In June, Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) International Trade Manager Taube Ponce traveled with Georgia companies to exhibit at Eurosatory, the world's leading defense and security tradeshow. The international show held in Paris, France welcomed more than 1,800 exhibitors from 63… Read More
Chances are you've touched something today that came from Georgia-Pacific. With about 35,000 employees, many popular consumer brands, and more than 180 locations around the world – it is nearly impossible not to interact with a GP product on a regular basis. Despite the incredible success,… Read More
As president of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), William Pate is in charge of maintaining tourism as one of the city's top economic drivers. The industry brought more than 48 million visitors to metro Atlanta in 2014, generating more than $14 billion in visitor spending and… Read More
Food Processing More than 100 food processing companies have opened or expanded operations in Georgia in the past eight years. Along with the major food processing… Read More
We Speak Business eNewsletter
The Georgia Department of Economic Development's monthly We Speak Business eNewsletter contains informative information from across our divisions including: Global Commerce, Tourism, Film, Workforce, International Trade, Centers of Innovation and Arts.
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Dennis Chastain serves as President and CEO of Georgia Electric Membership Corporation. Georgia EMC is the statewide trade association that represents Georgia's 41 electric membership cooperatives (EMCs), Oglethorpe Power Corporation, Georgia Transmission Corporation and Georgia Systems Operations… Read More
The links below connect minority business owners with organizations that provide incubation services, technical guidance, assistance with identifying procurement opportunities and more. Visit this page if you want to find… Read More
Financing resources — including loans, credit, consulting and grants — are provided for minority-owned small businesses in Georgia through both private and state-funded programs. Follow the links below for more minority-owned, small-business resources.
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Getting certified as a minority business by the organizations below will provide your company with access to growth opportunities, improved sustainability, increased profitability, financing options and more. Certification is a great way to help your business stand out in a competitive industry, so… Read More
