USDA Symposium Next Week in Royston

The City of Royston’s Downtown Development Authority continues to plan for the Northeast Georgia Economic Development Symposium coming up later this month.

According to Royston Main Street Executive Director Candy Rhoades, this is the first such symposium of its kind in Northeast Georgia and will take place on Thursday, July 23 from 11a to 2p at the Royston Housing Authority.

Rhoades said the symposium is being co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is an excellent opportunity for local businesses as well as area municipal and county governments to  learn more about funding options and other resources available to them.

“City, County, industrial development authority officials, any businesses are welcome to attend,” Rhoades said. “This is an opportunity to speak with lenders on the State and Federal levels. We will have 15 or so vendors for people to speak with.”

Rhoades said there will also be information on housing loans, as well as experts to speak with you on how to best expand your business.

The symposium is free and open to the public as well. Again it takes place next week, on Thursday, July 23 fro 11a to 2p at the Royston Housing Authority on Hartwell St.

Rhoades said this is a drop in symposium with no appointment necessary.

Anyone needing more information can call Jeff McLeod at 770-267-1413.