Launched in 2019, Forward Forsyth stands as the Economic Development Entity for Forsyth County. The public-private partnership between the county government, the Development Authority, the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, Lanier Technical College and the University of North Georgia helps new and established businesses discover what so many others already know: Forsyth County is where innovation meets opportunity and top business calls it home.
Forward Forsyth is your access to business success in one of Georgia’s fastest-growing innovation hubs. Whether you’re launching, expanding, or relocating, we connect you to the resources, talent, and opportunities that fuel growth.
Home to industry leaders and global innovators, our community thrives at the intersection of business, technology, and quality of life. With a strategic metro-Atlanta location, a highly skilled workforce, exceptional schools, low taxes, and a vibrant cultural scene, it’s no wonder leading companies choose Forsyth County as their headquarters for success.
At Forward Forsyth, we empower advancement by helping our partners succeed through:
We connect businesses and leaders with the resources, networks, and opportunities they need to launch, relocate, or scale successfully in Forsyth County. No matter your industry, your success is Forward Forsyth’s priority.
Forward Forsyth was officially launched at the 2019 State of the County Address, marking a new era of collaboration and partnership. By harnessing the expertise and energy of business leaders, county officials, and educators, Forward Forsyth drives strategic initiatives and programs designed to attract investment, create jobs, and accelerate economic development.
Our partnership is dedicated to balancing the tax base, enhancing quality of life, and building a resilient, thriving future while embodying our tagline: “Together. Success.”
Forsyth County is a beautiful place to work, play, and thrive. Businesses don’t just move here for commerce – they move here for life. And once you get a look at our amazing community, you’ll see that FOCO offers a perfect mix of opportunities that entice people and organizations from all over the state, the nation, and the globe. We offer a standard of living, learning, and working that is unmatched anywhere else – and we’re proud to show it off.
Forward Forsyth continues to shape and refine strategic initiatives to sustain the smart, measured strategic growth that has defined Forsyth County for decades.
By collaborating with public and private stakeholders, we identify needs, uncover opportunities, and explore proven strategies from across industries and regions. The outcome is a clear, actionable vision for business success. As our community evolves, so do our goals. The result is a dynamic economic development strategy designed to guide Forward Forsyth into a future full of opportunity, innovation, and shared success.
Forsyth County is home to unique, innovative, and established business success stories. Whether it’s in tech, healthcare, manufacturing, the service industry or beyond, FOCO includes a wide range of employers that love being in our community. That’s because Forward Forsyth works hard not just to entice these employers but help them stay successful once they come to our community. Many of these companies have become leaders for Forsyth. And we are thrilled that they are top employers in our community.
We’re here to help you. It all starts when you get in touch.
Email us: awarner@forwardforsyth.org
Call us: 770-887-6461, Ext. 111
