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Georgia
Economic Developers Association
GEDA
NEWSLETTER
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There is still time to register
for the GEDA 2018 Annual Conference (AC18), with the theme of Legacy of Excellence.
Chris
Pumphrey, AC18 Conference Chair, & Executive
Director, Douglas County Economic Development Authority, has lined up a
top-notch program. On Friday, we’ll hear from our Gubernatorial
candidates, Democrat Stacy
Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp. Wednesday
will kick off with Matt Munson who will Inspire GEDA to Reach for More and
have our own GEDA “ED Talks.” We will go into detail on why
Georgia is the # 1 State for Business and how we can continue to stay
in first place. On Thursday, we’ll learn about the Changing Face of Economic
Development, Regional Economic Development and have a
facilitated session to discover issues important to you.
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Recent
Events
Thanks to all who attended the GEDA August Monthly
luncheon for the Georgia Rural Development Update, featuring Rep. Terry England,
Amy Carter,
Joyce
White and Dr.
Laura Meadows, with Saralyn Stafford
moderating. These panelists provided us with some valuable
information about what is happening in Rural Georgia and of some
possible future enhancements to economic development efforts in
rural Georgia.
Thank you to our sponsor, The
City of Fairburn!
Click HERE for a
list of attendees. Click HERE to
see photos.
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 GDEcD
and GEDA Joint Announcement
Nominations for the 2019 Small Business ROCK
STARS are still open until September 15.
Encourage your small businesses to apply, or you may nominate them
yourselves. A few changes for the upcoming year include the
addition of categories and peer-to-peer judging, where the 2018
ROCK STARS will judge the finalists. Also, make plans now and save
the date to join us at the GEDA luncheon where we will award the
Rock Star Awards at the Georgia
Aquarium on Monday, March 18th… and bring
a small business-person, or two, with you! Contact Mary
Ellen McClanahan, Director, Entrepreneur &
Small Business Development, Georgia Department of Economic
Development, at 404-962-4820 with any questions.
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You are
invited to the Georgia Production Partnership - South Georgia
Regional Meeting in Valdosta, GA
October 11,
1:30-2:30 PM
Members of the
public (including business owners, economic development
representatives, and students), should attend this event to learn more
about how Georgia communities (outside of Atlanta) are attracting film
productions to their cities.
We have some very special panelists who will be part of our discussion:
* Mike Riley, Location Manager of the hit AMC series The Walking
Dead
* Craig Dominey, Manager of the Camera Ready Georgia program
* Jeffrey Stepakoff, Executive Director of The Georgia Film
Academy (GFA)
Click here to find out
more information.
Location:
Valdosta State University
Student Union Theatre
1500 N Patterson St
Valdosta, GA 31698
Space is Limited - Pre-Registration is Required
CLICK HERE FOR
MORE INFO
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Legacy of
Excellence
September
has always seemed like a transition month to me in that it is the end
of Summer and Fall is about to arrive with the glorious colors of the
changing leaves. We also begin to watch carefully for the
hurricane season while looking forward to the holiday season beginning
with Labor Day, Patriot Day, Yom Kippur, and Halloween. It is a
time of transition within GEDA as well as we nominate those who have
gone above and beyond this year in their service to GEDA and/or their
community. The new leadership for the next year is identified and
board and committee positions are filled. Finally, September is
the month of the Annual Conference, and this year we will be hearing
from the gubernatorial candidates who hope to transition into the
Governor’s mansion.
Chris Pumphrey has worked hard to bring us an Annual Conference with a
“Legacy of Excellence” theme. All of the speakers and content are
designed to showcase Georgia and our many successes and how we intend
to continue as the best state in which to do business. I hope
that you are all planning to join us in Savannah – at the Westin this
year – as we begin to wrap up the year. You can register by
clicking here.
I want to remind you that the best way to get involved with GEDA is as
a committee member and we especially want our new members to join a
committee and engage in our activities. We want to continue our
own GEDA “Legacy of Excellence” as the best statewide economic
development organization in the country!
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- Sen.
Frank Ginn, formerly Executive
Director, Franklin County Industrial Authority, has moved into
his district as Executive Director, Madison County Industrial
Development and Building Authority.
- James
Ivey, formerly VP, Program Management, Rosser
International, is now Owner of StreamsPM, LLC.
- Betsy
McGriff, formerly with Archway Partnership, is now
the Director of Economic Development, Development Authority of
Dawson County.
