The Georgia Department of Economic Development has initiated a talent search for a Statewide Project Manager, Korean Investment to be a part of the organization’s Global Commerce Division. The Chason Group has been retained to assist the GDEcD with the search.

As a part of the GDEcD team, the statewide project manager will focus on Korean businesses considering Georgia for an expansion or future location. The Project Manager’s specific duties include: learning and explaining the state’s incentive programs, pro-business climate, community partnerships, and workforce; representing Georgia as the lead point of contact for Korean companies considering locations in the state; calling on community leaders to build value-added relationships; attending trade shows, conferences, and networking events to generate leads by developing relationships with site selection consultants, participating in business development trips, and forming relationships with the decision makers of companies identified as likely to seek a new location in the future.