Jamie Gates

Experience

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  Arkansas Economic Development Commission

  Dec 2000 - Jul 2001

  Community Developer

  Served as liaison between local Economic Development entity in 21 counties and state government.Facilitated SWOT analysis and master planning processes on local government and regional levels.Representative to organizing committee for Delta Regional Authority

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  Conway Downtown Partnership

  Jul 2001 - Jan 2004

  Executive Director

  Managed start-up and initial structure of PartnershipFacilitated comprehensive land use and streetscape master plan for 40 blocks in downtown Conway.Secured congressional earmarks for streetscape work.

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  City of Conway, Arkansas

  Jan 2004 - Apr 2008

  Assistant to the Mayor

  Assistant to the MayorSet federal agenda and successfully pursued funding for city projects Coordinate with local economic development organization on project specific and strategic city investmentsServe as contact for local, state and national media outlets continuedGenerate and facilitate earned mediaCoordinate city's state legislative agendaCoordinated special census for city of over 50kCoordinated successful parks bond rededication campaign Show less

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  Conway Development Corp

  Apr 2008 - now

  Develop strategic marketing plan for Conway Convention and Visitors Bureau, Conway Area Chamber of Commerce and Conway Development Corp.Develop federal, state and local government economic development agenda for Conway and Faulkner CountyCoordinate publicity and implementation of Conway2025 strategic planAssist with response to economic development RFI/RFPsPrimary media contact for CDC and Chamber Set federal and state government economic development agenda for Conway and Faulkner CountyFulfill requests for information on economic development projectsPursue resources for economic development infrastructureServe as liaison between community and prospective industriesMarket Conway and Faulkner County as preferred location for growing or locating businessWork to create high paying jobs for Faulkner County residents

  • Executive VP

    Apr 2008 - now

  • VP of Government Affairs

    Apr 2008 - Jan 2011
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  Arkansas House of Representatives

  Oct 2008 - Jan 2010

  Asst. to the Speaker

  Assisted Speaker Robbie Wills in preparation for and management of 87th General Assembly. Worked closely on creation of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery and the Speaker's Health Care initiative.

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  Conway Area Chamber of Commerce

  Jan 2011 - now

  Executive VP

  - Government Affairs on behalf of the Chamber- Manage Conway Publications Inc. - Supervise creative direction and external communication of partner organizations