
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.
What Small Business Owners and Manufacturers Need to Know About East Texas Growth, Workforce, and a Hidden Industrial AdvantageWhen business owners start thinking about relocating or expanding in Texas, the usual names show up fast. Dallas-Fort Wo…
Big things are happening at the Gone to Texas Podcast—and this one matters.We’re proud to announce a new partnership between Day One Experts, the team behind the Gone to Texas Podcast, and Day One Camouflage, a Texas-based, veteran-own…
Henderson Blooms Into the Future with SmartFlower Garden at Innovation ParkHenderson, TX – On a bright and hopeful afternoon, Henderson marked a pivotal milestone in its journey toward innovation and sustainability with the unveiling of the …

Managing Partner and Founder
“Super” Dave Quinn, CEcD hosts multiple podcasts, including the Gone to Texas Podcast, where he spotlights the people, places, and decisions behind business growth in Texas. He’s the founder of Day One Experts and the Texas Economic Development Connection, built to help business owners relocate or expand with less risk and more support. A professional keynote speaker and industry moderator, Dave is known for making complex economic development simple, human, and actionable. He is the author of Put The Damn Cart Up and The Human Connection.