On Wednesday September 5th, a team from the Georgia Centers of Innovation visited the Maneuver Center of Excellence at Ft. Benning to learn about high technology robotics initiatives in the US Army. Hosted by the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, the team included representatives from the… Read More
We recently hosted the first-ever 2018 Georgia Cyber Circuit. This event showcased Georgia's robust cybersecurity industry, and provided cybersecurity companies, community leaders, and academic officials from the Washington D.C. with an opportunity to learn about the cyber ecosystems in… Read More
A Q&A interview with Azim Barodawala, CEO and Michael Gruet, VP of Finance & OperationsCounty: Fulton Industry: Software/Technology Volantio specializes in travel technology software that optimizes revenue and capacity for… Read More
When Amazon announced in September 2017 that it wanted to open a second headquarters, the Georgia Department of Economic Development partnered with other economic development entities, the private sector, academia, and communities across the state to land the project. While Amazon… Read More
ATLANTA – September 20, 2018 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state for business for the fifth year in a row by Area Development, a leading corporate site selection and facility planning publication. Deal was joined by Area… Read More
ATLANTA – September 25, 2018 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Archer Forest Products, a supplier of wood pellets to the European industrial market, will create 35 jobs and invest $15 million in Brantley County. 'We are thrilled that… Read More
ATLANTA – September 27, 2018 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that BurningCastle LLC, a professional information technology multiservice consulting company, will create 50 jobs and invest in the development of skilled IT staff in Augusta. New jobs include positions in IT and… Read More
ATLANTA – October 1 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that VINTECH INDUSTRIES (VINTECH), a leading Tier Two Supplier to the Global Automotive Industry, will make a significant investment in Newnan following the purchase of a facility in the South Newnan… Read More
ATLANTA - October 4, 2018 - Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Floor & Decor, a multichannel specialty retailer of hard surface flooring and related accessories, will create 500 jobs over five years in the expansion and relocation of its headquarters in Atlanta. New jobs… Read More
ATLANTA – October 5, 2018 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced the winners of the third annual Georgia Automotive Awards. The awards were designed to recognize automotive leaders throughout the state, and to honor them for the… Read More