“It was a tough decision to move; in Phoenix I was able to drive around  and see the impact of my years invested first-hand. But I was ready for a new challenge.” –Mitchel Allen

With a huge move under his belt in 2021, Mitchel Allen is ready for 2022 and all it has in store. He joins Faye Davis today for an interview focusing on the decision making he tackled around leaving his home state and following a new opportunity on the other end of the country, as well as the lessons he has learned along the way.

Now serving as the Greater Richmond Partnership‘s Executive Vice President of Business Development, Mitchel started his career in Arizona. He talks about how his adaptability was honed by some amazing big-name projects and how those experiences translate into the work he’s doing in the Richmond area to help move the needle on their big goals.

Mitchel is a dynamite economic developer and a next-gen star to watch in the industry, full of great insights for the profession and passion for his new opportunities! Tune in now to soak up some of his energy; you can listen now on our website, via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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