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Helping Hand
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The
recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan has
been a sad thing to watch and read about. It has made us, many others, and likely
you pause to truly appreciate life today and ponder the stark
reality that we never really know for sure what tomorrow holds. Of
course, now is an excellent time to donate
to the Red Cross to help support the immediate
need for food, water, shelter, and supplies
for the survivors.
But
this also got us thinking about helping those around us in other
ways. We always seem to be snapped to attention when a devastating
disaster occurs, but what about those less catastrophic events? What
about when someone just needs a helping hand? When someone
needs a hand finishing a project, producing a community event,
developing a windshield tour for a prospect, or preparing a presentation? Are
there ways we could be more supportive in our office, our organization,
our community? When was the last time you asked yourself
or your team that?
Sometimes
it’s not about depending on someone to ask you for help
if they need it; sometimes it’s about looking around and
extending a hand (or an olive branch) just because it’s
the right thing to do. I am challenging myself and my associates
to look around regularly to see who and where we can help, and
I hope you’ll consider doing the same!
May God
Bless You Abundantly,
Chloe
Johnson |
Chloe
Johnson |
   
President/CEO Ð
Terrebonne (LA) Economic Development Authority
HURRY! Deadline
to Apply: March 31st! |
The
Terrebonne Parish Economic Development Authority (TEDA)
is seeking a dynamic and accomplished economic development
professional to assume the duties of President and Chief
Executive Officer. The ideal candidate must be
able to work with local business leaders, public officials,
and economic development professionals, continuing to
improve on a highly successful program. TEDA operates
within a partnership among the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated
Government, the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce,
and the South Central Industrial Association (SCIA),
attracting and retaining jobs in the parish by implementing
the economic development strategic plan created by the
founding stakeholders. TEDA is committed to enhancing
the local business climate and maintaining a high quality
of life in the community.
Position
Description
The
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
the Terrebonne Economic Development Authority
(TEDA) is responsible for leadership, planning,
management, implementation and evaluation of
economic development programs and plans as detailed
in the Strategic Plan for Economic Development
for Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
- Is
responsible for the formation and management
of the annual budget and is answerable to
the Board of Commissioners
- Will
engage in interaction with local government
administration and Council, TEDA staff and
the business community, and the public in
general.
- Serves
at the direction of the TEDA Board of Commissioners
and is responsible for hiring and managing
staff within budgetary constraints.
Compensation
and Benefits
Employment
will be via a personal services contract:
- Salary:
Range of $76,000 - $105,000, commensurate
with experience
- Civic
Club Membership
- Professional
Organization Membership
- Insurance
- Relocation
Assistance
Please
visit www.jatoday.com or
the February 2011 Newsletter for a much more
detailed position description including the
organization, the expectations, the management
style desired, the skills and education required,
as well as a thorough look at Houma, Louisiana
and the surrounding community. Then,
consider our application process below.
APPLICATION
PROCESS
Candidates
should submit cover letter, current resume with
at least five work related references including
contact information (name, address, phone, e-mail)
by Thursday, March 31, 2011. Finalists
will complete a thorough interview/background
investigation process to include verification
of all credentials, experience, DMV/criminal
background check/investigation, drug screening,
and credit history review/evaluation. References
will not be contacted until mutual interest has
been established.
Submit
resumes to: Johnson & Associates; c/o TEDA
Search; 8308 Tecumseh Drive; Austin, TX 78753-5745
or Johnson@JAToday.com. Resume
packages will be accepted until Thursday, March
31, 2011, or until the position is filled. We
strongly suggest that applicants submit a Video
presentation of their qualifications for the
position. Semi-finalists will be interviewed
using video conferencing technology.
IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC INFORMATION
ACT, PLEASE
NOTE
THAT RESUMES MAY BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
The
Terrebonne Economic Development Authority is an
equal opportunity employer. |
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J&A
Welcomes Two New Associates and Four New
Services!
