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VisionFirst Welcomes Meghan DiGiacomo as Senior Consultant
Sep 5, 2024
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
Jun 12, 2024
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...
Job Opening: Senior Consultant – Location Advisory Services
May 30, 2024
Location: Tallahassee, Florida; Orlando, Florida; Jackson, Mississippi; Remote Work Who We Are VisionFirst Advisors has established itself as a go-to firm in the economic development consulting field with clients from 48+ states and 8 Fortune 500 companies. After 30...
ICYMI: The Southern Group, VisionFirst Advisors announce ground-breaking partnership
Jan 4, 2024
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
Jan 4, 2024
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!
Jan 3, 2024
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,...
Celebrating 8 Years
Mar 13, 2023
Today, Gray Swoope was named to the Site Selectors Guild, the only association of the world’s foremost professional site selection consultants, comprised of 58 Full members, five Associate members, and two Emeritus members.
Gray Swoope Named as Member of Site Selectors Guild
Jan 18, 2023
Today, Gray Swoope was named to the Site Selectors Guild, the only association of the world’s foremost professional site selection consultants, comprised of 58 Full members, five Associate members, and two Emeritus members.
VisionFirst Advisors Announces Cristina Paredes as Senior Consultant
Jul 14, 2022
Gray Swoope, CEO, and founder of the economic development consulting firm VisionFirst Advisors, LLC., today announced that Cristina L. Paredes, CEcD, has joined VisionFirst as a senior consultant. VisionFirst, a subsidiary of Butler Snow LLP, is a customer-driven...
VisionFirst Advisors Honors Memory of Melissa R. Medley With Gift to VSU
Jan 31, 2022
VisionFirst Advisors, a consulting firm focused on community and economic development based in Tallahassee, has made a gift to the Valdosta State University Foundation to create the Melissa R. Medley Economic Development and Community Engagement Fund. Medley, one of...
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