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  • Wilo SE to expand Thomasville location

    7/23/2010

    STATE OF GEORGIAOFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ATLANTA, July 23, 2010 – Governor Sonny Perdue and Wilo North America CEO Thomas Halstrick announced from Germany today that Wilo SE is investing $2.7 million in its Thomasville location, creating a substantial number of new...

  • Tyco Safety Products Opens Distribution Center in Douglas County

    7/19/2010

    STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ATLANTA, July 19, 2010 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Tyco Safety Products opened a new distribution facility in Lithia Springs in Douglas County, employing 125 workers. The company chose Georgia after...

  • Governor Perdue Leads Delegation Seeking Aerospace Business in the U.K.

    7/16/2010

    STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ATLANTA, July 16, 2010 – Governor Sonny Perdue will lead a delegation of Georgia community and business leaders on a business mission to the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) in the United Kingdom to promote Georgia’s...

  • Kia Supplier Hanil E-Hwa to Locate Manufacturing Facility in Troup County

    7/15/2010

    STATE OF GEORGIA   OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR   ATLANTA, July 15, 2010 –Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Seoul, Korea-based manufacturer Hanil E-Hwa will locate a new manufacturing facility in LaGrange in Troup County, investing $8.45 million and creating...

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Upcoming Events

  • 8/3/2010 - 8/5/2010 | Southeast Bioenergy Conference 2010

    The Southeast Bioenergy Conference (SEBC) is valued for creating interactive dialogue between its 500-600 attendees who are actively involved in bioenergy businesses ranging from biofuels to power generation to energy efficiency. You can count on meeting with attendees...

  • 8/8/2010 - 8/10/2010 | U.S. Travel Association’s Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO)

    This year’s conference is in Savannah, Ga., Aug. 8-10. Presented by the U.S. Travel Association, ESTO is the only national forum where tourism destination professionals at the state, region and local level get critical tools, tips and information to help them better...

  • 8/18/2010 | "How to have a Successful Festival" Workshop

    Presentors: Bill and Camille Ronay   Bill dubbed the Fetival Guru works directly with dozens of special events across the Southeast to market and promote them and their communities.   Camille brings her vast experience frm Georgia Made Georgia Grow LL to add the...

  • 8/24/2010 | F.I.T. (Foreign Independent Traveler) Seminar

    Is your company interested in attracting and working with international travelers coming to the Coast?   As a state, we’re seeing more of these visitors than ever. As a result, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, in conjunction with the Savannah Area...

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