Austin FC Updates from Club President Andy Loughnane -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/andy-loughnane
LINKS:
Austin FC (Official Site)-> https://austinfc.com
IG: @austinfc
Twitter: @AustinFC
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/AustinFC/
Follow Andy on Twitter at -> @andyloughnane
On today’s episode we speak with José Garza, Democratic Nominee for Travis County District Attorney. Having won a primary runoff in July against incumbent DA Margaret Moore, he now faces a Republican opponent in the November elections.
José and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the candidate’s path to running and the reforms he will bring to the District Attorney’s office.
LINKS:
José for DA (Campaign site)-> https://www.joseforda.com
District Attorney Margaret Moore Concedes After José Garza's Commanding Early Lead (KUT, 7.14.2020) -> https://www.kut.org/post/district-attorney-margaret-moore-concedes-after-jos-garzas-commanding-early-lead
A Former Public Defender Hopes To Unseat Top Prosecutor In Travis County District Attorney Race (KUT, 7.6.2020)-> https://www.kut.org/post/former-public-defender-hopes-unseat-top-prosecutor-travis-county-district-attorney-race
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ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com
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On today's special episode A.J. and Bingham Group Associate Intern discuss the proposed City of Austin FY2021 budget. They particularly dive into Josh's impressions going through his first budget season.
Released on July 13 by City Manager Spencer Cronk, this year’s proposed budget of $4.2 billion – the same size as last year’s – adjusts to new fiscal constraints and community expectations, with focused investments in core programs and City infrastructure.
Council will meet for the second of three public budget hearings this Thursday, July 30th.
LINKS:
Proposed Budget - Snapshot: assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/…_Snapshot.pdf
Proposed Budget - Re-imagining Public Safety: assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/…ic_Safety.pdf
Proposed Budget - Taxpayer Impact Assessment: assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/…er_Impact.pdf
Proposed Budget - Full Document: assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/…ed_Budget.pdf
Proposed Budget - City Manager's Message: assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/…r_Message.pdf
For general budget questions, email us at: info@binghamgp.com
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> www.binghamgp.com
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On today's special episode A.J. and Bingham Group Associate Julie discuss the proposed City of Austin FY2021 budget.
Released last Monday by City Manager Spencer Cronk, this year’s proposed budget of $4.2 billion – the same size as last year’s – adjusts to new fiscal constraints and community expectations, with focused investments in core programs and City infrastructure.
It is only the start of multi-week process, kicking off in earnest this Thursday (July 23rd) when Council reconvenes for public hearings.
LINKS:
Proposed Budget - Snapshot: https://assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/downloads/Proposed/2021_Proposed_Budget_Snapshot.pdf
Proposed Budget - Re-imagining Public Safety: https://assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/downloads/Proposed/2021_Proposed_Re-Imagining_Public_Safety.pdf
Proposed Budget - Taxpayer Impact Assessment: https://assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/downloads/Proposed/2021_Proposed_Taxpayer_Impact.pdf
Proposed Budget - Full Document: https://assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/downloads/Proposed/2021_Proposed_Budget.pdf
Proposed Budget - City Manager's Message: https://assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/downloads/Proposed/2021_Proposed_City_Manager_Message.pdf
For general budget questions, email us at: info@binghamgp.com
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com
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On today’s episode, EPISODE 100, Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with community advocate and friend Virginia Cumberbatch, Co-Founder of Rosa Rebellion, a platform for creative activism by and for women of color.
She and A.J. discuss the state of Black Austin, proclaimed liberalism, the impetus for Rosa Rebellion, and more.
As a creative, scholar and organizer, Virginia’s work sits at the intersection of community advocacy and storytelling. Prior to Rosa Rebellion, Virginia served as Director of Equity and Community Advocacy for The University of Texas at Austin’s Division of Diversity and Community Engagement (DDCE) from 2016 to 2020.
Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Virginia is the recipient of the 2016 Anti-Defamation League of Austin Social Justice Award and the 2018 Austin 40 Under 40 Award for Civics, Government and Public Affairs.
Virginia attended Austin-based St. Stephen's Episcopal Schoo, holds a B.A. in history from Williams College and a M.A. in public affairs from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin.
This episode was recorded on July 5, 2020.
LINKS:
Rosa Rebellion -> https://www.rosarebellion.com/
Virginia on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiacumberbatch
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com
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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with friend and colleague Terri Broussard Williams.
Terri is government relations consultant, the founder of MovementMakerTribe.com, and a former National Director of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances with the American Heart Association.
She and A.J. discuss the various aspects of the lobbying world from non-profit advocacy to the contract side, their respective paths into the profession, what successful lobbyists do, and more.
This episode was recorded on March 12, 2020.
LINKS:
Terri Broussard Williams (Main page) -> https://terribwilliams.com/
Terri on Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/TerriRBroussard
Terri on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/terribwilliams
Terri on LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrirbroussard/
Terri on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/terribwilliams/
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com
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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Jackie Venson singer-songwriter and guitarist, and native Austinite.
Jackie candidly details her June 12th letter ("Jackie Venson asks the Austin music scene: ‘What are you willing to do?’" -> https://bit.ly/3gpDHPO ) which led to her curating Blues on the Green’s first all-Black lineup in the event’s 30-year history.
The event, titled Blues on the Screen (due to COVID-19 restrictions), premieres Wednesday July 8th at 7PM.
The Blues on the Screen Lineup
Alesia Lani -> https://www.alesialanimusic.com/
Kydd Jones -> http://www.kyddjones.com/
Sam Houston -> https://samhoustonmusic.com/
Miss Lavelle White -> https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Lavelle-White-200420996812475/#!/Miss-Lavelle-White-200420996812475/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0
The two also discuss the state of Austin’s Black creative community and its place in the Black Lives Matter movement.
This episode was recorded remotely on June 28, 2020.
Contact Jackie at: management@jackievenson.com
LINKS:
ACL Blues on the Screen -> https://www.acl-radio.com/blues-on-the-screen/
Jackie Venson (Main page)-> https://www.acl-radio.com/blues-on-the-screen/
Jackie Venson (YouTube) -> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA3ErHXiiufRE03fLwcLoA
Jackie Venson (Facebook)-> Venson
IG -> @jackievenson
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com
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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Veronica Briseño, Director of Austin's Economic Development Department (EDD).
Traditionally tasked with leading Austin’s global business outreach and business expansion incentive programs, EDD has pivoted becoming the lead city department on economic recovery.
Veronica discuss several of the recovery programs developed thus far, as well as the $271.6 million Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. spending framework passed by the Austin City Council on June 4th.
ABOUT GUEST:
Veronica Briseño has served the City of Austin, TX in various roles since 1999. Currently, she serves as the Interim Homeless Strategy Officer (HSO) coordinating the City’s homeless response activities with multiple departments. She transitioned transition into the top leadership role of the Economic Development Department effective in late June of 2019.
This episode was recorded remotely on June 26, 2020.
LINKS:
City of Austin CARES Act Spending Framework -> https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=342068
City of Austin Relief Programs -> http://www.austintexas.gov/department/economic-development/programs
City of Austin Business Expansion Program (Ch. 380 agreements)-> http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Chapter_380_Policy_2018.pdf
RELATED EPISODES:
Episode 60: Opportunity Zones with Christine Maguire, Redevelopment Division Manager at City of Austin -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode60-opportunity-zones
Episode 23: David A. Colligan, Acting Assistant Director Economic Development Department, on Austin’s economic incentives program -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/2019/4/3/episode-23-david-a-colligan-acting-assistant-director-economic-development-department
Episode 12: David A. Colligan, Acting Assistant Director Economic Development Department, on Economic Incentives for Real Estate Projects -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/2019/4/2/episode-12-david-a-colligan-acting-assistant-director-economic-development-department
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com
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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. downloads on Associate Intern Josh's first month with the firm.
Topics include the Austin City Council, the future of the lobby, Gen-Z and Tik-Tok politics, retirement and hairlines.
ABOUT GUEST:
Josh is a native Austinite and graduate of James Bowie High School. A rising junior at Columbia University, he is currently studying Sociology along with being a student-athlete on the varsity football team. He has previously interned for Magic Johnson Enterprises. LINKS:
Connect with Josh on Linkedin at -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-smythe-macaulay-931baa188/
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com
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Today's podcast features Kobla Tetey, President of the Austin Area Urban League Young Professionals.
He and AJ. discuss the organization’s mission and growth in recent years as hub for young Black professionals in Austin. The two also talk community engagement and economic development, the latter particularly around Opportunity Zones.
MORE INFORMATION
Austin Area Urban League Young Professionals [AAULYP's or YP's] are committed to helping make Austin a better city through diversity and urban culture.
The purpose and mission of the Urban League and the Young Professionals in particular is to provide young people with resources that encourage networking and interaction with social, cultural, educational and political institutions and to help cultivate innovative ideas and dynamic dialogue in Austin amongst “Young Professionals”.
Email Kobla directly to see how you and/your company can engage -> president.aaulyp@gmail.com
This episode was recorded remotely on June 15, 2020.
LINKS:
Austin Area Urban League Young Professionals (website) -> https://aaulyp.org/
Instagram -> @aaulyp
Twitter -> @aaulyp
Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/AAULYP
ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC
The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com
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On today's podcast we bring back Ep. 76 guest Kahron (yes, like the book) Spearman, a features writer and critic with The Austin Chronicle, as well as a freelance writer.
He and AJ. discuss several recent local and national events around America’s current conversation on race, as well as personal reflections.
Check out Kahron’s cover story for the Austin Chronicle out today (June 19, 2020) -> Austin Musicians of Color Talk About the Pandemic's Outsized Impact on Their Communities -> https://www.austinchronicle.com/music/2020-06-19/austin-musicians-of-color-talk-about-the-pandemics-outsized-impact-on-their-communities/
This episode was recorded remotely on June 18, 2020.
LINKS:
Kahron’s Website -> https://www.kahron.com
Twitter -> @Kahron.
Episode 76 - Culture Talk with Kahron Spearman, Austin Chronicle Writer and Critic -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode76-kahronspearman
Check out all past BG Podcast episodes here -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bingham-group-podcast
The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com
Today's podcast features returning guest Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, Ed.D., President and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University (HT), a private historically black university located in Austin’s East Side.
She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the state of world in HT’s corner, including the June 7th Black Lives Matter protest sparked by the murder of George Floyd, adapting to COVID-19, and ways organizations can support the university.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, joined Huston-Tillotson University as President and Chief Executive Officer July 1, 2015. Dr. Pierce Burnette is an experienced leader in higher education with a deep commitment to student success.
Her experience includes serving as interim President at Pierce College in Puyallup, Washington; the Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio; Vice President for Information Technology and Services and Chief Information Officer at Central State University; Dean of Information Technology at Pierce College in Lakewood, Washington; and Manager of Consulting and Project Management Services at the Washington State Department of Transportation in Olympia, Washington.
This episode was recorded remotely on June 11, 2020.
LINKS:
Huston-Tillotson University -> https://htu.edu/
BG Podcast Episode 13: Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, Ed.D., President/CEO at Huston-Tillotson University, on Community Engagement in East Austin (9.5.2020) -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/2019/4/2/episode-13-dr-colette-pierce-burnette-edd-presidentceo-at-huston-tillotson-university
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The Bingham Group, LLC is an Austin (TX) based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters throughout Texas. -> https://www.binghamgp.com/
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Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with returning guest, Austin City Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison.
She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the protests and national conversation around the murder of George Floyd, police reform, and the continued threat and impact of COVID-19 in Austin's Black community.
