Dothan Chamber, Area Officials Launch Grow Dothan Campaign

Matt Boster

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Oct 01 2014 5:22 PM

DOTHAN: Officials from the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce. City of Dothan and Houston County announced today the launch of a three-year economic development campaign called Grow Dothan. A revitalized economic arm of the Dothan Area Chamber, the campaign goal is to raise $2 million over a three-year period to assist with economic growth and development within the region.

 

Grow Dothan, formerly known as Dothan by Design, is a public/private partnership for economic development for Dothan, Houston County and the Wiregrass. The mission is to work with businesses, governmental entities and citizens to build a thriving regional business network.

"The Chamber, city of Dothan and Houston County are all committed to help with economic development," explained Mark Saliba, Grow Dothan chairman and past Chamber chairman. It about creating jobs and getting everyone involved from the large to smallest businesses. All the way down to your next door neighbor. It is though team work that progress and growth take place.

 

Through support from public and private capital, Grow Dothan is focused on creating jobs in three important ways: 1) recruitment of new businesses; 2) retaining and expanding existing businesses; and 3) enhancing business infrastructure.

 

"Dothan and the Wiregrass region are on the cusp of a significant economic growth. – said Mayor Mike Schmitz. "Now, more than ever, we must have the resources to bring jobs to our area and investing in Grow Dothan will help us reach our goals. We hope you will join our team. It is all about giving today, so tomorrow will be better."

 

What are Grow Dothan’s Goals? Grow Dothan recognizes that creating jobs and strengthening the foundation of our economy are priority number one. To be successful, Grow Dothan is strategically focused on: supporting existing industry; recruiting and expanding industry: developing area infrastructure; exposing the Dothan region to international investors; and building a strong education base.

 

"Over the last 20 years, Grow Dothan has had a significant impact in the Wiregrass area’s business infrastructure," said Chamber President Matt Parker. "The accomplishments include Si billion in total investments, the creation of 17,000 plus jobs and $34 million in infrastructure investment."

"It’s important that individuals invest in Grow Dothan. The area must compete in a global economy, and investing in Grow Dothan will ensure our region has the resources to turn economic opportunities into reality. By participating in Grow Dothan, you are partnering with the strongest business advocacy organization in the area - the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce. And equipping it to build a stronger business environment," added Houston County Chairman Mark Culver.

For more information about Grow Dothan and how you can make a difference, contact the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce at (334) 792-5138 or visit www.dothan.com/growdothan.

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