Entrepreneurs and small businesses are integral to our local communities’ social and economic fabric. This is especially true in our rural communities, where small businesses provide most employment opportunities – and a higher proportion than their urban counterparts.
That’s why we launched the CREATE Program, program focused on expanding entrepreneurship in Georgia's small towns.
Rural Counties (50k residents or fewer)
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Rural Georgians
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Georgians are leading the way in transforming their towns. And our team stands ready to help.
We partner with communities as they embrace the future – globalization, automation, innovation. We provide insights and resources to power inclusive economic prosperity and sustainable solutions for talent development/retention, education, healthcare, and job growth.
Read on to learn how small towns are revitalizing, reenergizing and redeveloping their greatest assets.
Georgia is peppered with determination and grit – from fifth generation farmers to aerospace engineers. Home to natural resources, diverse dreamers and tomorrow’s CEOs. And we’re here to spotlight the work of these local gamechangers.
Georgia's "Hometown Heroes" are committed leaders and citizens driving positive change in rural communities.
Know a hometown hero in your community? Share this hero's name with us for a chance to be featured.
