On this month's episode of Growth Spurts, we're joined by Brad Bickett, General Manager at Henderson Municipal Power & Light. Together, he and Missy cover a range of topics, including data centers and their impact, selling power back to the market, Henderson's infrastructure, and more!

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From the baseball field to the boardroom, Wade Gaynor, Henderson County Market President at Independence Bank, joins us to talk about Henderson’s natural advantages, what it means to stay competitive and driven on and off the job, and shares some great advice for the next generation of leaders and decision-makers.

On this month's episode, the team celebrates Women's History Month with guest host, Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED) President and CEO, Terri Bradshaw!

Missy, Whitney, and Terri take a deep dive into women in leadership, economic development trends, share advice that's great for everyone, and more! 

Be sure to tune in to this month's episode featuring guest host, Henderson Economic Development board chair and President of Faupel Automotive, Kate Faupel Grealish! Missy and Kate have great discussions on collaboration, growing a community, accepting the challenge, and more!

In the inaugural episode of Growth Spurts, host Missy Vanderpool sits down with Henderson County Judge/Executive Brad Schneider to lay the foundation for how economic development works at the local level.

From the fundamentals of economic development to the critical role of collaboration, infrastructure, and long-term planning, Judge Schneider shares how leadership, partnerships, and patience shape a community’s growth. The conversations explore the impact of I-69, why infrastructure investments matter long before results are visible, and how Henderson positions itself for sustainable, future-ready growth.

This episode sets the stage for the series, offering practical insight into what it takes to build momentum, align stakeholders, and create opportunities that last.