CONTENTS
Summer 2014
IN EVERY ISSUE:
ON OUR COVER:
From the Director 17
Quarter Rewind and Fast Forward 4
Featured Proper es 18
Pictured front to back:
Tasha Smith, Rodney Williams,
Mike Underwood, Robert Thomas
Carrier Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer of heating, air
conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. A global organization, they
have over 45,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues in excess
of $10.6 billion.
Carrier Corporation is a division of United Technologies (UTC) and has
a worldwide network of distributors and dealers, who sell, install and
service Carrier products in more than 172 countries. Their products are
globally designed and engineered and manufactured in 80 facilities
around the world. They are at the very forefront of the industry,
developing exciting new products that make use of advances in
computer and Internet technology, developing ever more
environmentally safe refrigerants and dramatically reducing the power
requirements of their products.
Carrier’s Transicold division is a global force in transport refrigeration
and air conditioning. They offer the industry’s most complete range of
products for: container refrigeration; marine air conditioning; truck,
trailer and rail refrigeration.
Carrier Transicold moved its plant operations from Montebello,
California to Athens, Georgia in 1987. Carrier Transicold employs 300+
employees in Athens, Georgia and has a demonstrated track record of
improvement, community involvement and excellence in
environmental, health and safety (ISO 9001 & 14000 certified).
Carrier Corporation combines financial performance with commitment
to employees, their customers, the environment, and communities. It
is fundamental to their culture and operations. UTC and Carrier are
committed to encouraging and supporting employees in continuing
their formal education while working through their Employee Scholar
Program. Carrier Transicold provides comprehensive support to
customers in all market segments. Carrier Corporation gives back to
its community by supporting numerous charitable organizations and
by being involved in the schools and other community programs and
events.
Carrier Transicold was the recipient of the inaugural Athens‐Clarke
County Manufacturer of the Year Award presented by our department
for 2014.
For more on Carrier Transicold check out their story on pages 10‐11.
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Contact the Department
Athens‐Clarke County Economic Development Department
246 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA 30601
706‐613‐3233
www.AthensBusiness.org
Meet the Intern
4
President Signs
WRDDA into Law
5
Industry Appreciation
Dinner & Awards
8
Manufacturer of the
Year
10
Impact of Classic
Center Expansion
12
Perspective on
Progress
14
We welcome our first intern.
The Savannah Port gets green light to start
construc on.
An evening of celebra on of our local industries
Learn more about our inaugural Manufacturer of the
Year
Athens has seen a huge transforma on on Thomas
Street but what does that mean for our economy?
Athens‐Clarke and Oconee joined forces for a
chance to show off
Publisher
Denise Plemmons
Contributors
Angie Estes
Danielle Robarge Rusk
Thomas Cunningham
Trip McKenney
Cameron Goershel
Ryan Moore
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