By: Michael Tomberlin
Economic development is no laughing matter, but don’t tell Jim Searcy that.
On Thursday, July 31, Searcy retired after more than three decades working in economic development, the last 13 as executive director of the Economic Development Association of Alabama (EDAA).
“With more than 30 years in economic development, Jim has played a major role in landing many of our state’s major manufacturing victories,” said Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey. “His departure leaves a void that will be hard to fill.”
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