About the Council Member
Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison represents Austin’s District 1, the part of town where she was born and raised.
Her upbringing endowed her with an intimate knowledge of her community’s strengths and its unique struggles. The lessons she learned as a successful small business owner on the Eastside led her down a path towards advocacy. She served as president of the East 12th Street Merchants Association and also founded East Austin Advocates, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting under-represented residents with the resources they need to succeed.
Her community-level activism sparked Council Member Harper-Madison’s interest in seeking public office, a goal she achieved with her first campaign for City Council in 2018.
She is the chair of the Health and Human Services Committee and sits on the Housing and Planning Committee, Judicial Committee, and Regional Affordability Committee.
In between championing the interests of her constituents, Council Member Harper-Madison is the proud wife of an Austin firefighter, the mother of four children, and a thriving breast cancer survivor.
This episode was recorded remotely on June 12, 2020.
Reference links:
Official City of Austin page for Council Member Harper-Madison -> http://www.austintexas.gov/department/district-1
BG Podcast Episode 29: Natasha Harper-Madison, Austin City Council District 1, on her 2019 policy priorities -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/2019/4/3/episode-29-natasha-harper-madison-austin-city-council-district-1
Episode 1: Natasha Harper-Madison, East 12th Street Merchants Association President, on Austin's East Side Corridors Development -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode1
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Today's BG Podcast features, Randy Clarke, President & CEO, Capital Metro (Austin’s public transportation provider)
Colloquially known as CapMetro, Randy and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss how the agency adapted to a COVID-19 world, the Project Connect transit plan, and national public transit trends.
ABOUT RANDY CLARKE:
Randy Clarke is president and CEO. Prior to this, Clarke held key leadership positions in public transportation in both Boston and Washington, D.C., and earned a master's degree in public policy from the University of Southern Maine.
Since he joined Capital Metro and following the 2018 redesign of its bus network, transit ridership has been on the rise in the Austin area. Clarke sees the operation through the eyes of his customer by using the service every day, giving him insight that's fueled his challenge to “do more” in providing quality transportation options to the growing region. That familiarity with the service led Clarke to put in place multimillion dollar investments to the system and a renewed focus on improving customer experience
When away from the office, Clarke enjoys traveling and competitive running with his wife, Kimberley, whom he met, as fate would have it, while riding a train.
Connect with him on Twitter at -> @CapMetroCEO
This episode was recorded remotely on May 27, 2020.
REFERENCE LINKS:
Capital Metro Main Page -> https://capmetro.org/
Project Connect (CapMetro) -> https://capmetro.org/projectconnect/
RELATED EPISODES:
BG Podcast Episode 87: Mobility Policy in a COVID19 World feat. Pete Gould of Catapult Policy Strategies -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode87
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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Today’s episode features the renowned architect Michael Hsu, Principal and Founder of Michael Hsu Office of Architecture (MOAH).
He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss COVID-19’s impact on the built environment (the human-made environment that provides the setting for human activity, ranging in scale from buildings to cities and beyond).Speaking also as entrepreneurs, the two also talk internal pivots due to the pandemic .
ABOUT THE GUEST
Michael Hsu, AIA, IIDA is the founder and principal of Michael Hsu Office of Architecture. Following graduation from the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture, Hsu worked at OMA in the Netherlands and in Dallas before returning to Austin where he has practiced since 1998. Hsu is currently the Past President of the AIA Austin chapter and a member of the University of Texas School of Architecture’s Advisory Council.
MHOA was formed in 2005 with the goal of producing locally-engaged, design driven architecture and interiors in Austin. See past projects here -> https://hsuoffice.com/projects/
CONNECT WITH MHOA
Instagram -> @hsuoffice
Facebook -> Michael Hsu of Architecture
HELPFUL LINKS:
Michael Hsu Office of Architecture -> https://hsuoffice.com/
Designing for the Future (Austin Business Journal) -> https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2020/05/27/small-business-big-mission-michael-hsu-designs.html
This is episode was recorded remotely on May 20, 2020.
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Today’s episode features Austin Council Member Paige Ellis (District 8) discussing her recently initiated resolution creating the Healthy Streets Program.
A response to COVID19, the Healthy Streets Programs aims to provide immediate public space through temporary barriers on certain city streets.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Paige Ellis was elected in 2018 to represent District 8 – Southwest Austin. Her professional background includes Marketing and Public Involvement. For 8 years prior to being elected, she worked for an environmental firm specializing in environmental compliance on housing development and regional transportation projects. She has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
CONNECT WITH COUNCIL MEMBER ELLIS:
Twitter -> @PaigeForAustin
Facebook- > https://www.facebook.com/PaigeForAustin/
HELPFUL LINKS:
Austin’s Healthy Streets Program (City Page) -> http://www.austintexas.gov/HealthyStreets
Health Streets Resolution Language (City Page)-> https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=340507
This is episode was recorded remotely on May 20, 2020.
Bingham Group's newest offering, "From the Water Cooler." Each Friday we post staff discussions covering everything from what we're reading, the business of lobbying, and more.
Today's inaugural episode features Bingham Group Consultant Will Dane and CEO A.J. Bingham. The two discusses the impact COVID-19 will have on the lobbying sector at all levels, and more.
About Will
Will is an experienced government affairs professional with an understanding of the local, state and federal legislative process across a variety of industries and issues. At Bingham Group, he spearheads our multi-state practice as well as assisting our municipal and state practices.
His decade-plus career includes most recently serving as Senior Government Relations Manager for mobility start-up Turo. In this capacity he managed state legislative and policy initiatives in: Arizona, Nevada, Alaska, Hawaii, Vermont, Virginia, Oklahoma, Texas, Maine, and Pennsylvania. This included negotiating agreements with and managing contract lobbyists in those markets.
Learn more about him and Bingham Group at: www.binghamgp.com
This episode was recorded on 5/15/2020.
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
On today's episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Pete Gould an expert on transportation and mobility technology policy, and Founding Partner of D.C.-based Catapult Policy Strategies.
The discussion covers:
Federal and Municipal responses and trends;
The future of mass transit and micro-mobility; and
Future of autonomous mobility: transport and delivery
ABOUT THE GUEST
Pete has over 15 years of experience in transportation and mobility technology policy from Capitol Hill, the US Department of Transportation, Uber Technologies, and running a successful lobbying and consulting firm. He leverages his “dual-citizenship” in the public and private sectors to guide startups across sectors in developing and executing policy and lobbying operations at local, state, and national levels.
Prior to founding Catapult Policy Strategies, Pete was Uber’s Senior Transportation Policy Development Associate, where he tackled issues including autonomous vehicle policy, accessibility, and background checks. Pete led efforts to integrate Uber with transit agencies and build partnerships with the transportation and urban planning communities.
Connect with Pete here:
Twitter -> @pete_gould LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-gould-7157b476/
HELPFUL LINKS:
Catapult Policy Strategies -> https://www.catapult-strategies.com/
The Mobility Podcast -> https://www.mobilitypodcast.com/
This is episode was recorded remotely on May 14, 2020.
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Today’s episode is a recording from Austin Justice Coalition’s (AJC) seventh COVID-19 Tele-Townhall, featuring tech leaders discussing how COVID-19 has impacted Austin's tech scene and what lies ahead.
Episode guests:
Brett A. Hurt, CEO and Co-Founder, data.world
Eric Strakloff, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Instruments
Marissa Tarelton, President, Aceable
Michael Ward, President and CEO, Austin Urban Tech Movement
This episode was originally recorded on 5/13/2020.
Bingham Group is proud to sponsor this effort.
ABOUT
Austin Justice Coalition is a grassroots, activist-led organization addressing community needs, increasing political involvement, empowering communities, and criminal justice reform at the local level.
LINKS:
Twitter: @ATXJusticeCoalition
Site: https://austinjustice.org/
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
On today's episode Selena Xie, President, Austin EMS Association, updates A.J. about COVID19’s impact on her members, budget priorities and needs.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Selena was elected EMS Association President in the fall of 2019. A near eight year veteran of Austin-Travis County EMS with the rank of Captain, she previously was a policy analyst at Texas Impact.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Austin EMS Relief Fund -> https://donorbox.org/austinemsrf
100% of the proceeds will go to medics affected by this pandemic. These are medics that have been exposed, are symptomatic, are quarantined, and/or are unable to work due to Covid19. Their needs include meals, toiletries, pet-care, laundry services, and countless other expenses.
This is episode was recorded on May 12, 2020.
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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Today’s episode is a recording from Austin Justice Coalition’s (AJC) sixth COVID-19 Tele-Townhall, featuring a virtual Housing Equity Clinic with representatives from the University of Texas's Center for Community Engagement, AJC, Austin Revitalization Authority, Austin Area Urban League and UT Law School.
The discussion focused on resources in the following areas:
– Tax Relief
– Homestead Protection
– Renter’s Right / Rent Relief
– Low-income Housing
– Simple Trusts & Wills
Bingham Group is proud to sponsor this effort.
ABOUT
Austin Justice Coalition is a grassroots, activist-led organization addressing community needs, increasing political involvement, empowering communities, and criminal justice reform at the local level.
LINKS:
Twitter: @ATXJusticeCoalition
Site: https://austinjustice.org/
This episode was originally recorded on 5/5/2020
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Today's episode features a discussion with Tanya Birks, Director of Real Estate, Austin Independent School District (AISD).
She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the future potential of several district properties, as well as how the public can engage.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Tanya is a native of Texas, born in Houston, and but has primarily lived in Dallas-Fort Worth. She studied Business Administration at the University of North Texas, earning a Bachelor’s Degree and studied Management at the University of Texas (at Dallas), earning a Master’s Degree.
She is an affordable housing finance professional with a specialization in multifamily asset management, real estate financial modeling, development finance, and among other areas.
HELPFUL LINKS:
AISD asset repurposing link -> https://bit.ly/2L6WDVS
Link to the board approved Asset repurposing framework -> https://bit.ly/3bfq0Ag
This is episode was recorded on March 16, 2020.
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Today's BG Podcast features returning guest, Chas Moore, President and Founder, Austin Justice Coalition (AJC).
He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss the national conversation on racism sparked by the murder of George Floyd, the ripples in the Austin community, and AJC’s rally this Sunday.
ABOUT AUSTIN JUSTICE COALITION:
Austin Justice Coalition is a grassroots, activist-led organization addressing community needs, increasing political involvement, empowering communities, and criminal justice reform at the local level.
REFERENCE LINKS:
Black Austin Rally & March For Black Lives #JusticeForThemAll -> https://www.facebook.com/events/863539624166761/
BG Podcast - Episode 25: Chas Moore, President and Founder, Austin Justice Coalition, on labor contract for Austin Police -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/2019/4/3/episode-25-chas-moore-president-and-founder-austin-justice-coalition-ajc
BG Podcast - Episode 3: A Discussion with Chas Moore, President and Co-Founder of the Austin Justice Coalition -> https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode3
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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Today’s episode is a recording from Austin Justice Coalition’s (AJC) fifth COVID-19 Tele-Townhall (on 4/29/2020).
Bingham Group is proud to sponsor this effort.
Featured panelists:
- Sarah Eckhardt, Judge, Travis County Judge
- The Honorable Julie Kocurek, Judge, 390th Criminal District Court
- The Honorable Cliff Brown, Judge, 147th Criminal District Court
- The Honorable Elisabeth Earle, County Court at Law #7
- The Honorable Nancy Hoengarten, County Court at Law #5
- The Honorable Leon Grizzard, Travis County Magistrate Court
ABOUT
AJC is a grassroots, activist-led organization addressing community needs, increasing political involvement, empowering communities, and criminal justice reform at the local level.
