Mike McCain

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Director at Gadsden-Etowah County Industrial Development Authority

  • Education

    • University of alabama at birmingham

      1978 - 1979
      B.a. urban development with honors
    • University of alabama at birmingham

      1969 - 1973
      B.a. spanish language and literature

      Activities and Societies: Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, Pi Kappa Alpha

    • Universidad complutense de madrid

      1972 - 1972
      Certificate matricula de honor
  • Experience

    • First national bank of birmingham

      Jan 1973 - Jan 1974
      International representative
    • Metropolitan development board

      Jan 1974 - Jan 1976
      Director of international development
    • Gadsden chamber of commerce/etowah expansion association

      Jan 1976 - Jan 1981
      Executive vice president
    • Tuscaloosa county industrial development authority

      Jan 1981 - Jan 1983
      Executive director
    • Alabama development office (now alabama department of commerce)

      Jan 1983 - Jan 1985
      Assistant director and chief of staff
    • Gadsden-etowah county industrial development authority

      Jan 1985 - now
      Executive director

      We specialize in assisting corporate executives seeking a new production location, as well as their consultants; local plant managers who need to expand their facilities; and entrepreneurs wanting to start new manufacturing operations here. Our job is to save them time and money, in confidence, and without charge or obligation. Competitive advantages are offered to metal working companies and automotive parts manufacturers, among others.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified industrial developer

      American industrial development council
      Oct 1982
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mike McCain
      David R. Echols Distinguished Service Award for Exemplary Service in Economic Development Alabama Department of Commerce 2011
    • Awarded to Mike McCain
      Distinguished Service Award American Economic Development Council 1990
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Instructor, Economic Development Financing

      Issued by Economic & Community Development Institute, Auburn University on Jan 2012
      Economic & Community Development Institute, Auburn UniversityAssociated with Mike McCain