Liberty County Development Authority
Contact: Carmen Cole
425 W Oglethorpe Highway
Hinesville, GA 31313
Office: 912-368-3359
www.comegrow.global
Liberty County, GA – Come Grow Globally
Companies have found Liberty County, Ga. to offer the assets and tools they need to be successful in a global economy. Approximately 75% of the existing industry employment in Liberty County is tied to companies headquartered abroad. In addition, Liberty County’s existing industries are aggressive exporters, exporting to over 70 countries throughout the world.
Liberty County also boasts two large parks, Tradeport East Business Center and Tradeport West Business Center, which have been designated as Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) sites by the Georgia Allies. In Liberty County, companies will find aggressive incentives like a large Foreign Trade Zone in Tradeport East & West and state job tax credits. Tradeport East & West are also strategically located just 30 minutes from the Port of Savannah, which is a gateway to the world for importing and exporting.
The military retirees and spouses associated with Fort Stewart provide an excellent supplement to Liberty County’s traditional workforce. Each month approximately 300 soldiers exit the military, and a significant number of them elect to stay in the Liberty County area. These “Heroes for Hire” are cross-trained, computer savvy, and possess a strong work ethic. There are also 10,000+ military spouses living in the Liberty County area. It is estimated 95% of the military spouses have high school degrees with approximately one-third possessing some type of post-secondary education.
Liberty County has proven to be a place where companies, both foreign and domestic, can grow globally.
Traditional Workforce
• 200,000+ in a seven-county labor draw area
• 55,000+ in 30-minute drive time
• 26,000 in Liberty County
• 9.7% average unemployment rate for the 12-month period in Liberty County
Incentives
• $3,500 per job created per year for a five-year period (minimum of two jobs) in Tradeport East Business Center Opportunity Zone
• $3,000 per job created per year for a five-year period (minimum of 10 jobs) in Liberty County (with exception of Tradeport East)
• Port tax credit eligibility (potentially receive $1,250 per job by minimum import/export criteria)
• Local graduated tax abatement program (provided on a case-by-case basis)
• Foreign Trade Zone (Tradeport East and West)
• 100% inventory tax exemption
• Industrial Revenue Bonds
• Competitive land & labor costs
• Mentoring program
• Quick Start training program
Please contact us today at +1 912.368.3356 if you are interested in learning how your company can grow globally.