Economic Alliance

In this episode of the Gulf Coast Growth Show, Tony Wood, Site Manager of the LyondellBasell Channelview Complex, shares his remarkable career path from part-time security guard to leading one of the largest petrochemical facilities on the Gulf Coast. Tony discusses industry leadership, workforce development, the future of petrochemicals, AI and digital transformation, safety innovation, and the role organizations like East Harris County Manufacturers Association (EHCMA) and the Economic Allianc

In this episode of the Gulf Coast Growth Show, Jason Lee and Zeke Smith sit down with John Golashesky, Senior Vice President at Turner Industries and longtime industry leader, to talk about the future of workforce development, construction careers, and what it takes to build the next generation of talent. John shares insights from 40+ years in the industrial sector, the importance of industry collaboration, training investments, and how partnerships between owners, contractors, schools, and work

On this episode of the Gulf Coast Growth Show, Host Jason Lee and Co-Host Zeke Smith sit down with Steve Cote, Senior Vice President at Brady, Chapman, Holland & Associates and Secretary of the Executive Board for Economic Alliance Houston Port Region. Steve shares how he became involved with Economic Alliance, his passion for supporting industry and community growth across the Houston Port Region, and the important role organizations like Economic Alliance and Associated Builders and Contractor

Economic Alliance Houston Port Region & BIC Alliance’s Industrial Procurement Forum | Thursday, May 21. Want to win more work in the industrial space? This is where it starts. In this episode of the Gulf Coast Growth Show, we preview the Industrial Procurement Forum, a focused event connecting suppliers, contractors, and service providers directly with the companies awarding work. Hear from leaders at Port Houston, Zachry Group, Technip Energies, Optimal Field Services, Verde, Gulf Coast CCS All

In this episode, Host Jason Lee and Co-Host Zeke Smith take a step back for a real conversation during Mental Health Awareness Month and ahead of Men’s Health Month, about what’s really happening beneath the surface in the Gulf Coast industrial and construction community. As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month in May and look ahead to Men’s Health Month in June, it’s a good time for a real conversation in the Gulf Coast industrial and construction community between our two GCGS hosts. The

In this episode of the Gulf Coast Growth Show, Host Jason Lee and Co-Host Zeke Smith welcome Sarina Landers Chairman Associated Builders and Contractors – Greater Houston and VP/Chief of Staff at Corvus Construction. Sarina shares her journey into the construction industry, the importance of collaboration between organizations, and how ABC supports workforce development, advocacy, and growth. The conversation also highlights the rise of women in construction and the opportunities shaping the ind