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Hart County manufacturer to add two production lines

ATLANTA, November 20, 2007 – A Hart County manufacturer that got its start in the trampoline business is set to add 15 jobs and invest $500,000 after landing two major contracts. 'Supporting our Georgia-grown businesses is one of the most important things that we do,' said Ken… Read More

Governor Perdue Announces SEUS-Canadian Provinces Conference to be held in Savannah

MONTRÉAL, Friday, November 16, 2007  –– In a historic ceremony this morning at the SEUS-Canadian Provinces conference, Governor Sonny Perdue signed a declaration to charter the SEUS-Canadian Provinces Alliance. Following the declaration signing, Governor Perdue also… Read More

Irwin County is states newest designated Entrepreneur Friendly community

ATLANTA, November 15, 2007 – South Georgia's Irwin County is one of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation indicates the community has worked to develop an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Ninety percent of Irwin… Read More

Lincoln County is state’s newest designated “Entrepreneur Friendly” community

ATLANTA, November 13, 2007 – Northeast Georgia's Lincoln County is one of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation indicates the community has worked to develop an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Ninety-six percent… Read More

Governor Perdue Launches SEUS-Canada Alliance

ATLANTA, November 8, 2007 – Governor Sonny Perdue will lead a state delegation to Montréal, Québec, for the historic chartering of the Southeastern United States-Canada Alliance (SEUS-Canada) on November 15-16. Governor Perdue will join governors from other Southeastern… Read More

Polk County is states newest designated Entrepreneur Friendly community

ATLANTA, November 8, 2007 – Northwest Georgia's Polk County is one of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation indicates the community has worked to develop an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Ninety-three percent… Read More

Roastwood Materials, Inc. to locate innovative production facilities in Quitman

ATLANTA, November 7, 2007 – Lumber's going green as Roastwood Materials, Inc., an innovative start-up that manufactures wood products, sets up shop in Brooks County. The company plans to hire 52 over three years and invest $2.5 million in their new headquarters and manufacturing… Read More

Invesco PLC to Move Global Headquarters from London to Atlanta

ATLANTA, November 7, 2007 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Invesco PLC, a leading independent global investment manager, will move its headquarters from London back to Atlanta. 'We are proud that our business advantages help Georgia-grown companies thrive all over… Read More

Portuguese manufacturer locates first U.S. plant in Effingham County

ATLANTA, November 5, 2007 — Today Governor Sonny Perdue announced that Portuguese manufacturer EFACEC Group plans to build its first U.S. plant in Effingham County, creating 600 jobs and $100 million in investment. 'EFACEC is Portugal's leader in electronics and electro mechanics… Read More