Barrow Economic Development Council : News Releases

BARROW EDC INSIDER JANUARY 2012 NEWSLETTER

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

BARROW EDC INSIDER JANUARY 2012 NEWSLETTER

DIRECT TO DISCOVERY (D2D)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENTS WILL POSITIVELY IMPACT BARROW’S WORKFORCE -

DIRECT TO DISCOVERY (D2D) -

Georgia Institute of Technology President Dr G.P. “Bud” Peterson and local political and educational leaders came together on December 14, 2011 to view a live demonstration of the district’s Direct to Discovery program held at both Apalachee High School and Haymond-Morris Middle School.
Direct to Discovery (D2D) is designed as an ultra tech solution to improving student performance and interest in science and math. The program leverages high definition video conferencing systems located in Georgia Tech labs with BCSS middle and high school math and science labs.
The Barrow School System’s access to Internet 2 makes it possible to bring scientists in leading fields such as nanotechnology and biomedicine into long term collaborations with Barrow teachers and students.

LANIER TECH EARNS ‘GOLD STANDARD’ ACCREDITATION

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENTS WILL POSITIVELY IMPACT BARROW’S WORKFORCE -

LANIER TECH EARNS ‘GOLD STANDARD’ ACCREDITATION -

Lanier Technical College, which has a campus in Winder, has received accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. This accreditation, along with Lanier Tech’s long-standing affiliation with the Council on Occupational Education, assures students they are getting the very best in workforce development education.

$2.6 MILLION GRANT FOR CAREER ACADEMY

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENTS WILL POSITIVELY IMPACT BARROW’S WORKFORCE -

$2.6 MILLION GRANT FOR CAREER ACADEMY -

Barrow County is one of four Georgia counties to receive a grant from the GA College & Career Academy Project. Barrow’s receipt of the $2.6 million grant will fund a new College & Career Academy.
The GCCAPS offers advanced educational opportunities for high school students and provides a vital link between high schools, technical colleges or universities, and local businesses.

PRICE INDUSTRIES BREAKS NEW GROUND - BARROW COUNTY, GEORGIA

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

PRICE INDUSTRIES BREAKS NEW GROUND
The Barrow Economic Development Council hosted, along with Price Industries, a groundbreaking event at Price Industries located at 1290 Barrow Industrial Parkway in Auburn, Georgia on Thursday, December 15, 2011. Price Industries announced their newest expansion phase scheduled to be completed in the early spring of 2012. Linda Moore, VP, Barrow Economic Development said, “The 50,000 square foot expansion not only increases Price’s footprint in Barrow County but it also brings much needed jobs to the area in 2012”.
Price Industries is a privately held company with US headquarters located in Suwanee, Georgia with additional facilities in Auburn, Georgia, and Arizona. In 2008, Barrow County welcomed Price Industries into their 90,000 square foot facility where they created more than 140 jobs. Since then, Price has experienced growth even during the economic downturn with a net gain of over 80 jobs at the Auburn location.
Marv DeHart, President & CEO, said, “The forecast for next year’s growth looks extremely promising. Growing the market share during this recession has prepared Price for long term success”.
Price Industries will be adding several additional product lines to the Auburn plant to support new business initiatives. Plant Manager, Steve Bittle, said, “Price Industries is constantly looking for new opportunities for our business to expand and grow”.
Susie Haggard, Senior Regional Project Manager, GDEcD was on hand for the event. She stated, “We’re very proud of our existing companies here in Georgia and always pleased to see growth and expansions within those companies”. Price Industries commented that they had been successful using Georgia’s Quick Start program to train and develop their initial employees and that they would also be utilizing the Leadership Training and Custom Training programs for future new hires.

BARROW EDC INSIDER DECEMBER 2011 NEWSLETTER

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

BARROW EDC INSIDER DECEMBER 2011 NEWSLETTER

BARROW EDC INSIDER NOVEMBER 2011 NEWSLETTER

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

BARROW EDC INSIDER NOVEMBER 2011 NEWSLETTER

BARROW EDC INSIDER SEPTEMBER 2011 NEWSLETTER

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

BARROW EDC INSIDER SEPTEMBER 2011 NEWSLETTER

BARROW EDC INSIDER OCTOBER 2011 NEWSLETTER

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

BARROW EDC INSIDER OCTOBER 2011 NEWSLETTER

GBJDA University Corridor Economic Development Study

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

GBJDA University Corridor Economic Development Study

The* GBJDA* (Georgia Bio-Science Joint Development Authority) representing the four-county area (Athens-Clarke, Barrow, Gwinnett and Oconee) presented the findings for the University Corridor Economic Development Study on Wednesday, September 14th at The Georgia Club in Statham. Tom Martens of AECOM, the consulting firm, presented the final report before the 49 individuals attending from among the four-county area.