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Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter Release Economic Impact For 2022

Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter Release Economic Impact For 202 A new economic impact student prepared by UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government touts big numbers for the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter (GNFA) in Perry. According to the study based on figures from 2022, Fairground activities were response for $133 million of goods and services produced in Georgia’s economy. In Houston County alone, the entity was responsible for over $36 million in goods...



Robins Air Force Base Announces $3.845 Billion Impact In Georgia

Robins Air Force Base Announces $3.845 Billion Impact In Georgia Robins Air Force Base announced they contributed $3.845 billion to the Georgia economy in 2023. This represents a 7.582 percent increase in overall impact from the previous year. Additionally, the base awarded $6.153 billion in contracts during the fiscal year in Georgia. $182 million (40%) were contracts awarded to Georgia firms located in Houston and Bibb Counties. The City of Perry is a proud supporter and partner with...



First Perry Startup Week Provides Support For Entrepreneurs

First Perry Startup Week Provides Support For Entrepreneurs The first annual Perry Startup Week was held February 26 – March 1 and was a huge success for our community reaching over 150 participants. The goal of the week’s events was to provide an opportunity for local entrepreneurs and small business owners to have access to resources needed for starting a business in Perry. Hosting a successful startup week event in the City of Perry for local entrepreneurs was a culmination of...



Agriculture and Tourism: The Economic Powerhouse of The Georgia National Fairgrounds

A new economic impact study prepared by UGA’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government touts big numbers for the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry. According to the study based on figures from 2022, Fairground’s activities were responsible for 133-million-dollars of goods and services produced in the state of Georgia’s economy. In Houston County alone, it was responsible for over 35-million-dollars in goods and services. The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter is a...



Economic Development Brief - August 2022

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