Columbus, Ga., September 19, 2007 —Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Cessna plans to invest up to $24 million to expand its presence in Columbus. Cessna expects to add up to 150 jobs in Columbus over the next five years.
“As Cessna grows in Columbus, it's evident that… Read More
ATLANTA, June 10, 2009 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that two of the state's Centers of Innovation (COI) were recognized with a 2009 Innovator Award by the Southern Growth Policies Board. The COIs for Agribusiness and Energy were lauded for their efforts in the… Read More
ATLANTA, July 1, 2016–The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Hubbell Incorporated, an international manufacturer of quality electrical and electronic products for a broad range of non-residential and residential construction, industrial and… Read More
Did you know that Georgia's total trade with the world exceeded $121 billion in 2016 and exports alone have increased more than 50 percent over the last decade? As the nation's 11th largest exporting state, Georgia's unique position as an international logistics hub makes all the difference for… Read More
Atlanta, GA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the State of Georgia ranked among the United States’ Top Ten exporting states in 2020 for the first time. Georgia merchandise exports reached 215 unique countries and territories and experienced the lowest rate of… Read More
ATLANTA, July 10, 2013 — The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that Page Siplon will serve as director of the Georgia Centers of Innovation (GCOI), and that Bo Warren, currently with the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA… Read More
ATLANTA, June 25, 2014—Gov. Nathan Deal is wrapping up a five-day mission to Israel that included a delegation of state of Georgia officials and business leaders. The delegation visited Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Herzliya and Atlanta's sister city of Ra'anana. The governor met… Read More
ATLANTA, September 4, 2008 – Georgia's Centers of Innovation program recently named John Zegers director of the Center of Innovation-Manufacturing, with offices at Lanier Technical College in Oakwood. Zegers' expertise in the industry will enhance the Center's role as a critical… Read More
ATLANTA, July 31, 2017 — Gov. Nathan Deal today announced the launch of the Georgia Defense Exchange (GDX), an interactive business development platform designed to assist Georgia businesses in finding new opportunities in Department of Defense (DOD) contracting. 'From the… Read More
ATLANTA, June 8, 2011—The state of Georgia has won national recognition for its work to attract high-value investment projects that result in job creation and economic growth. Georgia was one of nine states awarded the 2011 Silver Shovel Award by Area Development… Read More
