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Gloria LeQuang
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| Bio: |
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As Director of Business Development,
Gloria focuses on industry activities that attract new companies to
the area and assists local companies looking to expand their
operations. In her current role, she handles project management and
sector marketing initiatives for the region's aerospace &
defense industry – which includes modeling, simulation, &
training (MS&T) – as well as the digital media industry.
Gloria joined the EDC in 1998 and has over 10 years' experience
in economic development work, both international and domestic. Her
past responsibilities include foreign direct investment; diplomatic
relations; export counseling; event planning; tradeshow marketing;
industry market research; lead tracking, and project
qualification.
Prior to joining the EDC, Gloria was in charge of coordinating
new business development and marketing efforts for CHEP Americas, a
global pallet and container pooling solutions company. Her
experience also includes internships in National Public and
Government Relations for AAA (American Automobile Association) and
Publicity and Promotions for Pinecastle Records/American Bluegrass
Network, a bluegrass record label and syndicated radio show.
Gloria's industry affiliations include Women in Defense Central
Florida Chapter (Charter Member), Florida Photonics Cluster,
National Center for Simulation, Digital Media Alliance of Florida,
National Defense and Industry Association, International Council of
Shopping Centers, and the Florida Chapter of the National Academy
of Recording Arts & Sciences. In addition, she serves on the
board of directors for Team Orlando and MicheLee Puppets, as well
as on the advisory board for the International Game Developers
Association (Orlando Chapter) and Otronicon. Gloria has also served
on past event planning committees for the Orlando/Orange County
Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Orange County Regional
History Center.
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| Education: |
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B.A., Journalism-Advertising and Public Relations, University
of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Certified International Trade Specialist, Thunderbird, American
Graduate School of International Management, Phoenix, AZ
Basic Economic Development Course, Georgia Tech's Center for
Economic Development, Atlanta, GA Graduate, Leadership Orlando
Class 74, Orlando, FL |
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