Business
Recruitment, Marketing, BRE, Grant Writing
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It’s
rare that J&A announces two new associates just one month
after our latest partnership was announced,
but we are so happy to announce our new association
with David Partlow with BRR
Consulting,
and with Margaret Winks of Momentum
Grant Strategies.
With
this new exciting partnership, J&A is able to offer
you a new menu of incredible complementary
services not offered before!
David
Partlow,
Principal of BRR Consulting,
gained experience building Economic
Development Corporations on a shoestring
budget during the 18 years he spent
working as an economic developer
for rural Texas communities. David
has been the Executive Director for
the Borger and El Campo City Development
Corporations and the Dalhart, Brownwood and Giddings,
Texas Chambers of Commerce. He recently worked at a Regional
Planning Organization in Austin, Texas for ten years in
their economic and regional development departments. He
has served on various state economic development committees,
served as Vice-President of the Texas Incubator Association
and was Louise Citizen of the Year. David’s
success at helping existing businesses and industries
earned him a write up in the Wall Street
Journal in 1997.
David
offers a full range of affordable services through BRR Consulting
to assist rural communities with budgetary
and/or staffing constraints that prevent them from implementing
the business recruitment and retention strategies outlined
in their community’s strategic plan.
Communities can pick and choose from
a menu of need-based services, or opt for a full package
of services based on 40, 60 or 80 hours a month. Options
are client-friendly for strict budgets. This partnership
with communities enables David to mobilize and activate
a realistic and achievable work plan aimed at promoting
economic stability and growth through job creation and capital
improvements.
Some
of the services that be customized to meet your specific
needs include:
Business
Recruitment
- Identify
quality business prospects and establish
a marketing campaign
- Use
new and existing state and federal programs to attract industry
- Prepare
proposals for industrial and manufacturing enterprises
Marketing
and Development
- Update
and maintain current demographic data
for print material and web site
- Develop
and maintain building and land inventory for print material
and web site
- Design
and develop inexpensive print marketing materials
Business
Retention and Expansion
- Develop
and help implement business retention
and expansion initiatives
- Work
to expand market share for manufacturing and retail businesses
- Conduct
grant funding searches for city projects, including stimulus
tracking for infrastructure grants
- Help
to locate funding for downtown development or other commercial
districts
- Assist
with outreach programs to existing businesses
"Over
my 28 years of working with communities
in the vast AEP Texas 97,000 square
mile territory of Texas, I have discovered that it is people
such as David that act as the catalyst to foster growth,
prosperity, and economic well-being in local communities
and as part of regional collaborations around the state."
~E.
Ray Covey
Manager
Economic Development/Governmental Affairs
American
Electric Power Corporation
Austin,
Texas
“I
highly recommend David Partlow for
projects related to economic development. David has extensive
knowledge in the areas of infrastructure development, the
recruitment, retention and expansion of primary job companies
and the development of strategies that lead to job growth
and new capital investment in a community"
~Mark
Thomas
Director
of Economic Development
City of Georgetown,
Texas
To
learn more about how David can help
your organization better implement your strategic plan, please
call J&A Today!
Momentum
Grant Strategies is
an Austin-based consulting firm that
provides tools and strategies to
help community organizations achieve grant success. Founded
by Margaret Winks in
1991, Momentum Grant Strategies offers
a comprehensive and flexible array
of service to help organizations effectively navigate
the proposal process. Since
its inception, they have secured
more than $12 Million in foundation and government grants
to support numerous organizations working in the areas
of rural development, human services, health, arts, culture,
conservation, education, and historic preservation.
Momentum
Grant Strategies can
guide and assist your organization
throughout the proposal process, from the idea stage to
the finished product. The
five areas of service include:
Grant
Planning
Grant
Research
Grant
Writing
Grant
Coaching
Grant
Training
Today’s
grant marketplace is more complex and competitive than ever. To
be successful, organizations must take a strategic approach
to proposal planning and development. Whether you
are seeking grants to launch a new
program, develop an existing program,
or help fund a capital campaign, Momentum
Grant Strategies can help your organization
gain an edge over the competition.