LINKS:
Twitter: @ATXJusticeCoalition
Site: austinjustice.org/
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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Today's episode features a discussion with René Lara, Legislative Director with the Texas AFL-CIO. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the unionization of Kickstarter employees (on February 18), a first for a major tech firm, and implications for the sector particularly consumer facing businesses.
See: Kickstarter employees vote to unionize (The Verge, 2.18.2020)-> https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/18/21142308/kickstarter-employee-vote-union-unionize
ABOUT THE GUEST
Hailing from El Paso, René from the University of Texas at Austin, the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the UT School of Law.
As a capitol staffer, René Lara worked for State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos of Austin on the Senate Education, Finance and Nominations committees. From 1995 to 2006, René represented the Texas AFT on issues of importance to educators.
Today, René Lara serves on the boards of the Workers Assistance Program (WAP), Texans for a Secure Retirement (TSR), and the El Paso Social Network in Austin.
He has worked for the Texas AFL-CIO in 2008.
LINKS:
Twitter: @renerlara
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rene-lara-37748355/
Texas AFL-CIO Page
This is episode was recorded on February 26, 2020.
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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Today’s episode is a recording from Austin Justice Coalition’s (AJC) fourth COVID-19 Tele-Townhall (on 4/22/2020).
Bingham Group is proud to sponsor this effort.
PANELISTS:
Dr. Colette Pierce-Burnette President/ CEO @Huston-Tillotson University
Geronimo Rodriguez, President, AISD Board of Trustees
Dr. Stephanie Hawley, Chief Equity Officer, AISD
Dr. Donald Christian President/ CEO @Concordia University - Texas
Dr. Richard Rhodes President/ CEO @Austin Community College
We will also hear from students in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ABOUT
Austin Justice Coalition is a grassroots, activist-led organization addressing community needs, increasing political involvement, empowering communities, and criminal justice reform at the local level.
LINKS:
Twitter: @ATXJusticeCoalition
Site: austinjustice.org/
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Today's episode features a discussion with Jason Giulietti is the President of the Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP), a regional economic development organization working for the City of San Marcos, Hays and Caldwell Counties, established to encourage and nurture economic growth in the heart of the Austin-San Antonio corridor.
Located south of Austin along the I-35 corridor, Hays County and the City of San Marcos have ranked in the top 10 fastest growing municipalities this decade. Jason and A.J. discuss the regions growth, GSMP’s strategic vision, and more.
ABOUT JASON
Jason Giulietti is the President of the Greater San Marcos Partnership, a regional economic development organization working for the City of San Marcos, Hays and Caldwell Counties, established to encourage and nurture economic growth in the heart of the Austin-San Antonio corridor. With more than 15 years of leadership experience in economic development and marketing at the state and regional level, he leads the organization’s efforts to diversify and strengthen the region’s economy through high quality jobs and investment by implementing a comprehensive multi-year economic development strategic plan. As part of this plan, he promotes the region across the U.S. and abroad.
Learn More at Greater San Marcos Partnership (Website)
LINKS:
Twitter: @GreaterSMTX
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-j-giulietti-818b503/
This is episode was recorded on March 24, 2020.
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Today’s episode is a recording from Austin Justice Coalition’s (AJC) third COVID-19 Tele-Townhall (on 4/15/2020).
These events feature elected officials and city leaders in community town-hall conversations about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Travis County and surrounding areas.
Bingham Group is proud to sponsor this effort.
HOSTS:
Amber Watts, Director, Higher Learning
Sherwynn Patton, Executive Director, Life Anew
PANELISTS:
Dr. Paul Cruz. Superintendent, Austin Independent School District
Geronimo Rodriguez, President, AISD Board of Trustees
Dr. Stephanie Hawley, Chief Equity Officer, AISD
Ken Zarifis, President, Education Austin
Jon Bailey, Principal, LBJ Early College High School
Cai Wilson and Mom, Student/Parent, Anderson High School
ABOUT
Austin Justice Coalition is a grassroots, activist-led organization addressing community needs, increasing political involvement, empowering communities, and criminal justice reform at the local level.
LINKS:
Twitter: @ATXJusticeCoalition
Site: https://austinjustice.org/
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Today’s episode is a recording from Austin Justice Coalition’s (AJC) third COVID-19 Tele-Townhall (on 4/10/2020).
These events feature elected officials and city leaders in community town-hall conversations about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Travis County and surrounding areas.
Bingham Group is proud to sponsor this effort.
HOSTS:
Sukyi McMahon, Board Chair/Director of Operations, AJC
SPEAKERS:
Stephanie Hayden, Director, Austin Public Health
Austin Council Member Greg Casar (District 4)
Mandy De Mayo, Administrator, Neighborhood Housing & Community Development
John Henneberger, Author, Texas Housers
Chris Harris, Organizer, #HomesNotHandcuffs
Awais Azhar, Steering Committee, Planning Our Communities
Shoshana Krieger, Projector Director, BASTA
ABOUT
Austin Justice Coalition is a grassroots, activist-led organization addressing community needs, increasing political involvement, empowering communities, and criminal justice reform at the local level.
LINKS:
Site: austinjustice.org/
Twitter: @ATXJusticeCoalition
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
This special episode is a recording from Austin Justice Coalition’s (AJC) second COVID-19 Tele-Townhall (on 4/8/2020).
These events feature elected officials and city leaders in community town-hall conversations about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Travis County and surrounding areas.
Bingham Group is proud to sponsor this effort.
HOSTS:
Chas Moore, Executive Director Founder, AJC
Sukyi McMahon, Board Chair/Director of Operations, AJC
SPEAKERS:
Stephanie Hayden, Director, Austin Public Health
Mark E. Escott, MD, MPH Medical Director, City of Austin/ Travis County
Joya Hayes, Director, Human Resources
Lola Gomez, American-Statesman photojournalist and COVID-19 survivor
ABOUT
Austin Justice Coalition is a grassroots, activist-led organization addressing community needs, increasing political involvement, empowering communities, and criminal justice reform at the local level.
LINKS:
Site: https://austinjustice.org/
Twitter: @ATXJusticeCoalition
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Today's episode features City of Manor Mayor Larry Wallace. Elected in December 2019 to a two year term, and most recently a Manor city council member, Mayor Wallace and A.J. discuss his immediate priorities, vision for the city’s future, and more.
Located in eastern crescent of the Austin metro, Manor is of the fastest growing suburbs in America. Mayor Wallace is the first African-American mayor elected in the city’s history.
LINKS:
Twitter: @DrLarryWallace1
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrywallacejr
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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Doug Guller, CEO of ATX Brands.
A serial entrepreneur in Austin’s competitive restaurant market (and now tech scene, his latest offering is downtown favorite, Happy Chicks. He other brands (past and present) include: Parish and Parish Underground, Bikinis, Vinyl, Chicago House and 508 Tequila Bar.
The two discuss Doug’s entrepreneurial journey, lessons learned along the way, and the future of downtown Austin.
Follow Doug on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougguller
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This episode was recorded on August 29, 2019.
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Today's episode features Ilissa Nolan, Executive Director, Texas Hemp Coalition. She and A.J. discuss the Coalition’s founding and mission, what led her to the hemp lobby, and more.
ABOUT ILLISSA
In addition to leading the Coalition, Ilissa a government affairs consultant for Booth, Ahrens and Werkenthin, P.C. where she works to build policy through stakeholder collaboration and educating clients on cutting edge issues surrounding state and federal environmental matters, especially topics involving agriculture, rural affairs and environmental issues.
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Today's episode features returning guest, Austin City Council Member Jimmy Flannigan (District 6).
He and A.J. discuss the member's omnibus resolution, Item 91, developed in response to the dual impact of SXSW's cancellation and COVID-19.
Set for Council consideration and vote on March 26, the resolution would direct City Manager Spencer Cronk to:
(1) Develop programs and consider options to support the small and local businesses and workers impacted by the cancellation of SXSW and the additional subsequent measures taken to address COVID-19; and
(2) Authorize the waiver or suspension of resolutions related to programs and policies cited in the resolution as necessary to effectuate this resolution.
This episode was recorded remotely on March 24, 2020.
Reference links:
Official City of Austin page for Council Member Jimmy Flannigan -> http://www.austintexas.gov/department/council-member-flannigan-biography
Twitter: @JimmyFlannigan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimmyf
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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Marissa Patton, Associate Legislative Director, Texas Farm Bureau.
Marissa provides an update on the state of Texas’s hemp policy following the passage of HB 1325 (Relating to the production and regulation of hemp) in 2019 during the 86th Texas legislative session.
She also details the challenges faced in moving HB 1325 to passage, and what lies ahead in this nascent agricultural sector.
UPDATE: Following a rulemaking process, last week (March 16, 2020) the Texas Department of Agriculture opened up a portal for hemp growing license and permit applications process opened online on March 16, 2020. Link below
About Marissa Patton
Marissa joined the Texas Farms Bureau in August 2013 where she monitors issues and legislation pertaining to eminent domain, agricultural commodities, wildlife, rural affairs, land use authority and appropriations.
She was raised in Stamford, Texas, where her family maintains a small farming and ranching operation. She is a graduate of Stamford High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University.
Prior to joining Texas Farm Bureau, Marissa worked in Washington, D.C. for U.S. Senator John Cornyn. She also worked in Austin for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA).
Connect with her on Twitter at: @TFBAUS_Marissa
More information at: https://www.bgmediagp.com/bgpodcast/episode79-texas-hemp-policy-update
This episode was recorded on March 10, 2020
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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Erica Blue, CEO of The Austin Sunshine Camps (ASC).
Founded in 1928 by the Young Men’s Business League of Austin (YMBL), ASC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that has opened a world of possibilities to the youth of Central Texas by providing free week-long summer camps to low-income families. Campers must qualify for the Texas public school free and reduced lunch program to be eligible to attend.).
Located inside Zilker Park near Barton Springs Pool, ASC, under the supervision of experienced counselors, offers activities such as swimming in Barton Springs or Deep Eddy pool, fishing, canoeing, handicrafts, nature study, hikes, games, and a ropes course with a variety of elements including a team wall, and trust fall. Transportation to camp and three meals a day is included.
Campers take home increased confidence and leadership abilities, better problem-solving skills, and friendships that last a lifetime. They learn to resolve conflicts, value diversity, and to share in the success of the group. Fun becomes the foundation on which courage, self-respect, cooperation, and leadership are built.
A.J. serves as board Past President of the YMBL and ASC boards, and in 2019 served as President of both. Bingham Group is proud to support the Camps.
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On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Kahron (like the book) Spearman, a features writer and critic with The Austin Chronicle, as well as a freelance writer.
In a wide ranging discussion covers impact of land development on Austin’s culture, the state of Austin’s culture, the 2020 ACL line-up to name a few.
You can check out Kahron’s writings here: https://www.austinchronicle.com/authors/kahron-spearman/
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This episode was recorded on August 1, 2019.
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
On today’s episode Bingham Group CEO A.J. speaks with Austin development legend Perry Lorenz. Perry has been involved in some of Austin’s significant downtown condominium and mixed use projects.
The discussion weaves in Perry’s path to real estate development, and the perennial Austin issues of housing affordability and transit.
This episode was recorded on December 3, 2019
ABOUT PERRY LORENZ
Perry Lorenz is a 50 year resident of Austin, Texas and has been actively involved, primarily as a principal, in the purchase, sale, development and management of downtown Austin real estate since 1977.
Lorenz has formed and served as managing general partner of numerous partnerships involved in the development and redevelopment of downtown properties, with a recent emphasis on inner city residential projects.
