Atlanta, June 11, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia has received its 12th Shovel Award – its 11th consecutive such award – recognizing the state’s excellence in attracting investment and creating jobs. Georgia’s Silver Shovel Award is presented by… Read More
Join Scott McMurray, Deputy Commissioner, Global Commerce, June 18, 2020 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT for a webinar along with a panel of supply chain experts who will address the effects of the current global pandemic, politcal and economic environments on supply chain.
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Georgia’s Small Business ROCK STARS are outstanding, unique and impactful small businesses in the state of Georgia. The Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Economic Development Association salute the risks, the innovations, and the outreach of these small businesses.… Read More
ATLANTA, June 16, 2020 —Today, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) teamed up to recognize Georgia’s 2020 Small Business ROCK STARS. Originally set to take place in April, the ceremony to celebrate the… Read More
As with so many facets of the global economy, it is no surprise that the entertainment industry has also been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, and Georgia’s live music industry has not been immune. According to the Recording Academy, more than 300 festivals have been canceled nationwide,… Read More
Atlanta, June 18, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Perspecta Inc. (PRSP), a leading U.S. government services provider, is opening a regional office at the Georgia Cyber Center in Augusta. This investment will deliver 178 jobs to Richmond County and the… Read More
Join Mary Waters Deputy Commissioner, International Trade for the 4th Annual World Trade Day Conference. This year’s event will be held in Cyberspace on a Virtual Conferencing Platform and will explore "Cybersecurity and the Global Impact on Trade & Investments". Access globally,… Read More
While COVID-19 has presented challenges in Georgia, just as it has all over the world – our team at the Georgia Department of Economic Development has continued our mission of creating job and investment opportunities across the state.Georgia’s diverse economy and the strong framework we’ve… Read More
TAG has partnered with the Georgia Department of Economic Development to provide resources to defense contractors in the state of Georgia as they navigate new CMMC guidance. The task force’s first educational webinar will be available on June 25th and is titled: “What is CMMC?: What Is It, Why… Read More
Over the last five years, approximately 4,000 Georgia businesses have received Department of Defense (DoD) contracts, making defense contracting a $7.3 billion industry in the state. This crucial supply chain is increasingly at risk for cybersecurity attacks, particularly the… Read More
