Jennifer Conoley with the Bay County Economic Development Alliance has taken a job with Gulf Power Company as an economic development representative for the Bay County region.

In her new role she will work with local, regional and state economic development organizations to focus on recruiting new businesses to the region as well as help existing businesses be successful. 

“Jennifer is a great addition to our Economic Development team,” said John Hutchinson, Gulf Power’s Public Affairs and Economic Development director. “She knows the region, has the confidence of area economic development and government officials and understands the challenges and opportunities.”

Conoley serves as a board member with the Florida Public Relations Association of Northwest Florida and is involved in several other community organizations. She graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Communications with an emphasis in public relations from Florida State University.

“While I’m leaving the Bay Economic Development Alliance, this move is really just helping to grow the Northwest Florida economic development team,” said Conoley. “I’ll still be working for economic development in the region, increasing our efforts to grow the economy. I look forward to joining the Gulf Power team.”

Gulf Power Company is an investor-owned electric utility with all of its common stock owned by Atlanta-based Southern Company. Gulf Power serves more than 430,000 customers in eight counties throughout Northwest Florida. The company’s mission is to safely provide exceptional customer value by delivering reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible electricity while strengthening our communities. Visit online at GulfPower.com or on the company’s Facebook page, “Gulf Power Company.”