He, with partners, has developed more than 1000 condominium units in mixed use projects throughout Central Austin, including Spring, BartonPlace, Este, The Pedernales, Saltillo Lofts and The Independent.
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas. On today's episode we visit with Emily Blair, Executive Vice President, Austin Apartment Association.
Most recently CEO for the Home Builders Associatio of Greater Austin, Emily assumed leadership of the Austin Apartment Association in January 2019.
Emily and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the association’s priorities in navigating one of the hottest apartment markets nationally.
About the Austin Apartment Association:
The Austin Apartment Association was founded in 1964 and is composed of more than 1,000 diverse businesses that own, manage and service more than 235,000 rental homes in the Greater Austin Area. Our mission is to advance the expertise and collective community impact of the rental housing industry
Follow the Austin Apartment Association on Twitter at: @AustinAptAssoc
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This episode was originally recorded on August 15, 2019).
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On today's episode we visit with our Atlanta-based colleague, Howard Franklin. Howard is Managing Partner at Ohio River South, a lobbying firm operating in the Atlanta metro, the state of Georgia, and Southeastern United States.
Howard and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss Ohio River South's growth, the entrepreneur-lobbyist mindset, and the particulars of state and local lobbying.
ABOUT HOWARD
Splitting time between state capitals and the campaign trail, Howard Franklin has worked across two dozen states to advance the careers and policies of the South’s leading lawmakers. After running a nonprofit for former Mayor Maynard Jackson, Howard served three years in the administration of Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. He spent another five years with DeKalb, Fulton and Jefferson County governments.
Howard has led dozens of successful campaigns for leaders like Atlanta City Councilmembers Kwanza Hall and Amir Farokhi, Atlanta Board of Education Chair Jason Esteves, State Senator Jason Carter and Meridian, MS Mayor Percy Bland, DeKalb Solicitor Sherry Boston and Fulton Solicitor Keith Gammage. He also led the effort that returned the United Democratic Party to power in the Cayman Islands Parliament.
Learn more about Howard and Ohio River South here -> https://ohioriversouth.com/
Follow Ohio River South on Twitter at: @OhioRiverSouth
This episode was originally recorded on December 11, 2019.
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Today we speak with Carrie Simmons, a Lobbyist with Austin-based Texas Lobbying Group.
Carrie and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss her path to lobbying (and advice for those interested in doing it), the realities of the profession, and what it takes to be successful in it.
ABOUT CARRIE
Carrie joined Texas Lobby Group (TLG) in fall of 2014 and was named #1 “Rising Lobby Star” by Capitol Inside.
Prior to joining TLG, Carrie started as a legislative aide in the Texas House of Representatives, and later as an account associate at Elizabeth Christian Public Relations and Affairs firm, Carrie was able to obtain the experience of passing, promoting and driving legislative solutions.
Follow Texas Lobby Group on Twitter at: @TexasLobbyGroup
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This episode was originally recorded on August 13, 2019.
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Welcome to The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Today we speak with Jim O'Brien, Host of The Lobbying Show, a podcast about the world of lobbying: how it works, who’s lobbying, and how to be effective.
Each week Jim interview's government affairs professionals and lobbyists to get their perspective on the industry.
Jim, on his first visit to Austin, spoke with Bingham Group CEO A.J. about his podcast's development, lessons for professionals thinking about doing a podcast, and of course, lobbying.
Jim is also the Founder of The Connecticut Group, LLC, a government affairs and public relations firm.
This episode was originally recorded on August 15, 2019.
Follow the show on Twitter at: @TheLobbyingShow Website: https://www.thelobbyingshow.com/
Follow Jim on Twitter at: @The_CT_Group Website: http://www.connecticutgroup.net/
Aurora Martinez Jones, Associate Judge at Travis County Civil Courts
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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Today we speak with Aurora Martinez Jones, Associate Judge at Travis County Civil Courts and the next Judge of the 126th District Court.
Presiding over child welfare dockets, including Family Drug Treatment Court and Permanent Managing Conservatorship dockets, the judge also reviews Travis County cases with foster children in the permanent care of Child Protective Services (CPS).
Judge Martinez Jones and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss her work and path to the bench.
This episode was originally recorded on October 4, 2019.
ABOUT AURORA MARTINEZ JONES
Judge Martinez Jones is a first generation American and first generation law school graduate. While in college, at the University of Texas at Austin, she established an organization to connect and support other minority women in law school - Minority Women Pursuing Law.
Her optimism and work ethic then earned her spot at the University of Texas School of Law. Since then, Aurora has continued to give back to her community.
Learn more about Aurora Martinez Jones
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This final episode of 2019 features a cross over of BG Media Group produced shows: The BG Podcast, and Kicks and Comics.
BG Podcast host A.J. (Bingham Group CEO) and the Kicks and Comics duo, the 82nd Astronaut and Marco, review their respective shows over the past year, and where they look to go from here. The group also discusses podcast development (from ideation to recording and distributing). A great listen for individuals looking to launch a show in 2020.
You can find The BG Podcast and Kicks & Comics on iTunes and Spotify.
Happy New Year from the BG Media family!
About The BG Podcast
Weekly conversations at the intersection of Austin’s business, policy and community. Each week, Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham shares a one-on-one chat with Austin’s leaders and influencers regarding the future of the city. Listen now for exclusive insight into the big issues in Austin. About Kicks and Comics
Produced by BG Media Group, Kicks and Comics is an Austin-based podcast at that intersection of sneaker heads and comic fans. Covering pop culture, film, art design and overall nerdiness! Join hosts The 82ndastronaut and Marco as they prove one episode at a time, that not all superheroes wear capes, some wear Air Jordans!
About BG Media Group, LLC
BG Media Group is a sister venture from Bingham Group, LLC, an Austin,TX-based based full service consulting firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs and procurement matters throughout Texas.
This episode was originally recorded on December 29, 2019
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Today we speak with Valkyrie Intelligence scientists Meredith Butterfield, Ben Jack, and Betsy Hilliard about the current and future application of Artificial Intelligence in the public sector.
About Valkyrie Intelligence
Austin-based Valkyrie is the science & strategy firm that specializes in machine learning, AI, strategic insights, and comprehensive account management.
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Today we speak with Michael Linehan, Managing Partner at Land Strategies Inc. (LSI), and Preston Flynn, Vice President at Flynn Construction Inc.
Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham, Michael and Preston discuss Michael and Preston’s paths to their family owned business, misconceptions about stepping into their roles, lessons learned along the way, and more.
About Michael
Joining forces with his father, Paul in 2018, Michael’s experience as a licensed architect, coupled with his Master’s in Landscape Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin, offer LSI’s clients a seamless and comprehensive approach to the planning, design, and ultimate realization of their development projects.
About Preston
Preston has nine years of experience in the construction industry. He oversees projects in the corporate office, healthcare, advanced technology, private education, and retail sectors. He has B.S. in Architectural Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
This episode was originally recorded on August 22, 2019.
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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Today we speak with Allan Rayson, Central Texas Market Executive, Regions Bank, which is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services.
Allan and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the commercial real estate market in Austin from a banking perspective.
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Today we speak with Sergio Chavez, Managing Director at Intermestic Partners, an international business and investment advisory group that invests in, develops, and manages a wide portfolio of companies to maximize impact across borders.
Sergio and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the current political climate in Mexico and opportunities for companies interested in United States-Mexico investment, particularly capital coming to Texas.
This episode originally recorded on November 18, 2019.
ABOUT SERGIO CHAVEZ-MORENO
Sergio is a managing director at Intermestic Partners. Sergio specializes in advising startups on navigating the political and legal nuances involved in business planning and expansion within the United States and Latin America.
ABOUT OUR SPONSOR
Thanks to our podcast sponsor Regions Financial Corporation!
Regions is a member of the S&P 500 Index and one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services.
Through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, it operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs across the South, Midwest and Texas (including 10 branches in the Austin metro).
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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Today we speak with Robert Head, CEO, Blue Cord Farms. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the future of hemp farming in Texas following the passage of House Bill 1325 this past June during the 86th Texas Legislature.
The bill legalized the cultivation of hemp with a THC concentration of less than 0.3%. There currently federal processes being worked out to fully execute House Bill 1325. You learn more on our blog here -> In the Weeds: Hemp legislation updates from USDA and State of Texas
This episode originally recorded on August 26, 2019.
ABOUT ROBERT HEAD
Robert Head is the CEO of Blue Cord Farms. Robert is a US Army Veteran and Texas A&M graduate. Robert purchases and oversees rehab for rental properties for Blue Cord Farms.
Learn more about Blue Cord Farms.
ABOUT OUR SPONSOR
Thanks to our podcast sponsor Regions Financial Corporation!
Regions is a member of the S&P 500 Index and one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services.
Through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, it operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs across the South, Midwest and Texas (including 10 branches in the Austin metro).
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Today we speak with Cree Crawford, Founder and President of Ionization Labs. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss the firm’s Cannabinoid Identification (Cann-ID), Cloud-Based, QA/QC Hemp & Marijuana potency testing solution.
In June, the 86th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1325, which legalized the production of hemp with a THC concentration of less than 0.3%. The latter legislation follows the hemp definition laid out in the 2018 Farm Bill.
Following this passage, state entities, local law enforcement and the legal system struggled with enforcing and persecuting marijuana usage, which is still and illegal controlled substance in accordance with state and federal law.
Hemp and marijuana are both derived from cannabis sativa, but hemp must have a THC concentration of less than 0.3%.
To determine if an individual is legally using hemp or illegally using marijuana, law enforcement would need testing to prove the THC concentration is above the legal limit, which is not currently available in many law enforcement testing centers.
Ionization Labs Cann-ID solution provides one potential solution.
Originally recorded on August 19, 2019.
ABOUT CREE CRAWFORD
Cree is president at Ionization Labs. Ionization Labs provides pre-measured, pre-filled, pre-packaged kits for Cann-ID. Their solution processes 14 of the most prevalent cannabinoids to provide consistent testing results.
ABOUT OUR SPONSOR
Thanks to our podcast sponsor Regions Financial Corporation!
Regions is a member of the S&P 500 Index and one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services.
Through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, it operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs across the South, Midwest and Texas (including 10 branches in the Austin metro).
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Today we speak with Laura Aidan, founder of Prohibition Creamery. She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss Laura’s experience with the CBD market when creating Afternoon Delight, CBD-infused red velvet ice cream.
Laura begins BG Podcast’s mini series regarding cannabis.
Prohibition Creamery was identified as one of the first, if not the first, provider of ice cream infused with cannabidiol (CBD) in Austin according to Austin Eater. The Afternoon Delight is pre-blended to be accurately dosed with CBD from Waayb Organics.
CBD is a nonpsychoactive component of marijuana and hemp that has a booming market in Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott signed law legalizing hemp production and CBD products in Texas in June.
Originally recorded on August 14, 2019.
ABOUT LAURA AIDAN
Laura started Prohibition Creamery in 2016. Laura’s background in ice cream ranges from Penn State University's ice cream courses to a chocolaterie Valrhona's program in Brooklyn to studying under a French pastry chef.
Prohibition Creamery is an artisanal alcoholic ice cream shop opened in Austin’s east side.
ABOUT OUR SPONSOR
Thanks to our podcast sponsor Regions Financial Corporation!
Regions is a member of the S&P 500 Index and one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services.
Through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, it operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs across the South, Midwest and Texas (including 10 branches in the Austin metro).
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Today we speak with Christine Maguire, Redevelopment Division Manager at City of Austin. She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss opportunity zones.
