December 2020 Called Minutes
MINUTES – December 9, 2020 at 2:30 PM
Zoom Called Meeting
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
WAYNE JOHNSON
JACK KILGORE
JONES HOOKS
BILL AUSTIN
CHRISTY JORDAN
Work Local
It’s easier than ever before to search for jobs in Glynn County, GA.
Shop small. Buy Local. These phrases have become synonymous with consumers’ choosing to shop at a farmer’s market or main-street artisan over major retailers.
At the Golden Isles Development Authority (GIDA), we encourage these values. As champions of our local and small business community, […]
Leadership Connections Kicks Off with PaR Marine
Building Connections in The Golden Isles
As a part of the Keep Glynn Running program, the Golden Isles Development Authority (G.I.D.A.) welcomed students from the Community Action Youth Leadership Initiative (C.A.Y.L.I.) to learn more about careers in advanced production and technology. Special guest speakers from PaR Marine (Jered L.L.C.) shared their experience […]
Welding programs continue to expand in the Golden Isles
Welding programs continue to expand in the Golden Isles
Manufacturing firms require a variety of skilled positions at varying levels. The Golden Isles education partners work never stops providing responsive curriculums and programs that meet today’s demand and prepare for future opportunities. Welding is an excellent example of one of the programs […]
Manufacturing Startups are Growing in the Golden Isles
The Golden Isles Helps Manufacturers Start & Grow
By: Vanessa Wagner, Director of Business Development & Strategic Programs
The owner of sml surf co., Geoffrey Gable, is a local board shaper and manufacturer located in Brunswick, GA. For the past 20 years, Geoffrey’s creative outlet was crafting culinary masterpieces at four and five-star resorts. Five […]
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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 […]