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

From The Ground Up Feat. Brenda Robbins of Georgia Power

Dec 20th, 2016 11m 6s

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, site

From The Ground Up: Feat. Jill Frick of the City of Hagerstown, Maryland

Dec 15th, 2016 12m 56s

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 strat

ECONOMIX SPECIAL: Josh Bays and Kate McEnroe

Dec 8th, 2016 9m 36s

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

ECONOMIX SPECIAL: Derith Jarvis

Dec 1st, 2016 16m 53s

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

From The Ground Up: Feat. Matt McCollister of Columbus 2020

Nov 24th, 2016 15m 19s

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

From The Ground Up: Feat. Jill Miles of Oregon Economic & Community Development

Nov 10th, 2016 13m 29s

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 kn

From The Ground Up: Feat. Robert Leak of Winston-Salem Business Inc.

Nov 3rd, 2016 15m 27s

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 economi

From The Ground Up: Feat. Andrea Schruijer of Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority

Oct 27th, 2016 14m 25s

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 prim

From The Ground Up: Feat. Ronnie Bryant of the Charlotte Regional Partnership

Oct 20th, 2016 18m 28s

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 conside

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