May 15, 2012 - Atlanta ---Georgia citizens should soon see new job opportunities in the state thanks to aggressive measures passed this year by the Georgia legislature. Business-friendly bills signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal will benefit manufacturers, the film industry, technology and other start-up companies, the life sciences sector and businesses large and small in many other industries. All economic development-related statutes will continue to apply to both new and existing companies in Georgia.

May 1, 2012 - Dalton, Ga --- The Board of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development announces Whitfield County graduates from the 2012 Region 1 Multi-Day Training Program. Class participants represented a number of professional and non-professional economic development fields, including elected officials, public servants, business leaders, educators, and social service providers from thirteen counties in Northwest Georgia.

April 18, 2012 - Dalton, Ga --- Over fifty local entrepreneurs and small business owners attended the 2012 Small Business and Franchising Workshop last month at the NorthWest Georgia Trade and Convention Center. Sponsored by BB&T and Minor, Bell & Neal, the workshop featured many helpful hints and suggestions to help local businesses.

Presentations were provided by the Georgia Small Business Development Center, Northwest Georgia Regional Commission, FranChoice, BB&T and Minor, Bell & Neal. During these presentations, attendees learned about business lending, legal considerations, franchising and other factors to consider when starting and running a small business. In addition, attendees had the opportunity to hear from a panel of entrepreneurs currently operating a small business in the Greater Dalton area. These included Angela Gordy of Gordy CPA, Shane Adams of Bear Creek Bicycle Co. and Savannah Morrison of ACE Transportation Repair.

Lastly, the participants were able to hear about free services offered by the Joint Development Authority, including customer analytics data and a new small business website found at www.daltonsbn.org. The website includes local resources, business plan assistance and action items to consider when establishing a business.

Jerry Sims of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center addresses the audience.

March 23, 2012 - Atlanta, GA --- For the second year in a row, leading site location consultants have chosen Georgia as the No. 1 state for work force development programs. In it its Fall issue, Area Development magazine published the results of its second annual survey and credits Quick Start as the key factor in that top ranking.

Park is one of only two GRAD certified parks along the I75 corridor in North Georgia 

March 14, 2012 - Dalton, Ga --- The Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority (JDA) announced today the Carbondale Business Park has been named a Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) site by the Georgia Allies, a public-private partnership focused on economic development marketing.

February 8, 2012 - Atlanta, GA --- The State of Georgia held its Fourth Annual Georgia Logistics Summit on February 8, hosted by the Center of Innovation for Logistics. The Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority sponsored the event in Atlanta and had a booth showcasing the Greater Dalton logistical advantages to attendees of the Summit.

Manufacturing Line Prepares to Add Third Shift 

February 3, 2011 - Dalton, GA – This month, IVC US will celebrate its one year anniversary of domestic production by adding a third shift to its manufacturing line.  The addition of a third shift will enable IVC US to extend production from three days a week to five days a week.  It will also create more than 30 jobs in the Dalton, GA community.

January 26, 2012 - Atlanta, GA --- As Georgia Power’s solar facility in Dalton nears its first anniversary, plans are in place to begin construction on the second phase of solar panels. The initial phase of the plant, located on Looper Bridge Road in Dalton, went on line March 25, 2011, and is currently at a capacity of approximately 350 kilowatts (kW).

November 28, 2011 - Atlanta, GA --- The Board of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development announces one Whitfield County graduate from the 2011 Region Three Multi-Day Training Program.  Class participants represented a number of professional and non-professional economic development fields, including elected officials, public servants, business leaders, educators, and social service providers from nine counties in Metro Atlanta and one in northwest Georgia.   The Academy provided each of the graduates an opportunity to gain a unique understanding of the complexities of economic and community development on the local, regional, and state levels.

October 3, 2011 - Dalton, GA --- The Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority Board passed an Inducement Resolution at their board meeting today to approve starting the process to issue bonds to Cavalor, Inc., an animal nutrition manufacturer and distributor.