Clayton County Department of Economic Development is celebrating Economic Development Week May 8 to 12.
This year’s theme is Clayton the Great.
Residents, employees, and business owners are invited to the kickoff event May 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 pm. at the Gillem Logistics Center, 2145 Anvil Block Road, Forest Park 30294.
The Gillem Logistics Center is home to global companies like Amazon, Boeing, Kuehne & Nagel, Cummin, HD Supply, and more.
“We are shining the spotlight on the economic impact that industrial development has on our community in terms of tax base, jobs, and supply chain domestically and beyond,” said Economic Development Officer Erica Rocker. “We look forward to celebrating Economic Development Week with the Clayton County Board of Commissioners and our partners, the city of Forest Park and Robinson Weeks.
Several activities are planned — including a MARTA virtual train car, work force development truck, games, giveaways, and a salute to 15 years of progress and economic development at Gillem Logistics Center.
“We celebrate and appreciate the businesses that have invested in Clayton County and those that may see us as their future home,” said Clayton County Chief Operations Officer Detrick Stanford. Our goal is to have a positive stance of being “pro business” by employing economic strategies that attract the best to our region and County.”
Other events are planned throughout the week, including a Small Business Open House May 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clayton County International Park Lakeview Event Center, 2300 Ga. Highway 138 SE, Jonesboro.
For more information, call 770-473-5948.
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