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If you're receiving this news brief for
the first time, you're probably
wondering who in the world is Johnson &
Associates (J&A) and why am I receiving
this information? We've been in
operation since 1986 providing economic
development, community development and
executive search assistance on both a
national and international level.
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Ten for Ten
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It is hard to believe we’re already ten
months into this year. As we work
through this tenth month, we want to
share with you Ten Things to Ask
Yourself when improving your
organization. 1.
Do we "live" our mission?
2. Are we efficient?
3. Do we provide top shelf customer service?
4. Do we have the right talent onboard?
5. Do we provide them with the skills they need to excel?
6. Do we have a current strategic plan to guide us to success?
7. Does our team collaborate well?
8. Are we listening to our customers/stakeholders?
9. What needs improving?
10. How do we stay relevant in
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Whether you need insight
on one or all of these items, J&A is
your one source for improvement
services. Our associates can help you
streamline your mission and develop a
meaningful strategic plan for your
organization that can lead to
significant organizational improvements.
J&A can find you the
right talent for the job. We regularly
communicate with over 10,000
professionals, so our vast network can
serve to discover the ideal talent and
skills to fit your needs. Just ask our
many elated customers, many of which are
repeat customers.
We can help with everything from
providing valuable research, to finding
grants, to building team understanding
and collaboration, to improving
communications, to enhancing your
overall organization, no matter how
large or how small.
Call us today to see how reasonable our
fees are and how we can custom design a
solution to your unique needs!
Many blessings,
Chloe
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Scott Fleming, CEcD, Hired as Executive
Director
DeSoto (TX) Economic
Development Corporation
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Scott Fleming, CEcD, of the Enterprise Group
of Jackson (Michigan) has been hired as the new Executive
Director of the DeSoto (TX) Economic Development
Corporation. During his tenure in Jackson, MI, he and his team
were successful in bringing in over $240 million in
investments and more than 1000 jobs to the area.
Before joining to the Enterprise Group of Jackson in 2008,
Scott Fleming was in economic development and commercial
real estate for nearly 20 years. He has directed strategic
planning endeavors for large metropolitan areas, small
communities, professional associations and nonprofit
organizations. Before that, with DTE Energy for 14 years, he
successfully recruited new businesses, developed innovative
financing strategies, created business recruitment and
retention programs and advanced the development of business
and technology parks.
Curtistene S. McCowan, DeSoto EDC Board President said,
"On
behalf of our Board of Directors and staff, I am honored to
welcome Scott to the DeSoto Economic Development
Corporation. His economic development and real estate
experience, proven leadership and numerous accomplishments
give him an excellent background for leading our
organization. We look forward to working with Scott and wish
him every success in his new role."
When we asked Scott about
his new position, he had this to say:
"I'm
excited about the opportunity to work in a community
with such a strong commitment to economic development. I
look forward to building on the solid foundation that DeSoto
has already established. My wife,
Lisa Donovan,
a professional writer and editor, and I are anxious to put
down roots here and become active members of the
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Need a Work Plan
to Kick Start Your Economic Development
Strategic Plan?
Does your community have an economic development
strategic plan that has yet to be implemented?
Often, strategic plans provide an excellent big
picture of what needs to be done to accomplish a
community’s economic development goals and
objectives, but do not offer specific details on
how to set the plan in motion. The creation of a
work plan is one way you can effectively kick
start your economic development strategic plan.
J&A Associates,
David Partlow
and
Margaret Winks,
work closely with rural economic development
departments and chambers of commerce to
transform their strategic plan into a
step-by-step action plan that is straightforward
and affordable. In many cases, we can develop a
work plan that can be implemented immediately in
just one full-day workshop. To learn more or to
schedule a workshop, contact J&A Associates
today at (512) 339-9000 or
johnson@jatoday.com.
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CAPCOG Honors J&A Associate
David Partlow
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The Capital Area Council of
Governments (CAPCOG) Executive
Director
Betty Voights
recently
presented the first award to
recognize CAPCOG staff
enthusiasm and dedication to
service. The inaugural
David Partlow
Award was presented to
David Partlow,
the long-time CAPCOG staff member after whom
the award is named. Ms. Voights
said “Regardless of the
assignment or task, David would
work tirelessly on the activity
to ensure that CAPCOG’s member
agencies received the best
assistance possible.”
The effort and thoughtfulness
David put into his work at
CAPCOG was unparalleled. Though
David is no longer employed with
CAPCOG, the spirit of his
service to the ten-county CAPCOG
Region will live on through the
annual presentation of the David
Partlow Award for Enthusiasm and
Dedication to Service.
J&A is incredibly proud to have
David Partlow, Principal of
Business Recruitment &
Retention, Inc. (BBR) as a J&A
Associate. David’s impressive
drive to find solutions
continues today as he works to
serve communities and
organizations just like yours.
Call J&A today to find out how
you can put David’s award
winning skills and dedication to
work to improve your
organization! Congratulations,
David! |
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Congratulations to Chairman
E. Ray Covey
of the Texas Economic Development Council
for the outstanding 50th Anniversary
celebration Annual Conference last week in
Fort Worth! Ray is Manager of Economic
Development and Government Affairs at AEP
Texas. Ray and his conference committee, as
well as the hardworking TEDC staff,
delivered an informative and timely program
with insightful and thought-provoking
speakers. With experts such as
Ross Perot Jr.;
Mark James of Ed Solutions;
Richard Fisher, President of the Federal
Reserve Bank Dallas;
Matthew Rose, Chairman
& CEO of BNSF Railway; and
Todd Staples,
Commissioner, Texas Department of
Agriculture, and many others, it was
destined to be a fantastic conference.
One of Chloe's favorite sessions was the
TEDC Legacy Panel which showcased the 50
year history of the organization and
milestones along the way. Chloe said "Having
been a member since 1979 and proud to be
TEDC's first female to serve on the board of
directors as well as the first female CEcD,
it was delightful to be reminded of so many
old stories and hear some "new" old
stories!" Thanks to Past Chairmen
Bill Shelton, Kent Fuller, Curtis Cleveland,
and
Tom Mullins
for sharing their experiences & memories,
and especially thanks to
Lorie Vincent
for making sure her idea of sharing the TEDC
legacy came to fruition!
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Upcoming Events
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Chloe Johnson has been asked to be a
Professional Development presenter
at the upcoming Southern Economic
Development Council’s (SEDC) 1st
Annual Young Professionals Meet the
Consultant event.
Chloe’s presentation is entitled
Putting Your Best Foot Forward.
Her workshop will reveal learn new
ways to put your best foot forward
in the economic development job
interviewing process. In this
workshop, she will discuss average
salaries, what skills/talent boards
are asking for, tips on
interviewing, resume writing trends,
and the Do's and Don'ts of selling
the best of yourself to your next
employer.
Other scheduled presenters include
Daniel Logan of The PACE Group,
Ed
McCallum of McCallum Sweeney
Consulting, and Del Boyette of
Boyette Strategic Advisors. The
program will be followed by a
reception with Site Selection
Consultants.
This Young Professionals one-day
event is for economic development
professionals aged 35 or younger. If
you are not a member of SEDC, this
is an excellent reason to become
one!
The event will be held Thursday,
November 3, 2011 at the Hyatt
Regency in Greenville, SC. It is NOT
too late to register for this
exciting event! Contact SEDC at
www.sedc.org or 404-523-3030 for
more information.
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8308 Tecumseh Drive, Austin, TX 78753
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