Chuck Scragg, MA, MBA, EDFP President Community and Economic Development Strategies and Solutions (CEDS2) Chuck can be reached at: [email protected] Cell: (404) 625.4443 Work 770.334.8131 Alternate E-‐mail: Mr. Scragg is President of Solutions Consulting, a community and economic development focused firm. His firm works with local governments to prepare for economic development as well as companies seeking to find sites and available buildings in the right locations. He was formerly the Executive Director of the Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority and worked in concert with the Brunswick City Commission and Glynn County Board of Commissioners. As Glynn County’s economic development manager, Chuck assisted new and existing companies that are considering an expansion or relocation to the area. This includes strategic planning, product development, consensus building, marketing and other endeavors that result in new industrial recruitment, existing industry retention and expansion, small business and entrepreneurial development, and general business support. He also lead a team with support from the development authority board members, elected and appointed officials, technical college, career academy, and K-‐12 and other education officials, the Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce, and the Golden Isles Convention and Visitor's Bureau, and various stakeholder groups and individuals. [email protected] Web site: www.chuckscragg.com (under development) Office: 160 Burnt Mountain Ridge R d. Jasper, GA 30143 with Georgia Power since 1982, where he has held various management and Previously Chuck had been economic development positions. His 20 years in the Community, Economic Development and Legislative Affairs positions, prepared him for all facets of working with State and Local Governments. Prior to Georgia Power, his experience included local government planning and management consulting. Additionally, he has taught college courses in management, finance and strategic planning. He is a Certified Economic Development Financial Professional and a former committee chair and Board of Directors member of the Georgia Economic Developers Association. degree in Education and a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling, both from West Chuck holds an undergraduate Virginia University. Additionally, he holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from Berry College, located in Rome, Georgia. He is married to Barbara white Scragg, formerly of Decatur. They have three sons, Chris, Chas and Jon. Community Development Activities In addition to a Masters degree in Counseling, with concentrations on group dynamics, Mr Scragg holds three certifications in group facilitation, one from the University of Georgia. He has conducted over 300 large and small group strategic planning sessions, primarily with economic development groups and governmental officials. He was instrumental in the redevelopment of the Georgia Better Hometown Program and was Chair of the Georiga Main Street Program’s Advisory Council for three years. He is very adept at understanding local political realities and assisting with strategic plans. Additionally, he helped several counties form tourism marketing consortiums, Georgia’s Lake County (Lakes Sinclair and Oconee), and the Lake Hartwell Marketing Alliance. He is a Certified Economic Development Financial Professional and has advised both clients and communities on financial matters concerning economic development plans. He draws on his experience in teaching corportate finance at Berry College as well. State Governmental Affairs Mr. Scragg served as the State Legislative Affairs Coordinator for Georgia Power and was a registered lobbyist for two sessions of the Georgia General Assembly. He has befriended many legislators and continues to maintain strong relationships. Competencies Site Selection, Corporate Location and Expansion Negotiation of Incentives Community Development Strategic Planning Business Plans and Financial Pro Formas Legislative Affairs Memberships, Current and Previous Georgia Economic Developers Association (former Board Member) International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) World Trade Center, Savannah Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Georgia Tourism Alliance (former Board Chair) Georgia Association of Convention and Visitor’s Bureaus Rotary International Georgia Main Street Association Georgia Downtown Association CoreNet Global German American Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta French American Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta British American Business Group, Atlanta Site Selection Activities and Results Mr. Scragg has assisted in the location or major expansion of over 135 firms in Georgia. This has resulted in the creation of over 14,000 jobs with a capital investment of more than $3 Billion dollars. His major clients have included: Pet Smart Newnan Distribution Sweetheart Conyers Manufacturing Stericycle Covington Manufacturing Solo Cup Social Circle Distribution Franklin Aluminum Franklin Manufacturing Southwire Carrollton Manufacturing Keystone Automotive Austell Distribution American MagLev Austell Demonstration Boise Cascade Auburn Manufacturing RYLA Kennesaw Back Office/call center/HQ Superior Asset Management Sandy Springs Back Office/call center Turano Bakery Villa Rica Bakery Old Castle Glass Covington Manufacturing Woodgrain Milling Norcross Manufacturing/Distribution International Beverages Cartersville Manufacturing Toyo Tires Expansion Cartersville/White Manufacturing Perilli Tires Rome Manufacturing Bekaert Steel Rome Manufacturing Can Am Yarns Rockmart Manufacturing Tarkett Calhoun Manufacturing Mannington Flooring Madison Manufacturing Goodyear Tire Bremen Manufacturing Shaw Flooring Dalton/Ringgold Manufacturing Engineered Floors Calhoun/Dalton/Eton Manufacturing Deco Star Carrollton Manufacturing Yan Mar Machinery Adairsville Manufacturing LG Hausys, Chem Calhoun Manufacturing Syntec Industries Rome Manufacturing Meggitt Manufacturing Rockmart Manufacturing Honda Precision Parts Tallapoosa Manufacturing Godfrey Hirst Flooring Adairsville Distribution/HQ Universal Allloy Canton Manufacturing State Mutual Insurance Rome Office/call center Mohawk Flooring Summerville Manufacturing Foss Manufacturing Rome Manufacturing PrintPack Industries Villa Rica Manufacturing Jefferson Southern Rockmart Manufacturing Mattex Flooring Eton Manufacturing Assisted with Lakepoint, Cartersville; Ritz Carlton, Lake Oconee; Sky Valley, Dillard; ACVB; and many other tourism related and theme park projects. Community and Economic Development Strategies and Services Areas of Expertise Chuck Scragg, Principle Strategic Planning 1. Facilitation of Strategic Planning Retreats and Annual Planning Retreats. 2. Write up and development of a Strategic Plan. 3. Groups to include, Chamber, Development Authority, Downtown Development Authorities, Government bodies and boards. Community Assessments 1. Identification of strengths and weaknesses for economic development purposes through surveys, focus groups, interviews and other public input methodologies. 2. Development of ands preparation of a “Report of Findings” to document input and information. 3. Dissemination of information through town hall meetings, speaking to groups and reports to boards on information collected. Technical Assistance in Product Development 1. Identification of property suitable for industrial development both private and public sectors. 2. Inventory of available buildings and land suitable for industrial uses. 3. Certified or GRAD site consultation for submission to certifying entities. 4. Analysis of costs and benefits associated with identified options. Community Consulting 1. Advise and counsel on new or revisions to economic development authorities or agencies or government entities. 2. Development of organizational structures and plans to support #1. 3. Interim directorship to establish or revamp authorities. Community Marketing 1. Development of a comprehensive marketing plan for economic development purposes, focusing on strengths and weaknesses. 2. Development of marketing collaterals, materials, and web-‐site continuity. 3. Execution of the plan through on site visits to government agencies, real estate ED Brokers, site selection consultants, etc. 4. Attendance at Economic Development trade shows, meetings and workshops. 5. Continuing update of materials and visitations. Site Selection Consultation 1. For private companies who are new or existing and want to expand, locate or relocate, complete site selection activities. 2. Location of appropriate available buildings or the necessary land. 3. Local negotiations with authorities and governments. 4. Due diligence subcontracting where necessary. 5. Incentives negotiation with the community. [email protected], 404.625.4443