Summary
In this episode, the hosts welcome Kacha Biermann as a full-time producer and discuss her career choice. They also talk about New Year's celebrations and resolutions. The conversation covers moving adventures, cooking experiences, and the importance of staying in touch with friends and family. The hosts then shift the focus to Clark County Development and the challenges of attracting new businesses and developing the workforce. They highlight the efforts to address housing issues and the construction of a training center for workforce development. Bill Trickey, the executive director of Clark County Development, discusses various projects and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life and promoting economic development in Osceola. These include building a trainer center and expanding warehouse space, certifying a shovel-ready site, envisioning a new city hall and apartments on the square, expanding the trail system, engaging students in welding projects, and connecting the community through the casino's gaming revenue. The goal is to attract new residents and businesses while enhancing the overall appeal of Osceola.
Takeaways
Welcoming new team members can bring excitement and new opportunities to a team.
Setting goals and resolutions for the new year can provide motivation and focus.
Maintaining strong relationships with friends and family is important for personal well-being.
Addressing housing challenges and developing the workforce are crucial for community development and economic growth. Osceola is focused on improving the quality of life and promoting economic development through various projects and initiatives.
The city is building a trainer center and expanding warehouse space to attract businesses and create job opportunities.
They have certified a shovel-ready site and are actively promoting it for economic development.
There are plans to revitalize the square by building a new city hall and apartments, and efforts are being made to improve the trail system and engage students in welding projects.
The casino's gaming revenue is used to fund community projects and improve the overall appeal of Osceola.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Moment of Silence
03:12
Welcoming Kacha Biermann as Full-Time Producer
04:22
Discussion about Kacha's Career Choice
07:10
Moving to Osceola and Supportive Family
09:55
Impact of Full-Time Producer on Go Clark TV
10:24
Increased Sports Coverage with Full-Time Producer
13:20
New Year's Celebrations and Resolutions
16:11
Setting Goals for 2024
20:05
Discussion on New Year's Resolutions
22:05
Staying in Touch with Friends and Family
23:27
Moving and Cooking Adventures
25:05
Discussion on Beef Wellington and Cooking Skills
26:57
Home Activities and IKEA Adventures
28:07
Moving Challenges and New Home Setup
30:13
Staying in Touch with Friends and Family
32:42
Clark County Development and Workforce Challenges
39:03
Introduction to Bill Trickey and Clark County Development
41:23
Addressing Housing and Workforce Challenges
45:01
Building a Training Center for Workforce Development
48:12
Building the Trainer Center and Eddie Saylor Business Park
49:10
Expanding Warehouse Space and Dealing with Traffic Challenges
49:36
Certification of Shovel-Ready Site and Promoting Economic Development
50:16
Vision for City Hall and Apartments on the Square
51:11
Connecting Clay Street to Truman Road and Expanding Trail System
52:56
Creating a Trail System in Pieces and Engaging Students in Welding Projects
55:10
Improving Industrial Arts Education and Connecting Students with Manufacturers
56:42
Expanding the Trail System to Coupon and East Lake
57:33
Creating a Dog Park and Connecting it to the Trail System
59:09
The Impact of the Casino and Distribution of Gaming Revenue
01:03:05
Improving Quality of Life and Increasing Taxable Retail Sales
01:04:26
Promoting Osceola as a Great Place to Live