27 Jul 2020
Purple Innovation Plans to Invest $21 million in Henry Co. Manufacturing Facility
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Purple Innovation, Inc. (“Purple”), the comfort technology company known for creating the Purple® Mattress, has selected Henry County for their third U.S. manufacturing facility. Purple plans to make a $21 million investment in this 520,000-square-foot facility, delivering 360 jobs to the area.
01 Jul 2020
Grants, Loans & Funding Opportunities | July 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 are program offerings by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. We update this regularly and will continue to share information about additional funding opportunities.
26 Jun 2020
Wellmade Flooring Expands Operations, Invests $35 Million in Bartow Co.
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that U.S.-based Wellmade Flooring will invest more than $35 million in expanding its manufacturing facilities to Bartow County, delivering 240 jobs to the area.
Internationally known, Wellmade specializes in the design, production, and distribution of hard surface flooring collections. (more…)
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.