The Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) is a unique nonprofit organization which brings together Georgia's research universities, business community and state government to create opportunities to grow Georgia's economy through scientific discovery.
Since its founding in 1990, the GRA has focused its… Read More
When it comes to economic development, Georgia has found great success throughout the entire state. From voestalpine Automotive Body Parts in Bartow County, to Farmax Merchandise in Crisp County and everywhere in between – our state continues to create quality opportunities for all Georgian's.
At… Read More
Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson recently traveled to the United Kingdom with Deputy Commissioner for Tourism Kevin Langston to spread the word about Georgia's thriving tourism industry. Tourism is one of Georgia's leading sectors supporting more than 450,000 jobs… Read More
ATLANTA, February 19, 2015—Governor Deal announced today that Georgia's Small Business Week is February 16 – 20. The Governor presented the proclamation at the state Capitol with economic development officials from across the state including representatives from the Georgia… Read More
ATLANTA, January 28, 2014 - Gov. Nathan Deal today highlighted the vital role the tourism industry plays in Georgia's economic prosperity at the annual Tourism, Hospitality & Arts Day at the state Capitol. Representatives from the tourism, hospitality and arts industry… Read More
ATLANTA – June 11, 2019 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that StudentBridge, an award-winning company providing student engagement and lifecycle solutions to colleges across the nation, will accelerate its growth in both financial and human… Read More
ATLANTA, March 24, 2017 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Workforce division announced today the launch of a new brand for Georgia's skilled trade education initiative Trade Five, formerly known as Go Build Georgia. 'One of the state's greatest… Read More
Nico Wijnberg is Chief of Protocol for the State of Georgia and Director of International Relations at the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), the sales and marketing arm for the state. In this role, Mr. Wijnberg leads the team dedicated to strategically cultivating and expanding… Read More
ATLANTA, May 11, 2009 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development's (GDEcD) Tourism Division joins hundreds of cities, states and travel-related businesses nationwide in recognition of the 26th annual National Tourism Week, to be held May 9-17. Designated by Congress and… Read More
ATLANTA, May 18, 2009 – Today Governor Sonny Perdue announced the launch of the first-of-its-kind research tool, iResearchGeorgia. The online, free database is the only one in the U.S. that combines the research capabilities of multiple public and private universities within… Read More
