01 Apr 2024
Funding Opportunities | April 2024
As your dedicated partner in Economic and Community Development, ECG remains committed to assist communities in obtaining essential resources for advancing current industries and attracting new businesses. This month, our compiled list of grants and funding opportunities meticulously curated to support your community’s needs. With fast approaching deadlines, this month’s funding come from the U.S Department of Transportation, Safe Streets and Roads for all grant, and the T-Mobile Hometown Grant Application.
20 Mar 2024
The Essential Role of Shovel-Ready Sites in Economic Development
In the realm of economic development, the term “shovel-ready” signifies more than just prepared land. It represents a beacon of growth, efficiency, and opportunity. Shovel-ready sites, with their pre-developed infrastructure, offer a unique blend of advantages that make them invaluable for rapid economic expansion and competitiveness.
19 Mar 2024
Spring Retail Roundtable Discussion
Our retail and community development services are exclusive to our ECG member communities.
At our Office of Economic & Community Development, we have a deep understanding of the market dynamics and trends shaping the commercial development landscape. Our expertise lies in our ability to bring together key stakeholders and foster connections for success. This spring, we are excited to host a retail roundtable, as we believe in the power of discussions to foster community growth and development.
01 Mar 2024
Funding Opportunities | March 2024
Welcome to March! Our Office of Economic & Community Development at ECG has gathered grants and funding opportunities to assist communities in obtaining essential resources for advancing current industries and attracting new businesses. Our compiled list of funding options tailored to your specific requirements features opportunities this month from the Georgia Department of Transportation and Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
23 Feb 2024
Implementing Your Community Vision
You did it! You herded the cats, successfully crafted a vision for your community, and developed an implementation plan. Now what?
For most, developing a community vision and implementation plan is the easy part, but implementing projects and making meaningful changes to achieve a community vision can be extremely daunting.