The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) has launched an internal supplier match initiative which will further its efforts to create Georgia business-to-business opportunities. Companies seeking a competitive edge through the identification of local suppliers have a new and comprehensive source of information through the Supplier Match Program.
Key elements and benefits:
- Another way to link Georgia companies with getting their products or services into the marketplace
- Another value add to the many services GDEcD offers Georgia companies
- Another avenue to market Georgia companies
- Another relationship connection with GDEcD Project Managers and Georgia companies
A value add to existing businesses and recruitment efforts:
Existing businesses:
- Bottom-line impact by offering to help locate Georgia suppliers – those closer to home - to alleviate transportation and associated costs
- Expansion costs impacted
- Any size business applies
New business recruitment:
- Another selling tool for why Georgia is the ideal location
- Addresses legislative concerns on how Georgia businesses, especially smaller businesses, can be helped in more ways
- Dedicated staff will focus on this service
Outcomes:
- New business opportunities for Georgia companies
- New and better data captured with each Supplier Match search:
- Closed companies – updates to databases
- Contract manufacturers listing – meeting a need for Georgia’s entrepreneurs
- Potential business development leads
- Identifying products or services not available in Georgia and recruiting them to the state
For more information, please contact Tony Greene at 404-962-4824 or tgreene@georgia.org.