ATLANTA, June 3, 2008 – Northeast Georgia's Towns and Union Counties are now two of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation means the communities have developed environments that are welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Ninety-four… Read More
ATLANTA, May 23, 2008 – Georgia, for five years running, has been ranked in the Top 10 Pro-Business States by Pollina Corporate Real Estate. In the consulting firm's 2008 report, Georgia ranked No. 7. 'It is a true honor to have our efforts to attract new and expanding businesses… Read More
ATLANTA, May 23, 2008 – The State of Georgia's new tourism Web site, ExploreGeorgia.org, was recently named a finalist in the American Business Awards. 'I'm pleased that our online strategy has been recognized by the… Read More
ATLANTA, May 22, 2008 – Northwest Georgia's Bartow 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 percent of Bartow County's… Read More
ATLANTA, May 20, 2008 – Southwest Georgia's Seminole 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, May 20, 2008 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Johnson Controls, a top-tier Kia supplier, plans to locate a new facility in Harris County, creating 310 jobs. 'With the addition of 310 jobs from Johnson Controls, Kia suppliers are creating 2,600 jobs… Read More
ATLANTA, May 16, 2008 – Governor Sonny Perdue congratulated members of the Governor's Mentor-Protégé program as it graduated its fourth class Wednesday evening in ceremonies held at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. 'The relationships between the… Read More
ATLANTA, May 15, 2008 – N.E.W. Customer Service (NEW) today announced plans to locate a training center on the campus of Albany Technical College, creating up to 120 jobs this year in Albany for a potential total of 240 jobs over a two-year period. 'Companies like NEW are… Read More
ATLANTA, May 14, 2008 – Governor Sonny Perdue today signed into law HB 990 which authorizes Georgia's $21.1 billion Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) Budget. The FY09 budget year begins July 1, 2008. 'Georgia is a growing, thriving state and this budget provides a sound fiscal plan… Read More
ATLANTA, May 14, 2008 – BRT Extrusions Inc. announced plans to locate a new facility in Tifton, creating up to 146 jobs and investing $6 million. 'Georgia continues to be a strong draw for manufacturers such as BRT Extrusions,' said Ken Stewart, commissioner of the Georgia… Read More
