fyi – GA’s Energy Cities at Work

2nd Quarter, 2017

While Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is drawn to the American economy for its open markets and investment friendly climates, Georgia communities who want to attract those investors must reduce the risks for prospects and offer an alternative to some of their “at-home” issues of   rising energy costs and wage rates, speed-to-market issues, and stiff regulatory environments.
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fyi – GA’s Energy Cities at Work

4th Quarter, 2016

In this issue, Georgia’s newest Commissioner of Economic Development details the win, “In economic development, we are successful only as a team.  Not only is this ranking a testament to Governor Nathan Deal’s leadership, but it is because of the commitment from our economic development partners like ECG, our elected officials, communities and Georgia citizens.  The four-year designation is indicative of the high-level of professionalism and know-how we see in local economic developers.  We are extremely grateful for that partnership.”

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fyi – GA’s Energy Cities at Work

3rd Quarter, 2016

In this issue, Newnan Mayor Keith Brady discusses its new comprehensive plan, “One priority that surfaced throughout the process was a desire for the final plan to encourage private investment. We want to minimize municipal red-tape whenever it impedes a business friendly environment. Enhancing existing infrastructure is critical to furthering that business-friendly environment and quality of life. New parking solutions and possible high-speed rail are envisioned.”

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fyi – GA’s Energy Cities at Work

2nd Quarter, 2016

In this issue, Pretoria Farms, LLC is bringing an 18,000 square foot microbrewery facility in downtown Albany, GA and along with it a great deal of excitement for a city eager to revitalize its city core. This project will put downtown Albany among a growing list of cities such as Athens, Columbus, Macon, and Savannah, who have embraced the growing trend of locating microbreweries as anchors for their downtown.    “This project has the opportunity to transform our downtown; other restaurants and retail will likely follow,” explains Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard.

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fyi – GA’s Energy Cities at Work

4th Quarter, 2015

In this issue, Chris Carr, Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner delves into his personal commitment of creating jobs, “We’ve built this pro-business environment, low tax rates, low regulatory burden, great logistics and higher education.  Our tax reform to remove the sales tax from energy use in the manufacturing arena, for example, was a huge boost to our manufacturing sector.”

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