How does a state help prepare the workforce needed to support the largest economic development project in state history?
Collaboration, coordination, and the No. 1 workforce training program in the nation: Georgia Quick Start, which has helped prepare more than 1.8 million… Read More
ATLANTA, July 1, 2010 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Atlanta-based Convergent, one of America's largest consumer accounts receivable management companies, will locate a new customer care center in Augusta in Richmond County, creating 400 jobs. This… Read More
July 12, 2007, ATLANTA — In three major business rankings recently released, Georgia landed in the top five among states in areas such as best states to do business, entrepreneurship rate and non-employer business growth. By maintaining a pro-growth business climate in the state,… Read More
ATLANTA – December 13, 2021 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that German multinational liner shipping company Hapag-Lloyd will invest $18 million in its new North American… Read More
ATLANTA, August 26, 2008 — Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing, Inc. will create an estimated 400 new jobs and invest $270 million as part of its third expansion since 2004. 'Toyo Tire is an outstanding example of an international… Read More
ATLANTA, June 13, 2006 – Elbert County in northeastern Georgia has joined the state's ranks of 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities, an official designation indicating the community is developing an environment conducive to small business and entrepreneurs. Elbert County is the 19th community in… Read More
ATLANTA, May 22, 2007 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that he recommended and the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA) Board of Directors has approved Chris Clark as the next Executive Director of the agency. Clark is the current… Read More
Villa Rica, GA, February 25, 2013 - Printpack, Inc. of Villa Rica, a packaging conversion company, announced today a $66 million expansion of its local processing facilities. The expansion will include an addition of 20 new jobs and retention of 20 existing positions. Printpack… Read More
ATLANTA, November 18, 2009 – Governor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement today regarding the relocation of Sony Ericsson’s North American headquarters to Atlanta:
“Today’s report that Sony Ericsson will relocate its North American headquarters to Georgia will be another boost to our… Read More
