21 Dec 2021
Roper Corporation Invests $118 Million in Walker County Expansion, Creates 600 Jobs
- Roper Corporation, a subsidiary of GE Appliances, invests $118 million in expanding their manufacturing operations and creating an additional 600 jobs in LaFayette..
- Roper Corporation’s LaFayette plant is responsible for producing Georgia Made™ cooking products including wall ovens, cooktops, and ranges for multiple GE Appliance brands.
16 Dec 2021
Governor Kemp Welcomes Rivian for Single-Largest Economic Development Project in State History
- Rivian Inc. (Rivian) will invest $5 billion in a carbon-conscious campus in Georgia for its electric adventure vehicles.
- Across operations, Rivian will create approximately 7,500 jobs on just under 2,000 acres located at the site known as the East Atlanta Megasite.
02 Nov 2021
Grants & Funding Opportunities | November 2021
Hello November!
ECG’s Office of Economic & Community Development assembles a list of current grants and funding opportunities monthly. This month we highlight the U.S. Department of Agriculture ReConnect Loan and Grant Program. We will continue to share information about additional funding opportunities.
04 Oct 2021
Grants & Funding Opportunities | October 2021
Welcome to October, officially fall in Georgia! At ECG’s Office of Economic & Community Development, monthly we assemble a list of grants and funding opportunities that may be relevant to your needs. This month we highlight the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grant. We regularly update our blog and will continue to share information about additional funding opportunities.
01 Sep 2021
Grants & Funding Opportunities | September 2021
Welcome to a new month! At ECG’s Office of Economic & Community Development, monthly we assemble a list of grants and funding opportunities that may be relevant to your needs. This month we highlight the Broadband Infrastructure Program from the Partnership For Inclusive Innovation. We regularly update our blog and will continue to share information about additional funding opportunities.