(GWINNETT-METRO ATLANTA) June 24, 2019 – Partnership Gwinnett, Georgia’s largest local economic development organization, proudly announced that its Senior Project Manager, Deven Cason has been accepted into the 35th class of Leadership Gwinnett. Cason joins a cohort of impressive business, civic and community leaders for an intensive nine-month program that strengthens their professional and personal leadership skills. The program connects existing and emerging leaders through a diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences that make Gwinnett great.
“I’m honored and humbled to be a part of the Leadership Gwinnett class of 2020,” said Deven Cason. “I’m excited to get to know and learn alongside my peers who make Gwinnett a wonderful community through their diverse projects and initiatives.”
The award-winning program engages 40 of Gwinnett’s leaders through in-depth experiences in infrastructure, economics, education, health & human services, justice, and regional relations.
As a Senior Project Manager for Partnership Gwinnett, Cason facilitates the recruitment of new companies, creation of new jobs, and retention of existing business in Gwinnett. Her efforts are focused in the advanced manufacturing and supply chain management industries.
“Deven is a passionate, driven economic development leader and a wonderful addition to the incoming Leadership Gwinnett cohort,” said Nick Masino, Chief Economic Development Officer for Partnership Gwinnett and Leadership Gwinnett alum. “She’ll bring a tremendous amount of energy to the class and is sure to make Partnership Gwinnett proud.”
About Partnership Gwinnett
Partnership Gwinnett is a public-private initiative dedicated to bringing new jobs and capital investment to Gwinnett County, Georgia. Since 2006, Partnership Gwinnett has worked with its local partners to attract and retain jobs, cultivate capital investment, support educational institutions, foster workforce development and contribute to the exceptional quality of life found in Gwinnett. Fueled by the support of over one hundred companies, municipalities, Gwinnett County, K-12 and higher education systems, the mission of Partnership Gwinnett is to strengthen the community’s diverse economy to compete in the global marketplace and position Gwinnett as the premiere place to live, work and play.
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