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Bryan County Highlights • Bryan C o u n t y has t w o industrial parks, Interstate Centre in North Bryan a n d Belfast C o m m e r c e Park in South Bryan • Both industrial parks are l o c a t e d within 30 m i n u t e s of S a v a n n a h / H i l t o n Head I n t e r n a t i o n a l Airport a n d the Port of S a v a n n a h • Bryan C o u n t y has a diverse b a s e of existing m a n u f a c t u r e r s i n c l u d i n g Daniel Defense, Orafol, Caesarstone, a n d Preci-Dip • Bryan C o u n t y is b i s e c t e d b y Ft. Stewart, a n d the nearly 4, 000 soldiers t h a t transition o u t of Ft. Stewart a n d n e a r b y Hunter A r m y Airfield e a c h year represent a p o t e n t i a l workforce of p e o p l e t h a t are a c r o s s - t r a i n e d a n d c o m p u t e r - l i t e r a t e with a g r e a t work e t h i c
Bryan County A r e a L a b o r Force 303, 974 U n e m p l o y m e n t 6. 2% Average Bryan County Weekly Wages $711 100% Freeport Inventory Tax exemption for four categories of business inventory, including ecommerce
Interstate Centre II Building A • Construction scheduled to be complete by end of 2020 • Located in phase II of Interstate Centre Industrial Park • 700, 000 square feet • Potentially sub-dividable to 250, 000 square feet • 1. 5 miles from I-16 and 16 miles from I-95 • GRAD certified industrial park • Power, Water, Sewer and Telecom on site • 36’ clear height • 150 9’ X 10’ dock doors • 4 12’ X 14’ drive in doors For more information, please contact: Anna Chafin, CEO Development Authority of Bryan County 912. 653. 4967 anna. chafin@bryan-county. org bryancountyga. com
Bulloch County Bulloch C o u n t y is l o c a t e d in the Southeastern C o a s t a l Region of Georgia a n d is the ideal l o c a t i o n for industries a n d businesses s e a r c h i n g for a site with excellent infrastructure, a q u a l i f i e d workforce, a n d p r o x i m i t y to the Port of Savannah. Locating here provides a n y c o m p a n y with d i r e c t a c c e s s to I n t e r s t a t e 16, with Interstate 95 a n d the Port of S a v a n n a h within 45 minutes. The c o u n t y is h o m e to three h i g h e r e d u c a t i o n institutions, offering a highly a d a p t a b l e , diversified workforce. The r e g i o n a l workforce t o t a l s m o r e t h a n 300, 000, i n c l u d i n g 25, 000 students. Join w e l l - k n o w n m a n u f a c t u r e r s like Briggs & S t r a t t o n a n d Great Dane Trailers a n d discover all the benefits t h a t Bulloch C o u n t y has to offer.
Bulloch County A r e a Labor Force 300, 000+ U n e m p l o y m e n t 8. 10% Average Bulloch County Weekly Wages $711 Home to Georgia Southern University’s Manufacturing Engineering Program, unique in the SE United States
Southern Gateway Commerce Park • 204 total acres, 180 upland • Adjacent to US-301 South and I-16 • GRAD certified • Zone Light Industrial • Entire site is “pad ready” • Power, Water, Sewer, Telecom and Natural Gas on site • Tier-1 designation for Georgia Job Tax Credits • Foreign-Trade Zone 104 • Level 1 Freeport Exemptions available • Located in “Interstate Gateway” Tax Allocation District For more information, please contact: Benjy Thompson, CEO Development Authority of Bulloch County 912. 536. 5054 benjy. thompson@advantagebulloch. com
Candler County Metter-Candler County offers unparalleled transportation infrastructure with three interchanges on Interstate 16, which provide quick access to Interstate 16 and Interstate 95. This interstate access places Metter less than 60 miles from the Port of Savannah, Savannah. Hilton Head International Airport, and access via I-95 to the International Ports in Brunswick, Charleston, and Jacksonville. Pineland Telephone serves nearly 100% of Candler County with a fully redundant fiber to the home network which provides broadband speeds up to 1 gigabit per second both downstream and upstream. Service is available to nearly every home and business in the county including the Candler County Industrial Park. While a limitation to most of rural Georgia, lack of broadband speeds is not an issue in Candler County.
