START YOUR BUSINESS IN CANTON!

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1 START YOUR BUSINESS IN CANTON!

2 CANTON, Georgia is the County Seat and services hub of Cherokee County. It is strategically located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and in the metro Atlanta region. Canton has gained national attention for its quality of life, scenic beauty, and accessibility to other great places. #1 Best Places to Live in Georgia Ranked by Movoto Real Estate #11 50 Safest Cities in Georgia Ranked by SafeWise #16 Best Cities for Homeownership in Georgia Ranked by NerdWallet Source: US Census, Atlanta Regional Commission

3 POPULATION INCOME Area Area Mean Median Per Capita Canton 7,709 22,958 23,410 Canton $61,420 $50,900 $21,566 Cherokee Co. 141, , ,408 Cherokee Co. $82,197 $67,113 $23,245 Georgia 8,186,453 9,687,653 9,714,569 Georgia $66,647 $47,893 $24,762 Source: US Census 50 Mile Radius Source: Google Maps Distance to Other Markets City Miles Atlanta, GA 40 Augusta, GA 185 Birmingham, AL 178 Charleston, SC 339 Chattanooga, TN 92 Cincinnati, OH 435 Columbia, SC 247 Greenville, SC 339 Jacksonville, FL 386 Knoxville, TN 188 Memphis, TN 429 Nashville, TN 224 Savannah, GA 288 Washington, DC ,249 New Residents between 2000 and 2010 Source: US Census 11,847 Jobs (and growing) Source: Atlanta Regional Commission 1,196 Businesses (and growing) Source: Dun & Bradstreet, Inc.

4 TRANSPORTATION Ground Interestate Highway: I-575 State Highways: 5, 20, 140 Railroad Georgia Northeastern Railroad Air Cherokee County Regional Airport 8 mi. Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport 50 mi. Ports Chickamauga Lock, Chattanooga, TN 95 mi. Savannah, GA 290 mi. Public Transit Cherokee Area Transportation System (CATS) Traffic Counts Source: Georgia Department of Transportation

5 WORKFORCE TOP EMPLOYERS Employer Industry Number of Employees Northside Hospital- Cherokee Health Services 1,176 *Pilgrim s Pride Poultry Processing 825 Cherokee County Board of Education Education 634 Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Government 444 Publix Super Markets (3 Locations) Retail 318 Universal Alloy Corporation Aluminum Extrusion; Aerospace 290 Wal-Mart Associates, Inc. Retail 288 Piolax Corporation Automobile Parts; Advanced 235 Manufacturing Target Retail 172 *Immediately adjacent to Canton city limits Locally owned and/or headquartered Source: City of Canton Lowe s Retail 129 UNEMPLOYMENT RATES Year Georgia Atlanta MSA Cherokee Co. Canton % 9.8% 8.7% 10.3% % 10.1% 8.7% 9.1% % 9.8% 8.2% 8.9% % 8.8% 7.2% 6.4% % 7.9% 6.5% 5.6% Source: US Census

6 UTILITIES Electricity Suppliers Telecommunications Natural Gas Supplier Sewage Supplier Total Treatment Capacity Average Daily Flow Amicalola EMC, Cobb EMC, Sawnee EMC, Georgia Power AT&T, Comcast, Windstream AGL Resources, Gas South, SCANA Energy, and others City of Canton 4 mgd 2.5 mgd WATER City of Canton Water Plant Water Source Rated Capacity Average Daily Demand Average Cost per 1,000 Gallons $7.38 Source: City of Canton Etowah River 5.45 mgd 2.5 mgd WASTEWATER Primary and secondary sewage treatment is available in Canton. The Canton Water Pollution Control Plant has a capacity of 4 million gallons-per-day. Capacity exists in the system to support growth. Source: City of Canton Mgd Million gallons per day The dam at the Hickory Log Creek Reservoir is one of the largest dams in Georgia not built by the Corps of Engineers or Georgia Power. The reservoir covers 411 acres at full pool and nearly 15 miles of shoreline.

7 EDUCATION Cherokee County School District (CCSD) All public schools in Cherokee County operate under the Cherokee County School District. Cherokee County School District Average SAT Scores 2012 Average highest in the State of Georgia 2013 Average highest in Metro Atlanta; 2 nd highest in the State of Georgia CCSD s high schools all have been named 2014 Advanced Placement (AP) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) or AP STEM Achievement Schools. CCSD is a 2014 Top 10 District in the Nation for effective technology use in education its ninth appearance in the National Digital School District Survey rankings since In 2013, 99% of CCSD students passed the eighth-grade reading CRCT on their first attempt; and 97% of third -graders and fifth-graders passed their reading CRCT the first attempt. Source: Cherokee County School District COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES School Fall 2013 Enrollment Chattahoochee Technical College 1,000 Kennesaw State University 24,629 *Reinhardt University 1,402 Canton campus *Founded and headquartered in Cherokee County

8 EMERGING INDUSTRIES HEALTHCARE Northside Hospital-Cherokee is planning construction of a new replacement hospital. Site clearing is well underway. The site of the replacement hospital will be off I-575 at the GA Hwy. 20 exit near Canton Marketplace. The new replacement hospital is expected to open in It will include: $250 million expected investment An 84-bed hospital facility A Multi-specialty Medical Office Building and Cancer Center A 600-space parking deck and 300 surface parking spaces Full range of Women s & Children s, Emergency, Diagnostic, Surgical, and Cancer Treatment services RETAIL So far in 2014, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Uncle Maddio s Pizza Joint, ALDI, Dunkin Donuts, and Great Clips have opened locations in Canton. Downtown Canton has welcomed the opening of Stout s Growlers, The Study, Noni s Attic, and Rosie Posie- all four are locally owned and operated.

