County Economic Development Group Hears Funding Request

A local man interested in opening a pizza restaurant and delivery business spoke to the Effingham County Economic Development Advisory Board Tuesday.

Tim McMahon would like to open a business to be known as Retro's Pizza of Effingham. McMahon plans to locate the business at 710 West Fayette and would be involved primarily in delivery and carryout pizza. He also plans to do catering. McMahon most recently was involved in operating Formaggio's Pizza.

McMahon is seeking some funding from the County that would be repaid as the business prospers.

County Advisory Board members suggested seeking a partnership with CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation as another funding source. Advisory Board Chairman Dave Campbell indicated he would contact CEFS for input.

McMahon said he hopes to open within three months, and will be seeking three fulltime employees and two part-time workers.