One of the pinnacles of the economic development process is the SITE VISIT. We all strive to achieve this coveted level of interest in our communities. As an economic developer, you possess valuable knowledge about the community’s heartbeat, be it ongoing road constructions, the latest eateries, upcoming events, or soon-to-be-available properties on the market.

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Last month, our Retail-Commercial Development Manager, Daniel, had the pleasure of attending the annual ICSC Real Estate Convention in Las Vegas, representing our exceptional State and the ECG member communities. With an impressive attendance of over 25,000 participants, this three-day gathering offered valuable opportunities to engage with retailers, brokers, and developers hailing from various regions across the United States.

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ECG’s Office of Economic and Community Development welcomes new team members, Morgan Ferguson, Research Analyst, and Jon McBrayer, our GIS Analyst. At ECG, we value the significance of a capable and varied team, recognizing the ever-evolving landscape of economic development. We are confident that they will bring innovative ideas and fresh perspectives to support the growth of our Georgia Energy Cities.

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When our GA Energy Cities Succeed – We Succeed!

Our Economic Development Team is dedicated to supporting our #GAEnergyCities in their individual economic development efforts. Our goal is to bring growth to Georgia, be it expansion, relocation, or new business. As Economic Development Week draws to a close, we remain resolute on the purpose behind our efforts.

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Discount/Dollar and Off-price retailers announced the most store openings

As has been the case for some time, opening announcements were concentrated in the discount/dollar and off-price sectors, which have historically done well in good and bad economic times and have been less affected by online competition than other areas of retail.

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