Candler County A r e a L a b o r Force 64, 797 U n e m p l o y m e n t 5. 7% Average Candler County Weekly Wages $578 Virtually 100% B r o a d b a n d Access
Metter-Candler I-16 Industrial Park • 137 acres • Direct access to I-16 and State Hwys 121, 129, 23, 46 • 60 miles to I-95 • 100 miles to I-75 • GRAD Certified • Power, Water, Sewer, Telecom and Natural Gas on site • Foreign Trade Zone 104 • Tier 1 designation for Georgia Job Tax Credits, which includes an additional $500 credit due to Candler County’s participation in a JDA • Metter and Candler County offer 100% exemption on ad valorem taxes for qualified inventory For more information, please contact: Hannah Mullins, Executive Director Candler County Industrial Authority 912. 685. 4950 hannah@selectcandler. com • Currently home to CPE America, Pepsi Bottling Co. , Button Transportation and HD White Logistics
Chatham County S a v a n n a h is where business feels right a t h o m e. The S a v a n n a h region is h o m e to close to one m i l l i o n p e o p l e a n d a skilled workforce t h a t includes m o r e t h a n 4, 000 m i l i t a r y m e m b e r s t r a n s i t i o n i n g to t h e civil sector e a c h year. Our 18 a r e a colleges a n d universities with m o r e t h a n 65, 000 s t u d e n t s are p r o d u c i n g a t o p t a l e n t e d workforce in industries r a n g i n g f r o m c r e a t i v e a n d t e c h n i c a l services to a d v a n c e d m a n u f a c t u r i n g to h e a l t h c a r e t e c h a n d more. In addition, the region has p r o g r a m s like Quick Start, t h e state’s n u m b e r one workforce t r a i n g p r o g r a m in the United States a n d SEDA’s Workforce Initiatives Fund. The Port of Savannah’s g l o b a l carrier network a n d superior l o c a t i o n m e a n s f a s t e r - t o - m a r k e t service p r o v i d i n g vital links to U. S. a n d i n t e r n a t i o n a l m a r k e t s t h r o u g h t w o Class I railroads on t e r m i n a l a n d Interstates 95 a n d 16 t h a t c a n r e a c h key cities t h r o u g h o u t the U. S. in o n e - to t w o - d a y drives.
Chatham County A r e a L a b o r Force 4 4 8 , 0 0 0 U n e m p l o y m e n t 9. 3% Average C h a t h a m County Weekly Wages $ 9 4 6 65, 000+ students pursuing higher e d u c a t i o n a t 18 colleges a n d universities
Savannah Manufacturing Center • 744 acres • Individual parcels ranging up to 95. 6 acres • Savannah Economic Development Authority owned • 1. 8 miles to I-16 and nine miles to I-95 • 3 miles to Jimmy De. Loach Connector with direct access to Port of Savannah • Industrial utilities in park • Foreign-Trade Zone 104 • GRAD Certified • 16. 5 miles to Gulfstream Aerospace headquarters • Chatham County offer 100% exemption on ad valorem taxes for qualified inventory For more information, please contact: Jesse Dillon, VP of Business Development Savannah Economic Development Authority 912. 447. 9704 jdillon@seda. org
Effingham County is one of Georgia’s fastest growing communities in the country. Located in the Savannah MSA, it is h o m e to companies such as Georgia Pacific’s Savannah River Mill a n d Georgia Transformer Corporation. Continued investment in workforce a n d training facilities such as the Savannah Tech C a m p u s a n d Effingham College a n d Career Academy, coupled with one fo the State’s t o p public school systems, continues to reap rewards for Effingham’s employers. Home to two d u a l - r a i l served industrial park, Effingham County is an attractive location for new industry. Access to t w o interstates, two m a i n line rail providers, two electrical power plants, a n d minutes from Savannah Ports make Effingham County one of the region’s best bets for years to come.
