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May 5, 2022 Bright Futures Ahead for Georgia’s Workforce
With a labor force of 5.3 million people, preparing Georgians for careers is serious business in the Peach State. From the nation’s No. 1 workforce...
May 1, 2022 Loop Recruiting - 2022 Small Business Rock Star
In 2015, Jason Kennedy and Charlie Wall founded Loop to bridge the gap between the proficient workforce and the growing technology sector in Augusta, Georgia...
Apr 28, 2022 Inaugural Georgia AgTech Summit a Success
On March 2, 2022 the Georgia Center of Innovation and the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) co-hosted the inaugural Georgia AgTech Summit in Tifton. The Summit...
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...