Gray Swoope

Founder and CEO @VFAdvisors, Wisdom agent. Creating pathways to success. Most important title - Dad!

[Gray Swoope @GraySwoope]

@espn can you not get the teams right? Bad miss! @RazorbackBSB

[Gray Swoope @GraySwoope]

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[Gray Swoope @GraySwoope]

It’s Saturday morning at The Grand Hotel in Point Clear, AL and I am thrilled to be talking #economicdevelopment with 850 state leaders. Thank you @BCAToday for the opportunity to talk about the importance of #leadership and keys to economic vitality. @VFAdvisors @MadeinAL

[VisionFirst Advisors @VFAdvisors]

Congratulations to @GraySwoope for being recognized as one of @newsservicefla's 'Fifty Over 50' award recipients!

As President and CEO of VisionFirst Advisors, Gray's leadership and dedication continue to impact the economic development industry and beyond. As

Join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition!

View the full list here: https://t.co/LPeWe0lc96

[VisionFirst Advisors @VFAdvisors]

At VisionFirst Advisors, we are proud to mark a decade of delivering impactful results for clients and shaping new innovation.

"The future of VisionFirst is bright. Our corporate structure allows for sustainability and core concepts to be carried forward in future decades. I am indebted to all our clients, allies, friends, family, and team for your unwavering support. Happy 10th anniversary, VisionFirst Advisors." – @GraySwoope, President & CEO

Our success is driven by our people—our VisionFirst family. This year, we welcomed @minah_hall, Jennifer Carroll (@taxcandi), and Heather Dollar to our team, joining Griff Salmon, @NancyBlum, @gregword1, Kathy Gelston, Lesley Hatfield, Meghan DiGiacomo, Brenda Lathan, and Maria Crume. Together, we are building a culture of excellence, delivering results for our clients, and fostering opportunities for professional growth. Throughout the year, we’ll highlight the team and the value they bring to our client engagements.

Here’s to the next decade of success at VisionFirst Advisors! 🚀

#VisionFirst10 #Strategy #Results #EconomicDevelopment

[VisionFirst Advisors @VFAdvisors]

“We are thrilled to welcome @minah_hall and Jennifer Carroll (@taxcandi) to the VisionFirst Advisors team,” said @GraySwoope, President and CEO of VisionFirst Advisors and former Secretary of the Florida Department of Commerce.

ICYMI, we recently welcomed Minah and Jennifer to our team! Their tax and incentive expertise further propels VisionFirst’s position as a location advisory powerhouse 📍🚀

#SiteSelection #EconomicDevelopment #LocationAdvisory

[VisionFirst Advisors @VFAdvisors]

We’re proud to announce that VisionFirst is now home to the ultimate site selection dream team! 🌟

With the addition of @minah_hall and Jennifer Carroll (@taxcandi), we’ve assembled unmatched expertise in tax incentives, site selection strategy, and economic development. Our team now boasts unparalleled expertise in:

· High-stakes tax incentive negotiations
· Strategic site selection across industries
· Proven success in securing billions in investments

Their combined 40+ years of experience solidifies our commitment to delivering exceptional, results-driven solutions for businesses looking to expand or relocate. Site selection dream team members Jennifer Carroll (@taxcandi), Griff Salmon, @GraySwoope, @Kathy Gelston CPA, and @minah_hall are power house team members with unmatched expertise that offer full service help to any business looking to relocate or expand operations.

Welcome, Minah and Jennifer! Together, we’re setting a new standard in tax incentives and site selection location advisory. 🚀 Contact us to learn how we can help you and your organization!

[Site Selectors Guild @SiteSelectGuild]

Guild member @GraySwoope founded @VFAdvisors after 30 years of #econdev experience, specializing in workforce strategy, #siteselection, incentives negotiations and more. Meet Gray: https://t.co/XAZqx5ZWnN

[Gray Swoope @GraySwoope]

Thank you @Delta JAN Gate Agents for the holiday surprise in our seats on DL2208! #SeasonsGreetings

[Liberty Partners @LibertyPartners]

Insightful economic presentation this morning by @GraySwoope @DrJerryParrish and Ben Friedman @DukeEnergy #FREDA #RuralSummit #flapol

[Gray Swoope @GraySwoope]

Noooo! Think I will have a cheeseburger today with a frozen concoction. RIP Jimmy! 🏴‍☠️

[Gray Swoope @GraySwoope]

Enjoyed being back home for a short while. Thank you @AccelerateMS for leading a holistic approach to workforce development in Mississippi.

[AccelerateMS @AccelerateMS]

Day one of the #MSHorizons2023 Innovation and Strategy Symposium is in the books! Special thanks to @GraySwoope and @StephenMoret for joining us. #HumanMomentum

[Site Selectors Guild @SiteSelectGuild]

Guild members @chrislloyd_mwc, @GraySwoope, @johnlongshore and @TessFayGLS presented at the #SEDC2023 Annual Conference on a wide range of topics such as food manufacturing, #econdev challenges and best practices, and #siteselection trends.

[Gray Swoope @GraySwoope]

Honor today to moderate this panel of five state economic development leaders that collectively recruited over $55 billion in capex last year. #LeadershipMatters

[Southern Economic Development Council @SEDCouncil]

The South’s leading state-level execs discuss why @SEDCouncil’s region is positioned for econ dev.

Panelists:
Christopher Chung, @EDPNC
Jason El Koubi, @VEDPVirginia
Harry Lightsey, @SCcommerce
Jeff Noel, @CEDkygov
Clint O’Neal, @ArkansasEDC
Gray Swoope, VisionFirst Advisors

[Gray Swoope @GraySwoope]

Thank you @FDNY for your heroics today. This is my baby girl and we are so appreciative of their efforts to save her dogs. Get well fire fighters and residents that had injuries.

[NYPD 19th Precinct @NYPD19Pct]

Due to the heroics of @FDNY at today’s 3-alarm fire on the Upper East Side, not only were there no serious injuries, but firefighters were also able to save several pups who were reunited with their humans.

Speedy recovery to firefighters & resident who suffered minor injuries.

[Site Selectors Guild @SiteSelectGuild]

The Guild is pleased to welcome its newest member, Gray Swoope, president and CEO of @VFAdvisors: https://t.co/hZXt9UaQDW

[Gray Swoope @GraySwoope]

Job well done Keith! Thanks for your service. I am grateful for the time serving in your administration during your tenure as Mayor of @citywestmemphis #PublicService #LeadershipMatters

[Keith Ingram @KeithIngramAR]

To my friends, neighbors and supporters... thank you. Because of you, the last 14 years has been a dream realized. KMI

[Gray Swoope @GraySwoope]

@robbiefaulk247 What about @jdwicker at San Diego State? Miss State Alumnus.

[Gray Swoope @GraySwoope]

As I watch the sunset tonight in @TLHDowntown sending thoughts and prayers to my fellow Floridians south and east of us! It’s the clam before the storm. Stay informed. Stay strong. Stay safe. #Ian 🙏🏻

[Matt McGavic @Matt_McGavic]

He won't say if it's a HS player or D1 transfer, but Louisville HC Kenny Payne says he lost out on the recruitment of a player this year because he was asked how much money in NIL he would make.

Says he committed to a different school the next day.