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Glovis Georgia Expands to Valley, More Jobs to be Added
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The Greater Valley Area is abuzz with delight with Glovis Georgia LLC’s announcement of expansion. The company will occupy the Carter side of the Carter-Lanier Mill building off exit 77 on Interstate 85. Glovis Georgia, an onsite supplier for Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia’s West Point plant, recently signed the long-term lease for the 262,000 square foot building, which includes the office area of the facility.
The company is expected to make improvements over the first 60 to 90 days, then move into their new space. During renovations, Glovis is expected to add dock doors, truck parking and fiber optics, and install new electrical wiring and lighting. Initially, up to 200 people will be employed at the Valley office, which will be used as a hub for logistics. Glovis Georgia will continue to operate on-site at Kia in its 558,000 square foot plant.
The expansion of the supplier and addition of jobs is good news for job seekers in the Greater Valley Area. Other employment opportunities are also expected to be added by Kia, who will begin a second shift operation later in the year, resulting in a need for more supplier labor. Georgia economic development officials predict Kia and its suppliers will ultimately generate close to 6,000 jobs for the region.
If you are moving to the area and looking at homes for sale in Valley Alabama, look to Greater Valley Group’s master-planned community of Quail Read More→
Auburn Football Kicks-off in 15 days
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Many of us in the Greater Valley Area are counting the days until the opening kick-off of this year’s college football season. Fifteen days for those who aren’t counting. The Auburn Tigers are ranked No. 23 in USA Today’s preseason poll and appear ready for the challenge to compete for SEC supremacy.
The Tigers open their season against Arkansas State on Saturday, September 4 at 6 p.m. CT at Jordan-Hare Stadium, just 25 minutes from our two hotels near Auburn, The Hampton Inn and Suites in Lanett and the newly remodeled Holiday Inn Express in Valley. Convenience and a direct, easy drive south on I-85 puts you close to the action without the heavy game-day traffic. Making reservations is easy by visiting the Hampton Inn or Holiday Inn websites, or calling 334-576-5400 for the Hampton Inn and Suites, Lanett, or 334-756-2000 for the Holiday Inn Express. Book early as rooms this close to Auburn fill quickly on game weekends.
If you are looking for real estate near Auburn, and close to West Point Lake, you may be interested in visiting Quail Run or Read More→
Cotton Mill Reunion This Weekend
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The city of Valley will celebrate its textile heritage and 30th anniversary with a Cotton Mill Reunion on August 6 and 7th.
The reunion should prove to be great fun for anyone who worked in one of the area’s textile mills or just has interest in the Greater Valley Area’s history. Festivities will kick off this Friday evening at 7 pm with a “Cotton Ball” dance on the old tennis courts in front of Langdale Mill.
Saturday’s festivities are slated to begin with a short ceremony at 9 a.m. at Riverdale Mill. Following the short engagement, the event will move to Langdale Mill where there will be a reenactment of the laying of the mills’ cornerstones. Read More→
More Jobs on the Way
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A proposed $72 million business park in Columbus, Ga., is projected to bring more than 1,000 civilian jobs close to the Greater Valley Area within five years. The park will be home to a variety of defense related businesses and contractors supporting the new Maneuver Center of Excellence. This investment is further proof that the extended area around Ft. Benning and Kia in Georgia will continue to expand and see increased demand on development.
The 1.4 million square foot office park is the result of growth at the 184,000 acre military base undergoing a $3.5 billion expansion. The expansion is part of the U.S. Army’s Base Realignment and Closure Initiative.
The military expansion, which includes moving the Armor School from Fort Knox in Kentucky to Fort Benning, could create up to 11,000 jobs among active-duty soldiers, Department of Defense civilians and contractors.
Many of those that are moving or being transferred will be looking for homes for sale in West Point Georgia or the Greater Valley Area. If this sounds like you, you might want to consider the master planned neighborhood of Quail Read More→
Korean Manufacturer Relocating to Troup County
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More growth is coming to the Greater Valley Area. Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue announced yesterday that Seoul, Korea-based Hanil E-Hwa, makers of door trim, seats, lining and shelf covering will move into a 180,000 square foot facility in LaGrange, Ga sometime in October. The company is expected to invest close to $8.5 million over the next three years, which in turn should create around 173 jobs.
