15 Jan 2014
Commerce Welcomes Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Distribution Center
Gov. Deal announced today that Ollie’s will locate their new Southeast Distribution Center in Commerce, which will create approximately 175 new jobs and invest $14.56 million into the project over the next five years.
The Ollie’s facility in Commerce will support the company’s plans to expand its footprint in the Southeast. As part of this growth plan, the company anticipates adding 30-40 stores in Georgia over a four-year period beginning in 2014. The first Ollie’s store was founded in Mechanicsburg, Pa., in 1982 and has grown to become one of America’s largest retailers of closeouts, excess inventory, and salvage merchandise, with 154 stores in 14 states. (more…)
15 Nov 2013
West Point Welcomes Hyundai Dymos America
Governor Nathan Deal announced this week that Hyundai Dymos is opening a manufacturing plant in West Point to supply Kia Motors Manufacturing. The facility will manufacture seats for the new Kia Sorento. Hyundai Dymos will bring a $35,000,000 investment and 350 jobs to the community. This West Point facility will allow them to take the next step in their expansion strategy in the United States. Production is slated to begin in November 2014. (more…)
15 Aug 2013
Dollar General comes to Thomaston
ECG’s Economic & Community Development team is proud to announce a Retail project locate. A few weeks ago, the grand opening for the newest Dollar General retail-grocery store was held in Thomaston, GA. The store is over 15,000 square feet, will employ 15 people and have a $2,000,000 investment. (more…)
15 Mar 2013
Walmart Opens in Camilla
ECG’s Economic & Community Development Team is proud to announce a new Walmart opened earlier this year adjacent to the existing store in the City of Camilla. The new store will be roughly twice the size of the existing store and will hire 60 additional employees.
“The Walmart project is a great example of how a community and retailer can work together to the benefit of both parties,” said Jason Fritz, ECG Retail Business Development. (more…)
12 Feb 2013
Norton Packaging to Open Georgia Manufacturing Operation in Monticello
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that Norton Packaging, Inc. is creating 90 new jobs and investing $12 million in a new manufacturing operation in Jasper County. Norton Packaging, which broke ground today for its new facility, specializes in containers that hold a wide variety of products, and will manufacture plastic injection molded rigid shipping containers at the Monticello facility. (more…)