Every day, in communities just like yours, men and women devote their lives to building our economies brick by brick and job by job. These are their stories. Tune in to this weekly podcast series to hear your hosts, Tim Terrentine and Amanda Harrison, interview the Top 50 Economic Developers in Nort…
Annie Baxter is the Business Recruitment Manager at Duke Energy Corporation. Prior to joining Duke Energy, Annie Baxter was the director of the Logistics, Energy, Agribusiness and Food Processing (LEAF) industry team within the Global Commerce Division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). Annie has served twice with GDEcD, most recently as senior […] The post From The Ground Up: Feat. Annie Baxter of Duke Energy appeared first on Consultant Connect.
Annie Baxter is the Business Recruitment Manager at Duke Energy Corporation. Prior to joining Duke Energy, Annie Baxter was the director of the Logistics, Energy, Agribusiness and Food Processing (LEAF) industry team within the Global Commerce Division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). Annie has served twice with GDEcD, most recently as senior […] The post From The Ground Up: Feat. Annie Baxter of Duke Energy appeared first on Consultant Connect.
Brenda Robbins is Senior Project Manager for Georgia Power. She is responsible for facilitating the location, expansion, or start-up of businesses wishing to invest in Georgia. Brenda assists companies in identifying potential communities, sites or buildings throughout the state; she also provides market evaluation, construction information, engineering assistance, and serves as a liaison between the […] The post From The Ground Up Feat. Brenda Robbins of Georgia Power appeared first on Consultant Connect.
Brenda Robbins is Senior Project Manager for Georgia Power. She is responsible for facilitating the location, expansion, or start-up of businesses wishing to invest in Georgia. Brenda assists companies in identifying potential communities, sites or buildings throughout the state; she also provides market evaluation, construction information, engineering assistance, and serves as a liaison between the […] The post From The Ground Up Feat. Brenda Robbins of Georgia Power appeared first on Consultant Connect.
Jill Frick is the Director of Community & Economic Development for the City of Hagerstown, Maryland. Jill is responsible for conducting the City's economic development programs, including the development and implementation of Hagerstown's strategic plan for city-wide development and growth. In addition, Jill is responsible for recruitment of new businesses, recruitment and facilitation of annexations, […] The post From The Ground Up: Feat. Jill Frick of the City of Hagerstown, Maryland appeared first on Consultant Connect.
Jill Frick is the Director of Community & Economic Development for the City of Hagerstown, Maryland. Jill is responsible for conducting the City’s economic development programs, including the development and implementation of Hagerstown’s strategic plan for city-wide development and growth. In addition, Jill is responsible for recruitment of new businesses, recruitment and facilitation of annexations, […] The post From The Ground Up: Feat. Jill Frick of the City of Hagerstown, Maryland appeared first on Consultant Connect.
Take a look into the world of ECONOMIX 2016 with this short and sweet clip from one of the sessions held on our main stage: Measures That Matter. Though short, this clip of audio will give you practical and zero-cost steps to take when it comes to data management. Enjoy! Looking to join us for […] The post ECONOMIX SPECIAL: Josh Bays and Kate McEnroe appeared first on Consultant Connect.
Take a look into the world of ECONOMIX 2016 with this short and sweet clip from one of the sessions held on our main stage: Measures That Matter. Though short, this clip of audio will give you practical and zero-cost steps to take when it comes to data management. Enjoy! Looking to join us for […] The post ECONOMIX SPECIAL: Josh Bays and Kate McEnroe appeared first on Consultant Connect.
Today we decided to shake things up with the From The Ground Up podcast. We have an interview with Derith Jarvis of Mohr Partners to share with you. We know not all of you were able to make it to ECONOMIX 2016 and we wanted to give you a sneak peek into one of the […] The post ECONOMIX SPECIAL: Derith Jarvis appeared first on Consultant Connect.
Today we decided to shake things up with the From The Ground Up podcast. We have an interview with Derith Jarvis of Mohr Partners to share with you. We know not all of you were able to make it to ECONOMIX 2016 and we wanted to give you a sneak peek into one of the […] The post ECONOMIX SPECIAL: Derith Jarvis appeared first on Consultant Connect.
