Don Kirkman
Don Kirkman
economic employment hoped impacts including investment project
This project has unfolded just as we hoped it would. The traditional economic impacts have been substantial - including things such as investment and employment numbers.
advantage assistance distinct economy forward grant knowledge move selected strategies
His assistance in writing the grant contributed significantly to our being selected to participate in the program, and his knowledge of new economy strategies will be a distinct advantage for us as we move forward with implementing the grant.
consulting contacts home national offices regional several top
These are important contacts for us. Greenville is home to some of the industry's top consulting firms, while several of the national firms have regional offices in Charlotte.
economic embrace importance key leaders leaders-and-leadership regional regions requires successful understand value vision
The key to successful regional economic development is leadership. So to embrace a regional vision really requires leaders to understand the value of the importance of regions and the value of working collaboratively at regional levels.