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drive the economy, the city also has hired a firm to come up with plans to create a more pedestrian-friendly West Main Street, to better join The Mill on Etowah and the Railroad Street area to the downtown district, boosting visitors to each.

Of course, the foundation of all economic drivers is attracting industry to our area. Offering companies a location that is attractive to potential employees when it comes to livability is key. Canton works closely alongside the Cherokee Office of Economic Development to attract international, light industrial businesses. Canton recently partnered with COED to secure a technology park of more than 40 acres off Bluffs Parkway, while Canton Corporate Park already is underway off Knox Bridge Highway.

“Economic development is all about building partnerships — an area where the city of Canton excels. From the up-and-coming Canton Corporate Park to mixed-use projects like The Mill on Etowah, our team at the Cherokee Office of Economic Development is proud to work alongside the city in developing and promoting high quality projects like these that keep talent local, diversify the tax base and create a premier destination for companies looking to locate or expand in Cherokee By Choice [a strategic plan that guides the county’s economic development efforts],” COED President Misti Martin said.

“Creating a community our residents are proud to work in and to call home is the ultimate goal,” Busby said. “The economic vitality of the city of Canton is dependent on our leadership, businesses and residents to help navigate the course to success.”

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