Thursday, April 4, 2013
The Cherokee County Commission on Tuesday voted to provide up to $60,000 for three years to the Cherokee Office of Economic Development.
A request from Cherokee County Chairman Buzz Ahrens to shore up the county's economic development efforts has garnered formal approval. The Cherokee County Commission on Tuesday voted to approve matching up to $60,000 each year for the next three years, which would be funneled into the annual operating budget of the Cherokee Office of Economic Development. The county will match the collective amount each of the five cities will contribute towards CoED's budget. Ahrens said the $120,000 is "enough to make a difference." Ahrens in January formally emailed the cities Woodstock, Canton, Holly Springs, Ball Ground and Waleska and asked them to each consider contributing money towards CoED's budget. He also emailed the cities of Mountain Park …
Monday, February 18, 2013
Thirteen companies in Cherokee Office of Economic Development's Existing Industry incentive program expanded last year and made over $22.6 million in investments.
Friday, February 15, 2013
Thirteen companies in Cherokee Office of Economic Development's Existing Industry incentive program expanded last year and made over $22.6 million in investments.
Business activity is coming back to life in Cherokee County. The county last year saw increased prospect activity and existing industry expansion, according to the Cherokee Office of Economic Development. CoED President Misti Martin told the Council for Quality Growth on Wednesday that 13 companies in its Existing Industries Incentive Program expanded in 2012, creating 365 new jobs and investing $22.6 million in the county. She also noted two additional companies applied for the incentive program, investing $6.5 million and creating 30 new jobs. Other positives for Cherokee economic development include: Martin said she wasn't surprised with the trend towards growth in Cherokee. CoED used the downturn that occurred between 2008 and part …
Monday, December 17, 2012
Misti Martin, chair of the Georgia Economic Developers Association, is being commended for her leadership this year.
Cherokee Office of Economic Development President Misti Martin is being credited for helping the Georgia Economic Developers Association achieve "numerous accomplishments" over the past year. The organization on Monday in a press release said Martin, who is the current chair for GEDA, has helped the organization see positive results in its three areas of focus: networking, professional development and public policy. "Martin’s leadership, organizational skills, and vision have helped lead GEDA out of the recession and into their 50th anniversary celebration in 2013," said GEDA President Mike Pennington. Some 2012 highlights include: “Misti has done a tremendous job this year ensuring the success of GEDA’s current programs and activities, …
Kristi Ledford
12:45 pm on Sunday, December 23, 2012
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