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Feb 27, 2023 Longtime Investment in Workforce Solutions Keeps Georgia Top State for Business
As new project announcements bring generational investments to communities around the state, Georgia continues to rise to meet workforce demands. The state’s multi-pronged, solutions-focused approach...
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...
Jun 15, 2022 When Speed to Market Matters, GRAD Certified Sites Fit the Bill
Georgia has a large inventory of properties ready to welcome economic development. Over 2,600 available properties, from existing buildings to graded parcels, are listed on...
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...
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...
Jun 14, 2016 International Trade to Host Pavilion at World's Largest Defense & Security Trade Show
Eurosatory, the world's largest land and air-land defense and security trade show, is underway in Paris, France, and the Georgia Department of Economic Development's International...