This episode of the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) podcast offers a comprehensive discussion on the future of economic development in the American South, featuring Marcus Taylor, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Gray Construction. Taylor traces his career journey from Middle Tennessee State University, detailing his shift from hands-on construction to business development, emphasizing the foundational role of strong relationships in economic success. He provides insights into Gray Construction's transformation from a regional contractor to a global firm, attributing its expansive growth and effective engagement in the industrial market, especially in the Southeast, to a sustained, customer-focused approach and strategic early engagement with communities and major corporations. The conversation also addresses critical trends, such as the accelerating growth of data centers driven by AI and the ongoing, significant population shift favoring the South.

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