UMW Names Brian Baker to Lead Center for Economic Development

Brian Baker has been named executive director of the University of Mary Washington's (UMW) Center for Economic Development. Baker has spent the last decade as an administrator at UMW, most recently as executive director for entrepreneurship.

In his new role, Baker will oversee the UMW Small Business Development Center, the EagleWorks Accelerator and Business Innovation Center, the Engagement Program, the operations for the Virginia Business Incubation Association, and several contract affiliations.

The Center for Economic Development was established in 2011 to assist regional jurisdictions in promoting economic development.

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