ATLANTA, May 20, 2008 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Johnson Controls, a top-tier Kia supplier, plans to locate a new facility in Harris County, creating 310 jobs. 'With the addition of 310 jobs from Johnson Controls, Kia suppliers are creating 2,600 jobs… Read More
ATLANTA, May 16, 2008 – Governor Sonny Perdue congratulated members of the Governor's Mentor-Protégé program as it graduated its fourth class Wednesday evening in ceremonies held at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. 'The relationships between the… Read More
ATLANTA, May 15, 2008 – N.E.W. Customer Service (NEW) today announced plans to locate a training center on the campus of Albany Technical College, creating up to 120 jobs this year in Albany for a potential total of 240 jobs over a two-year period. 'Companies like NEW are… Read More
ATLANTA, May 14, 2008 – Governor Sonny Perdue today signed into law HB 990 which authorizes Georgia's $21.1 billion Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) Budget. The FY09 budget year begins July 1, 2008. 'Georgia is a growing, thriving state and this budget provides a sound fiscal plan… Read More
ATLANTA, May 14, 2008 – BRT Extrusions Inc. announced plans to locate a new facility in Tifton, creating up to 146 jobs and investing $6 million. 'Georgia continues to be a strong draw for manufacturers such as BRT Extrusions,' said Ken Stewart, commissioner of the Georgia… Read More
ATLANTA, May 13, 2008 – Georgia joins hundreds of cities, states and travel-related businesses nationwide in recognition of the 25th annual National Tourism Week, to be held May 10-18. Designated by Congress and established by presidential proclamation in 1983, the event… Read More
ATLANTA, May 12, 2008 – Governor Sonny Perdue today signed into law the 2008 Entertainment Industry Investment Act (HB 1100), new legislation designed to encourage entertainment industry productions in Georgia. The signing ceremony took place at the studios of Turner Broadcasting… Read More
MACON, May 12, 2008 — Today Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for Korean tire manufacturer Kumho Tire Co., Inc. The company will locate its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Macon. The new plant will create 450 jobs and $225 million in… Read More
ATLANTA, May 9, 2008 – As the nation observes Invest in America Week, Georgia is stepping up its efforts on the global stage with a new international business center in China, a new alliance with Canadian provinces and a successful string of international business missions. 'We… Read More
ATLANTA, May 7, 2008 – East Georgia's Richmond County is now one of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation means the community has developed an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Eighty-eight percent of Richmond… Read More
