Sara Gershon is General Counsel of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. In this role, she oversees all legal matters for the Department, including advising on general legal and business matters, representing the State in drafting and negotiating contracts with companies locating or… Read More
Marie Hodge Gordon is Executive Director of Communications for the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), the state’s key entity responsible for fostering economic development across diverse sectors including major industrial projects, small businesses, tourism, international trade,… Read More
Sydne Smith is Chief Operating Officer of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), where she leads strategic policy and serves as principal point of contact for external partners.
Prior to joining GDEcD in this capacity in 2024, Sydne was Director of Governmental and… Read More
The Georgia Creative Communities Project (GCCP) is an economic development initiative created to help Georgia establish a strong creative economy by informing, educating and connecting Georgia communities about traditional & non-traditional resources and opportunities available in a variety of… Read More
Georgia’s Small Business ROCK STARS are outstanding, unique and impactful small businesses in the state of Georgia. The Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Economic Development Association salute the risks, the innovations, and the outreach of these small businesses.… Read More
Craig Lesser is the Chairman of the Pendleton Group, which provides governmental affairs, economic development and strategic communications counsel to governments and businesses.
Lesser served as Georgia’s Commissioner of Economic Development from 2004 to 2007, where he directed efforts to… Read More
Jannine Miller is the Director of Planning at the Georgia Department of Transportation, serving on the Executive Leadership Team alongside Commissioner Russell McMurry. She was appointed to the position by Governor Brian Kemp and confirmed by the General Assembly in June 2020. In this role, Ms.… Read More
