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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...
Oct 5, 2020 Momentum Continues in Georgia’s Cybersecurity and FinTech Ecosystem
Georgia is the epicenter of FinTech, with 70% of all U.S. transactions handled by payment processing firms located in the state; and with more than...
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 17, 2020 Cybersecurity Spotlight: 75th Innovation Command
“The 75th Innovation Command drives operational innovation, concepts, and capabilities to enhance the readiness and lethality of the Future Force by leveraging the unique skills...
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 Are You Ready for CMMC?
In January of 2020, the Department of Defense (DoD) issued guidance called the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). CMMC will hold suppliers accountable for their...
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...