John Laszcz, head of the Norcross office, turned to Tech colleagues who had previously presented the course, but not in conjunction with an economic development organization. Attendees totaled 20, with 16 from DeKalb firms. A year later, another LOCI study helped local government officials decide what level of incentives they could offer a prospect that turned out to be Caterpillar. The Illinois-based firm will occupy about half the park and produce electrical generating systems. The team was headed by Governor Miller and included the assistance of Metro South and particularly Clayton, Fayette, and Henry counties.
Tech continues to be an important resource in economic development.
Numerous state agencies and others joined with the development authority and the city of Griffin to form a powerful team. This team approach is the reason for our success.