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Why Do Business in Perry? Why do business in Perry? TOP 10 Top 10 Reasons to do Business in Perry ADVANTAGEOUS LOCATION SUPERIOR INFRASTRUCTURE • Premier access to I-75 with four interchanges • Water, sewer, natural gas and broadband – 54,000 vehicles PER DAY travel through internet all readily available. Perry on Interstate 75! • Robust pedestrian and vehicular • Major exposition facility, the Georgia National improvements city-wide. Fairgrounds & Agricenter, brings almost 1 million people per year to Perry. • Perry-Houston County Airport is a full-service, HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE general aviation airport complete with a • Perry is continuously lauded for quality 5,002-foot runway. of life measures such as safety, healthcare • Approximately 90 miles to Hartsfield-Jackson and education. International Airport and 160 miles to the port • The city is committed to quality public of Savannah. spaces with 125 acres of parks and trails. MARKET ACCESS HIGH GROWTH COMMUNITY • Significant local, visitor and traveling • Perry is growing faster than Houston County, consumer bases. Middle Georgia, Georgia and the U.S. • Progressive, development-oriented city leadership MARKET POTENTIAL • Favorable Market Potential Index measures STABLE, DIVERSE ECONOMY for many hospitality and service industry and • Continuous economic growth and numerous retail categories. significant employers in the area, including Interfor, Frito-Lay and Graphic Packaging LOW OPERATING COSTS International, Inc. • Active and growing, the Perry Area Chamber • Cost of living is 6% lower than Georgia average of Commerce has more than 350 active members. and 10% lower than national average. • Perry is located 20 miles from Robins Air Force • Competitive average lease rates, land costs, Base, the largest single-site employer in the State construction costs and labor costs. of Georgia with over 22,000 employees and a $2.7 billion total annual economic impact. LOW SALES TAX RATE • Favorable sales tax structure is HISTORICAL DOWNTOWN 21% lower than the national average. • Attractive, vibrant, historic Downtown Perry offers unique shopping, dining, and entertainment experiences. For more information about Perry, Georgia: Please, contact the Perry Department of Economic Development at 478-988-2757 or visit www.perry-ga.gov/economic-development. Location 75 85 Atlanta 20 20 85 75 Macon 16 Perry Located in the Center of Georgia Savannah Located conveniently on I-75 in the center of the state in 75 prosperous and growing Houston County, Perry is the ideal location for any business. Perry was chosen as the home for the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter because of its location Brunswick and hospitality. Perry conveniently serves the classic Georgia 75 hospitality that people looking for a break in their journey and Valdosta for the charm of authentic southern towns seek. Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson Port of Savannah International Airport 99 MILES 168 MILES EASILY ACCESSIBLE PERRY CITY LIMITS EXIT With premier interstate 138 access, location on 75 multiple state and federal 41 4 highways and proximity Interstate Interchanges to local and international airports, residents and EXIT visitors are easily able to 136 access all of what Perry 341 has to offer. 127 More than 200 million people, 80 percent of U.S. EXIT 135 consumers, are within 200 11 million + two hours’ flight time from Hartsfield-Jackson 127 Airport or one day’s travel 224 by vehicle. EXIT 134 41 224 For more information about Perry, Georgia: Please, contact the Perry Department of Economic Development at 478-988-2757 or visit www.perry-ga.gov/economic-development. The Perry Market The Perry Drive Time to Market Area Downtown Perry MINUTE DRIVE MINUTE DRIVE MINUTE DRIVE Perry is a thriving and diverse community of over Population 17,205 39,363 103,093 16,000 people and a burgeoning market in central Households 6,719 14,607 38,552 Georgia. The county seat for Houston County, one of Georgia’s fastest growing counties with Median Household Income $47,733 $61,479 $60,599 more than 150,000 people, Perry benefits immensely from area residents and millions of Per Capita Income $24,379 $27,277 $26,637 visitors per year, if they are passing through on I-75 or visiting for a few days. Favorable Market Median Disposable Income $38,444 $50,247 $49,884 Potential Indices exist across many industry types Median Age 38.6 36.9 35.7 including restaurants, retail and hotels. Average Household Size 2.49 2.63 2.61 Area Labor Force 65,143 Unemployment Rate 5.80% Beyond Rooftops The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter monthly averages 4 54,000 Interstate Vehicles per day 18 39 77,665 interchanges travel through Perry Events Event days Visitors A WELL EDUCATED COMMUNITY Perry is Growing! Perry is growing at a rate faster than Houston County, Middle Georgia, the State of Georgia, and the U.S. This growth enhances the local market and demonstrates that there is economic momentum in the community. 88% 30% Perry averages over 180 new homes being built per year! 1.29% annual population growth 1.40% annual household growth 88% of the Perry 30% of the Perry population has a population has a 4.3% annual median houshold income growth high school education. college degree. 