NOTE: Dec. 31, 2019 is the last day to invest in Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund to recognize maximum program benefits
Opportunity zones prioritize socially responsible investment by working with private sector businesses and investors to invest in Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds to qualify for federal tax incentive provision. These funds invest in businesses, real estate, or business assets located in an Opportunity Zone, which are classified by census tracks.
Austin has 21 census tracts designated as Opportunity Zones.
Learn more about opportunity zones through the City of Austin.
This episode was originally recorded on September 12, 2019.
ABOUT CHRISTINE MAGUIRE
Christine leads the Division in the Economic Development Department that structures public-private partnerships and revitalization initiatives in a manner that achieves important community goals.
Notably, she has worked on developments such as Mueller, Seaholm EcoDistrict, Second Street Retail District, Colony Park, Souly Austin, and M&O PIDs.
ABOUT OUR SPONSOR
Thanks to our podcast sponsor Regions Financial Corporation!
Regions is a member of the S&P 500 Index and one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services.
Through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, it operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs across the South, Midwest and Texas (including 10 branches in the Austin metro).
Learn more here.
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Today we speak with John Rosato, principal at Southwest Strategies Group. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss John’s experiences in developing projects through Public-Private Partnerships (P3s or PPP) including Austin’s Seaholm development.
Public-Private Partnerships (P3s or PPP) are collaborations between a government agency and a private-sector company that can be used to finance, build, and operate projects.
ABOUT JOHN ROSATO
John is a principal at Southwest Strategies Group, a full range real estate brokerage and development company.
From 2007-2016, he was the Managing Partner for Seaholm, a $230M mixed-use development in downtown Austin.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST STRATEGIES GROUP
Southwest Strategies Group has more than 29 years experience in tenant and owner representation for commercial real estate transactions.The partners have performed all tasks associated with commercial real estate investment and brokerage of both raw land and incomeproducing properties.
Click here to learn more about John and Southwest Strategies.
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Today we speak with Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza of District 2. She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss Draft 1 of the Land Development Code (LDC) and the launch of Planning Our Communities (POC), a group formed to build and maintain affordable housing, fight gentrification and displacement, and build healthy and diverse homes and neighborhoods for communities of color and working class people in Austin through outreach, education and advocacy.
Learn more about Planning our Communities .
On Oct. 4, 2019, City staff released the first draft of the Land Development Code as directed by City Council. Review the draft and maps for the Land Development Code Draft 1.
ABOUT MAYOR PRO TEM DELIA GARZA
Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza is serving her second term on Austin City Council and was elected by her colleagues to serve as Mayor Pro Tem in January, 2019.
She is the first Latina to serve on the City Council in Austin, and is the first to serve as Austin’s Mayor Pro Tem. She represents District 2 in Southeast Austin, which includes Circuit of the Americas and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Contact District 2 Office
Phone: 512-978-2102
Email: delia.garza@austintexas.gov
This episode was originally recorded on October 16, 2019.
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Thanks to our podcast sponsor Regions Financial Corporation!
Regions is a member of the S&P 500 Index and one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services.
Through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, it operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs across the South, Midwest and Texas (including 10 branches in the Austin metro).
Learn more here.
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Today we speak with Nathan Ryan and Liz Coufal from Good Politics. Just over a year old, Good Politics is a series of events that focus on getting good people elected by bringing good people in to the political process.
Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham, Liz and Ryan discuss the origin and objectives of Good Politics and the future of Austin politics with the 2019 and 2020 voting seasons.
NOTE: As of Monday, Oct. 21, you can vote early for the Nov. 5 election.
Additional Election Info: Travis Co.: countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/elections or 512/238-VOTE(8683) Williamson Co.: www.wilco.org/elections or 512/943-1630 Hays Co.: www.co.hays.tx.us/elections or 512/393-7310
This episode was originally recorded on July 23, 2019.
LEARN MORE ABOUT GOOD POLITICS
Good Politics is a series of events hosted by Nathan Ryan, Liz Coufal, and friends, aiming to build strong communities, better candidates, and good politics all across the state of Texas.
Visit Good Politics’ website.
Follow Good Politics on Facebook.
Follow Good Politics on Twitter.
Follow Good Politics on Instagram.
ABOUT OUR SPONSOR
Thanks to our podcast sponsor Regions Financial Corporation!
Regions is a member of the S&P 500 Index and one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services.
Through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, it operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs across the South, Midwest and Texas (including 10 branches in the Austin metro).
Learn more here.
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Today we speak with Jason Redfern, Parking Enterprise Manager at City of Austin, and Jacob Culberson, Mobility Services Division Manager at City of Austin.
Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham, Jason and Jacob discuss the processes and regulations the city is taking in response the number of micromobility platforms available in Austin. They also discuss developments in the sector in the near-term and future.
Micromobility refers to scooters, skateboards, or other compact devices designed for personal mobility.
Connect with Jason on LinkedIn here.
Connect with Jacob on LinkedIn here.
This episode was originally recorded on August 27, 2019.
ABOUT OUR SPONSOR
Thanks to our podcast sponsor Regions Financial Corporation!
Regions is a member of the S&P 500 Index and one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services.
Through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, it operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs across the South, Midwest and Texas (including 10 branches in the Austin metro).
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Today we speak with Chris Shorter, Austin Assistant City Manger. He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss his past eight months on the job and the work ahead going into 2020.
ABOUT CHRIS SHORTER
Selected for the position in February 2019, Chris most recently served in leadership roles for the District of Columbia (DC) Government for the past 10 years. These included the district’s Director of Public Works; COO for the Department of Health, and as COO and Chief of Staff for the district’s Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services.
In Austin Chris serves on the leadership team of City Manager Spencer Cronk, directing city departments covering Health & Environment; Culture & Lifelong Learning. These are: Parks and Recreation, Austin Public Health, Austin Resource and Recovery, Animal Services, and the Austin Public Library.
Connect with Chris on LinkedIn here.
Click here to learn more about Chris and the City’s executive leadership.
This episode was originally recorded on October 7, 2019.
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Thanks to our podcast sponsor Regions Financial Corporation!
Regions is a member of the S&P 500 Index and one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services.
Through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, it operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs across the South, Midwest and Texas (including 10 branches in the Austin metro).
The BG Podcast is produced by BG Media Group, LLC (2019)
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
As more businesses- big and small- move to Austin, the commercial market in Austin has been growing to meet the demand.
On today's episode, we discuss the current state of Austin’s growing commercial market.
Find out Bre’s projections on this market and what businesses should look for when thinking about moving to Austin.
ABOUT BRE BROWN
Bre is currently the Tenant Rep Broker - Vice President at JLL. She helps companies with their office space when they need to extend, renew, expand, or relocate. Bre specialize in representing tenants needing office space.
Click here to learn more about Bre and JLL -> https://www.us.jll.com/en/about-jll
Connect with Bre on LinkedIn here -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/brebrown/
This episode was originally recorded on August 1, 2019.
ABOUT OUR SPONSOR
Thanks to our podcast sponsor Regions Financial Corporation!
Regions is a member of the S&P 500 Index and one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services.
Through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, it operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs across the South, Midwest and Texas (including 10 branches in the Austin metro).
Learn more here.
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Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
On today's episode, we discuss the current state of Austin’s real estate market from the general contractor perspective with guest Zach Cannon with The Burt Group, an industry leading general contractor based in Austin.
He and Bingham Group CEO review the current tenant mix Burt Group is seeing in this cycle and what it says about Austin. The two also discuss ongoing regulatory concerns and Austin’s ongoing Land Development Code Revisions.
About Zach Cannon
Zach leads The Burt Group’s preconstruction team, helping clients to make strategic decisions related to their new space.
With seven plus years of experience in the Austin market, Zach has quickly been considered to be one of the top commercial construction resources in the industry.
Click here to learn more about Zach and The Burt Group.
Connect with Zach on LinkedIn here.
This episode was originally recorded on September 23, 2019.
SPONSOR
Thanks to our podcast sponsor Regions Financial Corporation!
Regions is a member of the S&P 500 Index and one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services.
Through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, it operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs across the South, Midwest and Texas (including 10 branches in the Austin metro).
Welcome The BG Podcast! Conversations at the intersection of business, community, and public policy, from the Austin metro and around Texas.
Today's episode features returning guest Austin City Council Member Jimmy Flannigan.
In a wide ranging discussion, the Council Member discusses his dissent of the recently adopted FY 2019/2020 city budget, the Texas legislature, homelessness, and more.
Sworn in on January 6, 2017 to a four year term, Council Member Flannigan represents Austin's Council District 6, encompassing Northwest Austin, including both Travis and Williamson Counties. He is the first openly gay man to serve on the Austin City Council.
This episode was originally recorded on September 11, 2019.
SPONSOR
Thanks to our podcast sponsor Regions Financial Corporation!
Regions is a member of the S&P 500 Index and one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services.
Through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, it operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs across the South, Midwest and Texas (including 10 branches in the Austin metro).
Learn more here.
Reference links:
Official City of Austin page for Council Member Jimmy Flannigan
Twitter: @JimmyFlannigan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimmyf
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On this episode Silicon Labs CEO Tyson Tuttle sat down with host A.J. Bingham to discuss Tyson's path to the C-Suite, Silicon Labs leading work in the Internet of Things, and the evolution of philanthropy (time and money) in Austin’s tech community.
Connect with Tyson on Twitter at: @gttuttle
Learn more about Silicon Labs here.
This episode was recorded on September 4, 2019
SPONSER
Thanks to our podcast sponsor Regions Financial Corporation, a member of the S&P 500 Index and one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services.
Through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, it operates approximately 1,500 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs across the South, Midwest and Texas (including 10 branches in the Austin metro).
"What we're doing now is learning from the past and taking care of the present..." - Annick Beaudet
We’re back from our hiatus and kicking off our fall season with returning guest Annick Beaudet!
An Assistant Director with the Austin Transportation Department, Annick lead the drafting and passage of Austin’s Strategic Mobility Plan, and was appointed team co-leader for Austin Land Development Code re-write in July by City Manager Spencer Cronk.
Reporting to Assistant City Manager Rodney Gonzalez, Annick’s team will set direction on code development and implementation, and approve the City staff recommended draft of the Land Development Code Revision to City Council.
Annick has worked in the areas of land use, entitlements and transportation for over 20 years, in both the public and private sectors. Her experience at the City of Austin spans multiple departments including Public Works, Planning, Development Review, Capital Planning and Transportation.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Geography from the University of Texas at Austin and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration from the Penn State School of Public Affairs.
Recorded on August 16, 2019.
Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with Austin City Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison. Elected after a runoff on December 11, 2018 and sworn-in on January 7, 2019, she represents Austin’s Council District 1, encompassing Central and East Austin.
The Council Member and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss her 2019 policy priorities, as well as her path to public office.
We wish the Council Member Harper-Madison much success in her new role! The Austin Council meets for their first regular meeting on Thursday, January 31.
This episode was recorded on December 21, 2018.
On today's BG Podcast Houston Chronicle Metro Reporter Erica Grieder discusses Texas and National politics, including the current legislative session and 2020 elections, with Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham.
Erica joined the Houston Chronicle in 2017. Prior to that she spent ten years based in Austin, reporting on politics and economics, as the southwest correspondent for The Economist, from 2007-2012, then as a senior editor at Texas Monthly, from 2012-2016.
In 2013, she published her first book, "Big, Hot, Cheap, and Right: What America Can Learn from the Strange Genius of Texas."
