ATLANTA, June 23, 2009 — Heart of Georgia Metal Crafters announced today that it plans to expand its Dodge County facility, investing $550,000. 'Aerospace is one of Georgia's strategic industries, and the growth of Heart of Georgia Metal Crafters shows that our work is paying off… Read More
ATLANTA, July 28, 2009 – In its annual grading of state business climates released on Friday, cable-network CNBC ranked Georgia's workforce best in the nation. In addition to workforce, Georgia scored highly in the cost of living category and transportation and infrastructure… Read More
ATLANTA, August 18, 2009 — Missouri-based Redneck Trailer Supplies announced today that it will locate a new distribution center in Byron, creating 10 jobs and investing $5 million. 'Georgia is a great fit for logistics businesses because of our strong transportation network,… Read More
ATLANTA, September 14, 2009 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Belgian flooring manufacturer IVC Group will locate its first U.S. plant in Dalton, creating 115 jobs and investing $70 million over the next three years. 'The decision by IVC US speaks volumes… Read More
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
POOLER, September 21, 2009 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Mitsubishi Power Systems (MPSA) will locate a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near Savannah, ultimately creating 500 jobs and investing $325 million. The Governor and MPSA Senior Vice… Read More
SAVANNAH, November 6, 2009 – Meddin Studios, LLC, is opening in Savannah with a $5.5 million investment in advanced digital media technology. The new studio, which will be the nation's first fully digital production facility, will create up to 10 new jobs. Its completely digital… Read More
ATLANTA, November 18, 2009 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development's (GDEcD) Tourism Division has awarded tourism product development grants to 14 communities, convention & visitor bureaus, downtown development authorities and other non-profit tourism entities across… 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
ATLANTA, Dec. 10, 2009 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that Mitsui-Soko (U.S.A.) Inc., a worldwide leader in the logistics industry, will open a new distribution center this month in Bloomingdale, near Savannah, that will serve as the company's… Read More
