On Friday, Jan. 30, the Guilford County Board of Commissioners held its annual retreat and heard from an economic development expert – who had both advice and warnings for Guilford County as it moves forward and faces serious challenges in the coming years.
The presentation was delivered by Ted Abernathy, managing partner of Economic Leadership LLC, a nationally known consulting firm that works with states, regions and private companies on economic and workforce strategy.
Abernathy, who has decades of experience in economic development and corporate site selection, framed his remarks around how Guilford County is viewed from the outside – by companies, investors and site selectors who rely heavily on data to make their decisions…