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
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, 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 – 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, February 10, 2009 — Excess Incorporated, an Ohio-based transportation parts distributor, announced today it plans to locate a new distribution center in Macon. 'Georgia's strength in logistics and its business-friendly environment are attractive to companies like Excess… Read More
ATLANTA, November 7, 2007 – Lumber's going green as Roastwood Materials, Inc., an innovative start-up that manufactures wood products, sets up shop in Brooks County. The company plans to hire 52 over three years and invest $2.5 million in their new headquarters and manufacturing… Read More
ATLANTA, May 22, 2007 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that he recommended and the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA) Board of Directors has approved Chris Clark as the next Executive Director of the agency. Clark is the current… Read More
