This presentation will focus on the details of the Michelin Development Upstate loan and business expertise program. It will provide valuable information on what the program qualifications are; how to apply;  and how the process works.   All residents of Upstate, SC who have an interest in creating Jobs and moving SC's economic development forward should attend.

GSATC Learning Lunch

About our Speaker:

John Tully, in his 35 year career has served Michelin in a variety of management positions. He began his career in New York working in the Marketing and Sales support function. He most recently served for 3 years as the President of Michelin Development (Canada) inc. in Ontario, Canada. Prior to this assignment he was the North American Director of Community Relations for Michelin North America, Inc.

John has now been charged with directing and implementing Michelin Development in Upstate, SC . for the corporation. This is a 20 year old Michelin program that had been introduced to North America in 2006 and is now being implemented in the U.S. This program is focused on creating new quality, sustainable jobs in the 10 counties of Upstate, SC. The program will provide low cost loans and access to Michelin’s considerable in-house business expertise to disadvantaged start-up, small- & medium-sized businesses.

John has a BA degree in Journalism and Sociology from Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ. He lives in Greenville, SC, with his wife, Marianne, a K-5 teacher.