South Metro Advisory Committee Meeting with Erica Rocker-Wills
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South Metro Advisory Committee Meeting with Erica Rocker-Wills
Date:
March 16, 2021
Time:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Registration:
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Event Description:
Join the Council for Quality Growth's South Metro Advisory Committee Meeting with Clayton County's Economic Development Officer, Ms. Erica Rocker-Wills.
Erica Rocker-Wills
Economic Development Officer
Clayton County Board of Commissioners
Erica Rocker-Wills is the Economic Development Officer for the Clayton County Board of Commissioners of Clayton County Government. In her role, She is charged with overseeing all of the economic development activities of the department including business recruitment, retention, expansion efforts, partnership engagement, project management, hiring staff and relationship management for Clayton County, Georgia. As an experienced community builder, Erica previously served on numerous boards and commissions throughout her work in North Fulton and South Fulton County including: Habitat for Humanity, Atlanta Medical Center - South, Westlake High School Touchdown Club, and the Airport Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. With over 20 years in municipal government experience, Erica works daily with the public and private sector to bring congruence between city government and the local business community and maximize partnerships with state agencies that promote economic development. Erica serves on the Southern Innovation Crescent Board, Atlanta Regional Marketing Alliance, Aerotropolis Alliance, is a member of the Arts Clayton Arte’ Gras Committee, 2017 Class of Leadership Sandy Springs, the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA), International Economic Development Council (IEDC), International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Sandy Springs Education Force, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Emory University Alumni Association, and the Atlanta Chapter of Turner Classic Movies Enthusiasts.
Her passion in helping small businesses and reshaping communities has led Erica to launch her own business consulting agency, called ‘Key To The City, Consulting LLC’.
Erica holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Emory University and a major in Psychology/minor in English. She is a graduate of the Oklahoma University Economic Development Institute and the Georgia Academy of Economic Development. In her spare time, Erica enjoys writing, improving her fluency in a foreign language (German), gardening, skiing and touring historic cemetaries.
According to Erica, she is an eternal optimist and finds balance in this quote, by Lebanese philosopher Kahlil Gibran (1883–1931). “The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious of the rose.”
Erica Rocker-WillsEconomic Development Officer
Clayton County Board of Commissioners
Erica Rocker-Wills is the Economic Development Officer for the Clayton County Board of Commissioners of Clayton County Government. In her role, She is charged with overseeing all of the economic development activities of the department including business recruitment, retention, expansion efforts, partnership engagement, project management, hiring staff and relationship management for Clayton County, Georgia. As an experienced community builder, Erica previously served on numerous boards and commissions throughout her work in North Fulton and South Fulton County including: Habitat for Humanity, Atlanta Medical Center - South, Westlake High School Touchdown Club, and the Airport Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. With over 20 years in municipal government experience, Erica works daily with the public and private sector to bring congruence between city government and the local business community and maximize partnerships with state agencies that promote economic development. Erica serves on the Southern Innovation Crescent Board, Atlanta Regional Marketing Alliance, Aerotropolis Alliance, is a member of the Arts Clayton Arte’ Gras Committee, 2017 Class of Leadership Sandy Springs, the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA), International Economic Development Council (IEDC), International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Sandy Springs Education Force, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Emory University Alumni Association, and the Atlanta Chapter of Turner Classic Movies Enthusiasts.
Her passion in helping small businesses and reshaping communities has led Erica to launch her own business consulting agency, called ‘Key To The City, Consulting LLC’.
Erica holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Emory University and a major in Psychology/minor in English. She is a graduate of the Oklahoma University Economic Development Institute and the Georgia Academy of Economic Development. In her spare time, Erica enjoys writing, improving her fluency in a foreign language (German), gardening, skiing and touring historic cemetaries.
According to Erica, she is an eternal optimist and finds balance in this quote, by Lebanese philosopher Kahlil Gibran (1883–1931). “The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious of the rose.”
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Location:
Zoom Video Conference
Zoom link and meeting password will be sent to all participants via registration confirmation email immediately upon registration.
Zoom link and meeting password will be sent to all participants via registration confirmation email immediately upon registration.
Date/Time Information:
Third Tuesday of Every Month
12:00-1:00 PM
12:00-1:00 PM
Contact Information:
Joseph Santoro
Fees/Admission:
Free to Council Members, Elected Officials and staff
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