Word on the street is that GSDP COO Chance McDavid has resigned from the Partnership to take a position at MSU.
Update 1: This just in from the GSDP.
Message from Partnership Chairman Terry Kemp:
McDavid to Step Down as Partnership COO
Dear Partnership Members and Media,
I have received official notification from Partnership COO Chance McDavid that he has accepted a position as community development project manager with the Mississippi State University Community Action Team. His last date of employment will be Friday, August 22, but he has agreed to be available to assist us as much as possible during the interim period.
Please join me in expressing my appreciation to Chance for his contributions to our organization and the community during his time with us. I’m confident he will still be a valuable resource even as he enters the next phase of his career.
Attached is a press release that will be sent to the membership, community leaders, and media later this afternoon. Thanks for your continued support of the Partnership.
Terry Kemp
Partnership Board Chairman
Update 2: Official Release
Partnership Official Leaving Post
STARKVILLE, Miss. – The Greater Starkville Development Partnership COO is stepping down to assume a position at Mississippi State University. Chance McDavid will soon begin a new role as community development project manager with the Mississippi State Community Action Team.
“On behalf of the Partnership, we recognize and appreciate the many contributions Chance has made to our community while serving in a leadership position at the Partnership. We wish him the very best in the next phase of his career recognizing that he will still remain a valuable contributor to the greater Starkville area,” said Partnership Board Chairman Terry Kemp.
“It’s been a pleasure to serve the Starkville and Oktibbeha County community. I’m confident the Partnership and the new CEO will continue to be a catalyst for promoting a healthy and sustainable environment for businesses, residents and visitors by encouraging collaborative relationships between the public and private sectors that result in positive outcomes for overall community betterment. There is no doubt the Partnership and the greater Starkville area are on the verge of even more exciting times.” McDavid said.
After joining the Partnership in 2006, McDavid has been primarily responsible for overall Chamber of Commerce initiatives and community development programs. He has been instrumental in the success of the Oktibbeha County Leadership Development Forum where four classes have graduated 70 alumni and ideas such as Jazz Night, Boardtown Ball, Johnny Cash Festival, and Moncrief Park improvements emerged to become successful community initiatives.
The Starkville Young Professionals (SYP) was launched under his leadership encouraging networking, civic engagement, and professional development opportunities by promoting the Starkville area as an ideal location for recruiting and retaining young talent.
Over 125 new members have joined the Partnership over the past two years, and the organization’s high retention rate earned the Partnership a Membership Achievement Award by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives. McDavid’s efforts will also result this fall in a major membership drive for the Partnership and a “buy local” campaign to encourage greater support of local businesses.
“One of the greatest assets of a community is the talents and skills of its people. We are fortunate to have so many businesses and residents actively engaged in diverse activities that positively impact our economy and quality of life. I’ve enjoyed immensely the opportunity to work with so many wonderful people. I’m delighted to have the opportunity to help bring the expertise and resources of MSU to communities and organizations across our state while remaining an active part of the greater Starkville area,” McDavid said
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