24 Jun 2020
CFL Flooring to Create 300 Jobs, Invest More Than $70 Million in Gordon County
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Creative Flooring Solutions (CFL), a manufacturer of laminate, wood, and luxury vinyl tile will create 300 jobs and invest more than $70 million in a new manufacturing facility in Calhoun.
“We are thrilled that CFL has chosen Gordon County to expand their business operations to more effectively reach their customer base,” said Governor Kemp. “The impact of this announcement will be felt across the region as the company seeks to employ 300 hardworking Georgians.”
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23 Jun 2020
Utilizing Peer Analysis to Enhance Economic Planning
ECG’s Technical Solutions team provides a wide variety of economic and community development support services to our member communities. The tools our team provides that enhance research include but are not limited to Target Industry Studies, Housing Studies, Downtown Market Assessments, Retail Support, and Mapping products.
19 Jun 2020
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT | GRIFFIN, GA
Named to our “Top Spot” at the end of 2019, the city of Griffin has solidified its spot as a preferred location for Japanese investors. Georgia is regarded as the center of Japanese industry in the Southeast and the Lakes at Green Valley in Griffin has solidified its spot as a preferred location for Japanese investors.
17 Jun 2020
Grants & Funding Opportunities | June 2020
Monthly, ECG’s Office of Economic & Community Development compiles a list of available grants and funding opportunities that may be relevant to your needs. Highlighted this month are program offerings by the Economic Development Administration (EDA)
We update this regularly and will continue to share information about additional funding opportunities.
29 May 2020
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT | THOMASVILLE, GA
As one of our 52 member cities, we commend Thomasville for discovering ways of adapting to today’s ever changing environment. Imagine a community rallying together in the face of a global pandemic. That’s exactly what Thomasville leaders, businesses and citizens did, working together to provide essential supplies during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.