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May 15, 2025 Op-Ed: Hyundai metaplant investment shows importance of Georgia-Korea partnership -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Op-Ed: Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Hyundai metaplant investment shows importance of Georgia-Korea partnership By Pat Wilson, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development As published in...
Mar 17, 2025 The Sky’s the Limit for Aerospace in Georgia
In a recent interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Steve Shaffer, aerospace director at the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD)’s Center of Innovation, said it...
Jul 30, 2024 Georgia: A Premier Destination for Aerospace and Defense Opportunities
In the competitive arena of aerospace and defense, Georgia has firmly established itself as a leader in innovation and economic growth. As the fifth-largest aerospace...
May 6, 2024 Get the Ball Rolling for New Success
Like in sports, landing the next big win in a community does not happen overnight. Bringing home the gold in economic development requires the right...
Feb 9, 2024 Training Thousands of Georgians for the Hyundai Metaplant
How does a state help prepare the workforce needed to support the largest economic development project in state history? Collaboration, coordination, and the No. 1...
Oct 31, 2023 How Laying a Strong Foundation Helped Dublin, Georgia Land a Multimillion-Dollar Project
What does it mean when a community goes all-in to prepare a property for development? For Dublin-Laurens County, Georgia, it meant recognizing that speed-to-market matters...
May 18, 2023 Georgia Universities: Providing Connections and Advancing Electric Mobility R&D
Georgia is at the epicenter of the nation’s electric vehicle revolution, and its system of higher education is working to drive the industry forward. By...
Jul 18, 2022 Georgia Emerges as Hub for Sustainability
Companies looking to lower emissions and reduce carbon footprint for themselves and their customers have invested over $11.5 billion in Georgia since 2018. The state’s...
Jul 11, 2022 Solvay’s Solutions for Future Mobility Recognized with Georgia GEAR Award for Innovation and Emerging Technology
If you think you’re seeing more electric and hybrid vehicles on the road, you’re not imagining it. Even with a 16% drop in new car...
Sep 22, 2021 No Hitting the Brakes on Success for Sangsin Technology America, Winner of Georgia GEAR Award
For an automotive company whose business is logistics, being in a logistics hub like Georgia is a distinct advantage. So says Yong Yu, CEO of...