Meridian 75 Accepted by GRAD Sites

ATLANTA-Last summer, industrial developer IDI (Industrial Developments International), based here, finished a $9 million infrastructure improvement program at a 260-acre site it had purchased from the Monroe County Georgia development authority for $6.5 million. After spending all that money to attract companies in need of large warehouse space, one would think that IDI’s marketing program would be equally as rigorous. That is where the Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development Sites Program comes in.

At the Meridian 75 Logistics Center, 15 miles north of Macon, IDI is planning to build up to 2.9 million square feet, but in order to attract tenants in need of one million square foot facilities, it sought out the seal of approval with the help of Georgia Allies, a public/private entity which administers the GRAD program. Georgia Allies’ larger mission is to promote business in the state.