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Building Georgia’s Future Workforce… and some of its Future Manufacturers
Manufacturing in Georgia accounts for 92.3% of exports, 11.1% of the state’s GDP, and the jobs of approximately 400,000 Georgians. Ranked the number one private industry contributing to economic impact, at $61 billion annually, manufacturing is the backbone of Georgia’s economy. While… Read MoreWest Georgia Cornhole and Titan Bags: Beanbags, Boards, Booming Business
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 MoreGrace Graffiti: How a Passion for Woodworking is Building a Thriving Community in Brunswick
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 MoreEllijay Mushrooms | 2023 Small Business ROCK STAR
In the north Georgia town of Ellijay, a mushroom farm co-owned by Howard Berk and Megan Cai grows hand-picked, certified organic shitake and oyster mushrooms. As this specialty crop grows in popularity, farmers and researchers look for ways to boost production in Georgia. Since… Read MoreBenedetto Guitars Inc. | 2023 Small Business ROCK STAR
How did the business of building world-class jazz guitars land in Savannah, Georgia? The story is a masterclass in economic development worthy of a globally known, high-quality business.In 2006, world-renowned guitar maker Robert “Bob” Benedetto knew he wanted to partner with Savannah-based jazz… Read MoreTips for Being a TV or Movie Extra
Adena Brumer, a transplant to Atlanta, is an actor/singer navigating the enormous and exciting Atlanta acting landscape.Being an extra can be a fantastic way to see how a TV or film set works: Watching cinematographers, directors, lighting set-ups, makeup, hair, costuming, not to mention… Read MoreGeorgia Family Grows Success with Faircloth Forest Products
“The best friend on earth of man is the tree. When we use the tree respectfully and economically, we have one of the greatest resources on the earth.”― Frank Lloyd WrightWhen opportunity is all around you, you pay attention. If you’re Danny Faircloth and you grow up amid… Read More