(Media release from the Georgia Academy for Economic Development):
The Board of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development announces recent participants from the November 9, 2021 The Essentials program held in Cartersville. Participants were community and economic development professionals, elected officials, public servants, business leaders, educators, and engaged citizens from across Georgia. The Essentials provided attendees an opportunity to gain a unique understanding of the complexities of economic and community development on the local, regional, and state levels.
Created in 1993, the Academy assembles a cross-section of experts, research-based curriculum and resources necessary for building a vibrant economy. The Board of Directors of the Academy represent public and private economic development organizations and agencies across Georgia. Georgia EMC and Georgia Power provide facilitators for the program on behalf of their members and stakeholders. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs provides staff and resources to execute the program statewide. Since its inception, the Academy has provided training for thousands of Georgians. For more information on the Georgia Academy for Economic Development, visit www.GeorgiaAcademy.org.
November 9, 2021 Georgia Academy for Economic Development: The Essentials participants included:
Megan Elliott, Whitfield County
Cindy Jackson, Whitfield County
Cary Roth, Bartow County
Carey Fauscett Anderson, Dade County
Kendall Smith, Paulding County
Joel Hanner, Floyd County
Allyson Coker, Whitfield County
Candace Eaton, Whitfield County
Mandy Johnson, Douglas County
Tawyna Bailey, Douglas County
Kimberly Isles-Towry, Douglas County
Leslie Austin, Douglas County
Whitney Lester, Douglas County
Julie Jeffcoat, Douglas County
Alena Tappin, Douglas County
Shelley Tierce, Bartow County
Shannon Boyer, Bartow County
Maegan Rutherford, Haralson County
Eric McDonald, Haralson County
Renee Bell, Haralson County
Shanna Patrick, Floyd County
Misty Tucker, Floyd County
James Gilbert, Dekalb County
John Marshall, Gilmer County
Eric Waters, Floyd County
Carrie Wilder, Floyd County
Rachel Langelotti, Cobb County
Britney Pooser, Richmond County
Jim Henry, Chattooga County
Ben Murray, Floyd County
Rylee Govoreau, Coweta County
Sid Rowser, Paulding County
