ATLANTA, June 16, 2020 —Today, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) teamed up to recognize Georgia’s 2020 Small Business ROCK STARS. Originally set to take place in April, the ceremony to celebrate the… 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
Atlanta, February 12, 2020 –Today Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp joined Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Commissioner Pat Wilson, state officials, and Georgia companies to celebrate Georgia Made Day at the State Capitol. The event featured… 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, August 20, 2008 — Johnson County became the 129th and final community to be named Entrepreneur Friendly, which helps communities create an environment conducive to small businesses and entrepreneurs. 'As the Entrepreneur Friendly initiative's first phase draws to a… Read More
ATLANTA – May 3, 2021 – To celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, Governor Brian P. Kemp in conjunction with Explore Georgia, the state tourism office within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced several new initiatives to increase… Read More
ATLANTA, March 16, 2015—Georgia's 'Small Business Rock Stars' were recognized today at a luncheon hosted by the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) in Atlanta. Six Georgia small businesses were honored… Read More
ATLANTA, October 30, 2020 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that content development, production, marketing and distribution company 3815 Media, Inc. is expanding with a new headquarters in Peachtree Corners. Founded by two-time Emmy… Read More
ATLANTA, May 23, 2006 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that tourism in the state of Georgia continued to thrive in 2005. According to the annual economic report of the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA), the total economic impact of visitors to the state increased to $28.2 billion… Read More
ATLANTA – June 18, 2025 – Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today the second round of grants in the OneGeorgia Authority's Rural Site Development Initiative. This program enables Georgia’s rural communities to identify, assess, and develop new, ready-for-development industrial… Read More