Effingham County A r e a L a b o r Force 2 3 0 , 4 6 0 U n e m p l o y m e n t 5. 9% Average C h a t h a m County Weekly Wages $ 8 6 0 Over 7, 000 acres of industrial property available
Georgia International Trade Center • 1, 150 acres • 7. 2 million square feet planned • Buildings 155, 000 sf to 1. 27 million sf (400, 000+ sf and 250, 000+ sf currently under construction) • 3. 8 miles to I-95 • 9. 4 miles to Port of Savannah • Rail service provided by CSX • All industrial utilities on site • Foreign-Trade Zone 104 • GRAD Certified • Extensive due diligence reports available • 100% Freeport tax exemption on 3 categories (raw materials, work in process, finished goods) • Customized incentives packages for qualified projects For more information, please contact: Brandt Herndon, CEO Effingham County Industrial Development Authority 912. 754. 3301 bherndon@effinghamindustry. com
Evans County In addition to our two world famous fruitcake bakeries, Evans County’s strong infrastructure plays a key role to the success of our major industries including, Claxton Poultry, Quicken Steel, V a l m o n t Industries, Claxton Cold Storage a n d South Atlantic Galvanizing, m a n y which are located in our GRAD Certified Industrial Park. Major U. S. Highways connect our c o m m u n i t y to Interstate 16, Savannah International Airport, a n d the prosperous Port of Savannah. The Claxton Airport has recently c o m p l e t e d a $3. 5 million dollar renovation funded by the FAA. Evans County’s favorable tax structure a n d progressive thinking offer an inviting outlook for any c o m p a n y locating here.
Evans County A r e a L a b o r Force 100, 892 U n e m p l o y m e n t 6. 10% Average Evans County Weekly Wages $619 B r o a d b a n d Ready Community
Claxton-Evans County Industrial Park West • 135. 86 acres • US Hwy 280 adjacent to property • 3. 7 miles to US Hwy 301 • 11 miles to I-16 • 40 miles to I-95 • GRAD Certified • Power, Water, Sewer, Telecom and Natural Gas • Foreign-Trade Zone 104 • Tier-2 designation for Georgia Job Tax Credits which includes an additional $500 credit due to Evans County’s participation in a JDA • Evans County offers 100% exemption on ad valorem taxes for qualified inventory For more information, please contact: A d a m Kennedy, Director Economic Development Authority of Claxton a n d Evans County 912. 334. 8245 director@claxtonevanseda. com
Liberty County, located just 30 minutes south of Savannah, offers companies the assets they need t o be successful in a global economy. Approximately 70% of the existing industry e m p l o y m e n t is tied t o companies headquartered abroad. In addition, Liberty County’s existing industries are aggressive exporters, exporting to over 70 countries. Veterans from Fort Stewart provide an excellent s u p p l e m e n t to the county’s traditional workforce. Each m o n t h 300 soldiers exit the military, a n d a significant n u m b e r elect to stay in the area. These “Heroes for Hire” are cross-trained, c o m p u t e r savvy, a n d p o s sess a strong work ethic.
Liberty County A r e a L a b o r Force 73, 108 U n e m p l o y m e n t 7. 10% Average Liberty County Weekly Wages $ 8 0 4 All industrial parks offer Georgia Military Zone Tax Credits
Tradeport East Business Center • 900 acres with high, dry, divisible sites • Less than one mile to I-95 and US Hwy 84 • 23 miles to I-16 • 30 miles to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport • 32 miles to Port of Savannah • GRAD Certified • Power, Water, Sewer, Telecom and Natural Gas • Foreign-Trade Zone 104 • State of Georgia Military Zone Tax Credit • Liberty County offers 100% exemption on ad valorem taxes for qualified inventory • Currently home to Howmet Aerospace manufacturing, Target, Tire Rack, Hankook Tires and Western Power Sports distribution centers. For more information, please contact: Carmen Cole, Director of Operations a n d Business Development Liberty County Development Authority 912. 977. 4431 carmen. cole@lcda. com
Long County Manufacturing is n a m e of the g a m e in Long County, GA – literally. The county seat, Ludowici, is in fact n a m e d after a tile roofing manufacturer that i m m i g r a t e d to the town from Germany. With quick access to five airport operations a n d three international seaports, Long County provides a transportation-friendly environment like no other. The northeastern tip of Long County is also occupied by part of a sprawling U. S. Army installation, Fort Stewart. Retiring military personnel provide Long County with a well-trained workforce that has a strong work ethic.
