We Speak Business Blog
May 1, 2023 Crescent Kayaks | 2023 Small Business ROCK STAR
When a devastating 2018 shop fire threatened the future of his business, Crescent Kayaks owner and founder James Derbecker used the event as a catalyst...
Apr 27, 2023 Representatives From Georgia’s 12 International Offices Convene for 2023 Visit
The Georgia Department of Economic Development welcomed its representatives from the state’s international offices abroad for a weeklong visit to Georgia during the last week...
Dec 19, 2022 Digital Entertainment Events Show Esports Industry is Changing the Game in Georgia
When you think of sporting events and Atlanta, you probably see visions of footballs being thrown across Mercedes-Benz Stadium, soccer fans cheering on Atlanta United...
Aug 23, 2022 Another Record Year for Film and Television Means Big Gains for Georgians
Georgia is celebrating continued growth and investment from the film and television industry. Numbers announced earlier this month show productions spent a record-breaking $4.4 billion...
Aug 5, 2022 Spotlight on Georgia: New Studio Space to Attract Big-Budget Features, Create More Jobs for Georgians
As Georgia officially passes the “hidden gem” stage when it comes to the film and television industry, more studios are getting in the game. While...
Jul 26, 2022 Georgia-Lensed Productions Snag 46 Emmy® Nominations
Streaming episodic and limited-series productions continue to choose Georgia for hit programming. Evidence came this year in the form of 46 Emmy ® nominations, including...
Jun 13, 2022 ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4: How Georgia Economy Benefited from Latest Installment of Sci-Fi Series
“Stranger Things” is no stranger to blockbuster-level success. Reports from Netflix show the fourth season of the Georgia-lensed sci-fi thriller smashed records for the best...
May 10, 2022 The Verdict Is In: True Crime Miniseries “The Staircase” Showcases Benefits of Filming in Georgia
Georgia-lensed miniseries “The Staircase,” starring Colin Firth and Toni Collette, started streaming last week on HBO Max. Before you binge this true-crime series about a...
May 1, 2022 scDataCom - 2022 Small Business Rock Star
When you walk in the door of scDataCom, you will instantly be greeted by a dog named Theo. However, his inquisitive sniffs aren’t the company’s...
May 1, 2022 Rinse Bath and Body Co. - 2022 Small Business Rock Star
When her knitting hobby wasn't working out as a full-time career, Heather Swanepoel turned to soap making. After one class and a successful batch of...