Moves That Matter

In this episode of Moves That Matter, Michael Looney from the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Angelo Development Corporation sits down with San Angelo Mayor Tom Thompson to examine how economic development is really about community development. The conversation explores long-term strategy, business retention, workforce development, quality of life, and how San Angelo is positioning itself for smart, sustainable growth.Mayor Thompson shares behind-the-scenes insight into major projects like Amazon’s SanAngelo facility, explains why existing businesses drive most economic growth, and breaks down how intentional leadership and collaboration create lasting opportunity for the region.Listen to Moves That Matter:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SanAngeloDevelopmentCorp/playlistsApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moves-that-matter/id1849241050Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FoCxeYoqAPtDoUx1rZ9VN?si=4o2vtWJPTyyh4w46exet7w#MovesThatMatter #SanAngelo #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityGrowth #SmartGrowth #WestTexas #LocalLeadership

In this episode, Michael Looney and Mike Berry from the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Angelo Development Corporation explain the fundamentals behind strong economic development. From workforce strategy to deal structure, supply chain resilience, school investment, and process speed — this is the framework smart communities use to compete.Listen to Moves That Matter:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SanAngeloDevelopmentCorp/playlistsApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moves-that-matter/id1849241050Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1FoCxeYoqAPtDoUx1rZ9VN?si=4o2vtWJPTyyh4w46exet7w#MovesThatMatter #SanAngelo #TexasPodcast #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityGrowth #WorkforceDevelopment #BusinessStrategy #WestTexas

In this episode, Michael Looney and Mike Berry from the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Angelo Development Corporation unpack the real story behind data centers, water usage, the electric grid, and what’s happening across Texas as tech companies scale their infrastructure. They explain modern cooling systems, closed-loop water technology, Google’s $40B Texas investment, ERCOT load forecasts, why San Angelo rejected crypto miners, and what responsible long-term growth planning looks like for the region.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SanAngeloDevelopmentCorp/playlistsApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moves-that-matter/id1849241050Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FoCxeYoqAPtDoUx1rZ9VN?si=4o2vtWJPTyyh4w46exet7w#MovesThatMatter #DataCenters #WaterUse #EnergyGrid #SanAngelo #TexasPodcast #AIInfrastructure #WestTexas

When a company decides where to build, expand, or invest, housing and labor can make or break the deal. In this episode, Michael Looney and Mike Berry from the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Angelo Development Corporation pull back the curtain on how site selection really happens — and why today’s process is less about finding the “perfect” place and more about eliminating the wrong ones.They dig into the new priorities shaping economic development: workforce skill shortages, housing availability, infrastructure readiness, and speed-to-market. Plus, how reshoring and supply chain shifts are changing what companies need from communities — and why San Angelo is strategically positioned to win.Whether you’re a business leader, developer, or community planner, this episode shows what truly drives growth — and how cities can build a value proposition that lasts.Listen on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SanAngeloDevelopmentCorp/playlists     Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moves-that-matter/id1849241050    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FoCxeYoqAPtDoUx1rZ9VN?si=4o2vtWJPTyyh4w46exet7wSubscribe now and don’t miss Episode #3: The Site Selector’s Playbook#MovesThatMatter #SanAngelo #TexasPodcast #EconomicDevelopment #WestTexas #CommunityGrowth #PodcastLaunch #TexasBusiness

San Angelo is at a turning point. With jobs on the rise and housing in short supply, how do we make sure growth works for everyone? In this episode, Mike Berry sits down with Mike Prats of Community Development Strategies to unpack the data and solutions.#MovesThatMatter #SanAngelo #HousingCrisis #EconomicGrowth #WorkforceHousing #CityDevelopment #CommunityPlanning

Welcome to the first episode of Moves That Matter.Mike Berry and Michael Looney from the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce discuss howcollaboration, trust, and data are fueling economic development in San Angelo.In this episode:• Why trust is the foundation of every relationship.• How schools and businesses are teaming up to train welders.• Rosenberger’s recruitment success story.• Why San Angelo is part of the “Austin orbit.”• The numbers that prove this community is growing.Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.#MovesThatMatter #SanAngelo #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityGrowth #Podcast

Moves That Matteris the bi-weekly podcast where smart economic development gets personal. Co-hosted by Michael Looney and Mike Berry with the Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Angelo Development Corporation, the show digs into the bold decisions, big ideas, and behind-the-scenes strategies that fuel sustainable growth —especially in communities that do more with less. From billion-dollar industrial sites to Main Street turnarounds, every episode features the people and policies behind the progress. Whether you’re a site selector, economic developer, or business leader, this is your front-row seat to the moves that matter most. #MovesThatMatter #SanAngelo #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityGrowth #Podcast