In episode 32 of Downtown Depot, Austin Meek of WacoBusinessNews.com speaks with Kris Collins, Senior Vice President of Economic Development for the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce. Collins reviews highlights from her 13 years in business development and walks listeners through a "pitch" conversation intended to bring outside businesses into Waco. Before the interview, Meek shares his predictions for what 2018 will hold for consumers in Downtown Waco.

Inside the Episode:

0.43: Austin Meek's predictions for 2018

3.45: Kris Collins' history in Waco

5.09: Waco Chamber explanation

6.06: Advocacy for local businesses

6.47: Economic development is about creating prosperity for all

8.25: The arrow points upward

9.51: Pitching businesses on moving to Waco

11.55: Class A office space

15.24: Pushing entrepreneurship forward

19.06: Private sector vs. public sector

20.27: Target industries for the Chamber

23.12: Space exploration in Central Texas

26.53: Looking forward to 2018