Podcast appearances and mentions of Randall L Woodfin

During this interview we sit down with Mayor Randall L. Woodfin to get a better understanding on how money works when pertains to city government. We learn more about the steps on what it took to become elected, the research done specifically around finances, how the City of Birmingham reacted during the pandemic, the economic impact of the World Games and much more. You don't want to miss this interview. There will definitely be a part two! #planning #IMC #money #birmingham #mayor #theplanningpodcast

This episode covers community minded development, strategies for avoiding displacement, metrics for measuring impact, and the role of partnerships and intergovernmental collaboration.About Cornell WesleyWith over fourteen years of experience managing professional staff in both the public and private sectors, Cornell is a seasoned executive with in-depth expertise that includes personnel staffing and management, oversight of complex organizational budgets and management of technical and policy teams, as well as a proven track record as a skilled negotiator. He has extensive knowledge in regional coordination and planning and is adept at setting and achieving priorities. He has a proven ability to manage multiple projects in tandem without compromising the quality of the outcomes.Cornell previously served as the Economic Development Representative for Oklahoma and North Texas for the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). He worked to successfully build coalitions among regional economic development organizations in his service area and efficiently managed over $20 million in federal investment, yielding a $1.5 billion impact in private investment and creation of over 4,000 jobs and retention of over 3,000 jobs. Notably, Cornell was the first EDA representative in over twenty years who chose to live and raise his family in Oklahoma.Cornell came to Oklahoma after working as the Financial Services and Economic Development Manager for the East Arkansas Planning and Development District, where he developed and implemented lending policies, underwriting guidelines, and approval processes for the District's EDA Revolving Loan Fund and managed lending and economic development projects in 117 cities over a 12-county region. He located in Arkansas after having served in various management positions for a number of financial institutions in the Atlanta, Georgia, area, where he oversaw multi-million dollar portfolios, loans and credit lines, as well as government guaranteed lending. As an SBA lender, he managed an expansive 49 state lending territory.A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Cornell's education is as varied as his work experience. A Morehouse College graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, he also holds a Master of Business Administration from Mercer University and a Master of Divinity from the Interdenominational Theological Center of Atlanta, Georgia. He also holds certifications in management, economic development and entrepreneurship from a number of universities and economic development institutions across the United States.Mayor Randall L. Woodfin recently appointed Cornell to serve as the new director of the Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity (IEO). IEO is the principal economic development department for the city of Birmingham and the premier destination for small businesses. It is responsible for creating economic vitality through innovation and inclusive growth. Cornell is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma's Class 31. He received a commendation in 2017 from Governor Mary Fallin for his work in economic development. He has been recognized as “Top 40 Under 40” by Oklahoma Magazine and the Oklahoma Journal Record.

This episode covers community-minded development, strategies for avoiding displacement, metrics for measuring impact, and the role of partnerships and collaboration.About Cornell WesleyWith over fourteen years of experience managing professional staff in both the public and private sectors, Cornell is a seasoned executive with in-depth expertise that includes personnel staffing and management, oversight of complex organizational budgets and management of technical and policy teams, as well as a proven track record as a skilled negotiator. He has extensive knowledge in regional coordination and planning and is adept at setting and achieving priorities. He has a proven ability to manage multiple projects in tandem without compromising the quality of the outcomes.Cornell previously served as the Economic Development Representative for Oklahoma and North Texas for the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). He worked to successfully build coalitions among regional economic development organizations in his service area and efficiently managed over $20 million in federal investment, yielding a $1.5 billion impact in private investment and creation of over 4,000 jobs and retention of over 3,000 jobs. Notably, Cornell was the first EDA representative in over twenty years who chose to live and raise his family in Oklahoma.Cornell came to Oklahoma after working as the Financial Services and Economic Development Manager for the East Arkansas Planning and Development District, where he developed and implemented lending policies, underwriting guidelines, and approval processes for the District's EDA Revolving Loan Fund and managed lending and economic development projects in 117 cities over a 12-county region. He located in Arkansas after having served in various management positions for a number of financial institutions in the Atlanta, Georgia, area, where he oversaw multi-million dollar portfolios, loans and credit lines, as well as government guaranteed lending. As an SBA lender, he managed an expansive 49 state lending territory.A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Cornell's education is as varied as his work experience. A Morehouse College graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, he also holds a Master of Business Administration from Mercer University and a Master of Divinity from the Interdenominational Theological Center of Atlanta, Georgia. He also holds certifications in management, economic development and entrepreneurship from a number of universities and economic development institutions across the United States.Mayor Randall L. Woodfin recently appointed Cornell to serve as the new director of the Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity (IEO). IEO is the principal economic development department for the city of Birmingham and the premier destination for small businesses. It is responsible for creating economic vitality through innovation and inclusive growth. Cornell is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma's Class 31. He received a commendation in 2017 from Governor Mary Fallin for his work in economic development. He has been recognized as “Top 40 Under 40” by Oklahoma Magazine and the Oklahoma Journal Record.

