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RISE & SHINE

We want you in Early County.

By providing an environment conducive to business and industrial development, we ensure leadership in improving the overall quality of life, while preserving the history, natural beauty, and the overall character of Early County, Georgia.

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Our comprehensive incentive offerings are designed to bring your business to our community as easily and efficiently as possible.

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Cog Series

Miles of Land

AMPLE WATER

CONNECTIVITY

TOP INCENTIVES

HARDWORKING PEOPLE

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SOUTHWEST GEORGIA

Located in the #1 State

to do Business.

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Georgia QuickStart

Georgia Quick Start is a discretionary incentive providing customized, company-specific workforce training at no cost to companies investing in and
creating jobs in Georgia.

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Georgia Tax Credits & Exemptions

Georgia tax exemptions are robust: saving you lots of money in startup and operating costs, anchored by a 5.75% corporate tax rate based on single-factor apportionment.

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Freeport Inventory Tax Exemption

Georgia’s freeport law offers manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers & warehouse operations an attractive inventory tax exemption. In Early Co., it's 100% exemption.

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SBA
Form 413

The Small Business Administration (SBA) Personal Financial Statement is used this to assess the financial situation of applicants for multiple SBA programs and certifications.

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Revolving Loan Funds

Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) are used for low interest loans, leases, or other activities to expand economic opportunities for moderate incomes.

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Enterprise Zones

Georgia's State Enterprise Zone program intends to improve geographic areas within cities and counties that are suffering from disinvestment, underdevelopment, and economic decline, encouraging private businesses to reinvest and rehabilitate such areas.

THIS IS EARLY COUNTY

Let us help your business rise and shine.

Susanne Reynolds | Director 

Development Authority of Early County

229.366.1952 | susanne.reynolds@earlycounty.org

 

214 Court Square | Blakely, Georgia 39823

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