Lorie Vincent, CEcD

Experience

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  Sherman County Development Committee

  Nov 1992 - Nov 1999

  Executive Director

  Economic Development organization for Sherman County, Texas.

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  The High Ground of Texas

  Nov 1998 - Jul 2014

  Executive Director

  The High Ground of Texas is a regional economic development coalition that covers the northern 69 counties in Texas. The High Ground facilitated more than 25 annual marketing initiatives for the expansion and attraction of multiple industries to the region including manufacturing, distribution, food processing, renewable energy, value added agriculture, fabrication, aviation and aerospace and more. For more information, go to www.highground.org.

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  Team Texas

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2018

  Executive Director

  Team Texas, a marketing partnership of economic development professionals from across the state, connects businesses to the many opportunities in Texas' top ranked business climate.

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  ACCELERATION by Design

  Jan 2018 - now

  President

  Welcome to ACCELERATION by design LLC, a boutique economic development firm which provides a fresh new approach to economic development training, client engagement and organization effectiveness. Lorie Vincent, founder and President, is the creator and presenter of the ACCELERATION by design™ , fast forward ACCELERATION™, ACCELERATION in motion™ and ACCELERATE your attitude™ programs. A popular speaker, writer and trainer, Lorie brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to the industry. She is a strong proponent of regionalism, an advocate for rural America, a public relations maven, a kick butt event planner and a traditional economic development practitioner who has a proven record of results. A master storyteller, her motivational keynote speeches are a combination of inspiration, wit & humor. Her expertise is in making the audience think about new perspectives. Mission: ACCELERATION ! Show less