EP-28 Joey Evans, TNW Corporation, Gonzales, TX
In this episode of Gone to Texas, Dave is joined by Joey Evans, the Director of Business Support and Development at TNW Corporation. Joey shares his extensive experience in the rail industry, having worked his way up from being a conductor on the...
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RSS Feed In this episode of Gone to Texas, Dave is joined by Joey Evans, the Director of Business Support and Development at TNW Corporation. Joey shares his extensive experience in the rail industry, having worked his way up from being a conductor on the East Coast to his current role in Texas. They discuss the significant role of short-line railroads in the logistics industry, particularly in facilitating the quick relocation and expansion of small to medium-sized businesses.
Joey highlights the key advantages of short-line railroads, such as personalized, agile service and leveraging advanced technologies for more efficient operations. They also discuss the importance of partnerships with local economic development corporations to support business owners looking to expand or relocate to Texas.
They talk about real-world examples of TNW Corporation’s collaborations with economic developers, particularly in Gonzales, Texas. Joey explains how these partnerships help streamline processes and offer critical local insights that help businesses grow effectively.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Changes in the logistics industry and the impact of technology
- The need for quick business relocations
- Roles and benefits of short-line railroads
- Differences between Class 1 and short-line railroads
- The importance of partnerships with economic development corporations
- Community engagement and personalized service
- Steps to engage with short-line railroads
- Supporting small businesses with rail logistics
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