Cities Connect: Elevating Your Downtown Development Program with the Georgia Downtown Association
31 Oct 2023
news
Welcome to Cities Connect, where we discuss issues that matter. The Georgia Downtown Association (GDA) works to connect communities and equip professionals through training and networking to strengthen and advocate for Georgia’s downtowns. During this episode, GDA President Jeffrey Fowler shares information on how GDA can be a resource to your city and discusses programs available through GDA including the new Certified Downtown Professional Certification, GDA Networking opportunities and more. View the presentation learn how your city can be a part of GDA’s vision of a statewide network of thriving downtowns and equipped professionals that are recognized as Georgia’s most valuable economic engine.
More Topics
In honor of Dr. Stuart Rayfield’s presidential investiture on Oct. 20, the Columbus State University Alumni Association commissioned original student artwork that depicts what the university means to them.Five students answered the Alumni Association’s challenge and used artistic mediums of their choosing — which ranged from traditional materials like paint...
Closing the Workforce Gap: How Economic Developers Can Address Shortages in the Job Market
Oct 23 2023The modern job market is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, shifting demographics, and changing economic landscapes. As a result, many regions across the globe are facing significant shortages in the workforce, posing challenges to economic growth and development. However, with the right strategies and initiatives, economic developers can play...
Brownfield sites are often associated with contamination and environmental hazards. Whether real or perceived, contamination may require costly cleanup efforts to make them viable for redevelopment.The level of contamination may vary depending on its previous use. “Old housing development, a commercial dry cleaner, railroad lines, kerosene soaked pilons on docks/piers,...