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Yamaha represenatives Phil Trickey and Michael Chrzanowski stand beside a Newnan-made Viking Side-by-Side.
Business-friendly environment helps Coweta industry grow and thrive
While Coweta County continues
to enjoy a steady pattern of economic growth, it’s certainly no secret why companies of all sizes have chosen this area as their home. Long-time industries can attest to the business-friendly environment that has allowed their companies to grow and thrive. “The expansion of existing companies in Coweta has been one of the most exciting aspects of development we’ve seen,” said Greg Wright, president of the Coweta County Development Authority. “Anytime we talk about industry in
Coweta County, we always start with Yamaha,” said Wright. “The number of jobs and the impact they have on the community just can’t be understated.” Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation (YMMC) has called Coweta County home for the last 26 years, manufacturing its golf carts, ATVs and personal water sport vehicles here. According to Senior Vice President Michael Chrzanowski, Yamaha initially selected Coweta County because of the availability of talented workers, a superior quality of life and a government structure that was willing to support
business needs. Chrzanowski views the community as a great place to both live and work – from local shopping, excellent schools and youth recreation activities (YMMC was honored to donate a portion of its property for local youth soccer fields) to state-of-the-art health care. “Local government works closely with the development authority to meet the needs of both existing and new businesses,” he said. “The county secures the needed utilities, resources and infrastructure to support the growing community, without losing its southern charm.”
WRITTEN BY CLAY NEELY | PHOTOGRAPHED BY CLAY NEELY
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