Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce Quality of Life - Conyers Rockdale Georgia 2017 | Page 55

takes to start and run a successful business. Future business owners learn from street-smart small business owners who have “been there, done that.” Benefiting from a strong infrastructure Resources to meet the needs of diverse businesses are abundant in Conyers and Rockdale County. Randy Poynter Lake, our 650-acre water reservoir, provides water independence to our community when other communities in recent years have struggled with water availability due to weather related drought conditions. The reservoir can supply up to 22 million gallons of potable water per day for residential and commercial use. Natural gas for commercial and residential use is available from Atlanta Gas Light. Georgia’s natural gas distribution is deregulated so you can choose to purchase natural gas through a number of gas remarketers. Electricity is supplied by Georgia Power Company, Snapping Shoals EMC and Walton EMC. Proactive thinking, careful planning, and combining efficiency with expectations, assures the best management possible of our available natural resources. Conyers/Rockdale County is fiber ready with major carriers including AT&T and Comcast providing high-speed broadband access throughout the county. . Transportation Access to anywhere on the globe is just minutes away from Conyers/Rockdale County thanks to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Easy access to the world’s busiest airport opens Conyers/Rockdale County not only to the nation, but also to the world. Our community is truly a global workplace. For flying enthusiasts, there is a public airport with a 5,500-foot runway located conveniently next door in neighboring Newton County. Land transportation for businesses and residents is facilitated by our easy access to major interstate highways. Commercial and Industrial Properties Beautiful and accessible office and industrial parks are plentiful and provide the perfect setting for a business. Prime locations for commercial and industrial companies are available for new and expanding businesses. Retail is a major industry focus in Conyers/Rockdale County. Committed to promoting “life-style” shopping centers, local property owners are revitalizing these centers and making them multi-use facilities – retail, restaurant, and office storefronts. Community stakeholders continue to work with major retail developers to bring more high-end specialty retail into the community. Our growing area offers many incentives for new and expanding businesses. With forward-thinking leadership, strong infrastructure, proven support services, and a skilled labor force, Conyers/Rockdale County embraces business and industry. This community is clearly a microcosm of metro Atlanta. Virtually every service or industry you need is in or near Conyers/Rockdale County. Our well-educated population has high expectations for the quality of life offered here. And we’re committed to exceeding those expectations. So…Join us, grow. Flourish in our limitless arena for cultivating a successful work environment. EVANS METAL STAMPING, INC TOOL & DIE, INC THE SOUTHEAST’S MOST RESPECTED NAME IN METAL STAMPING & TOOL AND DIE MANUFACTURING! THE BEST QUALITY FIRST! MADE IN AMERICA!! METAL STAMPINGS, DIES & WIRE E.D.M. Evans Tool & Die offers Metal Stamping, Tool & Die Design & Manufacturing, Design Engineering, Welding, and Plastic Stamping Services EVANS Tool & Die, Inc. / EVANS Metal Stamping, Inc. 157 North Salem Road, NE, Conyers, Georgia 30013 Phone: 770.922.3480 • Fax: 770.483.7570 www.evanstd.com • [email protected] 55