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Dec 15, 2022 Apprenticeships Open Doors for Georgia’s Future Workforce
Georgia is proactive in educating the workforce of the future and is proving its commitment by investing in apprenticeship programs so more Georgians can enter...
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...
May 5, 2022 Bright Futures Ahead for Georgia’s Workforce
With a labor force of 5.3 million people, preparing Georgians for careers is serious business in the Peach State. From the nation’s No. 1 workforce...
May 1, 2022 Loop Recruiting - 2022 Small Business Rock Star
In 2015, Jason Kennedy and Charlie Wall founded Loop to bridge the gap between the proficient workforce and the growing technology sector in Augusta, Georgia...
Apr 27, 2022 Georgia to Veterans: We got your six!
With a large population of active and retired military servicemembers, Georgia recognizes the inherent value veterans bring to the community. That’s why the state is...
Jun 11, 2021 Georgia companies remain strong in 2021 Fortune 500 and 1000 rankings; Global Payments makes Fortune 500 list for the first time
In the State of Georgia, we are proud of the countless large and small businesses who are doing business globally and providing a diverse economic...
Jan 7, 2021 Georgia Leads the Charge in Development of Electric Vehicle Supply Chain
The global projection of annual passenger electric vehicle (EV) sales in 2040 is 56 million EVs. To meet this rapid expansion, the next 20 years...
Nov 17, 2020 In “Top 10” Georgia, Renewable Energy Becoming Standard
That “buzz” you hear is the remarkable story of renewable energy’s growth in Georgia, a story driven organically by our companies, consumers, and ratepayers. This...
Jun 5, 2020 Georgia companies in 2020 Fortune 500 and 1000 rankings
Did you know that according to Fortune's 2020 rankings, 18 Fortune 500 companies and 34 Fortune 1000 businesses have their global headquarters in Georgia? It...
Sep 10, 2019 Global Commerce Celebrates a Banner Year in FY19
The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Global Commerce division works hard to create jobs and investment opportunities in every community in Georgia. Projects include new...