The Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce,
along with the Turner County Georgia Economic Development Authority,
works closely with state and local agencies to promote Economic
Development in our area. By being a Tier 1 County, our prospects
are eligible for various tax credits and incentives, making
it more economical to locate to Turner County than other surrounding
counties. Also, Turner County Georgia Economic Development
Authority is aggressive and willing to put together special
packages and rates for new industries. Our Community and Economic
Profile will help to give a comprehensive overview of the population,
labor market, and economical status of Turner County. It also
touches on quality of life issues.
Turner County Industrial Park currently has several site
and land packages available. More information about these sites
and others is available by contacting Shelley Zorn at
800-471-9696.
General Information
The area labor market is composed of Turner
county and it's six surrounding counties, Ben Hill, Crisp,
Irwin, Tift, Wilcox, & Worth.
The seven county area from which Turner
County manufacturers draw their labor sustains a diverse
range of manufacturing wages, anywhere from $5.15 to $12.00
for a plant-wide average. Overall, manufacturing wages average
$7.00 per hour. With a starting wage of $6.00 -$8.00 per
hour, a company could attract and retain a significant number
of employees.
The Ashburn labor market can supply over
3,500 unemployed workers, ample enough to satisfy most industrial
requirements. While Turner County may lose some of its labor
to neighboring counties with higher paying manufacturing
jobs, none of the manufactures in Ashburn report unfilled
positions because of out-commuting workers.
| Labor Force |
59,148 |
| Unemployment |
6.0% |
| Draw Area Manufacturing Employment |
11,480 |
| Draw Area Labor Activity |
3,736 |
| Average Manufacturing Weekly
Wage |
$316.00 |
| Average Non-manufacturing Weekly
Wage |
$407.00 |
| Union Workers |
0% |
| Union Companies |
0% |
Visit their Web Site at http://www.turnerchamber.com/Business%20and%20Industry.htm
