Talent attraction and development are too important and too big for any one organization to tackle. A community must work together towards the goal of creating the best places to live, the best businesses to work, and the best environments to learn.
While collaboration and coordination […]
Workforce. Workforce. Workforce. One of the messages that economic development professionals took away from the Site Selector’s Guild visit was the importance of available and future talent. Additionally, the demand for industrial buildings and sites ready for development is critical for communities to compete for projects.
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By Vanessa Wagner, Director of Business Development and Strategic Programs
Every day our lives are enhanced by small businesses. When sitting down to write this […]
The final days of summer are closing in, marked by the upcoming Labor Day holiday. Undoubtedly, the question at many holiday gatherings with family and friends will be, “How did you spend your summer.” For many students in our community, the responses will be […]
Taking the time to acknowledge achievements, review goals, and identify new opportunities is critical for any organization. For the past two years, staff at The Golden Isles Development Authority (GIDA) has completed an […]
Talent development has been a priority for our region for years. Still, now more than ever is a great time to refresh employers with the options available to help them attract and retain the talent they need.
One of the programs that offer no-cost training for employees is the Incumbent Workers Training. Continue […]
By: Vanessa Wagner, Director of Business Development & Strategic Programs
The Golden Isles has a long history of attracting and growing companies that make great things. Since World War II, manufacturing has worked in the Golden Isles. At that time, Brunswick had become a hub of activity for shipbuilding […]
By: Vanessa Wagner, Director of Business Development & Strategic Programs
The Golden Isles Development Authority (GIDA) is committed to finding ways to increase and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in our business community. To be successful in this critical endeavor for […]
By: Vanessa Wagner, Director of Business Development & Strategic Programs
Over the past year, technology has played a significant role in keeping communities, and businesses, running. Main street shops moved […]