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Economic Development

as Walmart Distribution and Pilgrim’s, a
multinational food company. Cargo trailer
manufacturing is also a leading industry here.
A glimpse at diverse industries:
• Premium Waters: national bottled water
producer, distributor, and supplier
• Optima Chemical: a full-service
chemicals company
• Southwire: a leading manufacturer of
wire and cable used in the transmission
and distribution of electricity
• Premium Peanut: the largest peanut
shelling operation in the world!

Coffee County Educated Workforce

HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATES
OR SOME COLLEGE

BACHELOR’S DEGREE
OR HIGHER

Source: U.S. Census American Community Survey, 2021

Education & Training
Georgia Quick Start is the nation’s
#1-ranked training program available at no
cost to qualified companies. Quick Start’s
team collaborates with leadership and
subject-matter experts to develop and
deliver a custom workforce training solution.
Additionally, the Small Business
Development Support Center is a vital
resource to new and expanding businesses.
The center offers entrepreneurs assistance
in management training, new business
development, current business performance,
networking referrals, and a variety of free
reference and resource materials developed
by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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