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HDCI Film Task Force

The HDCI Film Task Force was created to address the workforce needs of the quickly growing film and entertainment industry. The economic impact of the industry grew to an unprecedented $9.5 billion in FY17. This rapid growth originally created a critical shortage of 'below-the-line' film workers.… Read More

HDCI Information Technology Task Force

The HDCI Information Technology Task Force was created in response to the acute need for Next Generation Tech Talent identified by employers in the first two years of the initiative. The HDCI IT Task Force is composed of IT industry leaders and core workforce development and education partners who… Read More

HDCI Logistics Task Force

The HDCI Logistics Task Force was created to address the ever-changing workforce needs of Georgia's Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics (TDL) industry. The convergence of e-commerce accelerating demand for supply chain digitization, the port exponentially increasing its capacity to… Read More

Complete Flooring Supply Corporation to create 100 jobs in Gordon County

ATLANTA – July 23, 2018 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Complete Flooring Supply Corporation (CFS), a flooring supplier for retailers in the U.S. and Canada, will create 100 jobs and invest $30 million in Gordon County. This announcement coincides with a state… Read More

thyssenkrupp Elevator Americas Business Unit to create more than 650 jobs in Cobb County

ATLANTA – June 26, 2018 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that thyssenkrupp Elevator Americas Business Unit, one of the leading building transportation companies in North America and a subsidiary of thyssenkrupp AG, will create more than 650 new jobs and invest more than $200… Read More

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

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

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