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.
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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, 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, 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, November 1, 2006 - The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that Suzukaku, a steel manufacturer and processor based in Japan, will locate its first U.S. facility in Haralson County, Georgia. The company will create 48 jobs in the next five years. 'More and more… Read More
ATLANTA, July 19, 2010 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Tyco Safety Products opened a new distribution facility in Lithia Springs in Douglas County, employing 125 workers. The company chose Georgia after a multi-state search, and today celebrated the… Read More
ATLANTA, Dec. 7, 2006 – System Ceramics of Italy has chosen metro Atlanta area for its first U.S. location to house its headquarters, sales and service center. System Ceramics purchased a 20,000-square-foot facility in south Forsyth County and anticipates opening in January. System's move… Read More
ATLANTA, Dec 6, 2006 – Coal Marketing Company Ltd. (CMC), the exclusive marketer for coal produced in the Cerrejón mining complex in Colombia, has chosen Atlanta for the headquarters of its subsidiary, Coal Marketing Company (USA), Inc. 'Atlanta provides excellent transportation to both… Read More
Georgia's energy solutions providers can accelerate the development of renewable energy products. Plus, they can lower risk and reduce costs with access to innovative industry research, renewable natural resources and alternative energy crops, a global-logistics "super network" and smart tax… Read More
ATLANTA, March 6, 2008 - Governor Perdue announced today that Oldcastle Materials, Inc. plans to begin the approvals process to build a state-of-the-art facility in Warren County. Pending successful approvals, the paving materials company will invest more than $50 million and… Read More
