BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
GROWING IN SIZE AND STRENGTH
Successful companies are recognized for their growth and
prosperity. When a company
decides to locate a new facility or consider expansion,
prospering and growing communities are where these companies look.
Griffin and Spalding County is one of these communities and it shows by a
representation of more than 65 existing manufacturers.
The construction of a 300,000 square foot plant by Caterpillar,
Inc. and its $50 million investment is another sign of Griffin and Spalding
County’s attractiveness. The Caterpillar generator facility is located
in the Green Valley Industrial Park off Georgia Highway 16 and will
eventually employ over 300 workers.
“The reasons to locate here were plentiful”, said Tom Daugherty,
Caterpillar representative. Griffin and Spalding County’s proximity to
Hartsfield International Airport, the availability of a large labor pool,
the availability of training facilities such as
Griffin Technical College,
and the willingness of local authorities to work with Caterpillar were among
the reasons.
While location and services are crucial components that
contribute to a choice between otherwise comparable settings, in the final
analysis businesses and industries depend upon people. A combination
of both work force and local leadership has made the difference in
attracting new economic growth to Griffin and Spalding County.
The thriving partnership between
Griffin
Technical College
and area businesses and industries is based on a commitment to meeting every
need. In addition to larger manufacturing facilities, such as Bandag
and Caterpillar.
Griffin Technical College
offers a wide variety of specialized continuing education classes and
contract training courses for smaller companies. Last year, 1,665
people enrolled in on-site courses from Cooper Standard and Springs to
Hammond Services. Also, the courses have brought together students
from such diverse groups as area high schools and individuals from the
banking and financial industries. Many businesses and industries look
to Griffin Technical College as their primary training provider.
For a place with economic stability, businesses and industries
need look no further than Griffin and Spalding County, both “Great and
Growing”.
