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Interfor Invests $30 Million in Expanding Sawmill in Perry

Interfor, a company specializing in forest products and the largest lumber producer in Georgia, announced the company will invest $30 million in expanding theirt sawmill operations in Perry. “We are excited to further invest in the Perry team and community. This operation has a dedicated and proven team of employees with a history of success with upgrade work,” said Vice President of Southern Operations for Interfor Bruce Luxmoore. “The expansion will increase consumption of the...

Mossy Creek Natural Announces Expansion

Mossy Creek Natural announced the business is expanding to a second studio at Ball Street Crossing as a makerspace to keep the 915 Carroll Street store stocked with locally-made products. Mossy Creek Natural is a minority-owned bath and body business in Downtown Perry. In 2020, sales grew 33% and space limitations in the retail building caused difficulty in keeping products on the shelves. City of Perry Economic Development staff helped facilitate the expansion by helping business...

Nearly $1 Million in Business Tax Credits Awarded Since 2018

Nearly $1 Million in Business Tax Credits Awarded Since 2018 The City of Perry assisted local businesses obtain nearly one million dollars in business tax credits under the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Rural Zone program. The Rural Zone program offers tax credits to eligible businesses for job creation, investment, and building rehabilitation. Since 2018, Perry is one of the state’s most successful Rural Zone communities by creating 100 new jobs and reducing the...