Economic Development Summit

“Partnerships that Drive Investment”

Jekyll Island, Ga April 16, 2018

Over $1.2 Billion in Capital Investment Currently Under Construction in LaGrange and Troup County

Partnerships in our Downtown are a Major Driver of Investment

Capex $4 Million Capex $16 Million Capex $9.5 Million

Partnerships Continue to Drive Investment in Improving our Quality of Life!

29 mile Trail System Capex $1 Million

per mile Expected Long Term

Investment $20+ Million

Organized in 1828, LaGrange is the county seat for Troup County. While noted as a leader in the textile and floor covering industry, LaGrange began its industrial diversification in the 1970s. In addition to textile leaders InterfaceFLOR and Milliken & Company, LaGrange is home to an impressive array of Fortune 500 companies, international manufacturers, distribution and service- based centers. With an array of parks, wildlife areas, bike trails, camp- grounds, sports facilities and the 26,000 acre West Point Lake, LaGrange is home to fantastic recreational opportunities. Local amenities include world class golf courses, marinas, sporting clubs, ball fields, stadiums, tennis centers and more. With a thriving arts and music scene, locals in this area enjoy stage performances, art exhibits, live music and concerts in the 2,000-seat Sweetland Amphitheatre in downtown LaGrange.

Why LaGrange and Troup County We have a History of Great Leadership

CENTER FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING, INC.

Partnerships in Leadership Drive Long Term Investment

Why LaGrange and Troup County : Track Record of Success through Partnerships

Why LaGrange and Troup County We are equipped with a highly trained workforce in advanced manufacturing, robotics and automation, healthcare, distribution and education.

th in Georgia

LaGrange and Troup County rank sixth in Georgia for the number of people employed by international companies. Businesses from Canada, Denmark, Germany, India, Japan, the Netherlands, South Korea and the United Kingdom are happy to call LaGrange home.

410,000 Person Active workforce

in 12 -County Labor Shed

Person workforce in seven-county region

TROUP

Randolph Heard Coweta

Chambers

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Meriwether

Georgia Carroll County Coweta County Heard County Harris County

Meriwether County Muscogee County

Talbot County Troup County

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Partnerships in Work Force Development Drive Investment Talent Attraction: Robby Burch, Interface

Recruiters Roundtable: Jamey Jackson, Malone Workforce Solutions

Soft Skills Workgroup: Kathy Carlisle, thINC College & Career Academy

Internship/Apprenticeship Work Group: Derek Woodham, Georgia Tech and LATESA BAILEY, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc.

Talent Pipeline: Opal Hogg, Jindal Films

Community Competitiveness Workgroup: Meghan Duke, City of West Point EnTROUPreneur Work Group: Brandon Eley, 2BigFeet

Apprenticeship Program of Troup County

Partnerships in Work Force Development Drive Investment

The Warrior Apprenticeship program has been developed to align available military veterans transitioning into a

civilian career with available jobs in our community that match their skill sets and career interest.

Why LaGrange and Troup County We are an “Excellence in Education Community” located in the heart of the “Southern Research Triangle”

• Callaway, LaGrange and Troup High Schools are all AP STEM Achievement Schools.

• LaGrange Academy ranks as the 26th Best School in Georgia by Carnegie

Melon University (Niche). • 100% of the 2015 Graduates were members of the “National

Honor Society.” • Won the 2012 Academic Bowl National Championship

• LaGrange High named one of Best High Schools in America by U.S. News and World Report

• Rosemont Elementary named a National Blue Ribbon School

Partnerships in Education Drive Investment

Six Corporate Partners Duracell, Interface, KIA, Kimberly-Clark, Milliken,

Powertech, 24 Teachers - $1,000 Paid Externship

One Week $25,000 Investment

Four Corporate Partners Duracell, KIA, Milliken & Mountville Mills

15 Students – Free Robotics Camp One Week

$5,000 Investment

• #1 Micropolitan area in Georgia for job production • #1 Micropolitan in the US for Fortune 500

Companies.

LaGrange is one of the 100 Best Communities to Live for three consecutive years.

West Point Lake Visual and Performing Arts Second

to None

Why LaGrange and Troup County Public, Private, Philanthropic Partnerships Drive Investment

WellStar West Georgia Medical Center

• Ranked the #1 large hospital in GA

• Only hospital in GA and AL named Top 100 Hospitals in the U.S. 2 years in a row

525 miles of lakes shore on 26,000 acres

I-85 Exit 13 Gateway Enhancement Project The Goal – Design a “Signature” Landscape at the I-85 (Exit 13) and Whitesville Rd. Interchange that creates a welcoming sense of place as part of the City’s overall Gateway Corridor Plan. Public Private Philanthropic Partnership

Public, Private, Philanthropic Partnerships Drive Investment

I-85 Exit 13 Gateway Enhancement Project

Public, Private, Philanthropic Partnerships Drive Investment

Thank You!

T. Scott Malone President

Development Authority of LaGrange smalone@lagrangega.org

200 Ridley Avenue LaGrange, Ga 30240

706-883-2049 (w) 706-523-2506 (m)

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