Tradewinds Coastal Logistics Park and Gateway Industrial Park have been named market-ready sites by Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD)
Tradewinds Coastal Logistics Park is now a Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development site, expediting the time to market for commercial opportunities.
Glynn County, GA June 3, 2019— Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority announced today that Tradewinds Coastal Logistics Park and Gateway Industrial Park have been named Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) by GDEcD, the state’s marketing, and sales arm.
“The GRAD designation for Tradewinds Coastal Logistics Park and Gateway Industrial Park means that these sites can truly compete on a global stage for new industry and the accompanying jobs,” said Pat Wilson, Commissioner of the Department of Economic Development. “I believe that Brunswick and Glynn County’s efforts to attain the GRAD status will prove highly beneficial.”
Tradewinds Coastal Logistics Park offers industrial users 687 acres and Gateway Industrial Park offers 70 acres in a highly visible location just one mile from Interstate 95. The industrial parks’ convenient location will allow users to take advantage of three shipping ports and commercial flights from three airports; Brunswick, Jacksonville, and Savannah. In addition, Interstate 95 and two Class I railroads can allow for goods and materials to be transported easily.
The GRAD designation indicates that Tradewinds Coastal Logistics Park is shovel-ready. The designation also raises the site’s profile relative to other industrial sites in Georgia through:
- Showcased presence on the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s website
- Certified designation in the industrial site databases of utility economic development organizations whose focus to help companies locate and expand facilities in Georgia
- Featured appearances in marketing campaigns directed at targeted companies and location consultants
Wayne Johnson, Chairman for the Brunswick-Glynn County Development Authority Board, is excited for the recognition and opportunity that this provides the region, “Receiving GRAD certification on more than 700 acres in Glynn County is a great accomplishment. We are proud to have completed the arduous process and recognize the value that this certification has when promoting our properties to the rest of the world. It’s an exciting time at the Authority, and we look forward to working with our partners to continue our progress forward.”
Additional information on the Tradewinds Coastal Logistics Park can be found at https://goldenislesdev.com/tradewinds-industrial-park/
About Brunswick & Glynn County Development Authority
The Development Authority is the organization that is tasked with the creation of jobs and investment in Glynn County through the retention, expansion, and attraction of business and industry. Their mission is to ensure that Brunswick and Glynn County has a strong business climate that encourages growth of existing industries and is an attractive location for prospective businesses. Media Inquiries please contact Vanessa Wagner at vanessawagner@bwkeda.com
About the Georgia Department of Economic Development
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) plans, manages and mobilizes state resources to attract new business investment to Georgia, drive the expansion of existing industry and small business, locate new markets for Georgia products, inspire tourists to visit Georgia and promote the state as a top destination for arts events and film, music and digital entertainment projects.
