March Dalton-Whitfield Economic Development Newsletter

May 2019

Economic Development Newsletter

Dear Subscriber,

Thank you for viewing the latest edition of the Dalton-Whitfield Economic Development Newsletter. We hope this helps you locate the resources you need to develop and strengthen your small business. Please do not hesitate reaching out to us should you need anything!

Check Out This Year's Community Profile

International Consulate VIP Tour Visits Dalton

Thank you Georgia Department of Economic Development for allowing us to host the International Consulate VIP Tour recently in our community.

We appreciate Hanwha Q CELLS USA and IVC US for accommodating us for industry tours. We could not do this without the support of our community partners and small businesses!

Georgia's Tourism Industry Breaks Economic Impact Record

Georgia Tourism, a division of The Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced that the state’s tourism industry generated a record-breaking $66.2 billion in business sales impact in 2018, up 4.7 percent, according to the U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Economics.

Georgia’s total tourism demand is 46 percent higher than its pre-recession level in 2008. In 2018, travel and tourism generated more than $3.4 billion in tax revenue in Georgia.

Click here to read more.

Transportation Plan Survey

Whitfield County is currently updating the long range transportation plan. The plan identifies transportation projects needed in the Greater Dalton Area (Whitfield County, Dalton, Varnell, Tunnel Hill, Cohutta, and Murray County) for the next 25 years.

They are in the early stage of development, and are asking for input from those who live and/or work in the area. The participants can express what they think the area needs, and place markers on an interactive map to identify problem areas (i.e. safety concerns, congested areas, pedestrian/bicycle needs, etc.).

_{Click here to take the short survey.}