Strategically Located Industry, hospitality thrive in Elmore County STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI PHOTOS BY CLIFF WILLIAMS AND DANIEL DYE
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ith a mission of promoting economic growth and supporting both new and existing businesses, the Elmore County Economic Development Authority is the place to start for newcomers looking to do business in the area. With a population of roughly 87,700 and a median income of $60,073, there are plenty of opportunities to not only live but also work in Elmore County. The Tallassee Industrial Development Board works directly with city government and county and state agencies to recruite new business to the area. It manages the Tallassee Corporate and Industrial Park, along state Route 229, with shovel-ready sites available for new industry. The town is strategically located to major highway access and is equipped with a reliable labor force on the
verge of growth. The International Business Center is a 43,000-square-foot multipurpose, multi-tenant facility offering transitional manufacturing space for businesses to expand, relocate or start fresh. Industry is the backbone of the community and contributes heavily to its economic stability. Companies crafting products, such as aerospace, automotive parts and water meters, distribute to nationwide, even global, businesses. They continue to thrive, expand and recruit new institutions. According to a 2019 Tallassee Tribune report, existing industries comprised 80 percent of area jobs. Elmore County is a magnet for businesses with no inventory or occupational taxes and a robust infrastructure. From small downtown businesses, entrepreneurs and those working in the education or healthcare fields to
The old Russell Corp. plant on state Route 14 is coming to life again and will bring more than 500 jobs to the area
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