North Georgia Tech Holds Economic Summit

North Georgia Technical College recently hosted the annual economic development summit with more than 200 business and industry partners and community stakeholders in attendance.

White County Color and Honor Guard kicked off the event with a tribute to veterans followed by welcome remarks from NGTC President John Wilkinson.

Chris Clark, president, and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, provided the keynote address focused on the new Georgia economy and the future of our workforce.

The economic development summit also featured a panel discussion on recruiting, retaining, and developing employees moderated by NGTC Director of Contact Training, Tim Bennett.

Attendees also heard presentations from the Georgia Department of Corrections, the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Office of Adult Education, the NGTC Foundation, and Workforce Strategies Group.

Panelists included Whitney Blair, director WorkSource Georgia Mountains; Adam Fulbright, NGTC advanced manufacturing instructor; Doug Hitchon, executive vice president and CEO of ASI Southeast; Kubota Manufacturing of America senior human resources manager; and Gail Welborn, Habersham EMC director of human resources. The event concluded with closing remarks from TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier.

The event was sponsored by Ethicon; ASI Southeast, Kubota Manufacturing of America Georgia Power, Sage Automotive Interiors, Harbin Lumber and the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce.

For more information regarding North Georgia Technical College’s Economic Development division or programs and admission, visit northgatech.edu or call 706-754-7700.