Advanced auto manufacturer Delta Sigma Company of Kennesaw, Georgia, has earned the 2019 Export Achievement Award from U.S. Commercial Service for exporting to 15 countries. The nearly 30-year-old company designs and builds systems to automate manufacturing and assembly tasks and has been… Read More
Atlanta, February 10, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia has set another record, this time in exports and global trade, as the state’s diverse industry base and global connectivity continue to drive competitiveness. In 2019, the State of Georgia… Read More
Atlanta, February 12, 2020 –Today Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp joined Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Commissioner Pat Wilson, state officials, and Georgia companies to celebrate Georgia Made Day at the State Capitol. The event featured… Read More
As the State of Georgia celebrates a record-setting year for trade in 2019, the International Trade Division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announces a new effort to give Georgia businesses an advantage for the future. The new Export Georgia, USA Directory is now up and… Read More
Atlanta, February 20, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced a $22 million expansion by flooring manufacturer Mannington Mills, Inc. in Gordon County due to increased customer demand for domestically produced luxury vinyl flooring. Mannington Mills purchased a 10.5-… Read More
The following is an excerpt from a recent Industry Week article written by Alyssa Rumsey, senior industry engagement manager at the Center of Innovation for Manufacturing, part of the Georgia Department of Economic Development:
The growing demand for a skilled manufacturing… Read More
Atlanta, February 24, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Sonic Automotive, Inc., (NYSE:SAH), a Fortune 500 Company and one of the largest retailers of new and pre-owned vehicles in the United States, will locate a dealership and regional headquarters for… Read More
Last month, Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Trade Outreach Manager, Maxine Bier, traveled with eight Georgia companies to exhibit in the Georgia, USA booth at the 2020 Arab Health tradeshow in Dubai, UAE. As the largest… Read More
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Toyota Financial Services will open a new office in Alpharetta to become the company’s East Dealer Service Center. The investment of more than $8 million will bring 150 new jobs to Fulton County.
“Georgia is an established leader in… Read More
Atlanta, March 6, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Sugar Bowl Bakery, one of the leading minority-owned bakeries in America, will locate its first East Coast location in DeKalb County. The company will deliver approximately 400 new jobs and invest $37… Read More
