07 Nov 2025
Young Gamechangers Graduates 2025 Class
- ECG ED Team attended the 2025 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers cohort graduation, where team members Jon McBrayer and Morgan Ferguson presented their final recommendations concluding the 8-month program.
At ECG, delivering excellence for our communities means more than providing expertise; it’s also about encouraging our team members to step into statewide spaces that inspire collaboration, leadership, and new ideas for community advancement.
04 Sep 2025
The Race to Be Ready: How to Turn a Location into Opportunity
Site selectors aren’t looking for perfect communities; they’re looking for prepared ones. While major metropolitan areas attract most focus regarding economic development, rural communities offer several qualities that appeal to companies: resilience, affordability, availability of resources, and long-term partnerships.
28 Aug 2025
Better Leaders, Better Communities: The Importance of Leadership & Training
- Leadership training strengthens local government by improving efficiency, responsiveness, and service delivery for both residents and businesses.
- Well-trained supervisors directly impact economic development by streamlining processes, supporting site readiness, and creating development-friendly environments.
- Investing in training builds a pipeline of strong leaders, ensuring continuity, stability, and a forward-thinking community that attracts business investment.
In local government, the role of supervisor extends far beyond managing daily operations or overseeing staff.
23 Jun 2025
Georgia is Built for Aerospace: Paris Air Show
When it comes to aerospace, Georgia isn’t just part of the conversation, it’s helping shape the future of the industry. With a powerful mix of top-tier talent, globally connected infrastructure, and a longstanding reputation for being business-friendly, the state continues to attract companies looking to innovate, manufacture, and expand.
16 May 2025
Economic Development Week: The Power of Partnerships
So, #EconDevWeek has come to an end but it got us thinking… about the amazing work that economic development pros are doing in our Georgia Energy Cities. You know… the folks behind the scenes forging partnerships like the collaborations between utility companies, Development Authorities, schools, and local governments that have led to some incredible outcomes.