March 28 – AEDA’s Role and Work in the Community [Augusta]

Speaker Cal Wray of the Augusta Economic Development Authority will talk about AEDA’s Role and Work in the Community at the March 28th event. This event will be held at Murphy Hall from 12:00 – 1:00 PM.

Development Authority’s Wray Selected as Top Economic Developer

AUGUSTA – Augusta Economic Development Authority President, Cal Wray has been selected as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers according to Consultant Connect, a consulting agency designed to bridge the gap between economic developers and site consultants.

“We are fortunate to have an economic development professional who sets the standard for excellence leading our organization,” said Steven Kendrick, Chairman of Augusta’s Economic Development Authority Board of Directors. “Cal Wray has delivered what Augusta needed when we were able to recruit him here three years ago… exceptional industry knowledge and respect to a vision for economic development that puts our community on a path for significant success. We are proud of him and this achievement”

Wray previously served as Executive Director of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation and Aspire Clarksville Foundation in Clarksville, Tennessee and he served as Vice President and then President of the Dublin-Laurens County Development Authority in Dublin, Georgia from 2007 until 2014. He has also held economic development positions with the Cullman Economic Development Agency in Cullman, Alabama.

The AEDA’s mission is to seek new investments and jobs for Augusta and to aide existing businesses undergoing capital expansions and job growth. The organization provides bond financing, tax abatement and other incentives for businesses based on certain guidelines. The AEDA is Augusta’s key contact for the Georgia Department of Economic Development and statewide economic development partners like Georgia Power Company and Georgia EMC. The AEDA also works with other stakeholders including industry leaders, developers, and site selection consultants.

For more information about the Augusta Economic Development Authority please visit our website at augustaeda.org.