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Tom Croteau serves as Deputy Commissioner, Global Commerce for the Georgia Department of Economic Development. His role is to lead Georgia’s Global Commerce team to increase jobs and investments through locating and expanding businesses. Tom joined the department in 1996 and has worked in a number of other capacities within the agency. He’s involved in number of organizations and associations and currently serves on the board of the Georgia Economic Developers Association and the Georgia Quick Start Industry Services Advisory Council. One of the automotive industries prominent companies is Kia who’s U.S. manufacturing base is in Georgia. Pictured above is Tom and the group with Kia’s 2,000,000 car built in Georgia.
SHOW SPONSORS
Christopher Kimball Financial Services
SUCCESS QUOTE
“Stop chasing the money and start chasing the passion.”
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
Recently losing his father after his dad was hit by a car.
AH-HA MOMENTS
Learning a valuable lesson while negotiating a very large deal with an out of state manufacturer.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
An Oldsmobile 442
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Make sure your brakes and tires are always in great condition.
AUTOMOTIVE RESOURCES
FAVORITE BOOKS
Some of the Best by William Robertson
Books by Jeff Shaara
Red Notice by Bill Browder
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
In your life there are just a few dozen people who are around you every single day. Treat those people like you would VIPs. Come visit Tom in Georgia!
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