GAINESVILLE - Josh Stephens has joined the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce staff as Project Manager for the Economic Development Division. <br />
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Stephens manages the Gainesville-Hall County Economic Development Council events and meetings, compiles research and reports, and coordinates prospective business and industry visits.<br />
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A Gainesville-native and son of Rosemary Allen and Bill Stephens, Josh was a standout athlete graduating from North Hall High School in 2004. He was a member of the University of Georgia Basketball Team, graduating in 2009.<br />
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Josh previously served as a Legislative Aide for state Senator Jeff Mullis (53rd District) during the 2013 Legislative Session working on policy development, tracking legislation and operation of the Senate Rules Committee. He served as a Business Developer for a construction firm in Tampa, Fla., for several years, prior to joining the Georgia General Assembly as a Legislative Aide.