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Causes: Business & Industry
Mission: To create a stronger economy, to enhance the overall quality of life, to enhance the education level of the workforce and to develop strong community leadership and effective government in carroll county, georgia.
Programs: 12,000,000 in new capital investments; $8,910,000 in new payroll; 200 new and retained jobs; 86 new information technology and communications jobs. Began the implementation of the workforce education strategic plan. Held 2nd annual manufacturing dayprovided business enterprises with development assistance and support services, including training in leadership, government procurement, labor law, marketing and employability skills.
provided administrative service for the carroll county chamber of commerce and its staff for 2014. This chamber has approximately 660 members. Ct staff attended over 100 meetings and events held by or for the chamber for 2014.
the foundation's business incubator, the burson center:assisted 19 new start-up businesses as resident or affiliate clients; 4 graduate businesses. Center staff and resource partners provide 204 business enterprises with development assistance and support services, including training in government procurement, sales and use taxation, customer service and employee relations. Procurement assistance resulting in $700 million in state and federal contracts with assistance from gtpac.