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
ATLANTA, July 24, 2006 - Muscogee County has joined the ranks of the state's 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities, an official designation indicating the community is developing an environment conducive to small business and entrepreneurs. The west-central Georgia county is the 22nd community in… Read More
Atlanta, May 2, 2006 — The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that ITR Industries, Inc., the parent company of GEM Industries, Inc., will open a fabrication facility in Toccoa, Ga. The company will invest $5 million in the facility, which will produce steel toilet… 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
