18 Jul 2018
Five Below coming to Monroe County, Georgia
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Five Below, a leading high-growth value retailer, will create 130 jobs and invest $70 million to build a new distribution center in Monroe County. The initial investment includes $42 million in land and building and approximately $28 million in machinery and equipment. Additional investment will occur over the next five years.
15 Jul 2018
Placemaking and Work in the New Economy
fyi – GA’s Energy Cities at Work
2nd Quarter, 2018
Jason Broadwater, consultant, author, and industry expert suggests there is a paradigm shift underway in how communities practice successful economic development. With innumberable nuances in this new way of thinking, among the most critical is a fresh view of the interplay between workers, workplace and placemaking.
30 May 2018
Solar cell manufacturer to create more than 500 jobs in Whitfield County
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Hanwha Q Cells Korea, a leader in the global solar industry, will create more than 500 jobs and invest $150 million in a new solar module manufacturing faciltiy in Dalton, GA.
08 May 2018
What are attendees saying about the ECG ED Summit?
At the 2018 ECG Economic Development Summit we asked attendees, “What does the Summit mean to you?” Each year we present an array of topics including best practices and new and innovative ideas to support our members economic development efforts.
27 Apr 2018
Enjoying the 2018 ECG Economic Development Summit
This year’s ED Summit provided many opportunities for our attendees to hear from leading experts, meet colleagues and build lasting relationships. This was our 15th Economic Development Summit and one of the best. We appreciate our sponsors, our attendees and our staff working together each year to continue to bring valuable information to our membership. We look forward to next year and continued growth throughout our member communities and the state of Georgia.