Polk County Business and Industry
Polk County has endured a strong, progressive business environment since its birth, hailing as the home to all types of business – from the unique, independently owned shops lining the downtown areas to several major industrial companies. The county’s diverse business environment and perfect locale is appealing to a large scope of companies looking to relocate.
The workforce of Polk, brought in from five counties in the region, is reaching 186,400 and growing. The area’s top employers include the Polk School District with 1,100 employees, Cedartown’s Hon Company with 800 and Rockmart’s Engineered Fabrics Corporation with 607. Additional employers in the county include Cingular Wireless, Tip Top Inc., Zartic, Inc., Angelica Textile Services, Polk County Government, EBY Brown and Jefferson Southern Corporation.
One cannot forget the smaller businesses that dot the foundation of Polk County. Clothing stores, antique shops, delectable restaurants, comfortable lodging sites and others also play a large role in the area’s dynamic economy.
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