{"id":11145,"date":"2014-11-06T03:08:16","date_gmt":"2014-11-06T08:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/?p=11145"},"modified":"2014-11-06T03:09:32","modified_gmt":"2014-11-06T08:09:32","slug":"videos-existing-industry-spotlight-vlcia-2014-10-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2014\/11\/videos-existing-industry-spotlight-vlcia-2014-10-21.html","title":{"rendered":"Videos: Existing Industry Spotlight @ VLCIA 2014-10-21"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLshUv86fYkiH-BwFGTzBs8aFWE0SSCY5L\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float:right;border:none;\" src=\"http:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/m_1lkG6O2l0\/mqdefault.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p>\r\nThey&#8217;re hiring an\r\n<a href=\"#Executive-Director-s-Report-Andrea-Schruijer\">\r\nExisting Industry Coordinator<\/a> to start in October or November.\r\nThey granted\r\n<a href=\"#Attorney-Report-Easement-for-water-distribution\">\r\nan easement on Madison Highway<\/a> to Valdosta for a rechlorination booster station.\r\n<p>\r\nNo citizens spoke at the 21 October 2014 Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority meeting.\r\nNobody there but Greg Justice of Regal Marine\r\n(presented <a href=\"http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/news\/local_news\/development-authority-grants-easement-to-valdosta\/article_84ec40f0-599b-11e4-87b0-5b8f9f508871.html\">a framed copy<\/a> of\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/news\/business\/article_205cff28-45fd-11e4-a163-c702cc5d3854.html\">\r\nthe VDT article about his company<\/a>),\r\nVDT reporter Stuart Taylor (here&#8217;s his <a href=\"http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/news\/local_news\/development-authority-grants-easement-to-valdosta\/article_84ec40f0-599b-11e4-87b0-5b8f9f508871.html\">report<\/a>),\r\nand Gretchen (who took these videos).\r\nRoy Copeland wanted to know about\r\n<a href=\"#Project-Report-\/-Existing-Industry-Allan-Rickets\">\r\nnumbers of new jobs and reporting to the community<\/a>.\r\n<p>\r\nHere&#8217;s the\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.l-a-k-e.org\/blog\/2014\/10\/existing-industry-spotlight-vlcia-2014-10-21.html\">agenda<\/a>,\r\nand below are the videos of events as they transpired.\r\n<\/p><!--more-->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Order\" href=\"#Order\">\r\nCall to Order, Invocation, Welcome Minutes, Financials<\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: Call to Order, Invocation, Welcome Minutes, Financials\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m_1lkG6O2l0&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiH-BwFGTzBs8aFWE0SSCY5L&#038;index=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float:right;border:none\" alt=\"Call to Order, Invocation, Welcome Minutes, Financials\" src=\"http:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/m_1lkG6O2l0\/default.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=m_1lkG6O2l0&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiH-BwFGTzBs8aFWE0SSCY5L&#038;index=1\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Marketing-Community-Relations-part-1-Meghan-Duke\" href=\"#Marketing-Community-Relations-part-1-Meghan-Duke\">\r\nMarketing Community Relations (part 1)- Meghan Duke<\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: Marketing Community Relations (part 1)- Meghan Duke\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=r1Fm8ilBwTE&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiH-BwFGTzBs8aFWE0SSCY5L&#038;index=2\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float:right;border:none\" alt=\"Marketing Community Relations (part 1)- Meghan Duke\" src=\"http:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/r1Fm8ilBwTE\/default.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=r1Fm8ilBwTE&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiH-BwFGTzBs8aFWE0SSCY5L&#038;index=2\">Video.<\/a>\r\nThey presented a framed copy of the VDT article recognizing Regal Marine\r\nto Greg Justice.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Marketing-Community-Relations-part-2-Meghan-Duke\" href=\"#Marketing-Community-Relations-part-2-Meghan-Duke\">\r\nMarketing Community Relations (part 2)- Meghan Duke<\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: Marketing Community Relations (part 2)- Meghan Duke\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=awoOH7Ptzto&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiH-BwFGTzBs8aFWE0SSCY5L&#038;index=3\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float:right;border:none\" alt=\"Marketing Community Relations (part 2)- Meghan Duke\" src=\"http:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/awoOH7Ptzto\/default.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=awoOH7Ptzto&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiH-BwFGTzBs8aFWE0SSCY5L&#038;index=3\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Project-Report-Existing-Industry-Allan-Rickets\" href=\"#Project-Report-Existing-Industry-Allan-Rickets\">\r\nProject Report \/ Existing Industry &#8211; Allan Rickets<\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: Project Report \/ Existing Industry - Allan Rickets\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yrq2_e073oI&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiH-BwFGTzBs8aFWE0SSCY5L&#038;index=4\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float:right;border:none\" alt=\"Project Report \/ Existing Industry - Allan Rickets\" src=\"http:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/yrq2_e073oI\/default.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yrq2_e073oI&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiH-BwFGTzBs8aFWE0SSCY5L&#038;index=4\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Executive-Director-s-Report-Andrea-Schruijer\" href=\"#Executive-Director-s-Report-Andrea-Schruijer\">\r\nExecutive Director&#8217;s Report &#8211; Andrea Schruijer<\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: Executive Director's Report - Andrea Schruijer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=p6rYaP2eHeU&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiH-BwFGTzBs8aFWE0SSCY5L&#038;index=5\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float:right;border:none\" alt=\"Executive Director's Report - Andrea Schruijer\" src=\"http:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/p6rYaP2eHeU\/default.