10 Sep 2026
Inside ECG’s 3rd Annual Retail Roundtable: Vision. Partnerships. Redevelopment. Community.
Retail recruitment is about more than attracting stores. It’s about understanding what makes a community unique and creating places where businesses and residents can thrive.
Economic development professionals, city leaders, and retail industry professionals gathered in Acworth for ECG’s Annual Retail Roundtable at Tap Town to discuss emerging retail trends, redevelopment opportunities, and partnerships that help communities thrive.
08 Sep 2026
Grants & Funding Opportunities | September 2026
Fall is a busy season for our Georgia Energy Cities as they prepare future projects, plan capital improvements, and identify priorities for the coming year. To help support those efforts, ECG’s Office of Economic & Community Development has compiled this month’s list of available grants and funding opportunities.
01 Aug 2026
Grants & Funding Opportunities | August 2026
Hello August. New month! New opportunities!
Our featured grants and funding opportunities come from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA).
ECG’s Office of Economic & Community Development curates grants and funding opportunities monthly aimed at helping our communities with the necessary resources crucial for growing existing industries and recruiting new businesses.
31 Jul 2026
From Farnborough to Georgia: Why Global Aerospace Growth Matters for the State
The aerospace industry continues to evolve rapidly. New technologies, changing supply chains, growing demand for advanced manufacturing, and increased investment in research and development are creating opportunities worldwide.
08 Jul 2026
Grants & Funding Opportunities | July 2026
Between the heat of summer and the busyness of the season, it can be easy to miss grants and funding opportunities available to your community right now. Hello July! Our funding opportunities for the month are curated to help you secure essential resources, advance existing industries, and attract new businesses and investment. Our featured funding this month is from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.