Serving the State of Georgia

Economic development services to Communities and their Existing and Emerging Industry

Ultimate results are measured in jobs and investment

Intermediate results are measured in productivity, sales, cost reductions, sense of competitiveness, better decisions, etc.

What do we have to offer?

Unbiased assessment and research Best practice training Coaching for implementation

EDI’s Core Competencies

Lean Enterprise ServicesQuality ManagementEconomic Development ServicesEnergy and Environmental ManagementInformation TechnologyBusiness Assistance – Strategy, Marketing, Finance,

procurement, product developmentTimely information

Serving the State

Regions staffed by a team of professionals with 5+ years of experience.

Diverse staff able to deliver EDI’s core competencies / products

Regional staff live in the communities they serve.

The statewide network is used to build relationships and deliver high-impact service.

Georgia Tech’s Region Managers

Karen Fite: Northeast Region –

Athens & Gainesville

State Regions 2 & 5

Art Ford: South Region – Albany & Douglas

State Regions 10 & 11

Jerry Zolkowski: Northwest Region – Dalton, Rome & CartersvilleState Region 1

Alan Barfoot: Central Region – Dublin & MaconState Regions 6 & 9

Georgia Tech’s Region Managers

Jennifer Trapp West Region –

Newnan, Carrollton, Griffin & Columbus

State Regions 4 & 8

Jill Winkelman:

Coastal Region – Savannah & Brunswick

State Region 12

Todd Hurd: East Region – AugustaState Region 7