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=p6rYaP2eHeU&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiH-BwFGTzBs8aFWE0SSCY5L&#038;index=5\">Video.<\/a>\r\nHere&#8217;s the Existing Industry Coordinator\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sedc.org\/?page=Valdosta\">\r\njob posting on Southern Economic Development Council<\/a>:\r\n<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p>\r\nThe Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority is seeking an\r\nExisting Industry Coordinator to support the Executive Director and\r\nProject Manager with operations, planning, projects and outreach.\r\nThe individual must have the ability to take initiative, work\r\nindependently, multitask, and be adaptable to an ever changing fast\r\npaced work environment. Duties for this position include, but are\r\nnot limited to, coordination of financial responsibilities, industry\r\nresearch, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing,\r\nstrong people management and sales skills.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nA bachelor&#8217;s degree in public administration, public relations,\r\nmarketing, business, or a similar course of study is required. Two\r\nto three years&#8217; experience in economic development is preferred.\r\nEquivalent combinations of education and experience may be\r\nconsidered for the minimum requirements.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nApplicants may apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to Andrea\r\nSchruijer at aschruijer@buildlowndes.com\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Attorney-Report-Easement-for-water-distribution\" href=\"#Attorney-Report-Easement-for-water-distribution\">\r\nAttorney Report &#8211; Easement for water distribution<\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: Attorney Report - Easement for water distribution\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jAJjnISgHBo&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiH-BwFGTzBs8aFWE0SSCY5L&#038;index=6\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float:right;border:none\" alt=\"Attorney Report - Easement for water distribution\" src=\"http:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/jAJjnISgHBo\/default.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jAJjnISgHBo&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiH-BwFGTzBs8aFWE0SSCY5L&#038;index=6\">Video.<\/a>\r\nCorner of Gil Harbin, so presumably that&#8217;s\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/qpublic7.qpublic.net\/qpmap4\/map.php?county=ga_lowndes&#038;parcel=0124D+001&#038;extent=2572781+292665+2579165+294705&#038;layers=parcels+streetnum+roads+parcel_sales\">parcel 0124D 001<\/a>.\r\nThis easement is described in\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.valdostadailytimes.com\/news\/local_news\/development-authority-grants-easement-to-valdosta\/article_84ec40f0-599b-11e4-87b0-5b8f9f508871.html?mode=jqm\">Stuart Taylor&#8217;s VDT report<\/a>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;font-size:80%\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/qpublic7.qpublic.net\/qpmap4\/map.php?county=ga_lowndes&#038;parcel=0124D+001&#038;extent=2572781+292665+2579165+294705&#038;layers=parcels+streetnum+roads+parcel_sales\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none\" src=\"http:\/\/qpublic7.qpublic.net\/cgi-bin\/mapserv56?map=\/qpub1\/maps\/ga\/lowndes\/parcel4.map&#038;mode=map&#038;layers=parcels+streetnum+parcel_sales+roads+copyright+counties+cities&#038;layer=qparcel_print&#038;parcel=0124D%20001&#038;mapsize=786%20693&#038;mapext=2572781%20290870.67938931%202579165%20296499.32061069\"><\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<li>\r\n<a name=\"Adjournment\" href=\"#Adjournment\">\r\nMeeting Adjournment<\/a>\r\n<a title=\"video: Meeting Adjournment\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=p-NbWN2hAcg&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiH-BwFGTzBs8aFWE0SSCY5L&#038;index=7\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float:right;border:none\" alt=\"Meeting Adjournment\" src=\"http:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/p-NbWN2hAcg\/default.jpg\"><\/a>\r\n<p style=\"font-style:normal\">\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=p-NbWN2hAcg&#038;list=PLshUv86fYkiH-BwFGTzBs8aFWE0SSCY5L&#038;index=7\">Video.<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\r\nHere&#8217;s\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLshUv86fYkiH-BwFGTzBs8aFWE0SSCY5L\">\r\na video playlist:<\/a>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align:center;font-size:80%\">\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLshUv86fYkiH-BwFGTzBs8aFWE0SSCY5L\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\n<br>\r\nVideos: Existing Industry Spotlight\r\n<br>\r\nRegular Meeting, Valdosta-Lowndes Development Authority (VLCIA),\r\n<br>Tom Call Chairman, Roy Copeland, Mary Gooding, Jerry Jennett, Terri Lupo,\r\nAndrea Schruijer, Executive Director, J. Stephen Gupton, Attorney, Tom Davis, CPA, Allan Ricketts, Project Manager,S. Meghan Duke, Public Relations &#038; Marketing Manager, Lu Williams, Operations Manager,\r\n<br>\r\nVideo by Gretchen Quarterman for Lowndes Area Knowledge Exchange (LAKE),\r\n<br>\r\nValdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, 21 October 2014.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n -jsq\r\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"They&#8217;re hiring an Existing Industry Coordinator to start in October or November. They granted an easement on Madison Highway to Valdosta for a rechlorination booster station. No citizens spoke at the 21 October 2014 Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority meeting. 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