Vision
- Commitment
to expansion and growth of micro and small
business ventures in our community.
- Supporting
entrepreneurial education.
- Creating
sustainable business models.
- Contributing
to economic development in Georgia.
The Impact
- Grow
sustainable businesses and create new jobs
in Georgia
- Advance
economic development for the Northwest
Region in Georgia and the broader community.
The
Project
- Sustainable
30,000 sq. ft. facility.
- 25 mixed-use
incubator offices: Targeting service/product
and light manufacturing ventures.
- 6-Station
Commercial Kitchen Complex:
State-of-the-Art
Energy Star Stainless Steel Equipment.
Targeting food-related businesses, rural
farmers, and organic growers.
- Production
Center: Packaging, labeling, and sterilizing
food related products.
- Market
Place: Showcase for high-end products and
food related items.
- Event Space:
Host celebrations and catered events.
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Comprehensive Business Development:
Training, services, coaching, networking
opportunities, e-learning, and access to
business intelligence technology.
- LEED™
Certified: The premier certification for
sustainable building design and business
practices to promote a "green and
environmentally conscious structure."
- Certificate
Culinary Course: In partnership
with Kennesaw State University and the
culinary industry.
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Coming 2009
Located at Hwy 41
and Kennesaw Due West
in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Rendering - Front
View
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groundbreaking ceremony photo.
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Key Funding Sources
As of May 2008
City of Kennesaw
Kennesaw Development Authority
Marcus Foundation
Hewlett Packard Foundation
Nemchik Associates
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Anticipated Project
Cost: $10.5 Million
Percentage Funded: $3.3 Million |
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