Equitable Economic Development Program Manager
CurrentDeveloping and executing a strategic plan for equitable economic development in the underserved and underdeveloped areas of DeKalb County in alignment with the Strategic Economic Development for the county.Working with partners to stand up and support programs that can provide wrap-around services for businesses in South and East DeKalb and along the Buford Highway corridor.Curating and managing loan programs to help bridge the gap in access to capital for businesses in underserved areas.Establishing relationships between the county government and localized organizations to ease the licensing and permitting processes for businesses in underserved and underdeveloped areas.