Georgia Tech-Savannah Open House. The open house will honor Matt Markham with a breakfast reception and brief remarks as he is welcomed as the new director of the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics on February 8, 2018 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. The reception will be held at Georgia Tech-Savannah 210 Technology Circle Savannah, GA 31407.

Matt Markham was named the director of the Center of Innovation for Logistics for the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), where he and his team help Georgia companies effectively leverage the state’s logistics advancements to connect, compete and grow their business. He brings more than a decade of experience in Georgia transportation policy to the management team. Prior to joining GDEcD, he was the director of External Affairs for the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and served in leadership roles at the State Road and Tollway Authority. Markham received his M.P.A. from Georgia State University and his B.A. from Hampden-Sydney College.

This event is free and open to the public. RSVP required to Jane Jordan at jjordan@georgia.org. The reception will follow the first Learners & Leaders Breakfast Series of 2018, “The Art of Negotiation: Driving Business Deals and Effective Negotiations.” To register, visit pe.gatech.edu/Sav-Learners.

ABOUT GEORGIA TECH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:

Georgia Tech Professional Education is an academic division of the Georgia Institute of Technology, offering professional master’s degrees, short courses, and certificate programs to meet the needs of working professionals and industry partners. Programs are available at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center in Atlanta, the Georgia Tech-Savannah campus, and worldwide through a variety of formats. In addition to professional course offerings, the division manages meeting and event facilities, and administers K-12 outreach and English as a Second Language programs. Last year alone, Georgia Tech Professional Education served individuals representing more than 3,000 companies, with an enrollment of more than 26,000.

ABOUT THE CENTER OF INNOVATION FOR LOGISTICS:

The Center of Innovation for Logistics facilitates innovative logistics solutions that leverage Georgia’s superior business climate and enhance cargo-owing companies’ competitiveness.

Exclusive to Georgia, the Center collaborates with companies that currently ship to or from Georgia, as well as those looking to locate in Georgia to deploy the world’s best multi-modal logistics for supply chain success.

With targeted efforts to engage its unique position in state government with partnerships in the logistics industry, the Center provides impactful forums for companies to network, address industry issues, and share knowledge.

The Center of Innovation for Logistics helps companies in three main ways:

● Improves inbound and outbound logistics● Supports Logistics Workforce Development for Georgia Companies ● Enhances Logistics Technology deployment