• Located in the Golden Triangle Industrial area - the “triangle” is formed by the cities of Columbus, Starkville, and West Point
• Centrally located for access to the automotive corridor
• The three counties are home to a population of over 128,000 and 500,000 workers are within 60 miles of the region
• Focus regionally on workforce training programs through training centers and local universities
• Successful economic development region - GTR has attracted $5.9 billion in capital investment since 2008