This episode covers community-minded development, strategies for avoiding displacement, metrics for measuring impact, and the role of partnerships and collaboration.About Cornell WesleyWith over fourteen years of experience managing professional staff in both the public and private sectors, Cornell is a seasoned executive with in-depth expertise that includes personnel staffing and management, oversight of complex organizational budgets and management of technical and policy teams, as well as a proven track record as a skilled negotiator. He has extensive knowledge in regional coordination and planning and is adept at setting and achieving priorities. He has a proven ability to manage multiple projects in tandem without compromising the quality of the outcomes.Cornell previously served as the Economic Development Representative for Oklahoma and North Texas for the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). He worked to successfully build coalitions among regional economic development organizations in his service area and efficiently managed over $20 million in federal investment, yielding a $1.5 billion impact in private investment and creation of over 4,000 jobs and retention of over 3,000 jobs. Notably, Cornell was the first EDA representative in over twenty years who chose to live and raise his family in Oklahoma.Cornell came to Oklahoma after working as the Financial Services and Economic Development Manager for the East Arkansas Planning and Development District, where he developed and implemented lending policies, underwriting guidelines, and approval processes for the District's EDA Revolving Loan Fund and managed lending and economic development projects in 117 cities over a 12-county region. He located in Arkansas after having served in various management positions for a number of financial institutions in the Atlanta, Georgia, area, where he oversaw multi-million dollar portfolios, loans and credit lines, as well as government guaranteed lending. As an SBA lender, he managed an expansive 49 state lending territory.A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Cornell's education is as varied as his work experience. A Morehouse College graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, he also holds a Master of Business Administration from Mercer University and a Master of Divinity from the Interdenominational Theological Center of Atlanta, Georgia. He also holds certifications in management, economic development and entrepreneurship from a number of universities and economic development institutions across the United States.Mayor Randall L. Woodfin recently appointed Cornell to serve as the new director of the Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity (IEO). IEO is the principal economic development department for the city of Birmingham and the premier destination for small businesses. It is responsible for creating economic vitality through innovation and inclusive growth. Cornell is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma's Class 31. He received a commendation in 2017 from Governor Mary Fallin for his work in economic development. He has been recognized as “Top 40 Under 40” by Oklahoma Magazine and the Oklahoma Journal Record.

This episode covers community-minded development, strategies for avoiding displacement, metrics for measuring impact, and the role of partnerships and collaboration.About Cornell WesleyWith over fourteen years of experience managing professional staff in both the public and private sectors, Cornell is a seasoned executive with in-depth expertise that includes personnel staffing and management, oversight of complex organizational budgets and management of technical and policy teams, as well as a proven track record as a skilled negotiator. He has extensive knowledge in regional coordination and planning and is adept at setting and achieving priorities. He has a proven ability to manage multiple projects in tandem without compromising the quality of the outcomes.Cornell previously served as the Economic Development Representative for Oklahoma and North Texas for the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). He worked to successfully build coalitions among regional economic development organizations in his service area and efficiently managed over $20 million in federal investment, yielding a $1.5 billion impact in private investment and creation of over 4,000 jobs and retention of over 3,000 jobs. Notably, Cornell was the first EDA representative in over twenty years who chose to live and raise his family in Oklahoma.Cornell came to Oklahoma after working as the Financial Services and Economic Development Manager for the East Arkansas Planning and Development District, where he developed and implemented lending policies, underwriting guidelines, and approval processes for the District's EDA Revolving Loan Fund and managed lending and economic development projects in 117 cities over a 12-county region. He located in Arkansas after having served in various management positions for a number of financial institutions in the Atlanta, Georgia, area, where he oversaw multi-million dollar portfolios, loans and credit lines, as well as government guaranteed lending. As an SBA lender, he managed an expansive 49 state lending territory.A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Cornell's education is as varied as his work experience. A Morehouse College graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, he also holds a Master of Business Administration from Mercer University and a Master of Divinity from the Interdenominational Theological Center of Atlanta, Georgia. He also holds certifications in management, economic development and entrepreneurship from a number of universities and economic development institutions across the United States.Mayor Randall L. Woodfin recently appointed Cornell to serve as the new director of the Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity (IEO). IEO is the principal economic development department for the city of Birmingham and the premier destination for small businesses. It is responsible for creating economic vitality through innovation and inclusive growth. Cornell is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma's Class 31. He received a commendation in 2017 from Governor Mary Fallin for his work in economic development. He has been recognized as “Top 40 Under 40” by Oklahoma Magazine and the Oklahoma Journal Record.