An Air Force brat, Erica thinks of San Antonio as home. She is a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas's Emerging Leaders Council, and holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin's LBJ School of Public Affairs and Columbia University, where she majored in philosophy.
On Episode 50 we take a quick recap of past odd twelve months since launching on May 26, 2018. It has been a journey of development in terms of show and production development.
A BIG THANKS to all our past guests, viewers, and the team who makes the show possible!
Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham also introduces our newest Senior Consultant, Tina Bui.
A trusted collaborator and strategic adviser, Tina is a local government insider having spent some 20 years of her career at the City of Austin and Capital Metro working on both public policy and administration.
Her work has covered countless issue areas, including land use planning; transportation, public transit and smart mobility; water and waste management utilities; and general government administration.
We're taking a short hiatus and will be back in August. Stay tuned for re-posts of some of our favorite episodes in the interim.
On today’s episode we speak with Kevin Burns, founder and CEO of Urbanspace Real Estate + Interiors. Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discusses Urbanspace’s evolution as well as thoughts on brand development, entrepreneurship, and hustle with Kevin.
Founded as real estate office in 2000, Urbanspace has evolved into a full-service firm specializing in residential real estate, project sales + marketing, and interior design + furniture.
The firm is linked to some of Austin’s most visible downtown projects, including the Seaholm Residences (where they closed all 274 units) and The Independent, the tallest residential tower west of the Mississippi, expected to close out in 2019.
Follow Urbanspace on Twitter at: @urbanspace
Website: https://www.urbanspacerealtors.com
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On today’s episode Bingham Group Senior Consultant Paul Saldaña updates on discussions around Austin’s Palm School.
Significantly, at its 5/23 meeting the Austin City Council unanimously voted a resolution directing city staff to begin extensive study of information related to preserving the Palm School. Also included there were directions to study the expansion of the Austin Convention Center (itself a point of contention on the dais).
Listen on to learn more!
On BG Podcast episode 47 we speak with Bobby Jenkins, owner and CEO fo Austin’s ABC Pest Control.
He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham touch on growing and sustaining a company culture, planning for expansion and service development, and customer service, among other topics.
Bobby is a well established figure in Austin’s and civic and service community, being a past chair of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, title sponsor of Austin’s ABC Kite Festival and supporter of the Moss Pieratt Foundation, to name a few involvements. At the state level he is past chair of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and currently serves on the Agricultural Development Council and Mays Business School Development Council at Texas A&M University.
ABC Home & Commercial Services maintains offices in Austin, San Antonio, College Station, Bell County and Corpus Christi. The firm employs over 800 people and offers a wide variety of services including pest and termite control, lawn care and mowing, landscaping and irrigation, tree trimming, air conditioning and heating, plumbing and electrical, pool cleaning and repair, handyman services, window cleaning and power washing, and appliance repair.
Click here to learn more about Bobby -> https://www.abchomeandcommercial.com/austin/about
On today's episode Austin FC President Andy Loughnane sits down for club updates with the Bingham Group Senior Consultant Paul Saldaña and CEO A.J. Bingham.
Andy was named president of the Major League Soccer (MLS) club on January 3, 2019. Most recently he was president of business operations for MLS’ Columbus Crew SC.
Andy provided Bingham Group with the latest updates on Austin FC, including hiring for front office and coaching staff, groundbreaking, season tickets, and its development academy, among others.
Austin FC will be the 27th team to enter Major League Soccer, and will begin play in Spring 2021.
Follow Andy on Twitter at -> @andyloughnane and @AustinFC
Assistant Vice President- External and Regulatory Affairs at AT&T
(RUN TIME - 13:50) On today's BG Podcast Bingham return guest Bob Digneo, Assistant Vice President - External and Regulatory Affairs, AT&T, discusses the company's April announcement of limited 5G service in Austin, as well as local and state policy issues around the wireless standard.
Bob was first featured on BG Podcast Episode 24.
What is 5G?
5G, which stands for "fifth generation," is an upcoming standard for mobile telecommunications service that promises to be significantly faster than today's 4G technology.
Why you should care?
It will allow users to browse the internet, upload or download videos, and use data-intensive apps or features such as virtual reality much more quickly and smoothly than is possible now.
What it means for cities?
"Almost any function that a city performs has the potential of being enhanced and being smarter and better, and more efficient with a better more robust wireless network.” - Bob Digneo
On today’s episode Bingham Group Senior Consultant Paul Saldaña, and CE A.J. Bingham update on discussions around Austin’s Palm School.
Located at Cesar Chavez and I-35, Palm School was Austin’s second elementary school, and served generations of students from the city’s Mexican-American community during its 84 years.
Travis County is considering whether to put the building up for sale or a long-term lease, and there are some who don't want its cultural history gone.
On today’s episode we speak with Easy Expunctions CEO and Founder Yousef Kassim.
Easy Expunctions is a San Antonio-based legal technology start up providing background check and expunction/nondisclosure services.
Their legal records search algorithms allow clients to know what (if any) charges they have against them, and what can be expunged.
Additionally, they provide the necessary legal forms and filing instructions directly to the client. The overall process provides a significant savings to the client (in the thousands) as well as empowering people who may not have experience with the court system.
In April 2018 they won Austin-based Capital Factory's $100,000 Startup Challenge. As part of the package, the firm received space at Capital Factory (located in downtown Austin).
On today’s episode the Bingham Group team marks its Two Year Anniversary!
Public Affairs Associate Intern Julie Potrykus speaks with Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham about the start of the firm, reflecting on the past two years, and what’s ahead. She also speaks with Bingham Group Senior Consultant Paul Saldaña who recently joined the firm about his experience in the Austin market.
This and prior BG Podcast episodes are now at BG Media Group, LLC (Bingham Group’s full service digital agency). You can find them here: https://bit.ly/2G0PGTw
In this pilot episode, Austin real estate insider Jan Buchholz and Julie Potrykus, executive producer at BG Media Group, discuss the 3 trends expected to impact Austin in 2019.
Find out what the upcoming developments in the Riverside area mean for Austin’s socioeconomic divisions, predictions for Austin City Councils Code Next 2.0, and how nation trends will impact Austin.
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On today’s episode we speak with Megan Lasch, with Saigebrook Development, an Austin-based affordable housing development firm.
She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss the Affordabilty Unlocked resolution, passed unanimously by Austin’s City Council on February 21, 2019.
The overall objectives contained in the resolution are to:
Maximize affordable housing;
Make it easier and less costly to build affordable housing; and
Allow affordable housing in high-opportunity areas and areas facing and susceptible to gentrification
City staff have no later than May 9 of this year to present a draft ordinance to Council.
She and A.J. also discuss the overall model of for profit affordable housing, and its fit in the Austin development community.
Megan is a graduate of Oklahoma State University (B.S. Engineering). You can learn more about her, here.
This episode was recorded on February 27, 2019.
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On today’s episode we speak with Drew Hanish, Principal and Co-Founder of PRAVO Construction, an Austin-based general contracting firm.
Nearly three years old, PRAVO came to our attention through its innovative thinking about its brand. This includes hiring a Head of Brand and Content Creation, as well as its their white papers and employee investment through PRAVO University.
Drew and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss some of the issues and policy concerns relevant to general contractors in Austin, and also delve into defining a firm’s brand and its importance, particularly with relatively new to a market.
The latter portion of their discussion is applicable to entrepreneurs, new businesses, and even established firms looking for market differentiation.
Drew is a graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (B.S. Civil Engineering). You can learn more about him, here: https://bit.ly/2OeiE60
This episode was recorded on February 20, 2019.
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“Austin is the single largest payer of recapture in the state.” - Nicole Conley
On today’s episode we speak with Nicole Conley, Chief Financial Officer for the Austin Independent School District (AISD). In this role Nicole is responsible for AISD’s $1 billion+ annual operating funds and the over $800 million Bond program.
She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss AISD’s current fiscal position, the significant state mandated recapture (or Robin Hood) plays, and the what that means for the district. Under this system local tax dollars from property-rich districts, like Austin, are redistributed to property-poor districts. In Fiscal Year 2019, AISD anticipates the district will submit $669.6 million to the state in recapture funds. This amount is expected to increase by $115 million in Fiscal Year 2020.
Both Texas House and Senate have put forth budget proposals to increase overall spending on public schools.
This episode was recorded on February 20, 2019.
“I’m really more of what you call a community builder.” - Patrick Howard
On today’s episode we speak with returning guest Patrick Howard, recently appointed to Austin’s Planning Commission by Council Membership Natasha Harper Madison (District 1). Outside of the commission Patrick serves Executive Director and CEO of the Housing Authority of Travis County.
With now one meeting under his belt, Patrick and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss what his approach will be on the commission, as well as thoughts on a pending second try at a land use code re-write.
Prior to his current role, Patrick served as the Director of Planning & Development Services for the City of San Angelo (TX), and the Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development for the City of San Antonio.
Stay tuned after the show for bonus comments from Commissioner Howard on Affordability Unlocked resolution passed two weeks ago.
You can learn more about Patrick, here.
This episode was recorded on February 28, 2019.
You can listen to this episode and previous ones on iTunes and Google Play at the links below. Please leave a review and rating. Share and subscribe today!
Links:
Episode 15: Patrick Howard- Executive Director and CEO at Housing Authority of Travis County -> https://bit.ly/2E0Vlrx
Austin Planning Commission (City site) -> https://bit.ly/2C7qR7f
Executed Resolution for Affordability Unlocked -> https://bit.ly/2Tirk0X
In this episode, Austin real estate insider Jan Buchholz and Julie Potrykus, executive producer at BG Media Group, discuss the Austin’s up-and-comers to watch out for.
Listen to find out how other industry hopefuls can make a name for themselves in Austin and the impact of diversity in real estate.
In this episode, Austin real estate insider Jan Buchholz and Julie Potrykus, executive producer at BG Media Group, discuss what lessons Austin can learn from other metropolitan cities. Jan has lived and reported on real estate in cities across the countries and shares specific cases studies how Austin compares.
Listen for how Austin can better improve its transportation and affordable housing.
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“A good land use plan is also a good transportation plan, and so they have to work hand in hand.” - Annick Beaudet
On today’s episode we speak with Annick Beaudet, A.I.C.P. - Assistant Director at the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) over Transportation Engineering, Transportation Systems Development Division, Special Events and the Active Transportation Division.
Annick and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP), Austin’s new city-wide transportation plan. The city of Austin is asking for public comment on the final ASMP draft (see link https://bit.ly/2NxTHSH) through March, as well as providing staff presentations before the various city boards and commissions.
ASMP is the city’s transportation appendix to the 2012 Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, which outlines a vision of sustainable growth through 2039 (Austin’s 200th anniversary). It is a compilation of policies and actions to reach the city’s transportation targets with accompanying transportation network maps and tables. If adopted, ASMP will take the place of the outdated 2025 Austin Metropolitan Area Transportation Plan.
Annick also updates on ATD’s progress towards a new street impact fee policy, an implementation tool integral to the ASMP.
You can learn more about Annick, here. This episode was recorded on February 5, 2019.
You can listen to this episode and previous ones on iTunes and Google Play at the links below. Please leave a review and rating. Share and subscribe today!
Links:
City of Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (http://www.austintexas.gov/asmp)
Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan (https://www.austintexas.gov/imagineaustin)
Street Impact Fee Study (http://austintexas.gov/streetimpactfee)
2025 Austin Metropolitan Area Transportation Plan (http://www.austintexas.gov/department/2025-austin-metropolitan-area-transportation-plan)
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“Various forms of denser housing, in appropriate locations, has to be the main source of housing for our future.” - Terry Mitchell
On today’s episode we speak with Terry Mitchell, President of Momark Development LLC. Terry is a well established leader in Austin’s homebuilding community, having a hand in the development of iconic properties such as downtown’s Austonian, to the recent The Tyndall luxury condominiums on the east side. He is equally as known for his passion and expertise around affordable housing issues.
