Local companies in Glynn County, Georgia, are working together to produce and purchase face masks to protect employees in essential business operations.

Island Drapes and Upholstery was making small batches of masks when they were contacted by the Golden Isles Development Authority to produce a large quantity for area industries.

Auret Cavedo, the owner of Island Drapes, worked closely with the Development Authority to understand what her new customers were seeking.

“Our organization has always believed that our customer’s needs are of the utmost importance. During this pandemic, our customers and their needs have changed, and we are grateful that we are in a position to help fulfill this need and protect our community’s manufacturers.”

The Development Authority was able to help reduce the cost for a bulk order by combining several local firms’ need for the masks.