7 years ago, Cal Wray, EDFP, President of the Augusta Economic Development Authority, came to town after more than ten years of growing other communities. Thursday, he’ll provide a report card with some numbers shared in this article.
He will headline an Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce event with a presentation titled “Next Up Augusta – Projects, Wins, & What’s Next.” The luncheon will be held this Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center, located at 2 10th Street in downtown Augusta.
The Augusta EDA works to recruit new manufacturing, distribution, assembly, and related industrial facilities to Augusta, Georgia, as well as retail, commercial, and other developments that will create jobs and bring investment to all of Richmond County, Georgia. Since his arrival, the Development Authority has announced 55+ new, expanding, and retail projects encompassing $4 billion in new capital investment and 4,245 new and retained jobs.
The deadline to register is today, Monday, April 28. To reserve your seat, please visit https://www.augustametrochamber.com/events/member-economic-luncheon-may-2025 or contact the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce for more information.
