The City of Sandy Springs announced on Dec. 13 that it has hired a new economic development manager.
Jahnee Prince will focus on business recruitment and will also focus on outreach to the business community and business retention, the city reported. City spokeswoman Sharon Kraun said Prince will work as an independent contractor for the city. The contract extends through June 2012 and is worth up to $50,000, which includes salary and expenses.
“Prior to joining the City, Ms. Prince served as VP of Policy for the Council for Quality Growth where she focused on promoting economic development policy in sixteen counties,” the city reported in a press release. “Ms. Prince also served as Director of Planning and Zoning for the City of Fayetteville, Senior Planner for the Atlanta Regional Commission, and was an Urban Planner for HOK. Ms. Prince received her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning from Ohio State University.”
