Carla Sones
InvestorInterim Chief Executive Officer, Southwest Michigan First | President, Consultant Connect at Southwest Michigan First
Southwest Michigan
About
Carla Sones is interim CEO of Southwest Michigan First, where she oversees regional economic development spanning business retention and attraction, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and community development across a seven-county region. She is also president of Consultant Connect, a consulting platform linking economic developers with corporate site selection consultants, which she grew from a $250,000 startup to over $2.7 million in revenue. She holds a Bachelor of Science in community health education from Western Michigan University and a DEI in the Workplace Certificate from the University of South Florida, and is a Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach.
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Experience
- Consultant ConnectPresidentcurrent2019 — present
- Consultant Connectmanaging partnercurrent2013 — presentKalamazoo, Michigan
- Southwest Michigan FirstPresidentcurrent2013 — presentKalamazoo, Michigan
- Western Michigan UniversityPart Time Instructor2012 — 2014
- Prevention WorksAssistant Director2001 — 2013
Skills & more
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Workshop FacilitationFundraisingHigher EducationSocial ServicesCommunity DevelopmentProposal WritingCurriculum DevelopmentEvent PlanningStrategic PlanningFrom Carla's professional profile.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Carla Sones?
- Carla Sones is interim CEO of Southwest Michigan First, where she oversees regional economic development spanning business retention and attraction, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and community development across a seven-county region. She is also president of Consultant Connect, a consulting platform linking economic developers with corporate site selection consultants, which she grew from a $250,000 startup to over $2.7 million in revenue. She holds a Bachelor of Science in community health education from Western Michigan University and a DEI in the Workplace Certificate from the University of South Florida, and is a Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach.
- Where does Carla Sones work?
- Carla Sones is Interim Chief Executive Officer, Southwest Michigan First | President, Consultant Connect at Southwest Michigan First.
- Where did Carla Sones go to school?
- Carla Sones studied at Western Michigan University (Bachelor of Science (BS), Community Health Education).
Same school
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Shared employers
Also worked at Consultant Connect3
Also worked at Western Michigan University8
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