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Jan 11, 2021 Georgia Companies Should Prioritize International Opportunities for Growth in 2021
2020 posed unique challenges for business worldwide, particularly small businesses across Georgia. This is certainly true of Georgia exporters, who had to navigate unprecedented disruption...
Nov 13, 2020 Success Beyond the Valley
In October, the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) Europe Office in Munich, Germany, took part in this year’s Bits & Pretzels conference by hosting...
Nov 6, 2020 Practical Advice + CMMC Compliance
Here in Georgia, the tech and cybersecurity industries are thriving – and the state is home to 4,000 contractors who do business with the Department...
Nov 4, 2020 Exporter Spotlight: Crider Foods Region 9
A Q&A interview with Gary Clay, Vice President, Global Business Development, Crider Foods County: Emanuel Industry: food & beverage, canned proteins Crider Foods Crider Foods...
Oct 26, 2020 Connect It, Protect It with NIST + CMMC
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The November deadline to comply with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171 (NIST SP 800-171...
Sep 25, 2020 Exporter Spotlight: Compass Technology Group LLC Region 3
A Q&A interview with: Becky Schultz, CEO/Owner, Compass Technology Group LLC County: Fulton Industry: Government contracting, engineering services, manufacturing Compass Technology Group, LLC was formed...
Sep 18, 2020 Georgia Named No. 1 State for Aerospace Manufacturing Attractiveness
Georgia has advanced to the No. 1 spot in Pricewaterhouse’s (PwC) annual rankings on Aerospace Manufacturing Attractiveness in 2020. Georgia’s top status is based on...
Aug 27, 2020 Center of Innovation for Aerospace Supporting DoD Contractors Seeking CMMC Certification
According to the Department of Defense (DoD), small businesses are increasingly targeted for cyberattacks. A recent PwC article found that cyberattacks by adversaries cost the...
Aug 26, 2020 Exporter Spotlight: LivFul Region 2
A Q&A interview with: Andy Mahler, Co-Founder & CEO, LivFul North America County: Forsyth Industry: Consumer Products; Healthcare; Pharmaceuticals LivFul is a life sciences company...
Aug 12, 2020 GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson travels to Germany to support economic growth, strengthen international relations
In mid-July, Georgia Commissioner for Economic Development Pat Wilson traveled to Germany with a main focus on strengthening international ties and driving economic growth during...