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Local Business Owners Speak to Middle School STEM students about entreprenuership!
October 20, 2020 - In the Fall of 2020, STEM teacher Ashley Jacobson and Executive Director of the Fannin County Development Authority, Christie Gribble, kicked off “Entrepreneurship Wednesdays” with 6th, 7th, and 8th grade STEM students.  Students have heard from businesses ranging from a cabin rental company to a craftsman fly-rod business....

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Talk of the Town
August 25, 2020 - Watch FCDA’s Christie Gribble and a wonderful panel of Fannin leaders talk about the Census on Kristy Lindstrom’s Talk of the Town! Today’s new episode of Talk of the Town focused on the census. There are so many important programs in our community...

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Fannin Job Gain
August 8, 2020 - Fannin County had a 4% job gain from July 2019 to July 2020, according to Daily Yonder.  The national average had a loss of 8.5% of all jobs.  This data shows great economic stability for our community, as we still go through a tremendously unusual time in our country.  The...

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Remote Work Initiative
July 28, 2020 - Fannin County Development Authority has been selected to participate in TVA’s new Remote Work Ready Pilot Program. The program, developed by TVA Economic Development, in partnership with FlexJobs, is designed to connect residents with additional remote work job opportunities and assist communities in diversifying their economic development strategy. ...

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Local sewing operation makes PPE for area needs
June 24, 2020 - One of our local sewing operations, A&S Clothing, started sewing face masks for Jack Daniels employees in TN and medical gowns for Gainesville Hospital in GA. The small operation was able to complete over 10,000 of these products while working on their regular orders for High Speed Gear (tactical...

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Happenings at WildSide Custom Trailers & Conversions
June 19, 2020 - Dale Eavenson and his team at WildSide Custom Trailers & Conversions in Blue Ridge, GA have just completed their first compact mobile medical unit! While regular projects at WildSide may consist of living quarters, motorhomes, or enclosed trailers, the team was able to add a new line of compact mobile...

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Webinar hosted: Health & Safety Measures for Businesses
May 1, 2020 - The Chamber and Development Authority hosted a virtual meeting through Zoom with local Dr. Dillon Miller, Chief Medical Officer, Chief of Staff, and Medical Director of the hospitalist program at Fannin Regional Hospital. Dr. Miller is our local expert on the Coronavirus and has been active in helping protect our...

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Webinar hosted for businesses – SBDC & GDOL
April 22, 2020 - FCDA hosted a virtual meeting with Richard Montanaro, Small Business Development Center, and Lisa Adkisson, Georgia Department of Labor. Mr. Montanaro provided advice and suggestions for businesses as it related to COVID-19 recovery. He provided some valuable tips for business survival and recovery. Mrs. Adkisson talked about the GDOL...

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Gribble featured on Vacation Rental Back of the House Guru
March 18, 2020 - Executive Director of the Fannin County Development Authorioty, Christie Gribble, was asked to present what development authorities can do to assist businesses, such as those in the vacation rental market.  Check her out by clicking the video below.

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Gribble presents 2019 year end summary
February 19, 2020 - Fannin County Development Authority Executive Director Christie Gribble presented a 2019 year end summary to her FCDA Board of Directors and Commissioners in Jan and Feb. The FCDA was involved with over 100 new jobs in 2019 and and was involved with the potential of 350 new jobs in the future. Gribble said the...

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