ATLANTA – May 7, 2018 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that the state's tourism industry generated a record-breaking $63.1 billion in economic impact in 2017, for an increase of 3.8 percent over last year, according to the U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Economics. 'The… Read More
The Center of Innovation for Information Technology is the key resource for helping Georgia's technology community find collaborative research opportunities and partners to connect, compete and grow globally. From health IT and medical devices to cyber security and mobility, the Center is an open… Read More
FinTech (financial technology) is transforming how business is done in the financial-services industry. FinTech includes several technologies, such as Digital transaction management and mobile banking (which are part of its foundation), as well as crowdfunding and cryptocurrency.
Georgia is one… Read More
The State of Georgia recognizes and values the dedication and entrepreneurial spirit of Georgia's small businesses that keep the state's economy strong by … Read More
ATLANTA – December 1, 2016 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced the winners of the inaugural Georgia Automotive Awards. The program is designed to recognize leaders throughout the state, and to honor them for the contributions they have made to… Read More
“We saw a need, it was urgent, and we knew we could help,” says Jason Womack, founder and president of Commercial Stainless Fabricators (CSF) in Marietta, Georgia, which makes air purifiers. That’s the sentiment echoed by many companies in the state that have started, pivoted, or stepped up… Read More
To most of us, the word “ecosystem” conjures up visions of nature: an intricate biological landscape of plants, wildlife and the weather that helps them thrive.
But it can also mean a complex,… Read More
ATLANTA – May 3, 2021 – To celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, Governor Brian P. Kemp in conjunction with Explore Georgia, the state tourism office within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced several new initiatives to increase… Read More
ATLANTA, June 9, 2020 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Mark Jaronski, a 25-year travel and tourism industry leader and veteran Disney marketing executive, will lead Explore Georgia, the state tourism office within the Georgia… Read More
ATLANTA, October 28, 2020 —Following recent Japanese investment announcements, including expansions of Toyota Compressor Parts America in Jackson County and F&P Georgia in Floyd County, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today celebrated the success… Read More
