About FCDA
December 06, 2007
About Us
The Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA) represents four jurisdictions as the economic development agency in Fayette County, Georgia, USA to market the community nationally and internationally, assist businesses with land and building selection, financing, employee recruitment and training, permit and regulatory issues, and provides other development support services. FCDA represented jurisdictions include the cities of Fayetteville, Peachtree City and Tyrone and Fayette County.
Our Mission
- To market the community regionally, nationally and internationally as the preferred Southeastern US location for global business investment and expansion;
- To promote economic growth and stability in Fayette County and the cities of Fayetteville, Peachtree City and Tyrone by supporting existing businesses, attracting targeted new businesses and attracting corporate and/or regional headquarters; and
- To serve as liaison between public and private economic development and planning organizations.
Services Overview
Our most important goal is to match the business needs required for your company to be successful with the assets in Fayette County. The decision to invest in a new or expanded operation is never taken lightly. Our objective is to manage all expansion details.
The Fayette County Development Authority will:
- Provide a project manager dedicated to your project
- Work in confidentiality and without charge
- Guide and support you through the planning process
- Coordinate visits highlighting our 4 localities
- Help identify appropriate sites
- Introduce you to business leaders in the region
- Advise you on financial incentives
- Serve as your liaison with the Georgia Department of Economic Development and local governments
- Become our one-stop source for information and cost comparisons
- Connect you with experts for banking, legal, and other decisions associated with business expansion
Leaders and Management
The FCDA is lead by a 9 member Board of Directors appointed by the four represented jurisdictions and the Peachtree City Airport Authority. The chairman is Randy Hayes.
The FCDA is managed by President/CEO Matt Forshee.
Accreditation
The FCDA has the designation of Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), one of only 26 economic development organizations in the United States to do so.
For more information, contact:
Matt Forshee
P: (770)461-5253