To
learn more about each of the five areas
of grant services and how Margaret’s contracting process works, please
call J&A Today!
“I’ve
been contracting with grant writers
for over 23 years, 17 of those years with Margaret. She is the MOST
PROFESSIONAL, THOROUGH, AND COMPLETE
GRANT WRITER I have ever met. Margaret is number one on my list.”
~Richard
Salmon
Grants
Administrator
City
of San Marcos,
Texas |
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Executive
Recruitment Services |
No
matter what type of professional your organization needs, you
can trust J&A’s proven system, extensive relationships,
and huge network to help you find just the right pool of candidates
for your position.
Not
only does J&A find your next executive for economic development
organizations and chambers of commerce, you can also trust us
to find the right city manager or police chief for your community.
Start
your spring cleaning on the right foot by
calling us to see how affordable and how easy it is to get the ball rolling
on finding the perfect placement! Don’t let another month
go by without the right leadership!
If
you need new leadership, turn to us first! Call, Email,
Facebook, or Tweet JAToday to learn more! We’re
happy to put you in touch with clients so
you can talk to them directly about their
experiences with us. We
want to earn your business!
Even
if your organization isn’t sure if you want to
hire a recruitment firm like J&A, give us a call and let
us tell you about the process and our resources. No obligation
is necessary to learn the facts! Call J&A Today! |
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Staying
Relevant in Your Social Media |
Have
you ever read social media posts that are boring,
too personal, or have nothing to do with the
business or organization? Don’t
be that person!
When
creating your social media posts, draft a little paragraph in
your word processor and go through it a couple of times, not
only checking for grammatical errors but asking yourself if your
followers will likely respond to it. You need your posts to be
engaging. You need your followers to read through the entire
post. In this day and age of technology, our attention spans
have been shrinking and shrinking that we hardly read whole sentences
before going on to the next post. How effective is your time
and energy if your community just skims past you? Not very effective
at all.
Remember
that when you post on your company’s or community’s
page or site that you are sending a message
from the entire company or the entire community,
not yourself. The words you use must represent the mission, the
culture, and the heart of the organization, or else people will
feel disconnected from the expectation they had of your team.
Social
media is a marketing tool. Marketing is used to promote your
business or organization. So your posts, pictures, and links
must pertain to it and be useful to the audience. Some funny
video that recently went viral on YouTube might be hilarious
to you and your friends but it could offend someone else and
is simply not relevant to your business and shouldn’t be
posted on the company social media sites. Although, another video
you came across that highlights a trend in the market you are
involved with would be a perfect video to post and would engage
your audience. Share it!
If
you ever need help or ideas on what to post and how to keep it
exciting and relevant, make sure to ask someone for input. Two
heads are better than one! Social media is free and very effective.
Why not use it to its full potential? Thanks
to Emily Washburn for
her ongoing contributions to J&A’s Newsletter series
on Social Media! Visit her at www.emilywashburn.net
J&A
is taking Emily’s advice and working hard to become even
more relevant to your business. We are developing a new
website now and hope to roll it out this spring! Look for
a new and improved website where you can find the information
you need even quicker!
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President/CEO
Ð Kerrville Area (TX) Chamber of Commerce
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J&A
has been working closely with the Board of
Directors of the Kerrville Area (TX) Chamber
of Commerce to find their next President/CEO. They
have determined their short list of candidates. They
will video interview their six finalists
shortly and narrow the field for in-person
interviews. We’ll keep you posted
on an announcement after the candidate selection
is final! Stay tuned! |
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Johnson
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A
Full Service Community
Economic Development Provider.
We deal in futures . . . Yours!
8308
Tecumseh Drive, Austin, TX 78753
(512) 339-9000
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