Stronger Bonds

About Stronger Bonds

Stronger Bonds is a podcast that explores the important and sometimes complex topics that local governments and businesses face daily. In each short, digestible episode, Ray Jones and Emily Luther, seasoned attorneys at Parker Poe, will have an honest, unfiltered conversation on a specific issue - whether that's financing, taxes, infrastructure, economic development, or more. It'll be just like sitting in on one of our chats at the office. We have a passion for building relationships and helping clients solve problems. That's what inspired the name "Stronger Bonds" - it represents the bonds we form and the bonds used to finance projects that move communities forward. So join us as we break down intricate subject matter in an engaging, accessible way. We'll give you the 30,000-foot view and arm you with practical knowledge you can use. Be sure to tune in and reach out with any topics you'd like us to cover. Thanks for embarking on this podcast journey with us! Simple Conversations about Complex Topics

Publisher

ParkerPoe.com

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jul 2024

Latest episode

5 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Aug 2026

   Feeling Charitable: How Non-Profits Drive Deals

   In this episode, Emily Luther and Ray Jones explore the complex world of nonprofit organizations, highlighting their roles, benefits, and regulatory considerations. Whether you're involved in government, development, or finance, understanding how nonprofits operate can unlock strategic advantages and ensure compliance. Nonprofit versus tax-exempt: IRS, applying for tax-exempt status and how it differs from simply being a nonprofitSouth Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act (governance, bylaws, n...

2. 

   15 Jul 2026

   The Swiss Army Knife of Economic Development

   Unlock the hidden power behind South Carolina’s most versatile economic development tool...its "Swiss Army Knife" of incentives. While most developers and policymakers are familiar with property tax credits, few understand how this broad-ranging instrument can reshape development and funding strategies. In this episode of Stronger Bonds, Ray and Emily peel back the layers of the Special Source Revenue Credit (SSRC), revealing how it’s evolved from a cumbersome bond-based mechanism into ...

3. 

   11 Jun 2026

   Found Money: A Crash Course in Tax Credits

   In this episode of Stronger Bonds, Ray & Emily demystify tax credits in development projects, explaining how they work, their policy goals, and their impact on revitalization efforts like historic buildings and mill redevelopments. They discuss practical examples from South Carolina and the marketplace for buying and selling these credits. Featured projects:Judson Mill District (Greenville): https://judsonmilldistrict.com/The Cigar Factory (Charleston): WikipediaBullStreet District / Babc...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

26,654

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

30

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

51

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