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Aertssen Group Finds Success Hiring Veterans Through DOD SkillBridge Program
July 8, 2025 - Rincon, GA – Aertssen Group is strengthening its team and building a strong pipeline of talent at its Rincon facility by connecting with exiting military service members through the Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge program. The Effingham County Industrial Development Authority (ECIDA) is excited to see companies like Aertssen successfully...
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Effingham Educators Gain Industry Insight Through Regional Externship Program
July 1, 2025 - RINCON, GA – Two Effingham County educators had the unique opportunity to step inside some of the region’s most advanced industrial facilities as part of the inaugural Regional Educator Externship Program hosted by the Regional Industry Support Enterprise (RISE) from June 2–6. The program, made possible with support...
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Effingham Employment Expo Connects Local Jobseekers with Leading Industrial Employers
June 12, 2025 - RINCON, GA – The Effingham County Industrial Development Authority (ECIDA), in partnership with WorkSource Coastal successfully hosted the second annual Effingham Employment Expo on Tuesday, June 10th at Rincon Elementary School. The event connected over 100 jobseekers with career opportunities at some of Effingham County’s leading industrial employers.
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Five Effingham Students Receive Brandon Davis Memorial Scholarship to Launch Careers
May 23, 2025 - EFFINGHAM COUNTY, GA – Five standout students from the 2025 Workforce PhD program received a $500 scholarship to help them take the next step toward their career goals. This year’s Brandon Davis Memorial Scholarship recipients are Nia Carr and Hayden Fields of Effingham County High School; Adrian Rodriguez-Romero of Effingham...
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Leadership Southeast Georgia Explores Economic Engines and Workforce Innovation in Bryan and Effingham Counties
April 29, 2025 - (BRYAN & EFFINGHAM COUNTIES, GA) – The Leadership Southeast Georgia (LSEGA) Class of 2025 recently gathered for its third session, focusing on the vital forces shaping economic and workforce development in Bryan and Effingham Counties. This immersive program deepened participants' understanding of the region’s economic drivers, workforce challenges, and...
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Fourth Year, Bright Futures: Effingham County Seniors Complete Workforce PhD
April 3, 2025 - Seniors from Effingham County high schools recently completed a four-day journey into the world of local industry, career readiness, and real-world skills through the annual Workforce PhD program.
“With the continued growth of industrial job opportunities across our region, paired with the exceptional education provided here in Effingham County,...
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Xcel Strategies: Empowering the Next Generation in Effingham County
March 3, 2025 - Xcel Strategies is shaping the future for young people in Effingham County and beyond, equipping them with the skills and confidence to set goals, pursue careers, and reach their full potential. Originally founded in Chatham County in 2012, the program has expanded into Bryan, Effingham, and Bulloch counties, with additional affiliates...
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Rising to the Occasion: Effingham County Joins Regional Partners to Tackle Workforce Development and Economic Growth
February 12, 2025 - The Effingham County Industrial Development Authority (ECIDA) has a new partner in supporting local industry and talent in the area: Regional Industry Support Enterprise (RISE). RISE was founded as a result of a regional workforce study commissioned by the Savannah Harbor-I-16 Corridor Joint Development Authority in preparation for the arrival...
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ECIDA Honors Local Industries at Annual Reception Held at New Aertssen Logistics Facility
December 11, 2024 - RINCON, Ga. - The Effingham County Industrial Development Authority (ECIDA) hosted its annual industry reception on Dec. 5, honoring the new arrivals and long-standing businesses that contribute to the county’s economic vitality. The event, held at the newly constructed Aertssen Logistics facility in Rincon, brought together representatives from 19 industries...
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Ceremonial Groundbreaking for New Class A Office Building
October 18, 2024 - RINCON, GA - The Effingham Industrial Development Authority (ECIDA) proudly held a ceremonial groundbreaking for their highly anticipated 30,000-square-foot, Class A office building, located at 100 Enterprise Drive (Highway 21 and Old Augusta Road), Rincon. This state-of-the-art facility is expected to address the growing demand for premium office space in Effingham County,...
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