According to Gov. Perdue, 3,000 jobs have been created in and around the Greater Valley Area due to Kia. Greater Valley Group has also done its part to create jobs in the region and provide necessary homes near Kia. In a study performed by Dr. Judson Edwards, principal of Edwards Economics, LLC and Director of the Center for International Business and Economic Development and Associate Professor of Economics at Troy University, earlier this year estimated that GVG will create more than Read More→
Kia Announces Best Sales Quarter Ever
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The sales numbers that came pouring out of Kia Motors America in June are quite encouraging. Not only did the automotive giant, located in West Point, Ga., have is best quarter of all time with 93,373 units sold, it also experienced its best June sales ever of 31,906 units sold.
The June numbers are a 12.8-percent increase over its previous best June sales numbers that came in 2008. Even more telling is Kia’s year-to-date sales which are up an astonishing 15.4-percent. The company’s 2011 Sorento also continues to be its best selling vehicle.
Kia’s June records come on the heels of outstanding sales in May. Last month, the company sold a total of 31,431 cars besting its previous high for May by 384 vehicles.
While Kia has experienced amazing growth this year, so has the West Point-based Greater Valley Group, who Read More→
Top-Notch Education in Chambers County Schools
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There is no denying that the Greater Valley Area is exploding with growth. As more people look to live near Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, they are turning to the Greater Valley Group’s master-planned community of Quail Run and golf course community of Riverside Estates.
When considering a move, one of the most important factors is the excellence of the local public school system. Quail Run and Riverside Estates are both part of the Chambers County School District, which provides quality K-4 through 12 education. The district is SACS accredited and has a history of scholastic success. Students living in any either of these Greater Valley Group communities will attend Huguley Elementary, W.F Burns Middle School and Valley High School.
Huguley Elementary has a community approach to education with the motto, “Parents, Teachers, Students; Partners Toward Success.” The school has employed many extra measures to ensure student achievement from a young age, including the Alabama Reading Initiative, TEAM-Math and Compass Learning Software. Recognizing that technology is essential, computers are Read More→
Columbus State University in West Point
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Columbus State University (CSU) recently began offering classes in West Point, Ga. The campus, located in downtown West Point, is just a short drive from its main campus and with small classes, a caring faculty, tutors and computer access, students have all of the tools needed to be successful. Hands-on administrators and faculty have helped this university achieve a favorable response among its students in the Greater Valley Area in a short period of time.
Courses are scheduled for evenings, Saturdays, online and in mini-sessions, ideal times to accommodate working students. Classes offered include: Communication, Criminal Justice, General Business, Teacher Education and Educational Leadership. The campus also offers graduate level courses. In-state tuition is not only for Georgia residents, but also for nearby Alabama residents in Read More→
FSU’s Flying High Circus at Callaway Gardens
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Have you been thinking about stopping by Callaway Gardens this summer or perhaps even spending the night? While in town, you might want to check out Florida State’s Flying High Circus, an annual summer tradition at Callaway Gardens. The circus includes extravagant acrobatic acts including: tight wire walks, trapeze acts (‘The Flying Seminoles’), juggling routines, fire poi, balancing acts and more. This talented troupe will be performing through August 13, 2010. Click here for a full performance schedule.
FSU’s Flying High Circus was established in 1947 and is currently one of only two collegiate circuses remaining in the United States. The group is composed of the school’s most talented acrobatic students who choose to participate in the circus as an extracurricular activity. No school credit is involved. Only the top circus members Read More→
Sales at Kia are Up!
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Kia Motors America recently announced their May 2010 sales figures, and they are astonishing! Kia sold 31,431 cars in May 2010, an all-time record for the month of May, surpassing the previous May record (2008) by 384 vehicles. Year-to-date sales of the all-new and very popular Sorento crossover utility vehicle are up 14.6 percent from 2009 to 2010. The Sorento is Kia’s best selling model, and the brand’s first vehicle built entirely in the U.S. at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia’s West Point plant.
Kia’s success is a catalyst for Greater Valley Group (GVG) to remain focused on developing the established community near the Kia plant by creating an environment in which residents can work, play, retire, raise their family and enjoy life to the fullest. The Shoppes and The Landing at The Venue, located in Valley and Lanett, Ala., are only seven miles from the Kia plant itself. The Shoppes at the Venue targets the growing residential market of Valley, Ala. by aiming to create a grocery-anchored retail and dining center in a space suitable for both large retailers and multiple small businesses. The Landing at The Venue features the luxurious Read More→
