OTHER ARTICLES Georgia Reaches Into the Future With Caterpillar Companies Have Georgia on Their Minds Georgia Proves Fertile Ground for E*Trade Briggs & Stratton: State Quick Starts an Engine Manufacturer Workforce Development Expert Sees Quick Start a Solid National Model Focus: Vice Presidents, Economic Development Programs Technical Institutes Brief R. K. Sehgal

Technical Institutes Brief R. K. Sehgal At the end of July, Quick Start was pleased to be featured on a short tour undertaken by R. K. Sehgal, chairman of the board of the Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism. As part of this event, Chairman Sehgal visited Middle Georgia Technical Institute in Warner Robins, South Georgia Technical Institute in Americus and Columbus Technical Institute. Highlights included briefings on regional economic development and Quick Start's work with companies in those regions as well as meetings with industry, legislative and community leaders in the regions served by the three technical institutes. [Special web supplement to the Quick Start Newsletter] Economic Development Tour Agenda An important stop on the Columbus segment of the tour — the Service Industry Academy at Columbus Technical Institute. The SIA is an important workforce development partnership in Columbus. Shown above are (L to R) Jackie Rohosky, Assistant Commissioner of Economic Development Programs; Bob Jones, President of Columbus Tech, R.K. Sehgal, Chairman of the Board of the Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism; Pat Crecine, member of the board of the Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism; and Ken Breeden, Commissioner of the Department of Technical and Adult Education. At lunch at the River Club, James D. Yancey of Synovus Financial Corporation and Jackie Rohosky Bob Jones presented information about economic development programs in the Columbus area. Dr. Ken Breeden, James D. Yancey, and R.K. Sehgal Pat Crecine and Ken Breeden at Americus reception. Larry Comer, former member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, and his wife, Jane. The reception at the historic Windsor Hotel in Americus brought together area business and community leaders and included technical institute board members as well as State Board member Bill Harris. Enjoying the reception at the Windsor Hotel. Dinner at the Windsor Hotel. Paul Riley of World Marketing Services briefs group assembled in the Board Room at South Georgia Technical Institute. Don Smith of Lockheed Martin presents information about services to Lockheed Martin delivered by Quick Start and South Georgia Technical Institute. State Board member Bill Harris gives a presentation about Quick Start's impact on the region. R.K. Sehgal addresses assembled business, community and technical institute leadership at South Georgia Technical Institute. Tim Martin, President of Georgia Economic Developers Association and Executive Director of the Houston County Development Authority, explained the importance of partnerships and Quick Start services in the success of economic development in Middle Georgia. Quick Start display showing products from regional industries recently served by Quick Start. R.K. Sehgal speaks at luncheon at Warner Robins Air Force Base Officer's Club. Luncheon at the Warner Robins Air Force Base Officer's Club.

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