16 Jun 2021
Gov. Kemp Announces Opening of Semperit Industrial Products Americas Headquarters, Manufacturing Facility
- Semperit Industrial products will expand its presence in Georgia and invest $9 million and create 70 jobs in Newnan, Georgia
- “Georgia has long been a hub for both the logistics and life sciences industries. As Semperit continues to grow its footprint around the world, I am confident that Georgia will prove a natural fit.” – GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson.
01 Jun 2021
Grants & Funding Opportunities | June 2021
ECG’s Office of Economic & Community Development assembles a list of current grants and funding opportunities monthly. We regularly update our blog and will continue to share information about additional funding opportunities.
This month we highlight program offerings from the U.S. Department of Commerce with a focus on their Broadband Infrastructure Program. NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) encourages municipalities, non-profits, or cooperatives that own and/or operate broadband networks to participate in this program as part of a covered partnership
04 May 2021
Grants & Funding Opportunities | May 2021
ECG’s Office of Economic & Community Development assembles a list of current grants and funding opportunities monthly. We regularly update our blog and will continue to share information about additional funding opportunities.
This month we have included the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), providing general highlights and information. The U.S. Treasury continues to work on guidance details for the plan at this time.
03 May 2021
John VanBrunt joins ECG as Manager, Community Development
ECG is happy to announce that John VanBrunt has been named Manager of Community Development. John will lead our community development efforts within the Economic & Community Development team.
John comes to ECG with more than 12 years of experience working with communities throughout Georgia during his time
27 Apr 2021
Imagine Thomasville Generates a Trifecta
- Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Chamber of Commerce with the new Imagine Thomasville Podcast.
- Red Hills Business Park in Thomasville is growing with three new companies moving in.
- Courtyard by Marriott opens its doors in Downtown Thomasville.