CONTENTS
Spring 2016
IN EVERY ISSUE:
From the Director 14
ON OUR COVER:
Quarter Rewind and Fast Forward 2
Caterpillar is the
Athens‐Clarke County
Manufacturer of the Year
Check out the story on
page 12.
CVB Sales Report
2
Interview: Dr. Shelley Nuss
4
Retention & Expansion Program
6
Athens is a GICH Community
7
Industry Appreciation Dinner &
Awards
8
What’s Up Downtown?
10
Chamber News
12
Manufacturer of the Year
15
Dr. Michelle “Shelley” Nuss took the helm as Dean of the Medical
Partnership on March 1, 2016.
Learn more about the ACC Economic Development Reten on & Expansion
program.
Learn about the program that is going to help Athens develop housing
strategies.
The Department hosted an evening of celebra on for our local industry.
News from the Athens Downtown Development Authority.
News from the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce.
Find out why Caterpillar was named the Athens‐Clarke County and Georgia
Manufacturer of the Year.
Publisher
Denise Plemmons
Contributors
Dr. Andrea Daniel
Sarah Hasib
Amy Lopp
Rita Lowery
Elise LeQuire
Ryan Moore
Jo Sullivan
Contact the Department
Athens‐Clarke County Economic Development Department
246 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA 30601
706‐613‐3233/ 1‐855‐613‐3134
www.AthensBusiness.org
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