About Us

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is the state's sales and marketing arm, the lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry, locating new markets for Georgia products, attracting tourists to Georgia, promoting the state as a location for arts and film, music and digital entertainment projects, as well as planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development.

Georgia is a unique state in terms of its geography, history and culture. GDEcD has teams working to support and grow Arts, Industry, Trade, Innovation, Film, and Tourism, recognizing the impact these areas have on our economy and our people. Georgia integrates and supports them collectively to create and sustain a diversified economy. Why Georgia? Quite simply, Georgia has what business wants.

If you are interested in learning more about GDEcD, review our 2022 Year in Review report, check out our blog, sign up for our newsletter, or find out about our career opportunities.

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Learn more about Georgia's No. 1 business climate and economic development successes in our We Speak Business guide. You can also order a hard copy of the guide here.

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Contact GDEcD

To get help expanding or relocating a business in Georgia, contact the Georgia Department of Economic Development or call 404.962.4000