Long County A r e a L a b o r Force 61, 363 U n e m p l o y m e n t 4. 8% Average Long County Weekly Wages $ 6 4 0 Quick access to three international seaports
Long County Tract #1 • 17. 5 acres • 1. 5 acre pond, for detention and/or fire suppression • Elevated water tower with 200, 000 gallon tank • 30 miles to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport • Adjacent to Hwy 84 • Foreign-Trade Zone 104 • Power, Water, Sewer, Telecom and Natural Gas • Job Tax Credit Tier 2 provides a $2, 500 credit per job. An additional $500 per job credit is available due to Long County’s participation in a JDA. • Long County offer 100% exemption on ad valorem taxes for qualified inventory For more information, please contact: Chuck Scragg, Executive Director Long County Economic Development Authority 404. 625. 4443 chuckscragg@gmail. com longcountyeda. com
Screven County The sweet s p o t of Georgia’s m i d - c o a s t a l region – p e r f e c t l y c e n t e r e d b e t w e e n A u g u s t a a n d the Port of Savannah. Here your c o m p a n y c a n l e v e r a g e all the l o c a t i o n a d v a n t a g e s of Georgia’s g o - t o m i d - c o a s t a l region, a n d also enjoy the low costs a n d h i g h q u a l i t y of a d e e p - r o o t e d c o m m u n i t y where a g r i c u l t u r e a n d industry thrive together, c r e a t i n g a work e t h i c s e c o n d to none. L o c a t e d within 1 hour of the Port of Savannah, Screven C o u n t y is a rural, a g r i c u l t u r a l c o m m u n i t y with 40% o f its l a b o r force e m p l o y e d in m a n u f a c t u r i n g. Major industries i n c l u d e Koyo Bearings a n d Milliken’s fire r e t a r d a n t f a b r i c plant. Local c o m p a n i e s p r o v i d e h i g h s p e e d internet a c c e s s f r o m a n y l o c a t i o n in the county. More t h a n 2, 200 acres of industrial sites a n d parks are a v a i l a b l e in the c o u n t y for industrial a n d business d e v e l o p m e n t. As a Tier-1 c o m m u n i t y u n d e r Georgia’s Job Tax C r e d i t legislation, q u a l i f i e d businesses receive the m a x i m u m tax c r e d i t of $4, 000 per job for five n e w f u l l - t i m e jobs.
Screven County A r e a L a b o r Force 84, 814 U n e m p l o y m e n t 10. 6% Average Screven County Weekly Wages $ 6 8 4 Home to n a t i o n a l b r a n d s such as Koyo Bearings, Claxton Poultry a n d Milliken & Co.
Screven County Industrial Spec Building • 50, 000 sq ft expandable to 300, 000 sq ft • 30 -foot ceilings, TPO roof • 2 existing roll up doors and cut outs for additional 19 bays with 50 -foot interior bays • 41. 36 acres included with an additional 27. 95 adjoining • Four-lane connection to I-95 and Port of Savannah • 12” water, 10” sewer and 4” highpressure steel gas main • Foreign-Trade Zone 104 • Located in a Tier-1 Job Tax Credit • Screven County offer 100% exemption on ad valorem taxes for qualified inventory • Owned by Screven County Development Authority For more information, please contact: Dorie P. Bacon, Executive Director Screven County Development Authority 912. 564. 7850 dorie@screvenworks. com
Toombs County’s location reveals what a growing n u m b e r of industries have already discovered: a low cost, progressive, probusiness place to operate, one that is both central a n d in close proximity to multiple population centers with i m m e d i a t e access to global markets via the Port of Savannah. Such access is why DOT Foods, the nation’s largest food redistributor, has its southeastern U. S. distribution center here. We also offer an extremely versatile workforce that currently helps m a j o r manufacturers in the county produce everything from heating a n d cooling e q u i p m e n t to fine leather luggage a n d portable prefabricated m e t a l buildings.
Toombs County A r e a L a b o r Force 5 6 , 8 5 6 U n e m p l o y m e n t 7. 6% Average Toombs County Weekly Wages $682 J o b Tax Credit Tier-1 Status
Toombs Corporate Center at Vidalia Regional Airport • 46 acres • 14 miles to I-16 and half mile to US Hwy 280 • Newly acquired publicly-owned property in well- established industrial park adjacent to Vidalia Regional Airport. • Power, water, sewer, telecom and natural gas on site • Foreign-Trade Zone 104 • Job Tax Credit Tier-1 status with additional credit of $500 per job available because community participates in JDA • Toombs County and the City of Vidalia offer 100% exemption on ad valorem taxes for qualified inventory • Other tenants include Trane Technologies, Pacor, Giro Pack, Tumi and Cintas For more information, please contact: Michele Johnson, Executive Director Toombs County Development Authority 912. 537. 4466 michelej@toombschamber. com toombsconnect. com
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