Forsyth County has launched a new process for customers to submit applications online for building permits, business and alcohol licenses, inspections and land development plans. The EnerGov Customer Self Service software will replace Govern, eStatus and ePlan Solutions software on the County’s website, Forsythco.com. “EnerGov provides the opportunity to increase...
Forward Forsyth would like to welcome Mark Lytle, interim Vice President of Economic Development. Mark has more than 40 years of combined industry and economic development experience building relationships at global, state and company levels. While at the Georgia Department of Economic Development, he served in various roles including Sr....
What You Need to Know As an employer, you are already aware that different types of provisions are being made for businesses and employees alike. With an abundance of information available, it’s important to know what your responsibilities are as a business owner, and what you can expect from your...
The 2019 State of the County Address saw the debut of a new entity: Forward Forsyth. Forward Forsyth is a partnership of the Forsyth County Government, the Chamber of Commerce, the Development Authority, the Forsyth County School System and Forsyth County’s higher education institutions. Forward Forsyth serves as the driving...
Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Chairman Laura Semanson has signed a temporary Additional Signage Allowance order providing restaurants and retail establishments the opportunity to place additional signage advertising their modified business operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The order authorizes businesses to place additional signage for emergency purposes, such as: Whether...
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides one hundred percent federally guaranteed loans to small businesses (businesses with fewer than 500 employees). Importantly, these...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is now offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of COVID-19. These loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small aquaculture businesses and most private, non-profit organizations. Both businesses directly and...
You always want your business to be viewed as an expert in its field, and as a resource of excellent, reliable information for others to look to for guidance. But it may surprise you to learn that many experts are saying that, while your industry knowledge is certainly valuable, a...
Premier Automation, a nation-wide leader in industrial programming and controls, automation solutions and robotics has expanded operations into Forsyth County, Georgia. To better serve customers in the Southeastern United States, the Premier Automation team worked diligently with local and state officials for nearly a year before finalizing the purchase...
Do you make personal resolutions for the new year? Many people find themselves committing to better health, increased wealth, and everything in between when the first of January rolls around. What about your professional goals? Consider making some resolutions for the new year as a small business owner to...
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