The story of Seeds II Seams, a small business that creates sustainable, American-made apparel from Georgia-grown cotton, begins in Swainsboro, Georgia, population 7,425. The town has been known since 1926 as the “… Read More
Millions of Americans associate cornhole with vacations, tailgate parties, and backyard relaxation. To meet the growing demand for this popular sport, one west Georgia man turned a college hobby into a thriving business.
Brandon Greba was a full-time student at University of West Georgia and… Read More
When Whitney and David Herndon first visited Brunswick, Georgia, they didn’t know the port city would eventually become not only their home but a place to expand their passions, create a business, and help the community grow.
Whitney founded… Read More
ATLANTA – May 6, 2024 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced its five 2024 Small Business ROCK STARS as part of the state’s celebration of Georgia Small Business Week 2024, recognized Monday, May 6, through Friday, May 10. A small businessman… Read More
Like in sports, landing the next big win in a community does not happen overnight. Bringing home the gold in economic development requires the right strategy to recruit the company – and that means diligence.
Deputy Commissioner of Global Commerce Kristi Brigman shares three ways… Read More
ATLANTA – 25. April, 2024 – Heute feierte das Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) gemeinsam mit der Geschäftsführung von Syensqo, einem weltweit führenden Unternehmen im Bereich Material- und Chemieindustrie, sowie mit lokalen Gemeindevetretern und Repräsentanten… Read More
ATLANTA – 7. Dezember 2023 – Gouverneur Brian P. Kemp gab heute bekannt, dass der US-Fußballverband (U.S. Soccer) seinen Hauptsitz nach Fayette County verlegen und dort ein innovatives nationales Trainingszentrum (NTC) errichten wird. Mit einer Investition von 228 Millionen… Read More
ATLANTA – 3. Mai 2024 – Gouverneur Brian P. Kemp gab heute bekannt, dass die GF Casting Solutions AG (GF Casting Solutions), eine Division der Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen (Schweiz), die Leichtbaukomponenten für die Mobilitäts- und Energieindustrie herstellt, mehr als 184… Read More
ATLANTA – May 15, 2024 – This week, Georgia’s Poet Laureate, Chelsea Rathburn, in partnership with Georgia Council for the Arts, announced the winner and finalists of the 11th annual Poet Laureate’s Prize. The prize is awarded for an original poem written by a Georgia high… Read More
Atlanta, GA – May 16, 2024 – Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that the state earned the No. 1 spot in Site Selection’s annual Prosperity Cup rankings for successful investment… Read More