Retreat Hotels & Resorts Breaks Ground on Dual-Branded Marriott Hotel on the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter

Retreat Hotels & Resorts turns striking visions into reality by developing, owning, and operating hotels where travelers can escape, recharge, and leave invigorated, and refreshed.

Retreat Hotels & Resorts has a three-fold mission:

• Create an unrivaled guest experience, where guests return year after year.


• Be a responsible member of the community and proactively protect and preserve the environment.


• Provide a warm and inviting place to work where hard work, creativity, and ethical practices are rewarded--a place where employees want a career that can last a lifetime.

On July 1, 1985 legislation passed creating the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority (“GAEA”).

The main objectives were:

• To provide a facility for youth organizations to exhibit, learn and compete


• To provide a facility where agricultural organizations could stage presentations, promotions, and exhibits


• To establish a state-owned, statewide agricultural fair


• To develop a facility that would generate revenue and benefit state economy

• Showcase Georgia’s agriculture/agribusiness


• Promote the agricultural achievements of Georgia’s young people


• Provide a center for diverse activities to benefit the state’s economy


• Stage and promote a statewide fair to accomplish one or more of the above

The City of Perry, Georgia is an historic community that encompasses over 27 square miles along I-75 right in the heart of Georgia. The community enjoys a unique downtown, excellent schools, a high quality of life, and proximity to Robins Air Force Base. As an award-winning premier community, Perry is focused on supporting strategic economic and community development while providing quality customer service to its citizens. For more information: https://perry-ga.gov/

WSFS Financial Corporation is a multibillion-dollar financial services company. Its primary subsidiary, WSFS Bank, is the oldest and largest locally headquartered bank and trust company in the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region. As of December 31, 2022, WSFS Financial Corporation had $19.9 billion in assets on its balance sheet and $64.5 billion in assets under management and administration. WSFS operates from 119 offices, 92 of which are banking offices, located in Pennsylvania (61), Delaware (39), New Jersey (17), Virginia (1) and Nevada (1) and provides comprehensive financial services including commercial banking, retail banking, cash management and trust and wealth management. Other subsidiaries or divisions include Arrow Land Transfer, Bryn Mawr Capital Management, LLC, Bryn Mawr Trust®, The Bryn Mawr Trust Company of Delaware, Cash Connect®, NewLane Finance®, Powdermill® Financial Solutions, WSFS Institutional Services®, WSFS Mortgage®, and WSFS Wealth® Investments. Serving the Greater Delaware Valley since 1832, WSFS Bank is one of the ten oldest banks in the United States continuously operating under the same name. For more information, visit www.wsfsbank.com

The team at Foutz Brothers Construction has decades of experience in general contracting and construction management across the commercial and residential sectors. Having directed more than 40 projects—valued in excess of more than $1 billion—the Foutz Brothers, led by Chris and Jerry Foutz, have focused on three core tenets: exceptional quality, lasting relationships, and relentless efficiency. These core values have driven the success of their projects, and their long-term partnerships with owners, contractors, communities, and investors. For more information, visit www.foutzbrothers.com

Working across North America and globally for over three decades, Chamberlain has been dedicated to improving means, methods and processes for successful realization of great environments. We focus on creating and sustaining value for your investments. Every project we design and construct comes with the research and experience of our expert team who are dedicated to solving your unique challenges. Pioneers in the use of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), Leaders in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Building Information Modelling (BIM), we utilize the latest technology and processes available to create cutting edge, sustainable and relevant solutions for your needs. Chamberlain is the Owner’s Advocate, from first sketch to ribbon cutting, integrating design and construction to save time and money while creating the buildings that embody your brand. Augmenting our IPD/LEED/BIM processes with our Quality Management System (QMS) allows us to navigate the complex permitting and approval maze in a timely manner. Our focus is to Listen to your needs, Learn your business and Lead you through the complex and sometimes contradictory world of project realization within an atmosphere of exemplary communication and collaboration. For more information, visit https://www.chamberlainipd.com/

Triple Point Engineering specializes in delivering highly effective, cost-efficient civil and environmental engineering solutions for our clients. Our team of engineers and scientists are ready to leverage their technical expertise with creativity, thorough planning, and innovative approaches to efficiently meet our clients’ needs in these core areas: development, mining & landfill compliance, and the environment. No company is more dedicated to doing the groundwork. Our team uses expertise to perform sound project planning, thorough project management, and timely delivery. We assist our clients with meeting budgetary objectives, project milestones, and regulatory compliance deadlines. For more information, visit https://www.tpointeng.com/

With five decades of experience and footsteps on five continents, Design Continuum, Inc. brings a vast knowledge and understanding of the creation of interior spaces. Our team of seasoned architects and designers are guided through the process by our senior leadership team of Karen Jenkins, Stephanie Boyd, and Austin Brown. With careful attention to detail, we provide highly successful interiors for a range of projects. In addition to creativity and enthusiasm, we take pride in our reputation for providing excellent personal service. Prior clients include: Disney, Hyatt, Novotel, Hilton, Four Seasons, Westin, Ritz Carlton, Sofitel, IHG, Salamander, Marriott, and Sheraton. For more information, visit https://dciatl.com/