Development Authority of Polk County

Rockmart Slate Corporation has recognized the unique opportunity afforded to them with the abundance of natural raw product in their quarry.The readily-available natural raw product has formally adapted a long-term strategy to become a driven innovator and leader in the industry -- not merely a producer of commodities.
​Over the years, the Rockmart Slate Corporation has developed a broad and extensive customer base throughout the eastern United States. Their clients include landscape companies, parks & recreational facilities, county & municipal governments, and large landscaping contractors. Thank you, Rick and your team for choosing Polk County!

Sheboygan Paint Company of Cedartown Georgia was founded in 1921 to produce varnish for the wooden chair manufacturing industry. They formulate and supply custom industrial finishing solutions to meet customer-coating requirements. Growth has been achieved through the development and adaptation of new coatings technologies. Headquartered in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the company has provided high quality, cost effective, environmentally compliant products for over 90 years. In 1984, an affiliated company, Sheboygan Paint Company of Cedartown, Georgia was established. Thank you, Scott and your team for all you do in Polk County!

Jefferson Southern Corporation, located right here in Polk County, is a Tier One automotive supplier. They produce and sell parts that are ready to be installed in automobiles. They produce several parts that are part of the “white body” or interior shell of the car. These parts are not very visible after the vehicle is completed, but they are vital to the strength, safety and performance of the car. Thank you, Jefferson Southern for choosing Polk!

Gildan is one of the world's leaders in apparel manufacturing, with a diversified portfolio of Company-owned brands. With more than three decades of developing manufacturing expertise, Gildan is now known as one of the world’s most efficient, ethical, and sustainable apparel manufacturers out there. Gildan’s presence in the United States is strong, with six yarn-spinning facilities located on the east coast of the country, where Gildan employs more than 1,200 people in the manufacturing sector in the United States. Right here in Cedartown, Georgia, Gildan has one of its state-of-the-art yarn-spinning facilities. Thank you Gregg and your team for all you do for Polk County!

Today is the final day to RSVP for the rescheduled Rockmart/Aragon Small Business Appreciation Breakfast. If you are a Cedartown business and missed the one last week, please feel free to attend our Rockmart breakfast! RSVP to either [email protected] or [email protected]

Polk County Chamber of Commerce
Polk Medical Center

Did you know that we have a supplement manufacturer right here in Polk County? Norax Supplements is your trusted manufacturing partner for premium quality private label supplements. Their mission is to provide transparent manufacturing designed for your unique health and wellness business. Thank you Ray and Marco for choosing Polk!

Rome Plow has been the leader in setting rugged quality standards for tillage equipment for almost eighty years. Thousands of Rome Disc Plowing Harrows are on duty the world over, simplifying the job of land preparation - in every climate, and on all types of soil. Thank you Steve, and your team for choosing Polk and for being such a strong part of our community!

Why do Small Businesses love Polk County? Check out this Small Business Video! We are so thankful for Oscar Guzman for following us around the county to film and edit this video.

Polk County Chamber of Commerce
City of Rockmart
City of Cedartown

Polk County, GA

It's Small Business Week! Let's take the time to show our small and local businesses extra love this week. CEDARCHEM offers one of the most comprehensive lines of water treatment products available, from right here in Polk County! They work with cities and counties, and also with water plants and distribution systems. Thank you CedarChem for having your business in beautiful Polk County!