Lacie Elzy Selected as Director of Economic & Community Development

Lacie Elzy selected as Director of Economic & Community Development

Lacie Elzy      Decatur City Manager Tim Gleason is announcing Lacie Elzy as the Director of Economic & Community Development.      “During her time at the City, Lacie has shown great leadership and commitment to the betterment of the organization and community,” said Gleason. “I am pleased to promote Lacie Elzy to serve as the Director of Economic & Community Development.”      Lacie is a Decatur native and graduate of MacArthur High School and…

City of Charlotte announces new Director of Economic Development

Shaid Rana, a former Charlotte Business Journal 40 under 40 honoree, is the city’s new director of economic development, the city of Charlotte announced on May 16. In this role, Rana will be responsible for enhancing economic vitality through business growth, job creation and investing in local communities.Rana has worked in Mecklenburg County’s Office of Economic Development since 2020 and served as the Deputy Economic Development Director sinc…