In terms of economic development, 2019 was a heckuva year for College Station. Economic Development Director Natalie Ruiz -- who recently was recognized in public for the first time due to this podcast (such a diva...) -- and Communications Director Jay Socol reflect on some of the successes (and near-misses) from the past year + look ahead at what 2020 might bring in terms of new jobs and a diversified economy for College Station. Among the broad topics: 2020 bringing more focus to Northgate Why a grocer or Target near Northgate makes sense More quality jobs from FUJIFILM Dyosynth Biotechnologies What the former Sears location might become When CS and Texas A&M are chasing the same amenities "The big beaver nugget in the room" Nat finally announces Jay's preferred coffee fix is on the way! Video version + transcript: http://bit.ly/2Q8Dw11 All Up In Your Business is now available via: Podbean Apple Podcasts Google Play Spotify Stitcher Please subscribe, rate and recommend!