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2015 begins with a few significant changes and unknowns. The Painted Pig closed its doors in January (but their management team is still going strong serving up great food at The Study). The Jones Building has yet to see a buyer, and our Main Street Director, Meghan Griffin, who has done an outstanding job leading the program since 2013, is leaving.

However, changes are breeding grounds for new opportunities.

As I reflect on some of the most recent changes to our economy and the forward-thinking opportunities the City of Canton and local businesses realized in 2014, I am reminded of:

Commercial Growth: We saw a number of new restaurants and retailers open their doors in Canton. Establishments such as Chipotle Mexican Grill, Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint, Great Clips, Mattress Firm, and Five Below added to the existing shopping and dining mix at Canton Marketplace. ALDI and Dunkin’ Donuts opened on Riverstone Parkway and Marietta Highway, respectively. Stout’s Growlers, Noni’s Attic, Rosie Posie, and The Study opened in downtown Canton augmenting the growing number of businesses in our Central Business District. It is interesting to note that the new businesses downtown are also locally owned and operated. Additionally, R&M Hoagie celebrated 42 years in Downtown Canton. That is a testament to just how sustainable and supportive of businesses downtown can be.

Healthcare Growth: Northside Hospital-Cherokee’s site work is already underway. Their brand new replacement hospital comes in at $250 million in expected investment. Features include women and children’s services, emergency and diagnostic services, a Cancer Center, and Medical Office Buildings. Northside Hospital-Cherokee’s commitment to our community, not only means accessibility to great health services, but quality jobs, salaries, and wages right here in Canton. The health and economic impact will be remarkable.

Tourism and Quality of Life: Our Main Street Program did a phenomenal job of bringing people downtown for First Fridays and other year-round festivities. As a result, downtown businesses received increased sales and marketing, quality of life in Canton improved, and even more publicity is generated for downtown. The Canton Theatre brought a number of live performances and classic movies to town. And, the Etowah River Park, consisting of 81-acres, is now available to the public. This will be a great sports, tourism and quality of life amenity to be enjoyed in our community. Plus, it opens an access point to our beloved Etowah River.

This year we are focusing on expanding and recruiting high quality economic development projects such as those previously mentioned, projects that generate capital investment, create jobs, and augment the quality of life in Canton.

Through the many changes and unknowns, 2015 looks to be an equally if not more exciting year to live, work, invest, and enjoy Canton as our community and economy grow.

If you see Meghan out and about in the community, please be sure to thank her for everything she has done to improve our City. Our community is better because of her service.

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