October 2020 Minutes
MINUTES – October 6, 2020 at 9:00 AM
Large Board Room
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
WAYNE JOHNSON
JACK KILGORE
JONES HOOKS
BILL AUSTIN
CHRISTY JORDAN
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
OTHERS PRESENT
RYAN MOORE, STAFF
VANESSA WAGNER, STAFF
JOAN HEARN, STAFF
SHERRI PRUITT, STAFF
REES SUMERFORD, COUNSEL
ALAN OURS, COUNTY MANAGER
ALYCE THORNHILL VIA ZOOM, GDEcD
DIALO CARTWRIGHT, GEORGIA POWER
DYLAN LUKITSCH, DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GORDAN JACKSON VIA ZOOM, THE BRUNSWICK NEWS
LEIGH NEWTON, VIA ZOOM, GCAC
MATHEW HILL, […]
Manufacturing Works For Glynn County
Manufacturing Work for Glynn County.
Manufacturing has helped build this great country and make us who we are today. However, the U.S. manufacturing industry is faced with a skills gap that will leave 2.4 million jobs empty by 2028—jobs for motivated and skilled creators. In our community, these industries and careers are essential to build a […]
Courtney is building her job and the community in the Golden Isles
Entrepreneur- Community Builder-Developer-Formerly of the NYC Fashion World
Bringing your own job to the Golden Isles is possible. When the Golden Isles Development Authority (GIDA) shared their first BYOJob story, we received numerous recommendations to contact professionals who have successfully brought or built their careers here. While many discovered our community on vacation, each person’s […]
Michael is teleworking on the coast and closer to key clients
Consultant- MBA Candidate- Business Traveler-Teleworking from SSI
Our team first met Michael Herman because we hit his radar as a good partner to know in the community. Michael is an energy management consultant for commercial real estate firms, primarily working with the healthcare industry. We soon learned from our first conversation that […]
Nicole Rodger’s Journey from the Beltway to the Causeway
Founder- Advocate-Beltway Commuter-Community Supporter-St. Simon’s Resident
Bringing your own job to the Golden Isles is possible. When the Golden Isles Development Authority (GIDA) shared their first BYOJob story, we received numerous recommendations to contact professionals who have successfully brought or built their careers here. While many discovered our community on vacation, each person’s story has […]
Josh Bruce’s Idea Lab is inspiring other startups
Entrepreneur- Designer- World Traveler-Brunswick Resident
When you ask someone where they are from you typically expect the response to include a city or country. In Josh Bruce’s case, it was less straightforward, “I spent the first half of my life growing up in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, where I […]
Adam and team helping solve tech challenges in the Golden Isles since 2007!
Techie-Business Owner-Dad-Talent Multiplier
Many residents in the Golden Isles first discovered the region when traveling for vacation. Adam Casgar is not one of those.
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Intrapreneur- Storyteller- Golden Isles Grower
Over the past several months, there has been endless discussion on remote work and teleworkers. In my field, where the workforce is a priority, every economic development organization has been asking the question, “how do we capture the new telework population? As we all look for new ways […]
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Find a mentor
Ready to grow your business? Complete the questions below to begin the process of being paired with a Coastal Mentor. After you submit your responses, a volunteer will contact you within two business days to set up a time to meet and learn more about your goals.
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Be a Coastal Mentor
Fuel business growth in your community.
Mentors can:
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- Become your trusted small business advisor
- And more!
Let’s get to know each other.
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