ATLANTA, August 19, 2008 — Georgia's résumé of international connections grew even longer this week as the state hosted its second Americas Competitiveness Forum in Atlanta. The three-day event, which concludes today, has attracted the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, the Presidents of… Read More
ATLANTA, August 18, 2008 - Travelers stopping at Georgia's Visitor Information Centers will now find more than a friendly face and directions: they'll hear a stirring introduction to the state's rich musical heritage. Nine of the 11 state visitor centers, which are operated by… Read More
ATLANTA, August 7, 2008 – Southwest Georgia's RegionFirst, comprised of Clay, Quitman, Randolph and Stewart counties, is now one of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation means the communities have developed an environment that is welcoming to… Read More
ATLANTA, August 5, 2008 – Southwest Georgia's Marion County is now one of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation means the community has developed an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Ninety-three percent of… Read More
ATLANTA, August 4, 2008 – Central Georgia's Bleckley County is now one of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation means the community has developed an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Ninety-three percent of… Read More
ATLANTA, August 1, 2008 — Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that 321 economic development projects located or expanded in the state during Fiscal Year 2008, resulting in double-digit growth percentages in the number of the projects, amount invested and jobs created. These… Read More
ATLANTA, July 31, 2008 – Northwest Georgia's Chattooga County is now one of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation means the community has developed an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Ninety-two percent of… Read More
ATLANTA, July 31, 2008 – South Central Georgia's Lanier County is now one of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation means the community has developed an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Ninety-two percent of… Read More
ATLANTA, July 30, 2008 – Central Georgia's Peach County is now one of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation means the community has developed an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Ninety-two percent of Peach County'… Read More
ATLANTA, July 25, 2008 – InnoWare Plastics announced today that it plans to retain 134 jobs and create an additional 45 jobs at its Thomaston manufacturing facility. The company will invest $9.7 million. 'Manufacturers like InnoWare find a welcoming home in Georgia, where our… Read More
