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Article: STEPHENS COUNTY IS STATE'S NEWEST DESIGNATED "ENTREPRENEUR FRIENDLY" COMMUNITY

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January 15, 2008
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The Georgia Department of Economic Development issued the following news release:

North Georgia's Stephens County is one of the state's newest "Entrepreneur Friendly" communities. The designation indicates the community has worked to develop an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Ninety-one percent of Stephens County's 1,048 companies are small businesses with fewer than 20 employees.

"Small businesses and entrepreneurs create the kind of economic activity that is integral to ensuring prosperity and opportunity throughout Georgia," said Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue. "By encouraging and supporting these businesses, we are investing in a stronger future for our ...

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