Matt Poyner - Putnam Development Authority - Behind The Scenes of Progress

Welcome to today's show! My guest today is my friend Matt Poyner, who serves as Executive Director of Putnam Development Authority. I’m sure some of you don’t know exactly what that is, or what they do. The Authority is a critical component to the success of our area as they assist companies to move, expand and locate here. Those businesses bring jobs and tax revenue that allows us to continue the rapid growth we have experienced the last several years. Matt will pull back the curtain and give us a glimpse into how all that works! He’ll tell us how, despite the fact that he didn’t start out with this career in mind, he found it was the perfect fit for him. It has taken him to various counties in Georgia, but Putnam is exactly what he was looking for and now, he and his family are here, enjoying life at the lake! And that makes it easy for him to position our area as one of the best destinations for a very high quality of life component! You’ll enjoy hearing some of the challenges, the victories and sometimes the ones that don’t work out. Matt has done a great job positioning Putnam County as a great destination for companies to locate here. And the mission is not only getting new business here, but to serve as a resource for existing companies who are looking to expand. As you get to know Matt better, you will enjoy his wit and sense of humor. In a role where relationships are key, those qualities are important. It doesn’t take but a few minutes to feel like you’ve know Matt for years! Guest - Matt Poyner https://putnamforward.dev/ Sponsors - Lake Oconee Bistro; Tim Broyles State Farm; Farmers & Merchants Bank https://www.lakeoconeebistro.com/ https://mydowntownagency.com/ https://ibankfmb.com/ http://simplifyai.academy