Logistics Hub Development: How Franklin County Became a Powerhouse

About this episode

Kevin Lawton interviews Mike Ross about the development of Franklin County as a logistics hub.

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Mike Ross, President of the Franklin County Area Development Corporation (FCADC). Ross has spent over 40 years in economic development and walks through how Franklin County, Pennsylvania, became a true logistics hub. They get into what actually drives that kind of growth. It’s not just location. It’s infrastructure, long-term planning, and knowing how to land the right projects at the right time. Learn more about our sponsor Dex...

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Lawton

Guest: Mike Ross

Topics covered

• logistics
• economic development
• infrastructure
• planning
• growth

Keywords

• logistics hub
• economic development
• Franklin County
• infrastructure
• planning

Sponsors

Dex

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Franklin County Area Development Corporation

Places: Franklin County, Pennsylvania

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