Interview: Ryan Jackson, president of VA Angels Medicine Hat Chapter - a podcast by Invest Medicine Hat

Episode Notes
A discussion and analysis on new business opportunities, land developments and how some local start-ups are reached international markets in 2017. Our host inteviews Ryan Jackson, entrepreneur and president of the VA Angels Medicine Hat chapter.
Real Estate: We start off with an overview of major developments including the $15 million renovation of the local shopping mall, the redevelopment of an old fire hall, efficiencies at city hall and some of the last commercial lands in the south-end of the city.
New tech in town: One company is honing Medicine Hat’s oil and gas strengths to manufacture clean technology.
Will the $55.7 million power plant pay off? We discuss how the city’s new power plant and the discovery of helium may open opportunities for new businesses.
A contract between a natural gas company and the leading supplier of methanol secured the manufacturing of the petrochemical in the city for years to come.
Update: The outcome of the Medicine Hat Meat Traders’ time at District Ventures.
News and events: Medicine Hat was in the international spotlight when two New York Times articles showcased the city’s housing first strategy and Heritage Fund. Career-oriented professionals have their sights set on the city.
Has the craft brewery market reached it’s peak? In light of the one-year anniversaries of the city’s two craft breweries, we discuss the worry that craft breweries have flooded the market. Article:

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