- Todd
Greene, formerly Vice President, Community &
Economic Development, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, is now
the Executive Director of the Atlanta University Center
Consortium, Inc
- Joshua
Stephens, formerly Project Manager, Georgia
Department of Economic Development, is now the Director -
Project Management, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
- Dr. Ilka McConnell, CEcD,
formerly of Athens Technical College, is now the Manager, Office
of Strategic Development, Gwinnett County Government.
GEDA New
Members
Jillian
Bowen, Development Authority of Peach County
Julian
Brown, Grady County Joint Development Authority
Kevin
Dodson, Georgia Department of Economic Development
Harrison
Fidler, Bennett & Pless
Brian Green,
Georgia Power
Ed James,
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
T. Kent
Johnson, Griffco Design Build
Alex Jones,
Georgia Department of Economic Develoopment
Kendria Lee,
Georgia Southern University
Matt
Markham, Georgia Department of Economic Development
Jalisa
Murphy, Partnership Gwinnett
Jaime Nash,
Roebuck Buildings
Jeffrey
Nolan, Affordable Equitty Partners
Megan Wing,
Partnership Gwinnett
Mandy Young,
Affordable Equity Partners
Robert
Zellner, City of Commerce
If you are
moving, changing jobs or getting a promotion, please let us know by
emailing us at Info@GEDA.org,
and we’ll publicize this in the GEDA newsletter.
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Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, Inc.
to create 100 jobs in Newton County - Manufacturer of environmentally friendly brake pads to
invest $72 million in Covington facility expansion
September 4, 2018 - Governor Nathan Deal
announced that Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing, Inc. (NAMI), a
leading manufacturer and supplier of environmentally friendly brake
pads, will create 100 jobs and invest $72 million in an expansion of
its Covington facility. New jobs at the facility will include positions
in production and administration.
A big shout-out to Dave
Bernd, Vice
President of Economic Development, Covington/Newton County Economic
Development; the Industrial Development Authority of Newton County; the
City of Covington; Three Ring Studios (which went above and beyond); Joseph
Huntemann, Project
Manager for International Investment, Georgia Department of Economic
Development Global Commerce Division; and Mill
Graves,
Director, Economic Development, Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG); who
worked to announce this project. Read
more…
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Starbucks to Create Up to 500 Jobs in Atlanta
August 31, 2018 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development
(GDEcD) announced that Starbucks Corp. will continue to grow its
presence in Georgia by creating up to 500 jobs in a new east coast
satellite office in Fulton County.
Congrats to the teammates, who worked on this project, including: Al Nash, Executive Director,
Development Authority of Fulton County; Randall
Toussaint, Senior Project Manager, GDEcD Global Commerce
Division; Invest Atlanta; Metro Atlanta Chamber; and Georgia
Power. Read
more…
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Elixir Extrusions Announces Second
Expansion in Douglas-Coffee County
August 21, 2018 –
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD)
announced that Elixir Extrusions, a manufacturer of custom aluminum
extrusions and fabricated parts, will expand its operations in
Douglas-Coffee County, creating 130 new jobs and investing $8 million.
This is Elixir Extrusion’s second expansion in 15 months.
Fine work on this project by John
Henry, President, Douglas-Coffee County
Economic Development Authority; and Michelle
Shaw Assistant Director of Existing Industry
and Regional Recruitment, GDEcD. Read
more…
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German company to create 100
jobs in Banks County - SELIT
North America to invest $45 million in new manufacturing facility
August 20, 2018 - Governor Nathan Deal announced that SELIT North
America, a German manufacturer of polystyrene foams, will create 100
jobs and invest $45 million in a new manufacturing facility in Banks
County. New jobs will include manufacturing and administrative positions.
Congratulations to the following team, who worked to announce this
project, including: Hannah
Mullins, Executive Director, Development
Authority of Banks County; Nico
Wijnberg, Director of International
Investment, Georgia Department of Economic Development Global Commerce
Division; and Grant
Cagle, Business Development, Electric Cities
of Georgia. Read
more…
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JAGUAR LAND ROVER CLASSIC SELECTS
SAVANNAH SITE AS FIRST OUTSIDE OF EUROPE - Jaguar
Land Rover Classic continues worldwide expansion, creating 75 jobs in
Chatham County
August 15, 2018 –
Governor Nathan Deal announced that Jaguar Land Rover
Classic will create 75 jobs in Chatham County. The new operations hub
in Savannah will be Jaguar Land Rover Classic’s first facility in the
U.S.
Kudos to Trip
Tollison, President & CEO, Savannah Economic
Development Authority;
Wylly
Harrison, Logistics, Energy, Agribusiness and Food
Team Director, Georgia Department of Economic Development Global
Commerce Division; and Charles
Stallworth, Senior Project Manager, Georgia Power; who worked on this
project.
