Archive for November 2019
Douglas County EDA Participates in National Skills Coalition DC Fly-in to Advocate for Increasing Investments in Skills Training
Author: National Skills Coalition November 26, 2019 Douglas County EDA urged lawmakers to align workforce development policies with the needs of industry. WASHINGTON, DC (November 26, 2019) – Breezy Straton, Director of Existing Industry and Workforce for the Douglas County Economic Development Authority joined more than 75 business leaders from 25 states in Washington D.C.…
Read MoreExecutive Director of Douglas County EDA named one of North America’s Top Economic Developers
Author: Consultant Connect May 15, 2019 KALAMAZOO, Michigan – Consultant Connect, a consulting agency designed to bridge the gap between economic developers and site consultants, announces its 2019 list of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers. The economic development professionals selected for this list were nominated by their colleagues in both the economic development industry…
Read MoreCareer Ready Training Program Graduates 28 Participants
Author: Douglas County Economic Development October 10, 2019 (Douglasville, GA) – The Career Ready Training Program graduated its third cohort consisting of 28 participants. This cohort was the first to be geared towards adults who are seeking to upskill or reskill to meet the demands on industry in Douglas County. This program is funded through…
Read MoreUnited Way CareerRise Awards Grant Funding for Workforce Development Program
Author: Douglas County Economic Development August 2, 2019 (Douglasville, GA) – United Way CareerRise announced the partnership between West Georgia Technical College, the Douglas County Economic Development Authority, and the Coweta County Development Authority will receive grant funding in the amount of $73,840 to support the adult version of the Career Ready Training Program. “The…
Read MoreStitch Fix to Open Facility, Create 900+ Jobs in Douglas County
Author: Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp ATLANTA, July 12, 2019 —Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that Stitch Fix, the leading online personal styling service, will open a new distribution center in Lithia Springs, creating over 900 new jobs in the next few years. “Georgia is truly honored to welcome Stitch Fix to Douglas…
Read MoreRecent High School Graduates complete the Career Ready Training Program
Author: Douglas County Economic Development June 7, 2019 (Douglasville, GA) – Fifteen recent graduates from the Douglas County School System completed the Career Ready Training Program. The training program was created in 2018 in partnership with the school system, the Douglas County Economic Development Authority, West Georgia Technical College, Georgia Manufacturing Alliance, and industry partners;…
Read MoreCareer Ready Training Program Graduates 24 participants
Author: Douglas County Economic Development June 11, 2018 (Douglasville, GA) – Twenty-four 2018 high school graduates participated in the two week “Career Ready Training Program” sponsored by West Georgia Technical College, Douglas County School System, Douglas County Economic Development Authority, and Georgia Manufacturing Alliance. The program targeted high school seniors who were looking to enter…
Read MoreMedline Industries Honored by the Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board
Author: Douglas County Economic Development DECEMBER 5, 2017 (Lithia Springs, Georgia) – The Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board honored Medline Industries as the Business Services Company of 2017 at their Annual Honoree Luncheon. Medline was recognized for their partnership with WorkSource Atlanta Regional and for receiving more than $30,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act…
Read MoreSouthwire plans $20 million expansion in Villa Rica
Author: Douglas County Economic Development DECEMBER 1, 2017 (Villa Rica, Georgia) – In a special called meeting of the Douglas County Economic Development Authority, it was announced that Southwire is expanding their distribution operations in Douglas County, Georgia. Southwire began construction on a 400,000 square foot facility in the City of Villa Rica in the…
Read MoreTigris Fulfillment Partners announces new location in Lithia Springs
Author: Douglas County Economic Development NOVEMBER 29, 2017 (Lithia Springs, Georgia) – Tigris Fulfillment Partners LLC, a kitchen and bath master distribution company, will create 50-75 new jobs over the next five years in Lithia Springs. They anticipate investing up to $700,000 in machinery and equipment at their Lithia Springs location. Tigris noted several reasons…
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