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Georgia-Pacific to create 130 jobs in Albany

ATLANTA – June 31, 2018 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia-Pacific LLC, a leading supplier of building products and materials, will create 130 jobs and invest $150 million in a new state-of-the-art lumber production facility in Dougherty County. 'We are proud that… Read More

Nichiha Corporation to invest $120 million in Macon-Bibb County expansion

ATLANTA – August 1, 2018 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Nichiha Corporation, a global manufacturer of fiber cement products, will create 74 jobs and invest $120 million in an expansion of its manufacturing facility in Macon-Bibb County. New jobs will include positions… Read More

Global commerce generates $5.56 billion in investments

ATLANTA – August 1, 2018 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that the Georgia Department of Economic Development's (GDEcD) Global Commerce Division helped create a total of 27,373 new jobs during FY 18, generating $5.56 billion in investments. This growth is the result of a… Read More

Get Micro Loans/CDFI

These lenders, or Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), have lending portfolios that offer many different small business loans. Micro Lenders If traditional sources of capital are inaccessible, learn about small loans up to $50,000 for businesses with five or fewer employees… Read More

Get Federal Grants & Loans

The U.S. government offers several financial aid opportunities for small business owners.Early Stage Innovation FundTo help entrepreneurs grow their businesses and create jobs by increasing access to capital, the SBA created a $1 billion Early Stage Innovation Fund which will… Read More

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Resources for Women-Owned Small Businesses in Georgia

Women Business Enterprises (WBE) are one of the fastest growing segments in Georgia. The state ranks #5 in U.S. for greatest number of women-owned firms and Metro Atlanta ranks #5. Georgia ranks #2 in growth in number of women… Read More

Minority Owned Small Businesses

Are you a business owner in Georgia and a member of one of the following minority groups?

• African American
• Asian American
• Native American
• Pacific Islander
• Hispanic/Latino

If so, we encourage you to certify as a Minority… Read More

Lauri Jo's Southern Style Canning

Lauri Jo's, in Colquit County, is a gourmet food manufacturer that uses a unique story to help sell their product.

• They grow, pick, process, jar and label their products by hand
• Family owned, in a town of 800 with products represented  in 42 states and globally
• They… Read More