Existing Employers
Growing Our Own
Johnson County Development Authority is pledged to growing and expanding existing businesses in Johnson County. The business backbone of our community is made up of employers committed to success and of Wrightsville-Johnson County.
Develop JoCo promotes business growth, capital investment, and job creation by connecting local business owners with the resources they need to succeed. Schedule a no-cost one-on-one consultation for assistance in navigating business incentives, workforce and talent, business connections, City permitting, and export assistance.
Services
Business Connections
Facilitate introductions to key business and local and state governmental leaders and organizations that can help companies succeed in Wrightsville-Johnson County. Collaborate with industry experts and support organizations to offer relevant conferences seminars, classes, and roundtables to Johnson County businesses.
Business Incentives and Navigation
Assist in identifying available business and tax incentives and help guide companies through the incentive process on both local and state levels.
Expedited Permitting
Assist companies through the process of obtaining permits and meeting any applicable ordinances and regulations.
Utility Services and Infrastructure
Assist companies with new connections upgraded utility services and infrastructure.
Workforce and Talent
Connect companies with local, regional, and state-wide workforce development programs to start, maintain, or expand. Help coordinate recruitment efforts and skills training for your new and existing employees. These services are provided in collaboration with WorkSource Georgia, the Heart of Georgia Altamaha Workforce Development Board, Southeastern Technical College, training partners, and more.
Industry and Market Research
Provide companies with the latest data to help drive sound business decisions.
Export Assistance
Develop JoCo partners with Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Department of Agriculture to provide export assistance to all Johnson County businesses. Export loan guarantee programs are provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Financing Resources Connections
Develop JoCo partners with many public and private lenders to assist Johnson County businesses with financial resources necessary to get to started or expand.
Youth Apprenticeships
Johnson County School System
Students
Increase career options and future employability.
Strengthen academic skills.
Experience the connection between education and real-life work skills.
Accrue volunteer hours through an unpaid internship while learning from skilled professionals.
Earn wages through a paid apprenticeship position while learning from skilled professionals.
Learn and apply work ethics.
Learn and apply employability skills such as resume writing, interview skills, and business etiquette.
Employers
Increase skill levels of potential workers
Work with educators to develop curriculum based on industry standards.
Recruit and screen potential employees.
Reduce turnover of entry-level employees through the hiring of WBL students.
Improve competitiveness in the marketplace.
