26 Aug 2024
Is Your Industrial Site Rail Ready?
When considering a location for industrial development, one critical factor that can significantly impact logistics and operational efficiency is whether the site is rail-served or rail-adjacent. Understanding the distinction between the two is vital when considering a site for a new business. Let’s take a closer look at what it means for a site to be rail-served or rail-adjacent and their implications.
05 Aug 2024
Grants & Funding Opportunities | August 2024
We have curated a comprehensive list of grants and funding opportunities to support our Georgia Energy Cities. Our goal is to help our communities to secure essential resources, advance existing industries, and attract new businesses. In this month’s update, we feature funding options tailored to meet specific community needs from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
16 Jul 2024
Reshaping Retail: “Entertainment, Recreation and Experiences.”
The retail industry continues to emerge! We live in a time and place where experiences matter. Without going too far down the psychological path, it’s important to remember that we are social creatures in some form. Researcher and author Brené Brown says, “Humans are social creatures who crave community and connection.” Whether it is indoor pickleball, entertainment dining, live performances, or pop-up markets, these experiences keep people coming back for more!
01 Jul 2024
Grants & Funding Opportunities | July 2024
July is upon us, and our Office of Economic & Community Development at ECG has curated grants and funding opportunities to assist our #GAEnergyCities and communities in obtaining essential resources to advance current industries and attract new businesses. Below is our compilation of funding options tailored to your specific needs. Our featured opportunity is a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
24 Jun 2024
Community Visioning: A Case Study
Welcome to the final segment of our Community Visioning series! So far, we’ve discussed the importance of Community Visioning and Implementing Your Community Vision. In this final part, we will explore how grants can be utilized to help implement specific projects and goals, as was the case with the City of Whigham, and how that aligns with the community’s collective vision.