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VisionFirst Leads Site Selection for Korea Zinc’s Historic $6.6 Billion Investment in Tennessee
“Today marks the largest economic development project announcement in Tennessee’s history and VisionFirst Advisors was honored to serve as the site selection firm entrusted to lead the search on behalf of Korea Zinc, the world’s leading comprehensive nonferrous metal...
VisionFirst Advisors Welcomes Mackenzie Greene to the team
VisionFirst Advisors is welcoming a new addition to its team with the hire of Mackenzie Cottles Greene. Greene is a marketing and communications professional with more than six years of experience in economic development, specializing in community branding, talent...
VisionFirst Advisors Welcomes Jolene Hempfing as a Spring Intern
We are pleased to welcome Jolene Hempfing to the VisionFirst Advisors team as a Consulting Intern this spring. Jolene is a junior at Florida State University pursuing majors in Professional Sales and Spanish, along with a minor in Music. She brings more than three...
VisionFirst Advisors Welcomes Marla Saxton as Senior Consultant
TALLAHASSEE, FL — [December 1, 2025] — VisionFirst Advisors (VFA) is expanding its team with the addition of Marla Saxton, whose blend of strategic insight and relationship driven leadership will support the firm’s next chapter of growth. Now in its 10th year,...
Florida Politics: Personnel Note: Minah Hall, Jennifer Carroll join VisionFirst Advisors
The new additions expand VFA’s geographic footprint, with new offices in Chicago and Dallas. Minah Hall and Jennifer Carroll are joining the team at VisionFirst Advisors, a top economic development consulting firm. VFA, which specializes in location advisory, labor...
VisionFirst Welcomes Meghan DiGiacomo as Senior Consultant
TALLAHASSEE, FL – VisionFirst Advisors, a leading firm in strategic consulting and advisory services, is pleased to announce the addition of Meghan DiGiacomo as Senior Consultant based in Greenville, South Carolina. With an extensive background in site selection and...
VisionFirst Welcomes Chloe Culp as Summer Intern
We are thrilled to introduce Chloe Culp, as the newest addition to our team at VisionFirst Advisors! As she pursues her master’s degree in public administration, she brings enthusiasm and dedication to our organization. Chloe's passion for public service and...
ICYMI: The Southern Group, VisionFirst Advisors announce ground-breaking partnership
From Florida Politics The move pairs state and local lobbying efforts with economic development site selection and community strategy. Florida-based lobbying giant The Southern Group and one of the country’s leading economic development firms VisionFirst Advisors...
Taking ‘turnkey’ to a new level: Lobbying giant The Southern Group announces partnership with VisionFirst Advisors
Tallahassee – When a company decides where to relocate or expand, it can be a complicated stew of site location, economic development strategy and government relations. Now, two giants in those fields are coming together to bring a turnkey solution to firms across the...
The same great team — now with new ownership!
The end of a year is always time for reflection. It goes without saying how grateful we are to you as our client. When we considered launching our own firm nearly a decade ago, it was about building a business that was known for its values and its services. Each day,...