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National Manufacturing Week Recognition

The Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) wants to say a big thank you to its manufacturing industry for National Manufacturing Week!

The gratitude for manufacturers is not limited to one week, though. COED provides year-round support for manufacturers, as well as other industries.…

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Q&A Featuring Cynthia Cifuentes of La Luna Bakery

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from Sep. 15 to Oct. 15. October also signifies Women’s Small Business month.

In partnership with Cherokee By Choice investor Georgia Power, COED is honoring Cherokee County’s thriving Hispanic community as well as Cherokee’s numerous…

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Cherokee County has been growing at a record rate – and it won’t be slowing down soon. This October, the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) is celebrating the kickoff of Cherokee By Choice 2.0 – a five-year strategic plan that aims to nurture Cherokee’s business sector and increase overall…

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Fall in Cherokee County is one of the most beautiful and vibrant times of the year. While we think of our county as warm and welcoming, it can also be the backdrop to the chilling, the thrilling and the downright creepy onscreen. Just in time for Halloween, we’ve compiled a…

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Q&A Featuring Leticia Hutchins of Alma Coffee

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from Sep. 15 to Oct. 15. October also signifies Women’s Small Business month.

In partnership with Cherokee By Choice investor Georgia Power, COED is honoring Cherokee County’s thriving Hispanic community as well as Cherokee’s numerous female…

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Read the full press release with the Georgia Department of Economic Development here.

ATLANTA, GA – October 3, 2023 – Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that the state achieved an unprecedented milestone: a full decade of business excellence, earning…

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Q&A Featuring Keren Herrera of Launch Growth Marketing

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from Sep. 15 to Oct. 15. October also signifies Women’s Small Business month. In partnership with Cherokee By Choice investor Georgia Power, COED is honoring Cherokee County’s thriving Hispanic community as well as Cherokee’s numerous…

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Top 10 Trails in Cherokee County to Visit This Autumn Welcome to Fall in the Foothills

The first day of fall is finally here! Sep. 22 marks the Autumn Equinox this year, and with it comes cool air, colorful trees and Cherokee’s favorite time of the year. Perhaps the best…

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Q&A Featuring Rudy Garza of The Garza Insurance Group

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from Sep. 15 to Oct. 15. In partnership with Cherokee By Choice investor Georgia Power, COED is honoring Cherokee County’s thriving Hispanic Community by shining a light on some local Hispanic-owned businesses.

This week…

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Q&A Featuring Oscar Velez of Three Brothers Painting

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from Sep. 15 to Oct. 15. In partnership with Cherokee By Choice investor Georgia Power, COED is honoring Cherokee County’s thriving Hispanic Community by shining a light on some local Hispanic-owned businesses.

We’re kicking off…

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CANTON, GA — On Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, Cherokee County job seekers will flock to the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center to embark on a transformative journey in their career pursuits. The 5th annual Cherokee Career Expo, hosted by the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED), will help them do…

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Summer has drawn to a close, and students are back in the classroom. However, at the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED), we’re already looking ahead to next year, eagerly preparing for our sixth annual High School Student Summer Intern program.

COED’s Cherokee Summer Internship Program is an initiative born…

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