President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Chris Clark, met with local business and political leaders from Stephens and surrounding counties at the Currahee Club Thursday as part of the Georgia Chamber’s “Regional Power Lunch” series that has taken place across the state. Clark told a full house that Georgia has seen a lot of positive economic news and appears to be headed in the right direction as a state. He also said that rural areas are lagging behind in some cases compared to more urban ones when it comes to economic development. “That has always been the case,” said Clark. “It is always more difficult (for rural areas). That is why we encourage local Chambers to take different approaches. Let’s help the tourism sector. Let’s grow small businesses. Let’s help existing companies grow.” He added that while not all places will attract a large industry, communities can still grow and Clark said the Chamber encourages those areas to “think outside the box.” Clark said a community must work to have a clear vision and set itself apart from other communities in order to attract growth.
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