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 […]
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 […]
Many residents in the Golden Isles first discovered the region when traveling for vacation. Adam Casgar is not one of those.
Adam is originally from the Green Bay area. He grew up in the DC Metro area and lived in Frederick, MD, for 11 years before moving to Chambersburg, PA. After three years […]
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 […]
Ready to help local businesses grow? Complete the questions below to begin the process of strengthening your community as a business 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 how your experience can help […]
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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Relocating to a place you love is not a new phenomenon, but advances in technology have made it easier to bring your job or create one in the area you want to live. Creating that opportunity may come in the form of consulting work or starting […]
The Golden Isles Development Authority (GIDA) board affirmed their commitment to local businesses by approving two companies’ funding requests from their Share the Future Initiative.
The GIDA Board of Governors considered two business applications at the first meeting of the 2021-21 fiscal year; Kut […]
2020 will not soon be forgotten. Despite pandemic and tragedy, I have been incredibly proud of our community’s ability to set aside differences and work for a better-shared future. We are fortunate to live in a community filled […]
Local programs and resources to help our workforce on the road to recovery from COVID-19
In a recent interview billionaire entrepreneur, Mark Cuban advised Americans to use any down-time to brush up on the skills that might impress your future employer. He’s not alone. In most interview prep articles, job-seekers […]