Discover articles highlighting discussion points, interviews, and more from individuals, key decision makers, and thought leaders from the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
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
Sarah Houde spent her early career as a communications and public relations director in the private and non - profit sectors before becoming executive director of Youth Fusion, a pan - Canadian charity that doubled in size in its three years under her leadership. She then joined private equity firm… Read More
