EP 35 - How Family, Plastics, and Local Partnerships Power Business Growth in Jacksonville
In this episode, Dave welcomes Josh Hanna, President and General Manager of SCP Polymers and MYCO Plastics Inc, a custom injection molding company with operations in both Mississippi and Texas. Joshua shares his professional journey from studying polymer chemistry to joining his family’s business and expanding its footprint into Jacksonville, Texas. He discusses the decision-making process behind relocating the business, highlighting the advantages of operating in smaller Texas communities, including lower costs, a motivated workforce, and strong infrastructure connections.
Josh also describes the types of products SCP Polymers manufactures, including commercial and military components, with a customer base that ranges from local businesses to large national companies. The episode features insights into workforce development in smaller towns, the supportive local business community, and the important partnership with Jacksonville’s economic development corporation. They also discuss his passion for dirt track racing, illustrating how his professional and personal lives intersect, particularly when innovations developed for racing are applied to business solutions.
To learn more, visit: https://mycoplastics.com
Key Topics Discussed:
- Expanding SCP Polymers from Mississippi to Texas
- Reasons for choosing Jacksonville, Texas, for business operations
- Overview of products and customers served
- Insights into hiring and workforce development in smaller towns
- Local business community collaboration in Jacksonville
- Support from Jacksonville Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO)
- Josh's passion for dirt track racing and its impact on business innovation
- How to contact SCP Polymers for manufacturing needs
- Benefits of relocating or expanding a business to East Texas
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