Our Eco
nomic Development Director
Mr. Blue Cole is the Executive Director of the Jonesboro, Georgia, Downtown Development Authority, and Economic Development Manager for the City of Jonesboro, Georgia. Mr. Cole’s resume includes nearly 20 years of state and local government experience writing grants, managing projects, and building partnerships. Previous positions include State of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, and several local governments. His projects connect dots, build relationships, and enhance communities. He is a graduate of Georgia Southern University, and the Georgia Academy of Economic Development. He lives in Sharpsburg, Georgia, with his wife and children, where he served two terms as Mayor.
Contact Info:
Office – (770) 478-3800 Ext 1625 / Cell - (470) 571-4007 ( Text First)
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Our Purpose
The Economic Development Office is a direct liaison for the City of Jonesboro to the business community. Our goal is to sustain long-term economic health and vitality of the City through the retention, expansion and attraction of businesses and development that enhance property values, increase personal income, and make a positive contribution to the quality of life for the citizens of Jonesboro. We are eager to create attractive opportunities for existing Jonesboro companies to successfully grow their businesses and to assist companies and entrepreneurs looking to startup or relocate new business operations in the Jonesboro area. To meet this goal, our staff philosophy is to think outside the box and provide businesses with creative economic development opportunities, alternatives, solutions, and assistance to meet their specific needs and goals.
Business Counseling
Complimentary business counseling on a variety of issues is available through the Small Business Development Center and SCORE.
Business Resources (online learning tools, templates, how-tos)
- Main Street Online Tool - Build, Grow, and Boost Your Small Business Online
Navigating how to effectively start or develop your business online can be overwhelming. We are here to help guide you through this process by identifying the best solutions for your unique e-commerce needs and providing you with a roadmap to implement an effective online strategy.
Entrepreneurial Toolkit