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Gone to Texas

Gone to Texas

Welcome to "Gone to Texas," the official podcast of the Texas Economic Development Connection. On every episode, we share the stories of business owners and CEOs who have relocated or expanded their business into Texas. Our goal is to use these stories as a guide to helps others who are ready to hang a sign on the door that says, Gone to Texas.

Recent Episodes

March 28, 2025

Episode 30 - Joe Reid, Te'jun/The Texas Cajun, Fairfield, TX

Welcome back to another episode of Gone to Texas where "Super" Dave is visiting Fairfield, TX and sits down with Joe Reed, the proud owner of Te'jun, the Texas Cajun. Joe shares his journey that began in 1997 as a humble weekend venture to provide for his...
Sept. 16, 2024

Episode 29 - Gary Dobyns, Dobyns Rods, Sulphur Springs, TX

In this episode of Gone to Texas, Dave welcomes Gary Dobyns, Founder of Dobyns Rods, based in Sulphur Springs, TX. Gary shares his inspiring story of moving his fishing rod company from California to Sulphur Springs over seven years ago and what made...
Aug. 15, 2024

Episode 28 - Joey Evans, TNW Corporation, Gonzales, TX

In this episode of Gone to Texas,  Dave is joined by Joey Evans, the Director of Business Support and Development at TNW Corporation. Joey shares his extensive experience in the rail industry, having worked his way up from being a conductor on the...
July 10, 2024

Episode 27 - Amy Story, Boerne/Kendall Country EDC

In this episode of Gone to Texas, host "Super" Dave Quinn sits down with Amy Story, who runs the Boerne/Kendall County Economic Development Corporation (BKC EDC) in the Alamo region of Texas. Amy shares insights into the role of local economic...
Jan. 15, 2024

Episode 26 - Ed Dominion, D6 Inc, Sulphur Springs, TX

On this episode of Gone to Texas, Super Dave Quinn, CEcD, welcomes Ed Dominion, President of D6 Inc. Ed shares his experience first expanding to Sulphur Springs from Portland, OR, and eventually making it their headquarters.
Dec. 15, 2023

Episode 25 - David Gillrie, Hoover Treated Wood Products, Fairfield, TX

In this episode of Gone to Texas, Dave Quinn sits down with David Gillrie, President and CEO of Hoover Treated Wood Products, to discuss their expansion into Fairfield, Texas. David discusses why they chose Fairfield and why the central location was...

Recent Blog Posts

March 26, 2025

Electrolit Expands to the U.S. with $400M Manufacturing Facility in W…

  Waco, TX (November 12, 2024) – Electrolit, the premium hydration beverage crafted with pharmaceutical-grade ingredients, has announced its first U.S. manufacturing facility with a $400 million state-of-the-art project in Waco, Texas. S…

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Feb. 21, 2025

LU-VE Expands in Jacksonville, Texas, with New Heat Exchanger Facility

Jacksonville, Texas, is making waves in the international business community by announcing LU-VE Group’s expansion into the city. LU-VE, an Italian multinational based in Uboldo near Milan, is a global leader in ventilated equipment and heat …

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Jan. 23, 2025

Synergos Brings Economic Growth to Gonzales, Texas with New Structura…

  In a significant step toward fostering economic development and job creation, Synergos has officially secured 28 acres of rail-served property in Gonzales, Texas. This land acquisition marks the beginning of an exciting new venture for the c…

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About the Host

"Super" Dave Quinn, CEcD

Managing Partner and Founder

"Super" Dave Quinn, CEcD, as he is known around the country, is a seasoned Certified Economic Development Professional, delivering a range of consulting, training, and coaching services for Economic Development Agencies and their executives.

He is a professional speaker, podcast host, and economic development coach, inspiring others to take ownership of their lives and positively impact the world by sharing their God-given talents and abilities. He travels the country encouraging audiences to pursue their purpose and live their personal best. He coaches

Dave is the founder of Day One Experts, a collection of the country's best-known Public-Private interaction specialists. Day One Experts offers fractional and interim economic and community development services for communities around the country. Dave is currently serving as Interim Economic Manager for the Town of Fairview.

Dave also founded the Texas Economic Development Connection in 2020 to help reduce the cost and stress business owners face when relocating or expanding into Texas. By connecting business owners with professional economic developers from across the state, the TexasEDConnecton gives business owners access to the resources needed to help minimize the impact on their bottom line when expanding or relocating their business.

Before leaping into entrepreneurship, Dave served as Vice President of Frisco Economic Development Corp. in Frisco, TX. He helped lead a team of highly skilled economic developers in one of the nation's fastest-growing cities. Delivering 58 projects totaling 21 million square feet of potential development, 43,000 potential jobs, and capital investment over $3 Billion since 2015.

Known as a difference-maker, Dave is an established trust agent in his community and among his peers. He is a highly sought-after speaker and panelist at industry conferences on wellness, leadership, economic development, marketing, and social media topics.