2018 AFCEA TechNet Augusta Conference and Expo

Cal Wray
President
Augusta Economic Development Authority


Cal Wray began serving as the President of the Augusta Economic Development Authority in January 2018. The Augusta EDA works to recruit new manufacturing, distribution, assembly, and related industrial facilities to Augusta, Georgia as well as retail, commercial, and other developments that will create jobs and bring investment to all of Richmond County, Georgia. In addition to our recruitment of new companies, we pride ourselves on our existing industrial base and their continued investment and expansions in Richmond County. Prior to arriving in Richmond County, Cal served as the Executive Director of the Clarksville‐Montgomery County Economic Development Council (EDC) and the Aspire Clarksville Foundation (Aspire) from March 2014 until January 2018. The EDC serves as a nonprofit marketing and support organization for the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce, Visit Clarksville (Convention and Visitors Bureau), and the Industrial Development Board of Montgomery County. The Partnership bridges efforts to bring new industries to Clarksville, support existing businesses, improve the quality of life of the community’s workforce, and develop Montgomery County’s tourism industry. The Aspire Clarksville Foundation serves as the privately‐funded economic development and community marketing initiative for Clarksville‐Montgomery County. Aspire applies in excess of $4 million dollars from private investors toward strategically planned economic development efforts for Clarksville and Montgomery County. During his tenure, the team recruited more than $960 million in capital investment and more than 1,000 jobs.

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