Position:
Director of Business Creation at Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership
Work:
Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership
- Ocala, Florida Area since Aug 2013
Director of Business Creation
The Entrepreneurship Center of West Central Illinois
- Galesburg, Illinois Jan 2011 - Aug 2013
Manager and Small Business Counselor
Virginia Tech KnowledgeWorks
- Blacksburg, Virginia Jan 2010 - May 2010
Research Intern on Entrepreneurship
Education:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Pamplin College of Business 2006 - 2010
B.S., Management (Concentration in Entrepreneurship), Minor in Business Leadership
Interests:
Entrepreneurship, Incubation, Startups, Innovation, Economic Development, Reading, Writing
Awards:
National Top Five Award for Excellence (Team Award)
Expansion Solutions Magazine
"The Top Five Awards of Excellence recognizes economic development organizations that have shown exceptional progress in the area of development. The City of Galesburg was chosen because of the support system offered to businesses, as well as recent activity and potential growth that can be created in the agriculture industry. Strategic locations, pro-business climates, investments made in improving infrastructure and the availability of buildings and sites were among the top deciding factors in choosing Galesburg." In its sixth year, winners of the award are selected by an advisory board made up of several economic development and site selection consultants, who've reviewed candidates submitted by the editorial staff throughout the year. More: http://goo.gl/pHiEO
Certifications:
Certificate in Credit Analysis, International Economic Development Council
Certificiate in Serial Innovation, University of Illinois - Business Innovation Services Program
Entrepreneur Coaching for Community Success, Rural Policy Research Institute - Center for Rural Entrepreneurship
