{"id":1019,"date":"2018-01-09T20:58:56","date_gmt":"2018-01-10T01:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sgamag.com\/?p=1019"},"modified":"2019-03-04T09:31:42","modified_gmt":"2019-03-04T14:31:42","slug":"industry-retention-expansion-vital-economic-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgamag.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/09\/industry-retention-expansion-vital-economic-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Retention and Expansion Vital for Economic Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cIt is important to take care of what\u2019s in your backyard. Losing a large industry is devastating to the local workforce. We want to make sure they stay and succeed.\u201d &#8211;Stan Crance<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1024\" style=\"width: 383px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1024\" data-attachment-id=\"1024\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sgamag.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/09\/industry-retention-expansion-vital-economic-growth\/stan-crance_3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Stan-Crance_3.jpg?fit=2750%2C3455&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2750,3455\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 7D&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1510310250&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;38&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Stan Crance_3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Stan-Crance_3.jpg?fit=239%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Stan-Crance_3.jpg?fit=815%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Stan-Crance_3-815x1024.jpg?resize=373%2C475\" alt=\"\" width=\"373\" height=\"475\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1024\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Stan Crance, existing industry coordinator with Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority. <\/em>Photo by: Pat Gallagher<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Recruiting new businesses is a top priority in Georgia and a job that the state does very well. For the fifth consecutive year, Georgia has been named the No. 1 state in the nation to do business by Site Selection, a leading economic development trade magazine.<\/p>\n<p>As the economic development playing field continues to become more competitive, local economic development teams are not only vying for highly sought after new industry but also working to retain and expand existing businesses.<\/p>\n<p>In Valdosta and Lowndes County, existing industry expansion is the focus of the Business Retention Action Team (BRAT).<\/p>\n<p>Established in 2015 by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA), BRAT members represent community and state organizations that are committed to serving and strengthening local industries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe main focus of BRAT is to keep businesses and jobs here in Lowndes County,\u201d said Stan Crance, existing industry coordinator with VLCDA. \u201cThrough our BRAT membership, we work to connect the needs of existing industries with the right people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 60 percent of the private sector net new jobs are from existing establishments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is important to take care of what\u2019s in your backyard,\u201d Crance said. \u201cLosing a large industry is devastating to the local workforce. We want to make sure they stay and succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Similar to recruiting a new business, Crance said there is often substantial competition in securing the expansion of an existing industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf a national company is looking at expansion, they might have several locations where the expansion can take place,\u201d said Crance, who previously worked for the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University. \u201cCompanies will have distribution centers and facilities in several locations, so sometimes we are competing with another community for that expansion and new jobs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1023\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sgamag.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/09\/industry-retention-expansion-vital-economic-growth\/hunt-industry_2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Hunt-Industry_2.jpg?fit=2750%2C3950&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2750,3950\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 7D&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1510309472&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;17&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Hunt Industry_2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Hunt-Industry_2.jpg?fit=209%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Hunt-Industry_2.jpg?fit=713%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\" wp-image-1023 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Hunt-Industry_2-713x1024.jpg?resize=335%2C483\" alt=\"\" width=\"335\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Hunt-Industry_2.jpg?resize=209%2C300&amp;ssl=1 209w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Hunt-Industry_2.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=335%2C483&amp;ssl=1 670w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Hunt-Industry_2.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=335%2C483&amp;ssl=1 1005w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/>BRAT team members assist businesses in solving various operational and development issues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf they need to expand their infrastructure or require tax incentives, we connect them to the right people,&#8221; Crance said. \u201cThe goal is to find solutions that help with retention and job growth in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For example, after a supply and logistics tour with existing industries, there was discussion regarding the lack of trained workers, especially in management positions, to fill current and future logistic jobs in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Members of BRAT then worked with Valdosta State University to promote the minor in logistics and supply chain management. Valdosta State is now taking the next step to establish a major in supply chain management.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing information, ideas, and recommendations is another function of BRAT.<\/p>\n<p>A recent BRAT initiative included a tour of the Georgia Ports Authority for industry leaders representing distribution and logistics, food processing, and manufacturing sectors in the community.<\/p>\n<p>The tour provided valuable information on the process of importing and exporting products globally.<\/p>\n<p>To expand the workforce pipeline, BRAT also promotes partnerships with local schools through career education and job placement for high school and college graduates.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen we talk to existing industries about expanding, often that includes new job training,\u201d Crance said. \u201cWe then work with Wiregrass Tech and even in the high schools to see what type of training is taking place and if students are receiving the technical skills that our industries need now and in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1022\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sgamag.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/09\/industry-retention-expansion-vital-economic-growth\/brat\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/BRAT.jpg?fit=1943%2C1047&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1943,1047\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"BRAT\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/BRAT.jpg?fit=300%2C162&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/BRAT.jpg?fit=1024%2C552&amp;ssl=1\" class=\" wp-image-1022 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/BRAT-1024x552.jpg?resize=569%2C307\" alt=\"\" width=\"569\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/BRAT.jpg?resize=1024%2C552&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/BRAT.jpg?resize=300%2C162&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/BRAT.jpg?resize=768%2C414&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sgamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/BRAT.jpg?w=1943&amp;ssl=1 1943w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><em>BRAT members include representatives from:<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Georgia Centers of Innovation<br \/>\nGeorgia Department of Economic Development<br \/>\nGeorgia Department of Labor<br \/>\nGeorgia Institute of Technology Innovation Institute<br \/>\nGeorgia Power Company<br \/>\nGeorgia Quick Start<br \/>\nUniversity of Georgia Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University<br \/>\nValdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce<br \/>\nValdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority<br \/>\nWiregrass Georgia Technical College<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u201cIt is important to take care of what\u2019s in your backyard. 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