Lorie Vincent CEcD

Lorie Vincent is a certified economic developer with more than three decades in the trenches. Throughout her career, she has developed impactful organizational strategies, dynamic prospect events, and memorable marketing initiatives that have aided in the creation of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in capital investment. Having worked with more than 450 cities and 20 different industries, both domestic and abroad, her exposure to economic trends and opportunities is broad and extensive. Comfortable in both cowboy boots and a hard hat or a suit and stilettos, she has worked with the smallest of cities to the largest of states. A popular speaker, writer, and facilitator, her research, successes, and challenges are absorbed into a strong message of hope and inspiration. Lorie is a big strategic thinker, a strong advocate for Rural America, a true believer in regionalism, and a cheerleader for existing business appreciation. Her knowledge runs deep, and her enthusiasm is contagious!