County names economic development director, first woman and African American to hold the position

Cynthia Johnson named director of Pinellas County's economic development department after nationwide search

COURTESY: Cynthia Johnson named director of Pinellas County Economic Development
COURTESY: Cynthia Johnson named director of Pinellas County Economic Development
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CLEARWATER — Cynthia Johnson has been named director of Pinellas County Economic Development, the first woman and the first African American to hold the position.

 

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