Jul 28, 20211 minAugust 17: NonProfits Can Help Build WorkforceNorthwest Georgia iWORKS will offer a FREE webinar August 17, 2021 from noon to 1 PM to help employers understand how to harness the...
Jul 6, 20212 minThe Two Hats of Small BusinessSmall business owners and entrepreneurs must be strong in two areas: subject matter expert, and business owner. Another way of saying it...
May 7, 20211 minCapital IdeasCapital Investment Tax Credit Existing manufacturers and telecommunications companies can earn a 1% tax credit for new capital investment...
May 7, 20212 minResources, Big and SmallOn-the-Job Training Reimbursement Halves Costs Set up your company in the program. Identify the new hire; that person must qualify as...
Dec 2, 20201 minRegionalism - What Does it Look LikeRegionalism is nothing more than partnering up with another organization to add your strengths together so that you both can succeed. ...
Oct 1, 20201 minThe Most Powerful ToolWhat is the most powerful tool in economic success? The community team. Just like in football, the larger and strong the team, the more...
Sep 14, 20201 minNew MoneyWith dozens of opportunities, where should your economic developer focus his or her attention. The simple answer is New Money. New money...
Aug 11, 20201 minHow Big is Pickens County?The usual answer is about 32,000 people. But a company looking at a location wants to know how many workers live within a reasonable...
Aug 4, 20201 minWhat is Grow Pickens? Grow Pickens was established in a joint effort between leaders of Jasper City and Pickens County. This entity exists to be an advocate...
Jul 15, 20201 minCheck Out Our New WebsiteGrow Pickens has established a new website that will work to efficiently draw new businesses and residents to Pickens County.
Jan 13, 20201 minMeet Pickens Development Authority CEO, Green SuttlesA joint committee of City of Jasper and Pickens County leaders named Green B. Suttles III president and chief executive officer.