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Prichard, AL (April 28, 2007)
–Mayor Ronald K. Davis announced the appointment of Shayla Jones
Beaco as the new director of Economic Development.
In this new role, Ms. Beaco will be responsible for creating and
implementing economic development programs and strategies that
will result in capital investment opportunities, job creation,
meaningful workforce development activities, and business
retention and recruitment in the Prichard area.
Previously, Ms. Beaco was the City’s community development
director where she was directly responsible for the
restructuring of this department as well as instrumental in the
development and implementation of the City’s first ever
strategic growth plan.
“Ms. Beaco’s extensive background in city planning combined with
her experience in working with the Prichard community made her
the ideal candidate for this position, said Mayor Davis.
“Economic development is crucial for the city’s future growth
and prosperity, and Ms. Beaco’s leadership in this position is
key.”
“Having worked for the City of Prichard and Mayor Davis for the
last two and a half years, I understand fully the significant
impact that economic development has on Prichard’s future growth
and sustainability,” Ms. Beaco said. Under Mayor Davis’
leadership, I am committed towards the advancement of economic
recovery in the city of Prichard by recruiting new businesses
and working to assist existing businesses in the expansion of
their internal operations and marketability.”
Ms. Beaco earned a Bachelor of Science in political science from
Spring Hill College and holds a Master of Community Planning
from Auburn University.
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