Choose Columbus
Columbus, US · 1 known investors
Find your way into Choose Columbus
160 people in our graph share verified history with the Choose Columbus team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Matthew Shortalunlockedknows Andy Hilmes · together at USAF Air War College (overlapped)
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Choose Columbus is a regional economic development organization that helps site consultants and businesses find suitable locations, secure incentive packages, and develop talent in the Columbus, Georgia area.
Founders & leadership
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Missy KendrickPresident and CEOMissy Kendrick is President and CEO of Choose Columbus, a regional economic development organization serving the Columbus, Georgia area. She has over 30 years of experience in chamber and economic development roles across communities of various sizes, and previously served as Chair of the Georgia Economic Developers Association.
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Andy HilmesExecutive Vice President of StrategyAndy Hilmes is a retired U.S. Army general with 27 years of experience in leadership, organizational development, and team management. He has served as Executive Vice President of Strategy at Choose Columbus, a regional economic development organization, and brings background in veterans hiring programs and special needs advocacy.
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Michelle PhillipsVice President of Operations
Investors · 1
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Choose Columbus do?
- Choose Columbus is a regional economic development organization that helps site consultants and businesses find suitable locations, secure incentive packages, and develop talent in the Columbus, Georgia area.
- Who are Choose Columbus's investors?
- Choose Columbus's investors include Golden Shovel Agency.
- Where is Choose Columbus headquartered?
- Choose Columbus is headquartered in Columbus, US.
