Ogeechee Technical College president Dr. Dawn Cartee announced recently that Lori Durden was named vice president for Economic Development for Ogeechee Technical College, and will assume the position Feb. 1, 2011. Durden has served as area director for the Georgia Southern University-Small Business Development Center for the past eight years. In making the announcement, Cartee said: "Lori brings a wealth of experience in economic and business development, in working collaboratively with private-sector businesses, Chambers of Commerce, Development Authorities, and a variety of other local, regional, and state-wide agencies and entities.