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 Nov 2025
Grants & Funding Opportunities | November 2025
Our grants and funding opportunities for November are curated below to support our Georgia Energy Cities. We aim to help our communities secure essential resources, advance existing industries, and attract new businesses and investment. Our featured funding is from the Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program, with a bonus funding from the Verizon Digital Ready Program in honor of National Entrepreneurship Month.
02 Oct 2025
Grants & Funding Opportunities | October 2025
Hello October! Our grants and funding opportunities for the month are curated below to support our Georgia Energy Cities. We aim to help our communities secure essential resources, advance existing industries, and attract new businesses and investment. Our featured funding is the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Recreational Trails Program.
24 Sep 2025
Georgia No. 1 for Business for 12th Straight Year
- Georgia has been ranked the No. 1 state for business for the 12th consecutive year by Area Development magazine, setting an unmatched record of consistency and excellence in economic development.
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.