2025 Cherokee By Choice Ambassadors Announced
WOODSTOCK, GA — The Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) welcomed their 2025 group of Cherokee By Choice (CBC) Ambassadors this week.
2025 CBC Ambassadors include Barbara Corey, Wellstar Health System, Will England, Cherokee County Water & Sewer Authority, Lindsey Shrout, Northside Hospital Cherokee, Amanda Rostin, Lead Edge Design Group, Lee Oliver, Thrive Canton/The Mill On Etowah, Sarah Byrd, Goshen Valley, Lewis Cline, Synovus, Rick Rowland, United Community Bank, Steve Divine, Advanced Systems Inc., Emly Hardigree, The Good Group, Ashley Rowe, LGE Community Credit Union, Miranda Young, North Georgia Staffing, Danielle Kitchen, NPSG BUILT, Holden Looper, Blue Shield Environmental, Dana Cox, Moxie Property Group, Josh Bagby, Providence Insurance, Amanda Sutter, Gunnin Land Surveying, Trey Ragsdale, Kaiser Permanente and Stacey Chapman, CROFT & Associates.
CBC Ambassadors are thoughtfully selected individuals who will be champions of the work COED is doing through Cherokee By Choice, Inc. to further economic development in the community.
COED aims to engage passionate CBC Investors in promoting and supporting sustainable economic growth, innovation and community development. 2025 CBC Ambassadors will act as advocates for economic advancement, fostering collaboration between local businesses, government agencies and community members to create a thriving and inclusive economy.
CBC Ambassadors will serve a one-year term during which they will immerse themselves in economic development as a whole and how it impacts Cherokee County – beginning with an Economic Development 101 Certificate Course.
Alongside familiarizing themselves with economic development, CBC Ambassadors will engage with COED initiatives and events, including the Metro Atlanta Film Summit, Be Pro Be Proud Georgia, the Cherokee Career Expo, Fresh Start Cherokee, New & Existing Industry interactions, CBC investor involvement and more.
Cherokee By Choice, Inc. is a non-profit organization created by COED to enhance economic development initiatives and strategies within Cherokee County and beyond. The CBC 2.0 Strategic Plan seeks to create community wealth through attracting, retaining and aligning talent; growing innovative business, investment and jobs; and developing infrastructure and product.
COED is excited to welcome new and returning CBC Ambassadors for their 2025 term. Learn more about getting involved with CBC and COED’s initiatives at cherokeega.org.