SUSAN ACKLEY brings to TCG efforts more than 35 years of marketing and research experience. In 1988, Susan formed Ackley Advertising. AMG was formed to assist clients with targeting markets, formulating creative direction, and communicating “sales” messages.

Susan is a former instructor in marketing with the Women’s Business Development Center of a major Florida university. She is also heavily involved with all TCG research efforts associated with defining Research and Development opportunities in communities based on agricultural products, natural resources, and existing area institutions. Susan is also heavily involved and is very knowledgeable of the arts and the use and role of arts in enhancing economic activity.