Site Selection Assistance
LCDA works closely with both new and existing companies to align and apply our resources and expertise to enterprise requirements. The three team members working site selection for the LCDA have a total 77 years experience in economic development. Your project isn’t their first rodeo.
The result: An experienced team that helps companies reach and implement successful site selection decisions, from the initial response to an RFI through site selection, financing, startup, and future expansions.
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Liberty County
Development Authority
425 W. Oglethorpe Highway,
Hinesville, GA 31313
Carmen Cole
Director of Operations & Business Development
email Carmen
Phone: 912-368-3359
Fax: 912-977-4431
Rapid REsponse to RFI
LCDA’s staff works to provide complete, timely responses to all requests for information.
Suitable Sites
Sites of various sizes are available in Authority owned industrial parks, two of which are GRAD (Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development) certified. Phase 1, historic, cultural, archeological, and environmental studies have been completed for the parks.
Site Exhibits
Engineer-drawn building layout exhibits are provided showing potential sites parceled to project specific requirements.
Pre-Construction
Authority staff provide contact information on experienced coastal Georgia architectural/engineering firms, construction companies, landscaping companies, etc.
Permitting
Authority staff work closely with county permitting officials to facilitate expeditious permitting process and approval. County officials work to assure occupancy permits are issued at the earliest possible date.
Workforce Recruiting
Authority staff provide contact information and introductions with state and local government as well as private sector recruitment agencies. Pre-employment assessments designed to meet production requirements can also be provided.
Workforce Training
For qualified projects, customized, job-specific training can be administered through Georgia Quick Start, working in collaboration with Savannah Technical College. With a portfolio of experience stretching across virtually all areas of industry, Quick Start has been named the nation’s #1 training program year after year by industry insiders.
Incentives
Reach ROI faster with incentives tailored to operational needs. A customized package of incentives could include:
- Military Zone tax credits for all Authority owned industrial parks
- Quality Jobs tax credits
- Investment tax credits
- Graduated ad valorem property tax abatements
- 100% tax abatement of inventory taxes
- Industrial Revenue Bonds
Assistance With Grants/Loans
Assistance Exploring Federal/State Grant/Loan Potential: Authority staff will explore potential for federal or state grant/loan assistance if your company has not already made contact with federal or state entities. The potential for federal or state assistance will depend upon the characteristics of each individual project and will be determined solely by the individual federal or state entities.