S11 E10: Risk-Free Innovation: The Benefits of Your Own R&D Center

In this episode of the "Smells Like Money" podcast, host Suzan Chin-Taylor sits down with Blair Corning, Deputy Director of South Platte Renew, to discuss the innovative Pilot and Research Center (PARC). Discover how this state-of-the-art R&D facility is revolutionizing wastewater management by allowing real-world testing of cutting-edge technologies in a controlled environment. Blair shares how having an in-house R&D center like PARC can significantly reduce risks, foster innovation, and keep up with industry regulations. From testing a bar screen pilot trailer to producing drinking water from treated wastewater, the episode dives into how PARC is leading the way in wastewater treatment solutions. 🔑 Key Takeaways: - Introduction to South Platte Renew's PARC and its impact on wastewater management - How PARC reduces risks by testing new technologies with real wastewater - The benefits of having an R&D center and collaborating with universities, government agencies, and private companies - Fascinating pilot projects and real-world testing examples - Steps to developing an R&D center and building industry collaborations This episode is a must-listen for organizations aiming to stay ahead in the evolving wastewater industry. Learn how PARC serves as a test kitchen for advancing wastewater treatment technologies and how embracing innovation and partnerships can lead to sustainable solutions. 🔗 Connect with Blair Corning: Deputy Director - South Platte Renew, Colorado LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/blair-corning-ba323723 Email: [email protected] Subscribe and Follow: • Don’t forget to subscribe to the Smells Like Money Podcast for more insights and innovations in the wastewater industry. Follow us on creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast for updates and more episodes. I hope you find this episode as informative and exciting as we have. Please let us know your thoughts about the episode! Connect with Suzan Chin-Taylor, host of The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast: Website: www.creativeraven.com | https://thetuitgroup.com/ LinkedIn: Suzan Chin-Taylor Email: [email protected] Telephone: +1 760-217-8010 Listen and subscribe here to your favorite platform: Apple Podcast - Google Podcast - Cast Box - Overcast - Pocket Casts - YouTube - Spotify https://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/ Subscribe to the Podcast: https://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/ Be a guest on our show: https://calendly.com/thetuitgroup/be-a-podcast-guest Check Out my NEW Digital Marketing E-Course & Coaching Program just for Wastewater Pros: https://store.thetuitgroup.com/diy-digital-marketing-playbook-for-wastewater-pros #WastewaterManagement #EnvironmentalRegulations #WaterTreatment #SustainableSolutions #InnovationInWastewater #WastewaterIndustry #ComplianceStrategies #WaterQuality #PARC #SouthPlatteRenew #EnvironmentalSustainability #WaterReclamation #PilotResearch #WastewaterTechnology #IndustryCollaboration