Fort Lauderdale, FL – Phil Santer, vice president of business development and chief of staff at Ann Arbor SPARK, has been selected as a winner in the economic development profession’s 40 Under 40 awards, the only award of its kind recognizing young talent in the economic development industry.
“In
the past year, Phil’s accomplishments include leading a collation of public,
private, and academic leaders that worked to attract KLA Tencor to Ann Arbor –
a project that will result in the company investing $70 million and creating
500 jobs in our community,” said Paul Krutko, president and CEO of Ann Arbor
SPARK. “The region’s economy directly benefits from Phil’s talent and drive,
and his contributions as part of the team at Ann Arbor SPARK.”
An
independent five-member selection committee chose the winners from a pool of
more than 170 qualified candidates based on their exceptional accomplishments
and contributions to the economic development industry. The award’s program was
managed by Development Counsellors International (DCI), a New York-based firm
that specializes in economic development marketing, and Jorgenson Consulting, a
leading national executive search firm serving organizations in economic and
community development industries.
“The
40 Under 40 Award is designed to identify the economic development profession’s
rising stars. These young economic development professionals represent the
future of our industry,” said Julie Curtin, president of DCI’s economic
development practice. “The selection committee had a challenge selecting only 40
winners, but we are delighted by the smarts, initiative and game-changing
mindset represented in the awardees.”
DCI
and Jorgenson officially announced the winners last night at an awards
reception during the International Economic Development Council Leadership
Summit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and will feature profiles of each on the awards
website.
For more information on the 40 Under 40 winners, visit econdev40under40.com.
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About Ann Arbor SPARK
Ann Arbor SPARK, a non-profit organization, is advancing the region by encouraging and supporting business acceleration, attraction and retention. The organization identifies and meets the needs of business at every stage, from start-ups to large organizations. Ann Arbor SPARK collaborates with business, academic, government, and community investor partners. For more information, please call (734) 761-9317 or visit www.AnnArborUSA.org.
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