11 May 2023

Recognizing Economic Development Week

When our GA Energy Cities Succeed – We Succeed!

Our Economic Development Team is dedicated to supporting our #GAEnergyCities in their individual economic development efforts. Our goal is to bring growth to Georgia, be it expansion, relocation, or new business. As Economic Development Week draws to a close, we remain resolute on the purpose behind our efforts.

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05 Apr 2023

Grants & Funding Opportunities | April 2023

The grants and funding opportunities assembled this month by ECG’s Office of Economic & Community Development are aimed at helping our communities with necessary resources crucial for growing existing industries and recruiting new businesses. Here are funding opportunities that may be relevant to your needs. Our highlighted offering is from Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs.

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03 Apr 2023

Georgia Retail Update: Brick & Mortar Is Still Alive!

Discount/Dollar and Off-price retailers announced the most store openings

As has been the case for some time, opening announcements were concentrated in the discount/dollar and off-price sectors, which have historically done well in good and bad economic times and have been less affected by online competition than other areas of retail.

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