Terry and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss the developer’s approach to building, as well as the state of Austin’s affordable housing crisis and what can be done about it.
You can learn more about Terry here: https://momarkdevelopment.com/team/terry-mitchell/
This episode was recorded on January 29, 2019.
On today’s episode we speak with Dyana Limon-Mercado, Travis County Democratic Party Chair. Elected in November 2018, she is the party’s first Hispanic chair.
Dyana and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss her state and local policy priorities for 2019, and ahead to the 2020 elections. She also discusses the multiple constituencies making up the party, and ways political novices can engage in the process.
Dyana is also currently the Deputy Executive Director for Planned Parenthood Texas Votes. She was is native Austinite attended Austin ISD public schools. She was the first in her family to graduate college and earned a BBA from Texas State University and an MBA from UT-San Antonio.
You can learn more about Dyana here, and follow her on Twitter at @DyanaforChair.
This episode was recorded on January 10, 2019.
On today’s episode we speak with Emily Chenevert, CEO at Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR).
Named CEO of the 13,000 member association in April 2018, she most recently served as ABoR's Chief Operating Officer, and has nearly 15 years of experience directly advocating for REALTORS® and their business at all levels of government.
She and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss the current state of Austin’s housing market, 2019 policy priorities and predictions, and leadership.
Emily also recently launched ABoR’s first podcast, ScratchThat, a series peeling the layers back on the national trends in real estate. This is the first show through Bingham Group’s new podcast management and production services.
This episode was recorded on December 20, 2018.
On today’s episode we speak with Representative Sheryl Cole (D-Austin). Elected in November 2018, she is one of several incoming freshman members representing Central Texas.
While new to the Texas Legislature, Representative Cole is a veteran politician, having served on the Austin City Council from 2006 to 2015. She served as Council Mayor Pro Tem of Austin from 2011 to 2015. She was the city’s first African American woman elected to City Council.An accountant and attorney by training, Representative Cole got her start in public life stepping up in her local PTA, and organizing community support for our schools as one of the Tri-Chair’s to the AISD Bond Committee in 2004.
She was recently assigned to the powerful House Ways & Means Committee, as well as respectively the Committees on County Affairs and Redistricting.
This episode was recorded on January 16, 2019.
Today's podcast was originally recorded on January 8, 2019, the first day of the 86th Texas Legislative Session. The show features a discussion with returning guest James Hines, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs & In-House Counsel, Texas Association of Business (TAB). James and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham talked TAB’s legislative priorities around economic development and public education, to name a few.
The TAB is Texas's largest business association, representing over 2, 800 businesses, from major corporations to small start-ups. Combined those businesses employ over 2.5 million Texans and drive the economic engine of the state. The association influences policy development and drives legislative decisions in Texas and Washington, D.C. advocating for members’ bottom line.
We recorded in TAB’s new headquarters where minor construction was going on (pardon the light background noise).
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Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with Austin City Council Member Jimmy Flannigan (D6).
Sworn in on January 6, 2017 to a four year term, Council Member Flannigan represents Austin's Council District 6, encompassing Northwest Austin, including both Travis and Williamson Counties.
The Council Member and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss the impact new faces on the Council dais will mean, as well as 2019 policy predictions.
This episode was originally recorded on January 2, 2019.
Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with Rodney Gonzales, then Director of Austin’s Development Services Department (DSD). The department was created in 2015 to handle residential and commercial permitting issues separately from zoning issues.
Rodney discusses his background and path to DSD, and current department initiatives with Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham.
Recorded on December 18, 2018, it was announced on December 21 that Rodney was promoted to Assistant City Manager for Economic Opportunity and Affordability. This role will expand his coverage beyond development services to include a range of issues such as: resources for small and minority-owned businesses; neighborhood housing and community development; telecommunications; regulatory affairs; and the Austin Convention Center.
We wish him good luck in the new role!
Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with Joseph C. Parker, Jr., Esq., D. Min., the Senior Pastor of David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in East Austin. A respected community leader, he has been described as “called by God, shaped by experience, a man of action, and a Renaissance man.”
A respected voice and bridge builder on many key Austin issues, including civil rights and gentrification, Pastor Parker has been described as “called by God, shaped by experience, a man of action, and a Renaissance man.”
He graduated with a B.A. from Morehouse College (Atlanta, Georgia) and received his Masters in Public Administration at the University of Georgia in Athens. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas at Austin, and Masters of Divinity (magna cum laude honors) from the George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University.
This podcast was recorded on September 12, 2018.
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Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Truong, MD. She is the co-Founder & Chief Clinical Officer at Cloud 9, a telehealth platform for mental healthcare.
Dr. Troung and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss the City of Austin’s September 2018 police department audit, which found the city had one of the highest rates of fatal police shootings of people suffering from mental health issues nationally.
The two also discuss how municipalities can better approach police interactions involving mental health and Cloud9’s technology solution to assist them.
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Thank you to our sponsor, the Loewy Law Firm, Austin’s go-to personal injury law firm. If you’ve been injured in a car crash, call Adam Loewy today at 512.280.0800.
Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with with return guest, Chas Moore, President and Founder, Austin Justice Coalition (AJC).
He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss the Austin Council’s November approval of a labor contract for the Austin Police Department.
Negotiations over the contract took nearly a year, involving not only the city and Austin Police Association, but community stakeholders like AJC.
Why Austinities should care?
The new contract provides greater level of transparency and public accountability.
ABOUT AJC:
Austin Justice Coalition is a grassroots, activist-led organization addressing community needs, increasing political involvement, empowering communities, and criminal justice reform at the local level. Learn more here.
ABOUT OUR SPONSOR THE LOEWY LAW FIRM:
Thank you to our sponsor, the Loewy Law Firm, Austin’s go-to personal injury law firm. If you’ve been injured in a car crash, call Adam Loewy today at 512.280.0800. You learn more information about the firm here: bit.ly/2NLWbfn
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Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with Bob Digneo, Assistant Vice President - External and Regulatory Affairs, AT&T, on the 5G wireless standard and its potential impact on cities and consumers.
What is 5G?
5G, which stands for "fifth generation," is an upcoming standard for mobile telecommunications service that promises to be significantly faster than today's 4G technology.
AT&T recently opened what it calls a 5G testing lab in North Austin. The lab, one of several AT&T has throughout the country, is a testing ground for 5G signal transmitters and how they handle certain conditions
Why you should care?
It will allow users to browse the internet, upload or download videos, and use data-intensive apps or features such as virtual reality much more quickly and smoothly than is possible now.
What it means for cities?
"Almost any function that a city performs has the potential of being enhanced and being smarter and better, and more efficient with a better more robust wireless network.” - Bob Digneo
Reference links
AT&T and Samsung Test 5G Connected “Innovation Zone” (9/2018)
Several More Cities Make AT&T 5G Short List (GovTech, 9/2018)
AT&T Names 99 New 5G Evolution Markets (AT&T, 10/2018)
Austin has been slow to implement 5G rollout, city official says (Austin American-Statesman, 10/2018)
ABOUT OUR SPONSOR THE LOEWY LAW FIRM:
Thank you to our sponsor, the Loewy Law Firm, Austin’s go-to personal injury law firm. If you’ve been injured in a car crash, call Adam Loewy today at 512.280.0800. You learn more information about the firm here: bit.ly/2NLWbfn
Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with returning guest David A. Colligan, Acting Assistant Director Economic Development Department, City of Austin.
A follow-up to Episode 12, David and Bingham Group CEO discuss the Austin City Council’s passage of a framework for a restructuring the city’s economic incentives programs (on August 30, 2018) with the goal of increasing small business growth and improving job opportunities for lower-wage and middle-skill workers.
Chapter 380 Agreements, part of the Local Government Code, authorize municipalities to offer incentives designed to promote economic development such as commercial and retail projects.
These agreements specifically provide for offering loans and grants of city funds or services at little or no cost to promote state and local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity.
This discussion was recorded on September 19, 2018.
See also: BG Podcast - Episode 12: Policy Discussion RE Austin's Chapter 380 Economic Incentive Agreements
Links: Council approves plan to revamp incentives, with small businesses in mind (Austin Monitor)
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Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discusses the sharing economy, local control, and state preemption with Rob Henneke, General Counsel and Director of the Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Today's BG Podcast features a conversation John Lawler, a volunteer with Keep Austin Affordable, a coalition of local nonprofits and community leaders who believe addressing the housing crisis is a high priority for the City and requires investment in programs that help people stay in their homes or find affordable housing options all over the City.
The City of Austin has called a bond election for Tuesday, November 6, 2018. At $250 million Proposition A, if passed, would be the largest bond focused on affordable housing in the city's history
This discussion was recorded on October 31, 2018.
ABOUT:
2018 City of Austin Bond Propositions
Keep Austin Affordable
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Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with Jerry Davis, President and CEO, Goodwill Central Texas. Jerry and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss his unconventional path to the C-Suite, community and professional leadership.
Goodwill Central Texas has nearly 1,600 employees, making it the 17th largest business in Central Texas. The non-profit serves over 14,000 unique clients every year, whose disability, criminal background, lack of education, or housing situation result in unemployment and poverty.
This discussion was recorded on September 13, 2018.
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Thank you to our sponsor, the Loewy Law Firm, Austin’s go-to personal injury law firm. If you’ve been injured in a car crash, call Adam Loewy today at 512.280.0800. You learn more information about the firm here: bit.ly/2NLWbfn
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Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with State Rep. Diego Bernal (D-San Antonio) on the upcoming Texas legislative session, in particular brewing battles around local control, one being municipal paid sick leave ordinances.
This discussion was recorded on September 24, 2018.
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Rep. Diego Bernal was born in South Texas and raised in San Antonio. After graduating from Jefferson High School, he attended the University of Michigan, where he earned his undergraduate degree, Master's in Social Work, and law degree. After graduating from law school, he returned to San Antonio permanently as a MALDEF staff attorney.
He was elected to the San Antonio City Council representing District 1 in 2011. Representative Bernal was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in February 2015. He represents District 123, home to downtown and north central San Antonio, parts of the city's west side, along with the City of Castle Hills.
He currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Public Education and also sits on the House Committee on Urban Affairs, and the House Committee on House Administration.
Twitter: @DiegoBernalTX
Instagram: @DiegoBernalTX
Facebook: Diego Bernal
REFERENCE LINKS:
BG Podcast - Episode 10: Policy Discussion Rob Henneke on Paid Sick Leave and Local Control
BG Podcast - Episode 11: Meet James Hines, SVP of Advocacy and In-House Counsel, Texas Association of Business
ABOUT OUR SPONSOR THE LOEWY LAW FIRM:
Thank you to our sponsor, the Loewy Law Firm, Austin’s go-to personal injury law firm. If you’ve been injured in a car crash, call Adam Loewy today at 512.280.0800. You learn more information about the firm here: bit.ly/2NLWbfn
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Today's BG Podcast features conversation with Savannah L. Barker, Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator at Austin-based Capital Factory. Joining in August 2018, her first major project was the Second Annual Women in Tech Summit (held on October 1).
Among other topics she and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss her role, as well as the need for intentional recruitment and outreach (to persons of color), and collaboration with area businesses and organizations.
Contact Savannah on Twitter at: @savannah_lb
This discussion was recorded on October 10, 2018.
