Testimonials
We can tell you how great SCDA is, but it's best to let the people we work with do the talking.
Here is a selection of comments and testimonials we’ve gathered from a range of clients in many different industries.
Osborne Wood Products has thrived under the leadership of the Stephens County government, and are so appreciative of the support and assistance of the officials at SCDA who have contributed to our success. We were very impressed with the video that SCDA put together about a couple of millennials employed here at Osborne, which was an informative and inspiring showcase about millennials in the manufacturing industry. We value the great people in our community and work hard to invest in their welfare through supporting educational and community development programs. Osborne Wood Products is proud to partner with the Stephens County Development Authority and local businesses to help make Stephens County a great place to work and live.
As long time business owners in Toccoa, we have found the Stephens County Development Authority to be an invaluable resource. This year, especially, as Maple Ridge purchased a new facility and expanded, Stephens County Development Authority was there every step of the way assisting us to make the purchase and move as seamless as possible. We are proud to do business here and thankful for a great community of support.
A couple of years ago, the Stephens County Development Authority informed us that we were located in an Opportunity Zone which qualified us for tax credits that were applied to our GA payroll taxes for adding new employees. We were able to realize these savings. We are thankful to our local development authority for making sure that we were taking advantage of all the tax credits available to us.
When we began looking for a site in the Southeast...North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, the 'Peach State' represented the best value in terms of business climate, taxes, transportation costs, land values and standard of living. An added incentive was a building available for immediate use that suited our needs, but the clincher was the welcoming environment created by Stephens County and The City of Toccoa business and government officials and the Stephens County Development Authority. We feel at home here. We don't feel like strangers and we want to be a part of our communities and within our region, that's a very important principle to us.
ASI Southeast is proud to be a part of the economic success in Georgia and especially Toccoa-Stephens County. The County and City government are strong partners to our business and the leadership of the Stephens County Development Authority works for the citizens to establish itself as one of the best in the state of Georgia. We value the relationships and environment of support we have here. We look forward to continued growth in Toccoa.
The Stephens County Development Authority has been a wonderful resource for PTL Equipment during a period of growth for our company. Stephens County Development Authority was able to guide us to the right individuals in our community to achieve our goals and establish stability through our building project. I am thankful the folks of Stephens County have this resource available to them.
We at NIFCO KTW are proud and feel very fortunate to have found Toccoa in Stephens County as the home of our new U.S. headquarters and production facility in North America. Local and regional connectivity is the basis for our success in Germany and we strive to do the same in the U.S. We would like to offer our qualified and motivated employees pleasant and attractive surroundings. In the City of Toccoa, we have found the perfect partner in North America for this goal. There was not a single person or aspect that played a large part in locating to Toccoa. We found there are many in Toccoa. The city is a little like our hometown in Germany- a rural area, beautiful landscape, but with everything you need for your daily life. Stephens County Development Authority helps us in every situation and has from the very beginning until today. NIFCO KTW looks forward to becoming a reliable and successful employer that contributes to positive economic development in Stephens County.
I have owned and operated a business in Stephens County over the last 30 years and I am confident that I would not want my investment to be anywhere else. The entire community is very business friendly. I can always count on timely responses from the government entities whether I am working on permitting issues or have a question concerning a tax bill. The Stephens County Development Authority’s commitment to connecting existing industries with other existing and or new industries to our area has enabled us to gain relationships that have led to a network of valuable resources for us. Their commitment to sharing valuable information with us through their existing industries email blasts has helped us stay informed with new and updated policies that affect our industry. MWL, LLC has also gained several local costumers thanks to referrals by the Stephens County Development Authority.
The Stephens County Development Authority has has been uniquely helpful in a number of instances over the last 5-6 years. When we needed rental space in the last few years they were able to provide contacts for several valid nearby options. When we needed attention from the county administrator/leaders, they were quick to step in as our advocate. As we close in on 30 years in the Meadowbrook Industrial Park, we are not a 'new' industry, but we feel well supported by the Stephens County Development Authority! Thanks.
We love working for ASI Southeast and in Stephens County. The entire process from starting the design through working with all of the governing agencies has been a great experience. We were honored to have been selected for this project and look forward to further opportunities to serve the area.
It has been a privilege working with the Stephens County Development Authority on the construction of the 155,000 square foot automotive injection molding facility for Stephens County's newest industry, Nifco KTW. They are by far one of the most fantastic development authorities I have ever worked with.