3.2% annual average household income growth Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2014 ACS Note: Percentages are for the population 25+ years of age 3.3% annual per capita income growth For more information about Perry, Georgia: Please, contact the Perry Department of Economic Development at 478-988-2757 or visit www.perry-ga.gov/economic-development. Business Success Favorable Business Climate What Businesses Excellent access to: Great Community Support: are Saying • Robust transportation networks • Pro-business, progressive City leadership “Perry’s strategic location, access to • Ports of Savannah and Brunswick who strive to make Perry a community transportation networks, forward- where businesses can be successful thinking leaders and proximity to • Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport • Active Chamber of Commerce, CVB, needed resources, in our case timber, and Downtown Merchants Association makes our decision to continue to • Perry-Houston County Airport and operate in Perry a no-brainer. It’s a Middle Georgia Regional Airport • Personal, low-cost permitting, review and inspection processes great place to do business.” • Significant consumer market • Possible incentives considered Tim Lowrimore Robust, low-cost utilities: on a case-by-case basis Manager Public Affairs - US Southeast Operations • Water/sewer costs 2% lower Opportunity Zone: Interfor than statewide median costs • Much of Perry is a designated • Energy costs are 10% - 15% Opportunity Zone which allows for “Georgia Bob’s is doing great. With below national average maximum Job Tax Credits at $3,500 over 15,000 people in the community, per job for qualified employers four I-75 interchanges, and almost 1 million people per year coming to the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter, Perry is a perfect place to RECENT PERRY LOCATIONS Starbucks, Shane’s Rib Shack, Hardee’s, locate a restaurant.” Dollar General (2 locations), Waffle House, SunMark Bank, Dunkin’ Donuts, Tractor Supply Company, Stripling’s General Store, Sandler Nonwoven Corporation J.J. Kirk (First North-American location and Sandler USA headquarters) Owner Georgia Bob’s Barbecue Co. “The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Top Employers Agricenter has in the neighborhood of 300 events a year. There is great MAJOR BUSINSSES IN PERRY INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES potential for development that caters to the needs of the attendees of each Houston County B.O.E. public education 3,916 event, as well as the thousands of cars Perdue Farms food processing 2,267 that pass by every day on I-75.” Frito-Lay food processing 1,352 Robert C. Loudermilk, Jr. Houston County local government 762 President and Chief Executive Officer Graphic Packaging Intl., Inc. manufacturing paperboard boxes 276 The Loudermilk Companies, LLC Interfor lumber manufacturing 183 City of Perry local government 150 Sandler Nonwoven manufacturing 140 Cracker Barrel restaurant 111 Jeff Smith Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep automobile retail 96 Gilmer Warehouse and Logistics storage facility 75 Kroger grocery store 71 Publix grocery store 71 Southern Home Care Services home health care services 60 SUEZ Water Advanced Solutions water tank maintenance 60 For more information about Perry, Georgia: Please, contact the Perry Department of Economic Development at 478-988-2757 or visit www.perry-ga.gov/economic-development. A Superior Quality of Life People want to live and work in Perry. #1 Most Beautiful & One of the One of the Most Charming Small Town Top 17 Small Cities Comfortable Destinations in Georgia in Georgia for Travelers in the U.S. - OnlyInYourState.com - 101usa.com - Expedia.com Education Safety Health Care The educational opportunities found Perry is one of the safest cities in With a growing hospital and healthy in Perry are second to none. From a Georgia, and this sense of security is physician network in the community, world-class public school system and leading many to make their home in Perry residents do not have to travel for independent college preparatory alter- Perry and raise families here. healthcare services. native to post-secondary educational opportunities that rival metropolitan • Home and Safety website SafeWise.com • The Houston Healthcare System ranks Perry in the Top 20 Safest Cities serves 300,000 patients annually. areas, education is critical in driving the in Georgia. Its two fully accredited acute care growth and quality of life found here medical facilities have more than in Perry. • ValuePenguin.com ranks Perry among the Top 5 safest mid-sized cities in 190 physicians and offer a multitude • The Houston County School System, Georgia (10-25k population). of services, including cardiology, educating approximately 29,000 K-12 oncology, behavioral health, • The crime rate is 40% lower than most diagnostic imaging, orthopedics, students on 39 campuses, consistently communities across America. ranks among the Top 20 school obstetrics, infectious disease and districts in Georgia with students • The Perry Police Department offers intensive care.
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