Walker County Chamber of Commerce

Industry Statistics

2005 Walker County Largest Employers

Largest Manufacturing Companies

  1. Roper - 1,800 employees - gas & electric ranges & cooktops
  2. SI, Inc. - 1,600 employees - reinforced fiber, woven carpet backing, geotextile & nonwoven fabric
  3. Shaw Industries - 494 employees - carpet yarn
  4. Blue Bird of North Georgia - 400 employees - school buses
  5. Yates Bleachery - 250 employees - bleach cloth
  6. Color Spectrum, Inc. - 200 employees - nylon yarn
  7. Crystal Springs Printworks - 160 employees - fabric finisher
  8. Dow-Reichhold - 111 employees -synthetic latex
  9. Nissin - 81 employees - brake components
  10. Quality Carpet Cushion - 70 employees - carpet backing

Largest Non-Manufacturing Companies

  1. Hutcheson Medical Center - 1,400 employees
  2. Walker County Board of Education - 1,334 employees
  3. Walker County Government - 309 employees
  4. Wal-Mart - 275 employees
  5. Walker County State Prison - 125 employees

Source: NWGAJDA

Agriculture

Agriculture maintains its traditional, vital role in Walker County. Agricultural producers provide $41 million annually as well as many jobs in the community.

Farms utilize approximately 30% of the county's land area. There are approximately 642 farms in Walker County at an average size of 127 acres.

Walker County's lead agricultural products are:

  • beef cattle
  • dairy cattle
  • poultry
  • row crops

For more information on agriculture in Walker County contact the University of Georgia Extension Service at 706-638-2548.

Sources: Walker County FYI 2003, Georgia County Guide

Volkswagen
Suppliers - Potential suppliers may visit the corporate website www.vwgroupsupply.com and complete recommended forms.

Job Seekers - Those seeking employment may review openings and submit an on-line application via Volkswagen's online portal www.vwgroupofamericacareers.futurestep.com.