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Aug 22, 2025 New Managing Director Takes Lead in Tokyo
Takao Yamamoto has been selected as the new Managing Director of the State of Georgia’s Japan office. “Mr. Yamamoto’s wealth of experience reflects both aspects...
Aug 18, 2025 Why Georgia Stays on Top: Misti Martin on Growth, Talent, and What’s Next
In Georgia, success in economic development is more than a streak. It is a strategy. After a decade as the No. 1 state for business...
Jul 21, 2025 Bringing Art Home: How One Rural Town Transformed Access to the Arts with Georgia Council for the Arts’ Traveling Exhibit
For the Euharlee Welcome Center and History Museum, the opportunity to host a traveling art exhibit in partnership with Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA)...
Jun 9, 2025 Georgia Committed to Film Industry Success
Georgia continues to increase its competitiveness by being responsive to the needs of the industry. In addition to streamlined audit procedures, two bills recently signed...
May 15, 2025 Op-Ed: Hyundai metaplant investment shows importance of Georgia-Korea partnership -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Op-Ed: Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Hyundai metaplant investment shows importance of Georgia-Korea partnership By Pat Wilson, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development As published in...
Jan 7, 2025 How Georgia Communities Help Attract Film Production
Georgia is a global production hub: In 2024 alone, film and TV productions spent $2.6 billion, sparking economic growth in cities and towns statewide. The...
Dec 20, 2024 $5K Grants Propel Georgia Businesses Toward Global Expansion
In an increasingly interconnected world, expanding business operations globally can yield exceptional results for small businesses. The Atlanta Metro Export Challenge (MEC), a grant program...
Jul 30, 2024 From Global to Local: Industries that Put Georgia on the Map
With a diverse economic landscape and robust infrastructure, the Peach State offers a compelling environment for companies across multiple industries. The Georgia Department of Economic...
Jun 6, 2024 How the Georgia-Korea Connection Energizes Opportunities
Just two years ago, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) announced a state-of-the-art vehicle manufacturing facility and battery joint venture (JV) that now represents an...
May 6, 2024 Get the Ball Rolling for New Success
Like in sports, landing the next big win in a community does not happen overnight. Bringing home the gold in economic development requires the right...