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Director Glen has nearly 30 years of technology, business and engineering experience, and his accomplishments include:

• Served as Vice Consul for Investment
• Served as Consul for Trade and Investment for the British Consulate-General’s… Read More

Fourth-Generation Family Business Thriving with Film Industry Services

When the construction buyer for Netflix’s “A Man in Full” placed an order for lumber and construction materials with Cofer Studio Supply, the Cofer team launched into action. They triple-checked the order and loaded it onto a truck, ready to be picked up by the production crew within hours.… Read More

Georgia Food, Beverage Industries Gain Momentum in Face of Surging Demand

One year ago, no one knew how quickly demand for food processing would surge in response to a rapid, international shift in consumer lifestyles and purchasing behaviors due to a global pandemic. Accounting for more than 22% of jobs… Read More

Tips to Mitigate Risks and Lower Costs When Exporting

Exporting products around the world requires patience, strategy, and the dedication of time and resources to be successful. While the nuances of exporting can seem daunting, there are resources available to help make the process easier. We wanted to share some ideas to help your company mitigate… Read More

Innovation Where People Live

Innovation Where We Liveby R. Steven Justice, P.E., Executive Director, Georgia Center of InnovationWe are living in a period of rapid technological change that impacts almost every facet of our daily lives.  Since the 1970s the Information Age has seen “the rapid shift from traditional… Read More

Product Development

Whether a start-up or well-established company in Georgia, the Center of Innovation for Manufacturing provides technical and business development advice at all stages of product development, from conceptualization to full-scale production, including research and development, prototyping, design, or… Read More

Governor Kemp Welcomes Rivian for Single-Largest Economic Development Project in State History

Atlanta, GA – December 16, 2021 – At an event with company leaders, Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Rivian Inc. (Rivian) will invest $5 billion in a carbon-conscious campus in Georgia for its electric adventure vehicles. Across operations, Rivian will create… Read More

Life in Georgia - Old

If you’re thinking of relocating to Georgia, know this: It’s one of the very best places to live in the South. Thriving cities, charming small towns, a beautiful countryside … mountain vistas and white-sand beaches within a few hours’ drive … world-class entertainment, sports and restaurants … plus… Read More

Southern Ionics Minerals Mines Success in Southeast Georgia

What do the endangered gopher tortoise and the paint ingredient titanium have in common? The mineral-rich sandhills of southeast Georgia are home to both. When mineral manufacturer … Read More