Cherokee Office of Economic Development
Real EstateGeorgia, United States11-50 Employees
The Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) operates as a regional economic development organization for Cherokee County, focusing on expanding existing industries and attracting new investment to create quality employment opportunities. Based in Woodstock, Georgia, COED collaborates with local businesses and institutions to stimulate business investment, diversify the public revenue base, and promote overall economic growth in the community. It positions itself as Cherokee County’s lead organization for business and film recruitment, industry retention, and expansion, and it emphasizes a broader aim of fostering an innovation-enabled economy within the region. In addition to its core development activities, COED engages in initiatives and partnerships such as supporting student film events and workforce-oriented programs like Be Pro Be Proud Georgia, Startup Cherokee, and entrepreneurship-focused partnerships. The organization also collaborates with local partners to address diverse business needs, including outreach to the Black business community through targeted roundtables and related programs. COED serves the county’s business community and residents by facilitating opportunities across industry recruitment, workforce development, and entrepreneurship support.