David Nuckolls is the Executive Director of the Georgia Center of Innovation at the Georgia Department of Economic Development. In this role, he oversees six statewide industry-facing teams that help businesses clear the path to innovation and growth through expert advice and navigation to the… Read More
ATLANTA – July 6, 2020 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today introduced the Georgia Safety Promise, a safety campaign to remind Georgia businesses and the public of the importance of following COVID-19 safety guidelines by agreeing to simple - yet critical - measures that help… Read More
A Q&A interview with R.G. Lamar, Founder of Front Porch Pecans
County: Pulaski
Industry: Agriculture
How long has your company been exporting?
Our family farm, established in 1975, has been exporting wholesale pecans since 2008. Front… Read More
What is the brain drain? The brain drain is loosely defined as higher educated and more talented residents leaving an area after high school or college and taking their knowledge and skills elsewhere. In economic development, the brain drain usually refers to talented youth leaving their rural… Read More
ATLANTA – July 7, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that residential brand Common, which designs, leases, and operates apartments for today’s renters, will invest $7 million in establishing its second headquarters in Atlanta, creating 274 new jobs as the company… Read More
ATLANTA – July 8, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo and a leading snack manufacturer, will expand its operations in the City of Perry, town of Kathleen, creating 120 new jobs and investing $200 million in the Houston County… Read More
Recently, the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Georgia State University has earned two prestigious cyber security designations, thanks to the school’s demonstrated commitment to both cybersecurity research and training. Georgia State… Read More
ATLANTA, July 8, 2020—The Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced the recipients of its Partner, Project and Arts Education grants as part of its initial disbursement of grants for fiscal year 2021. Across… Read More
ATLANTA, July 9, 2020—The Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced that 63 Georgia arts organizations in all 14 Congressional districts will receive a one-time competitive grant funded through the… Read More
10:00AM EDT Register:Click HereRegistration Deadline: Tuesday, July 21st
GDEcD’s International Trade Division is offering a complimentary webinar highlighting opportunities… Read More
