“We are consistently impressed by the exceptional professionalism demonstrated by the Valley Partnership in their support of growth in the region.”

Ron Roth
VP/Division Manager
Experimentation & Training Divison
SAIC

Defense

Our long history of military support and partnerships makes the Columbus, Georgia Region an excellent place for defense industry leaders to do business

Proximity to Fort Benning

  • Very positive attitude exists between community and base
  • Soldiers typically stay in the area once they become civilians
  • All foreign senior general officers come to Fort Benning for training
  • First community to sign Community Covenant, which sets the standards for relationships between the Army and local communities
  • WHINSEC Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation at Fort Benning
  • Strong international culture

Property

  • Wide availability of shovel-ready sites
  • Easy access to an extensive transportation network
  • Abundant, affordable utilities

Manpower—many with military/defense experience

  • 300,000 employable residents in trade area
  • 9.7% unemployment rate (MSA)—and over 11,000 underemployed workers
  • Proximity to Fort Benning—means a large population of working spouses and those transitioning to civilian life
  • FREE training programs through QuickStart or AIDT—extensive options and no cost to employer  

A pro-business environment that’s employee-friendly, too

  • Forbes ranks the area one of the “Best Places for Business and Careers”
  • Tax incentives and business programs
  • Streamlined permitting and regulation
  • Excellent quality of life
  • Military retirement not taxable in state of Alabama
  • Low cost of living
  • Commitment to education
  • Wide variety of cultural and recreational activities

 

Contact us today to learn how
The Valley Partnership can help you grow your business.

1200 Sixth Avenue
PO Box 1200
Columbus, GA 31902-1200
Phone (706) 327-1566 or
(800) 360-8552
Fax (706) 327-7512
info@thevalleypartnership.com