Effingham County Industrial Development Authority

Our industries are looking toward the future by supporting education initiatives! HMTX Industries, a global luxury vinyl tile distributor in Rincon, is partnering with Georgia Tech Savannah’s Center for Education Integrating Science Math and Computing (CEISMC) to support literacy programs. They have provided ongoing support through scholarships and giving free books to the hundreds of area students participating in CEISMC’s 2024 K-12 programs. https://lnkd.in/e3kd3ZAU

We recently hosted a kickoff meeting for the newly-formed Effingham Industry Group, an initiative designed to provide comprehensive support services for local industrial businesses. Maria Whitfield, Director of Workforce for the Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority, moderated the panel featuring industry experts Marqueshia Henry of Great Dane, Tim Bailey of Webstaurant and Lily Gibbons of The Sack Company. The discussion explored various strategies that industrial companies can use to attract and retain top employees. Thank you to Estes Express Lines Rincon for graciously hosting this event and Savannah RISE for helping us organize! https://lnkd.in/ekrTkPFh

Educators from EFFINGHAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT participated in Gulfstream Aerospace's Discover the Difference: Experience for Educators event earlier today. The day featured an overview of Gulfstream’s operations in Savannah, a tour of Building Z, and a special showcase on Taxiway H, where attendees had an up-close look at the G700, G650, G600, G400, and G280 aircraft. The event also highlighted Gulfstream's commitment to workforce development, showcasing over 1,000 open positions in the local area. Many of these opportunities are accessible to high school graduates, providing valuable career pathways in aviation and advanced manufacturing. Educators left with new insights to help guide students toward these in-demand careers, many of which are right here in our region. Thank you to Savannah RISE for helping to coordinate this fantastic opportunity! #WorkforceDevelopment #AviationCareers #EffinghamCounty #EducationAndIndustry

When you see those sheets of shingle, tile or flooring swatches when you're renovating your home, there's a chance that Sampco of Georgia produced it! They work with architects and building material brands to create sales collateral that helps them seal the deal. They've had a location in Effingham County since 1983.

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Industry representatives, educators and economic development partners from an 8-county region gathered earlier this week to learn more about work-based learning and the ways that they can integrate employees under 18 into their businesses. Guest panelists from HunterMaclean, Development Authority of LaGrange, Malone Workforce Solutions, Gulfstream Aerospace, and more were on hand to answer some of the most common questions. Thanks to Savannah RISE for hosting in the community and Effingham College and Career Academy for providing the venue!

Kenneth Barnes has worked with Perdue Farms for 10 years. As a supervisor at the Southeast Distribution Center in Rincon, he enjoys flexibility with his schedule and support from upper management that has allowed him and his team to excel. Learn about other professional opportunities available with Perdue: https://shorturl.at/07cVK

Just a few days left to apply for Leadership Effingham with the Effingham Chamber of Commerce! Participants in the class of 2025 will get a firsthand look at many aspects of our community's diverse economic drivers, including local business and industry, public infrastructure, community development efforts, and non-profits. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eu9rKHGz

Join us in welcoming the Aertssen Group to Effingham County! Aertssen Logistics established their first US facility in Rincon, encompassing 380,000 SF with a focus in equipment processing. Thank you to the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia Power Economic Development, Georgia Ports Authority, and Broe Real Estate Group for their hard work on this project! Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/diKtmEEz

The day is getting closer for Sewon America Inc. to start its first production run! The company is hosting open interviews for entry level team member positions on August 14 and 28 from 9am-1pm at the WorkSource Georgia Job Center in Rincon.