Gloria LeQuang

Director, Business Development - Aerospace & Defense

407.422.7159 x235
Gloria.LeQuang@OrlandoEDC.com
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Bio:   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.

     
Education:   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