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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...
Sep 9, 2020 Grow Your Own Tourism in Rural Georgia
Tourism is big business in Georgia. Tourism is one of the largest industries in Georgia, delivering an annual economic impact of $68.82 billion and employing...
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...
Dec 19, 2018 Finishing the Year Strong
As we approach the holiday season and embrace the colder weather as a time to relax, our Global Commerce team shows no signs of slowing...
Jul 18, 2016 Georgia Delegation Recognized for Innovation and Great Taste at SIAL Canada
International Trade Manager Priya Verma and Canadian Trade Representative Gail Morris traveled with four Georgia food exporters to SIAL, the leading food retail and food...
Jul 18, 2016 The Future of Farming is in the Air
In Georgia, unmanned aerial vehicles are already beginning to help agricultural producers and consultants gather invaluable information about their crops, leading to reduced cost and...
Jul 18, 2016 Southern Art brings Southern-flair to Canada
One of the most prominent international food exhibitions is being served up a little Southern hospitality Southern Art, an artisan sauce company that has been...
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...