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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 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...
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 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...
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...
Jul 31, 2020 Exporter Spotlight: Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical Region 6
A Q&A interview with: David Field, President & CEO, Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical Billy Williams, Founder & Owner, TekUS (Master Distributor for Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical) County: Bibb Industry...
Jul 27, 2020 Georgia Small Business ROCK STARS at High Road Craft Ice Cream Featured for Global Ties
Each year, the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) small business division teams up with the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) to recognize a handful...
Jul 14, 2020 Fundamentally Strong – Georgia Trend highlights GDEcD’s International Trade division in July edition
The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) International Trade division plays a key role in Georgia’s long running success story, helping the state maintain its...