Diversity provides economic stability and although Grady County's economic wealth grew from its rich soil, the 1980's and 90's have ushered in the presence of several manufacturing facilities, some of which have expanded in recent times.    Listed below are what we consider to be the strong points of our economy for new and existing industries.

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION: Grady County is an ideal location for businesses to reach all kinds of diverse markets.

•	30 miles from Florida (60 miles from the Gulf of Mexico)
•	75 miles east of Alabama
•	225 miles south of Atlanta
•	200 miles from the East Coast
•	CSX rail service available locally from 2 carriers.
•	Commercial air transportation located only 30 miles from Cairo at the Moultrie-Thomasville Airport.
•	International air carriers available in Tallahassee, only 35 miles away.
•	4,000 ft all-weather runway open 24 hours a day for private and corporate air travel, complete with storage buildings and hangars.
•	Public barge dock located in Bainbridge, only 20 miles away.

EXISTING RESOURCES

Success depends on resources and cooperation among those involved.

•	Historically stable and diverse economy.
•	Well-trained and traditionally hardworking labor force.
•	Ideal location and accessibility to tri-state marketing.
•	Favorable financing and tax structure.
•	Reasonable construction costs..
•	Ease of permitting.
•	Excellent utility infrastructure.
•	Abundant water.
•	Job tax credit incentives.
•	Superb schools and nearby universities.
•	Outstanding Quality of Life.

COMMUNITY INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT

We want to make you dazzle like a diamond, and that means going the extra mile.
 
   Rick McCaskill, executive director of the Grady County Joint Development Authority stresses the fact that companies can expect bottom-line profits in Grady County. The commitment of a community shows when you see that it has an active Economic Development program like you find in Cairo-Grady County. The Cairo Development Authority will assist with industrial revenue bonds as well as other forms of financing. The Milestone Industrial Park provides an ideal location for new plants in this region. The active Existing Industry program and the existing training library add to the support infrastructure available to area businesses.

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Cairo has a great place to stay AND eat when you come to visit. The Best Western Executive Inn has clean affordable rooms and a great Mexican restaurant and is the best choice in Cairo whether you're traveling on business or on pleasure