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Georgia’s tourism industry breaks economic impact record

ATLANTA May 6, 2019 — Georgia Tourism, a division of The Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced that the state’s tourism industry generated a record-breaking $66.2 billion in business sales impact in 2018, up 4.7 percent, according to the U.S.… Read More

Governor Kemp Announces Purchase of Middle Georgia Megasite in Peach County

ATLANTA – June 16, 2022 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the purchase of a more than 1,100-acre economic development site in partnership between the State of Georgia and the Development Authority of Peach County. “Even after announcing the two largest projects… Read More

In Georgia, Tradition, Innovation Create Ideal Home for Firearm Manufacturers

From the mountains and foothills to the marshes and coast, Georgia’s spacious fields and woods offer an abundance of hunting, perfect for a population full of hunting enthusiasts. Whether the target is large or small game, 125 wildlife areas and more than 13 million acres of land are available for… Read More

Remington Firearms to Locate Global Headquarters, Open New Advanced Manufacturing Facility, World-class Research and Development Center in LaGrange

 Atlanta, GA – November 8, 2021 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced Remington Firearms (RemArms), America’s oldest firearms manufacturer, will locate its global headquarters and open a new advanced manufacturing operation as well as a world-class research and… Read More

Industrial Construction Company SUNGDO ENG USA Opens Corporate U.S. Headquarters in Gwinnett County

ATLANTA – September 16, 2021 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that SUNGDO ENG USA, a subsidiary of Korea-based Sungdo Engineering & Construction, has opened its corporate U.S. headquarters in Gwinnett County and is creating 30 jobs.… Read More

Savannah Bee Company

Celebrating the honey bee, Savannah Bee's honey products illustrate the beauty and flavor of artisanal honey; they employ 75.

• High-end packaging elevated honey from a commodity in a plastic container to a gourmet delicacy
• They continued to grow their gift and gourmet retail… Read More

Investment Tax Credit

Investment tax credits help Georgia businesses grow by making it more affordable to expand and improve facilities. Companies in manufacturing or telecommunications support that have operated in Georgia for at least three years are eligible to earn investment tax credits for upgrades or expansions.… Read More

Skyfire Consulting | 2021 Small Business Rock Star

Founder Matt Sloan was working in news when he recognized the potential use of drones in public safety. It was this idea that inspired him to start Skyfire Consulting, a company that has since become the nationwide leader in drone program consulting, evolving to service a broader spectrum of… Read More

Rock Stars Spotlight: FactoryMation

When people think 'Small Business,' their minds conjure up images of homey, ma and pa stores in sleepy towns that grew out of a family recipe for apple pies or crispy pickles. FactoryMation is Small Business Rock Star of a different mold.… Read More