Read
more…
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MANNINGTON MILLS TO CREATE MORE THAN 200 JOBS
IN GORDON COUNTY - Flooring
manufacturer to invest $42 million in Calhoun
August 9, 2018 –
Governor Nathan Deal announced that Mannington Mills, a
flooring manufacturer, will create more than 200 jobs and invest $42
million in Calhoun by 2021. Mannington Mills purchased a 78-acre site
and will expand upon the company’s presence in Georgia.
Way to go, Kathy
Johnson, President, Gordon County
Development Authority and Chamber of Commerce; Stephanie
Scearce, Region 1 Project Manager, GDEcD
Global Commerce Division; North Georgia EMC; and the Tennessee Valley
Authority; who worked as a team to announce this expansion. Read
more…
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Georgia Tourism Industry Professionals Honored at
Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference
Arts,
Commerce, Entertainment, Tourism
ATLANTA, August 29, 2018 —Several of the state’s top tourism
professionals were recognized at the 2018 Georgia Governor’s Tourism
Conference in Atlanta today. Hosted by the Georgia Department of
Economic Development (GDEcD) and the Georgia Association of Convention
& Visitors Bureaus (GACVB, the annual industry event brought
together more than 400 tourism industry professionals from across the
state. Read
more…
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GEORGIA WAS HOME TO A RECORD 455 FILM AND TELEVISION
PROJECTS IN FY 18
Production generated $9.5 billion for
Georgia's economy
August 16, 2018 –
Governor Nathan Deal announced that Georgia-lensed
feature film and television productions generated a total economic
impact of $9.5 billion during FY 2018. The record 455 film and
television productions shot in Georgia represent $2.7 billion in direct
spending in the state. Read
more…
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UGA has
three finalists for national economic development award
The Archway
Partnership helped Pulaski County with a health care needs assessment,
which resulted in the creation of an urgent care center at Taylor
Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville.
For the second year, three University of Georgia programs have been
selected as finalists for national awards recognizing innovation in
economic development.
Archway
Partnership, Carl
Vinson Institute of Government and Innovation
Gateway are among the 24 finalists for the University
Economic Development Association 2018 Awards of Excellence. UGA’s
finalists are in different categories and will not compete with one
another. READ MORE...
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Professional
Development Committee
Six scholarships
of $600 each
have been approved by the GEDA board for the following to attend the
GEDA 2018 Annual Conference: Rachel
Barnwell, Manager of Economic Development
Programs, Development Authority of Bulloch County; Laura
Sistrunk, Executive Director, Development
Authority of Butts County; Nicole
Ward, President/CEO, Cochran-Bleckley
Industrial Development Authority; Donna
Gayden, City Administrator, City of
Fairburn; Andrea
Taylor, CEO, Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis Chamber
& Joint Development Authority; and Mandy
Underwood, Executive Director, Jenkins
County Development Authority.
Also approved for scholarships were: Christie Arp, Executive
Director, Fannin County Development Authority, for $600 from the Penn
Worden Grant to attend an SEDC Young Professionals “Meet the
Consultants” program in Atlanta on September 26th; and Dr. Ilka McConnell, CEcD,
Gwinnett County Government, for the IEDC Annual Conference in
Atlanta.
Apply today for a GEDA Professional Development grant.
Also, you can attend one of the University of Georgia’s Certified
Economic Developer courses, or one of the courses
sponsored by the International
Economic Development Council (IEDC)! IEDC will
have its Annual
Conference in Atlanta this September 30-October 3 at
the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, with the theme of Inclusive Economic
Development – Fulfilling Dreams.
Check out the Professional Development Committee on the GEDA
website, or contact Saralyn
Stafford, GEDA Chair, Professional Development; &
Rural Development Manager, Carl Vinson Institute of Government,
University of Georgia.
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Sponsorship
Committee
Thank you to
the Annual Conference 2018 sponsors for their support. If you
would like to see who sponsored the Annual Conference click HERE.
If you would like to support GEDA, and have not signed up for
sponsorship we are looking for additional door prize donors. To
purchase door prizes contact Kelly McLendon at kmclendon@georgia.org.
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September
13, 2018
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19, 2018
September
30, 2018
October
10, 2018
October
15, 2018
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August
20, 2018
August
20, 2018
Development
Authority of Augusta, GA Augusta, Georgia | Learn More
August
14, 2018
Effingham
County Industrial Development Authority Springfield, Georgia | Learn More
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