Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp recently returned from an international economic development mission to Germany – one of Georgia’s top three investment partners.
The Governor and First Lady were joined by a small team of Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD)… Read More
A Q&A interview with Tom Luczynski, President of Orkin Global Development & International FranchisingCounty: DeKalb
Industry: Pest Control
With more than 100 years of pest control experience, Orkin is the industry leader in… Read More
The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Global Commerce division works hard to create jobs and investment opportunities in every community in Georgia. Projects include new company locations, existing industry expansions and growing small businesses. This dynamic team includes statewide and… Read More
ATLANTA, September 10, 2019 —Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia has been named the “Top State for Business” by Area Development, a leading publication covering corporate site selection and… Read More
ATLANTA, September 10, 2019 —Today Governor Brian P. Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) to announce the record-breaking impact the Global Commerce and Film Divisions had in Georgia during fiscal year 2019 (FY19), which ran from July 1,… Read More
ATLANTA, September 17, 2019 —Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that Tyson Foods has expanded its existing facility in Camilla, creating 100 new jobs with an investment of $34.2 million.
“Georgia’s existing industries are a vital component for job growth in… Read More
ATLANTA, September 19, 2019 —Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that RAI Industrial Fabricators, LLC will build a new state of the art steel fabrication facility, creating 30 new jobs and investing $20 million in Martin Bridge.
“Georgia’s manufacturing industry… Read More
ATLANTA, May 29, 2019 —Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that Plethora, a leader in on-demand manufacturing of quality custom prototypes and end-production parts, will create 250 jobs and invest more than $17 million in a new production facility in Marietta.
“… Read More
ATLANTA, May 30, 2019 —Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that Invesco, one of the world’s leading investment managers, plans to significantly expand its global headquarters in Atlanta, adding 500 jobs… Read More
By R. Steven Justice
Executive Director, Georgia Centers of Innovation
Georgia’s public and private universities and colleges are a prime resource in building a strong innovation ecosystem throughout our state. Over the last month I’ve had the pleasure to visit three of our great academic… Read More