Matt McCollister joined the Columbus 2020 team in November 2010. As senior vice president, economic development, he oversees business development strategy and management. Previously, Matt served as vice president of economic development for the Columbus Chamber, business development manager for the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce and worked as a licensed real estate professional. Matt graduated […] The post From The Ground Up: Feat. Matt McCollister of Columbus 2020 appeared first on Consultant Connect.
Matt McCollister joined the Columbus 2020 team in November 2010. As senior vice president, economic development, he oversees business development strategy and management. Previously, Matt served as vice president of economic development for the Columbus Chamber, business development manager for the Zanesville-Muskingum County Chamber of Commerce and worked as a licensed real estate professional. Matt graduated […] The post From The Ground Up: Feat. Matt McCollister of Columbus 2020 appeared first on Consultant Connect.
Jill Miles serves as the National Business Development Officer at the Oregon Economic & Community Development Department, Business Oregon. Jill has held this position for the past 20 years and is highly respected as an economic developer who knows the industry and how to close deals. Jill is an effective advocate of economic investment opportunities […] The post From The Ground Up: Feat. Jill Miles of Oregon Economic & Community Development appeared first on Consultant Connect.
Jill Miles serves as the National Business Development Officer at the Oregon Economic & Community Development Department, Business Oregon. Jill has held this position for the past 20 years and is highly respected as an economic developer who knows the industry and how to close deals. Jill is an effective advocate of economic investment opportunities […] The post From The Ground Up: Feat. Jill Miles of Oregon Economic & Community Development appeared first on Consultant Connect.
Bob Leak, Jr., is currently the President of Winston-Salem Business Inc. (WSBI), a non-profit economic development corporation serving Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, North Carolina. Bob joined WSBI in May of 1989 as Vice President of economic development and was then promoted to President in October of 1991.Bob works closely with local business and elected leaders […] The post From The Ground Up: Feat. Robert Leak of Winston-Salem Business Inc. appeared first on Consultant Connect.
Bob Leak, Jr., is currently the President of Winston-Salem Business Inc. (WSBI), a non-profit economic development corporation serving Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, North Carolina. Bob joined WSBI in May of 1989 as Vice President of economic development and was then promoted to President in October of 1991.Bob works closely with local business and elected leaders […] The post From The Ground Up: Feat. Robert Leak of Winston-Salem Business Inc. appeared first on Consultant Connect.
Andrea Schruijer is the executive director for the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA). Before joining the VLCDA, Andrea was senior vice president for the Albany- Dougherty County Economic Development Commission. Andrea's primary responsibilities were business retention and expansion, operations and development of industrial parks. Andrea also spent ten years with The Ritz-Carlton Company LLC, serving […] The post From The Ground Up: Feat. Andrea Schruijer of Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority appeared first on Consultant Connect.
Andrea Schruijer is the executive director for the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA). Before joining the VLCDA, Andrea was senior vice president for the Albany- Dougherty County Economic Development Commission. Andrea’s primary responsibilities were business retention and expansion, operations and development of industrial parks. Andrea also spent ten years with The Ritz-Carlton Company LLC, serving […] The post From The Ground Up: Feat. Andrea Schruijer of Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority appeared first on Consultant Connect.
Ronnie Bryant is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Charlotte Regional Partnership. Ronnie leads the team that promotes the 16-county Charlotte USA region throughout the world as a premier location for businesses considering expansion or relocation. Additionally, Ron works closely with partnership investors who provide the funding necessary to bring jobs and […] The post From The Ground Up: Feat. Ronnie Bryant of the Charlotte Regional Partnership appeared first on Consultant Connect.
Ronnie Bryant is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Charlotte Regional Partnership. Ronnie leads the team that promotes the 16-county Charlotte USA region throughout the world as a premier location for businesses considering expansion or relocation. Additionally, Ron works closely with partnership investors who provide the funding necessary to bring jobs and […] The post From The Ground Up: Feat. Ronnie Bryant of the Charlotte Regional Partnership appeared first on Consultant Connect.