The Center of Innovation is a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development; a provider of a wide range of services and programs to businesses of all types and sizes. The Center’s specialty is drilling down to the details and linking new and expanding businesses to… Read More
Alternative sources of energy are becoming more important in a world where energy resources are high in demand and in some cases getting tapped out. As Georgia businesses continue to seek alternative solutions to energy generation, the Center of Innovation’s role is to establish and aid in building… Read More
Creating new ways to produce energy in a sustainable fashion has created an abundance of business opportunities in the important area of energy storage. In fact, the future of renewable energy relies directly on the strength, quality, and longevity of energy storage technologies. These storage… Read More
The Center of Innovation for Manufacturing assists businesses in analyzing manufacturing processes to identify potential improvements, and connects companies to problem solvers who can help implement the solutions. Our team of specialists stays current on the latest tools, resources, and… Read More
Joseph Akers serves as RaceTrac's Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, overseeing the company's Legal, Risk Management, Environmental, Internal Audit, and Compliance functions. Akers joined RaceTrac in 2005, and before becoming General Counsel in 2012, spent seven years working to protect the… Read More
Paul Cramer is president & CEO of The Classic Center, a 350,000 square-foot meeting and convention facility, with a 2,000+-seat performing arts theatre, 2,000-seat arena, and 22,000 square foot outdoor covered pavilion, with a removable ice rink located in Athens, Georgia. He has served in… Read More
Liz Crisafi is the Global Vice President of Campaign Marketing at IHG Hotels and Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies. She is responsible for marketing their 17 global brands and delivering commercial, loyalty, and partnership campaigns to ensure IHG supports the ever-changing… Read More
Cynde Dickey is the chief financial officer for Dickey Farms, Inc, a 3,000+ acre peach and timberland farm family-owned since 1897. Since 2016, she has served as a board member on the Georgia Agribusiness Council. Dickey is the Grants Committee chairman for the Community Foundation of Central… Read More
David Friederich is the president of North Georgia's award-winning Barnsley Resort. Friederich oversees all operations of the 3,000-acre estate, including meetings, weddings, outdoor activities, events, restaurants and catering, 150 guest rooms and suites at the cottages and new Inn, and… Read More
