In 2015, Jason Kennedy and Charlie Wall founded Loop to bridge the gap between the proficient workforce and the growing technology sector in Augusta, Georgia. An increase in technology companies called for an increase in talent and in turn, talent… Read More
Founded in 2012 by Aaron Noble, Poriferous has made a name for themselves in the surgical implant sector.
Poriferous designs, creates, and manufactures surgical implants that serve to restore and augment damaged parts of the head, face, and ears. Their products are 'Georgia Made' certified,… Read More
When her knitting hobby wasn't working out as a full-time career, Heather Swanepoel turned to soap making.
After one class and a successful batch of soap, Heather was hooked.
She and her husband had a feeling there was more to this hobby than just the suds.
In 2003, on July 3 the couple… Read More
When you walk in the door of scDataCom, you will instantly be greeted by a dog named Theo. However, his inquisitive sniffs aren’t the company’s first line of defense.
scDataCom was created by mother-daughter duo, Kathleen Ford and Alaina Meyer, and it… Read More
Perry, GA – April 26, 2022 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Jack Link’s, the global leader in meat snacks, will create 800 jobs and invest $450 million as the company expands to Georgia with a new manufacturing facility in Perry. The announcement was made… Read More
With a large population of active and retired military servicemembers, Georgia recognizes the inherent value veterans bring to the community. That’s why the state is actively encouraging even more veterans to remain living and working in communities all across the state through smart policy… Read More
On March 2, 2022 the Georgia Center of Innovation and the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) co-hosted the inaugural Georgia AgTech Summit in Tifton. The Summit was created to fill a growing need for more interaction and collaboration among the players in the Georgia AgTech space.
The goal… Read More
ATLANTA – May 2, 2022 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced its 2022 Small Business ROCK STARS as part of the state’s celebration of Georgia Small Business Week 2022, recognized Monday, May 2, through Saturday, May 7. A small… Read More
ATLANTA – August 1, 2022 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development, in cooperation with the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA), today announced that the Airport East Industrial Park and the Interstate 75 Business Park have earned a “Georgia Ready for Accelerated… Read More
ATHENS – August 3, 2022 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today applauded Georgia’s tourism industry for attracting pre-pandemic levels of domestic visitors at the 2022 Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference in Athens. Presented by Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the… Read More
