ATLANTA, September 18, 2009 – Governor Sonny Perdue will lead a state delegation September 23–26 to Panama to discuss Panama Canal Expansion and the proposed Savannah Harbor Expansion Project. Governor Perdue will be joined by senior leaders of the Georgia Ports Authority (… Read More
Creating Viable Sources of Renewable EnergyIn a changing world where energy resources are becoming more scarce, alternative sources of energy become more important. The Center of Innovation for Energy Technology focuses on identifying and supporting the technologies that utilize local resources… Read More
Atlanta, February 12, 2020 –Today Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp joined Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Commissioner Pat Wilson, state officials, and Georgia companies to celebrate Georgia Made Day at the State Capitol. The event featured… Read More
The U.S. government offers several financial aid opportunities for small business owners.Early Stage Innovation FundTo help entrepreneurs grow their businesses and create jobs by increasing access to capital, the SBA created a $1 billion Early Stage Innovation Fund which will… Read More
Atlanta – July 21, 2021 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that the film industry recorded a blockbuster year in Georgia. During fiscal year 2021, the film and television industry set a new record with $4 billion in direct spending on… Read More
Georgia has set the stage for a bright future in entertainment, thanks to decades of investment and strategic planning that continue to bring film and television projects to the state. This month, Georgia was ranked No. 1 in Film Production by Business Facilities Magazine, featured… Read More
Misti Martin is the Deputy Commissioner of Global Commerce at the Georgia Department of Economic Development, leading efforts to attract jobs and investment to Georgia through new business recruitment and expansion. Nearing 30 years of experience in business development, she has played a key role… Read More
Bryan County, GA – May 20, 2022 – At a signing ceremony today, Governor Brian P. Kemp and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung announced that Hyundai Motor Group will open its first fully dedicated electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing facility… Read More
ATLANTA, September, 15, 2009 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Wiregrass Power, LLC plans to locate a 40-megawatt renewable energy power plant in Valdosta. The company will create 25 jobs and invest $110 million over the next three years as the plant… Read More