9 MANUFACTURING FactoryMation Expanded its headquarters and distribution location into a 62,500 sq. ft. facility with a $4 million investment Added 40 jobs in the last 2 years International Thermocast Invested in $3.6 million to expand into a 98,000 sq. ft. facility Makes, markets, and distributes cast acrylic sinks and plumbing products Piolax Headquartered in Canton since August 1988 Expanded every year from totaling 31 jobs and $10.5 million in investment Leading supplier of plastics and metal fastening products The Bluffs 700 acre master-planned, mixed-use park Located in an Opportunity Zone which allows for $3,500 tax credit whenever 2 or more jobs are created Ideal for corporate headquarters and campuses, R&D facilities, call and data centers, and light manufacturing 2 miles south of the Cherokee County Airport Close proximity to I-575 and nearby amenities on Riverstone Parkway Universal Alloy Supplies aircraft manufacturers and their subcontractors worldwide Headquartered in Canton Recently expanded their heavy press operations adding 90 jobs and a $28 million investment

10 RECREATION AND CULTURE Local Parks Boling Park Brown Park Burge Park Cannon Park G. Cecil Pruett YMCA Heritage Park Etowah River Park Malon D. Mimms Boys & Girls Club McCanless Park Scheduled to open in 2015, the 81-acre Etowah River Park features three multi-purpose fields, a playground, a foot bridge over the Etowah River, an amphitheater, and a walking trail system. DOWNTOWN CANTON is home to many social, cultural, historical, and economic activities. Special events bring thousands of people to downtown annually. Canton also has a nationally accredited Main Street program.

11 INCENTIVES There are many financial tools available to assist business and property owners in Canton. We highly recommend you have a business plan in-hand before applying for the programs listed below. Central Business District (CBD)- Businesses that locate within the Central Business District may qualify for an 80% reduction on all new water and sewer tap fees. Certificate of Occupancy Waiver- The Economic Development Manager may waive 50% of Certificate of Occupancy Fees and may go to the Mayor and Council to request up to 100% based upon the project s economic impact. Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund (DDRLF)- Available through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), the DDRLF offers below-market rate financing to fund capital projects in core historic downtown areas and adjacent historic neighborhoods where the DDRLF will spur commercial redevelopment. Façade Improvement Program- The Canton Main Street Program in partnership with Canton Tourism administers a grant program for downtown property owners seeking to improve the exterior of their buildings. Property owners can apply for up to $2,500 in matching grant funds that can be used for a variety of exterior work. Freeport Exemption- The City offers a 100% Freeport Inventory Tax Exemption. This exemption covers raw materials and goods in process of manufacture, finished goods produced in Georgia within the last 12 months, and finished goods stored in Georgia within the last 12 months and destined for shipment out-of-state. Riverstone- Businesses that locate within Riverstone may qualify for a 30% discount on new sewer tap fees. River Mill District Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Enterprise Zone- Businesses that locate within the River Mill LCI Enterprise Zone may qualify for abatement of occupational tax, inspection fees, and other fees based on the project s economic impact. Property tax abatement is provided for a certain period of time based on the value of investment into existing property improvements. Eligible businesses must create and maintain at least five new full-time jobs. Technology Ridge Opportunity Zone- Businesses that locate within the Technology Ridge Opportunity Zone may become eligible to receive $3,500 per created job when two or more jobs are created. Waiver of Permit/Impact Fees- Depending on the project s economic impact, the Mayor and Council may reduce or waive all building permit fees associated with the business relocation/expansion including all fees associated with new construction, plan review and tenant finishes.

12 AVAILABLE PROPERTIES 151 W. Main St. Office or retail use Multiple suites available, parking in rear Contact Stan Rogers at Canton Village Shopping Center on Marietta Rd. 2 commercial suites available: 10,000 sq. ft. and 20,000 sq. ft. Contact Danny Worley at Disclaimer: The City of Canton Economic Development Department is not a real estate agency or broker. The Department serves as a referral agency for prospective investors and developers interested in doing business in the city. The listings here are not inclusive of all properties available and are not intended to show favoritism to any particular property owner or interest. The listing is a representative sampling of properites available throughout the city. 170 North St. Commercial for lease; restaurant or retail 2 floors: Street level- 3,590 Ground level- 3,590 Contact Doug Flint at W. Main St. Commercial for lease 7,000 sq. ft. Contact Cleveland Chambers at Marietta Rd. Office or retail for sale or lease 9,600 sq. ft. Contact James Bagwell at Riverstone Pkwy. Retail for lease 3,599 sq. ft. Contact Steven Josovitz at

13 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: The City of Canton Economic Development Department Matthew A. Thomas, Economic Development Manager 151 Elizabeth Street, Canton, GA (770)