Community Engagement

South Georgia Business Outlook, quarterly report, 2005 to present.

The South Georgia Business Outlook is a quarterly publication I prepare that reports the economic conditions and events that influence the South Georgia business environment. The purpose is to provide information about regional economic activity and a forecast of expected future economic activity. Although each issue includes the outlook for the state of Georgia, the primary focus is on the thirty-two counties that comprise the South Georgia region.

Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce Business Outlook Breakfast guest speaker, annually since February 2005.

Present the South Georgia region business outlook to 120+ business and community leaders. Privately meet with top 20 business and community leaders about the economic forecast.

Lowndes By the Numbers, annual report, 2011 to present.

Lowndes By the Numbers is an annual report that compares Lowndes County demographic and job indicators to peer and aspirant counties across the Southeastern United States. The purpose is to provide community and business leaders with labor market indicators that allow objective comparisons and provide a foundation for identifying economic development strategies.

Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce Economic Summit speaker, annually since fall 2010.

Present the Lowndes By the Numbers report, opportunities and threats to Lowndes County business, government and community leaders.

South Georgia Community Bank Symposium speaker, annually since fall 2010.

Present business and economic forecast for the South Georgia region.

Various television, radio and print interviews

Including USA Today and Georgia Trend magazine.