Allan Vella is president and CEO of the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, a position he has held since June 2006. A graduate of the University of Iowa, he holds a bachelor's in liberal arts and arts management. Vella has worked professionally in the Facility Management field since 1986,… Read More
J.H. Services, Inc.
Julie Hunt is the President of J.H. Services, Inc. She is an entrepreneur with experience in the restaurant, advertising, and real estate industries, as well as a former schoolteacher. Hunt previously served as a member of the Georgia Ports Authority, is a member of the Abraham… Read More
Lisa J. Smith is Vice President of Community and Economic Development for Georgia Power. In this role, Lisa leads a team that is responsible for recruiting new business to Georgia, as well as supporting local and statewide initiatives that promote community development. Additional areas of focus… Read More
Nico Wijnberg is Chief of Protocol for the State of Georgia and Director of International Relations at the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), the sales and marketing arm for the state. In this role, Mr. Wijnberg leads the team dedicated to strategically cultivating and expanding… Read More
Lizann Grupalo serves as Deputy Commissioner of International Trade at the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). In this role, she oversees the team that assists the expansion of Georgia’s exports and business growth through increased international sales, supporting a resilient state… Read More
Collaborative Real Estate
David Tyndall is the Founder and CEO of Collaborative Real Estate, a full-service real estate firm specializing in innovation districts and university-anchored real estate. Working for over 40 years in real estate and development, moving from construction field engineer… Read More
June 19 – 21, 2022, Savannah, Georgia
Savannah Convention Center
The Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) Alliance was established in 2007 to enhance trade and investment promote business partnerships and encourage technological exchanges between the member states and Canadian provinces… Read More
Georgia’s population of hunting enthusiasts, highly skilled workforce, and business-friendly climate make it the ideal location for defense and firearms manufacturers.
The state’s business recruiters began actively courting the defense industry six years ago after noticing that many… Read More