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Thank you to our sponsor, the Loewy Law Firm, Austin’s go-to personal injury law firm. If you’ve been injured in a car crash, call Adam Loewy today at 512.280.0800. You learn more information about the firm here: bit.ly/2NLWbfn
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Today's BG Podcast features returning guest Jason JonMichael, Assistant Director, Smart Mobility, Austin Transportation Department (ATD). He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discuss the proliferation of scooter share in Austin since the summer.
This discussion was recorded on October 8, 2018.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Mr. JonMichael is a transportation technology expert with specialized experience in connected, automated, and electric vehicle research, deployment and program development.
Before joining ATD in February 2018, he worked as National Technology Leader, ITS & Systems for HNTB Corporation, focused on emerging technology program management and deployment in transportation, a key challenge for transportation agencies to unlock the value of connected and autonomous vehicles
LINKS
City of Austin Dockless Mobility Page (includes link to proposed rulemaking)
ABOUT OUR SPONSOR
Thank you to our sponsor, the Loewy Law Firm, Austin’s go-to personal injury law firm. If you’ve been injured in a car crash, call Adam Loewy today at 512.280.0800. You learn more information about the firm here: bit.ly/2NLWbfn
Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and BG Advisor Andy Cates discuss dark money, funds given to nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) groups, that can receive unlimited donations from corporations, individuals and unions.
The issue of dark money is a current topic of interest at Austin’s City Hall, related to the November 6th bond election. In particular, Proposition K.
The measure would require the city of Austin to hire an outside firm to do an “efficiency study” of the city’s operations and finances. The city already has its own internal auditing office and uses outside auditors, as well. This measure calls for a brand-new audit — done by someone the city does not currently work with.
It is alleged by city officials that the political action committee behind Proposition K might have broken local campaign finance laws by shielding the identities of its donors, according to city officials.
About Andy:
Andy is a legal expert in Texas campaign finance and lobby laws, nonprofit management, and political fundraising & advertising law. He is available to present and discuss the City of Austin's current lobbying ordinance in particular to its impact on land use professionals (planners, engineers, architects, and designers, etc.).
Learn more about Andy at: https://www.texasethicslaws.com/
Contact him at: info@binghamgp.com
Today's BG Podcast features a discussion with JD Weinstein, Head of Startup Ecosystem (Austin) at Oracle.
About JD:
JD Weinstein was most recently a Principal at WPP Ventures and previously a Venture Associate at Capital Factory. He brings a deep understanding of the Austin startup ecosystem and scaling startups through enterprise relationships. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin.
About the program:
Launched on June 22, 2018, the Oracle Startup Cloud Accelerator in Austin, Texas, is the company's first U.S. location and part of the Oracle Global Startup Ecosystem.
The new accelerator provides statewide startups with access to a network of more than 430,000 Oracle customers, technical and business mentors, state-of-the-art technology, co-working space at Capital Factory, introductions to partners, talent, and investors, and free Oracle Cloud credits.
The six-month program will be run twice a year at Capital Factory’s offices in downtown Austin and include five to six startups focused on cloud computing.
Companies will be offered training opportunities at Oracle, access to co-working space and to Oracle’s vast chain of partners, investors, customers and other startups. The program will also give the selected startups a chance to pitch their ideas to potential partners and investors.
Links: Oracle Startup Cloud Accelerator Program: https://www.oracle.com/startup/index.html
Email JD at: jd.weinstein@oracle.com
Reach him on Linkedin at: https://bit.ly/2O9btP4
Today's BG Podcast features a discussion with Patrick Howard Executive Director and CEO, Housing Authority of Travis County (HATC), an independent, government funded agency charged with the responsibility to provide access to safe, decent, low-income housing to help meet the housing needs of the residents of Travis County, Texas.
Mr. Howard provides overall leadership for the administration and management of HATC, which consists of a professional staff of 13, 105 Public Housing units, 568 Housing Choice Vouchers, 76 Housing Choice Vouchers, 102 Continuum of Care rental assistance vouchers, and 49 affordable housing rental units.
Additionally, he oversees operations of the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation, an affiliated affordable housing development entity, and general partner in 2,286 multifamily units.
Originally recorded on August 24th, 2018, we discuss proposed rule changes to the the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule and it’s potential impact on Austinities. We also discuss the proposed affordable housing bond (Proposition A) on the November 6th ballot.
Thank you to our sponsor, the Loewy Law Firm, Austin’s go-to personal injury law firm. If you’ve been injured in a car crash, call Adam Loewy today at 512.280.0800. You learn more information about the firm here: bit.ly/2NLWbfn
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“I believe in pivoting with disruption…”
Today's BG Podcast features a discussion with Jason JonMichael, Assistant Director, Smart Mobility, Austin Transportation Department (ATD).
Mr. JonMichael is a transportation technology expert with specialized experience in connected, automated, and electric vehicle research, deployment and program development. Before joining ATD in February 2018, he worked as National Technology Leader, ITS & Systems for HNTB Corporation, focused on emerging technology program management and deployment in transportation, a key challenge for transportation agencies to unlock the value of connected and autonomous vehicles.
Originally recorded on June 13th 2018, the discussion coveres shared-use mobility (car/bike/scootershare) and Austin’s approach to emerging technologies, as well as automated vehicle infrastructure and the impact on land use and building design.
LINKS
Jason JonMichael bio
City of Austin Smart Mobility Roadmap
Thank you to our sponsor, the Loewy Law Firm, Austin’s go-to personal injury law firm. If you’ve been injured in a car crash, call Adam Loewy today at 512.280.0800. You learn more information about the firm here: bit.ly/2NLWbfn
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Today's podcast was originally recorded on August 27, 2018 and features a discussion Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, Ed.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Huston-Tillotson University, a private historically black university located in Austin’s East Side.
The East Side is one of the most active areas for commercial and residential development in Austin.
Our conversation covers Dr. Burnette’s vision for how HT (which owns several blocks) will navigate the wave, as well as connections to the Austin community overall.
Thank you to our sponsor, Austin-based Loewy Law Firm. You can find more information about the firm here: https://bit.ly/2NLWbfn
Today's podcast was originally recorded on July 25, 2018 and features a discussion David A. Colligan, Acting Assistant Director Economic Development Department, City of Austin.
David and Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham discussed the nature and misconceptions about Chapter 380 Agreements, part of the Local Government Code authorizing municipalities to offer incentives designed to promote economic development such as commercial and retail projects.
These agreements specifically provide for offering loans and grants of city funds or services at little or no cost to promote state and local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity.
The Austin City Council is expected to discuss and take possible action on Chapter 380 economic incentive agreements at its August 30 (2018) meeting. Potential changes will include some provisions involving real estate deals that could shape the makeup and business model of some developments.
David was most recently the City of Austin's Manager of Global Business Expansion, responsible for creating and implementing strategies for an economically competitive Austin, while strengthening an international reputation and brand for business and cultural exchange.
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Today's podcast was originally recorded on July 2, 2018 and features a discussion with James Hines, Senior Vice-President of Advocacy & In-House for the Texas Association of Business (TAB).
TAB is Texas's largest business association, representing over 2, 800 businesses, from major corporations to small start-ups. Combined those businesses employ over 2.5 million Texans and drive the economic engine of the state. The association influences policy development and drives legislative decisions in Texas and Washington, D.C. advocating for members’ bottom line. One example was it's instrumental charge against the "bathroom bill" during the 85th legislative session in 2017.
James, hired in June of 2018, is TAB's lead lobbyist at the Texas Capitol. He and A.J. discussed the development of TAB's policy positions, current priorities including Austin's paid sick leave ordinance (TAB is the lead co-plaintiff in the lawsuit against the city), his path to a career in lobbying and more.
Most recently James was the Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs for Copart, a provider of online vehicle auction and remarketing services in the US, Canada, and the UK. There he was responsible for managing government and regulatory affairs efforts in all 50 states and Congress. He was also responsible for governmental affairs with national organizations such as the Republican Governors Association, Democratic Governors Association, and National Association of Attorneys General.
James is a native of Giddings, TX.
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Today's podcast was originally recorded on June 18, 2018 and features a discussion. Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and returning guest Rob Henneke, General Counsel and Director of the Center for the American Future at the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF).
On February 15th 2018 the Austin City Council approved a new rule requiring businesses in the city to provide paid sick leave for employees, but movement is already afoot in the Texas Legislature to kill the ordinance.
On April 24, TPPF, representing a business coalition including the National Federation of Independent Business, the Texas Association of Business and the American Staffing Association, filed a legal challenge to the ordinance.
The ordinance is scheduled to go into effect for businesses on Oct. 1. A Travis County District Court judge denied TPPF's request for a temporary injunction that would have halted the rules on June 26.
Today's BG Podcast features a discussion between Luis A. Rodriguez, President & CEO, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Bingham Group CEO AJ Bingham.
Luis is a Texas native of the city of San Antonio. Throughout his academic and professional career Luis has been strongly committed to business development, strategic relationship building and economic development by working with organizations dedicated to these various endeavors.
Prior to joining the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Luis was the Chief Operations Officer and Vice President of Economic Development for the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC), the nation’s first and oldest Hispanic Chamber.
Originally recorded on July, 13, 2018 the two discuss a range of topics including collaboration with Austin's five Chambers of Commerce, Major League Soccer, and importance of Hispanics to Austin's future.
Today's BG Podcast features a discussion between Austin Business Journal Editor Colin Pope and Bingham Group CEO AJ Bingham.
Originally recorded on April 27, 2018, the two discuss a range of topics including Amazon HQ2, bike and scooter share, CodeNEXT, the November Austin City Council elections and more.
Today's episode features a discussion between Pflugerville City Council Member Rudy Metayer and Bingham Group CEO AJ Bingham.
The two discuss the Council Member’s path to politics, the recent hiring of a new city manager, and the city’s approach to working with businesses, among other topics.
This discussion was originally recorded on July 8, 2018.
Today's episode features BG Advisor Andy Cates, J.D. and his analysis of the recent Texans For Public Justice Report, "Fault Lines."
The report breaks down disparities in campaign contributions under Austin's nascent ten one Council district system.
The Austin-based group timed the report to try to boost the prospects of a proposed City Charter amendment that would create a new voucher-based public campaign finance system.
This discussion was originally recorded on July 18, 2018.
Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and BG Advisor Kristian Caballero discuss community engagement through the lens of recent and past PR crises around persons of color in the Austin metro.
Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham and BG Advisor Andy Cates discuss recent changes to the City of Austin's Anti-Lobbying Ordinance.
On June 18th the Austin City Council approved what supporters described as a temporary solution to an ongoing battle between Texas Disposal Systems and other waste contractors over city lobbying rules.
The measure approved by Council makes a few small changes to the anti-lobbying ordinance, which is designed to prevent companies seeking contracts with the city from privately trying to influence city employees to choose their bids.
Andy is a legal expert in Texas campaign finance and lobby laws, nonprofit management, and political fundraising & advertising law. \
He is available to present and discuss the City of Austin's current lobbying ordinance in particular to its impact on land use professionals (planners, engineers, architects, and designers, etc.).
Contact him at: info@binghamgp.com
Today's podcast was originally recorded on April 2, 2018. It was Bingham Group's first recording, and features a discussion between Bingham Group CEO A.J. Bingham, and Chas Moore, President and Co-Founder of the Austin Justice Coalition.
The wide ranging and candid discussion covered the then recent bombings plaguing Austin, the city's police chief search, engaging with government, racial dynamics and perspectives in Austin, and more.
Bingham Group's podcast strives to connect with those impacting Austin from the business community to grassroots, and across the political spectrum.