In the competitive arena of aerospace and defense, Georgia has firmly established itself as a leader in innovation and economic growth. As the fifth-largest aerospace exporter in the U.S., with exports totaling $11.1 billion in 2023, the state is a key player on the global stage. According to PwC,… Read More
In a recent interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Steve Shaffer, aerospace director at the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD)’s Center of Innovation, said it best: “the sky’s the limit” for the state’s No. 1 export product for more than a decade.That’s because Georgia isn… Read More
ATLANTA – May 22, 2025 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Mercedes-Benz will establish Atlanta as Mercedes-Benz’s headquarters in North America by centralizing and uniting key corporate functions. The company will move up to 500 jobs to the existing Mercedes-Benz… Read More
A team at Neighbors International, led by Managing Director Mary Claire Whitaker, has been selected as the new international representatives in Mexico and Colombia.GDEcD has maintained representation in these markets for more than a decade, providing Georgia’s small and medium-sized businesses with… Read More
ATLANTA - Gouverneur Brian P. Kemp gab heute bekannt, dass Mercedes-Benz durch die Zentralisierung und Zusammenführung wichtiger Unternehmenssektoren Atlanta zum Hauptsitz von Mercedes-Benz in Nordamerika machen wird. Das Unternehmen wird bis zu 500 Arbeitsplätze in das bestehende… Read More
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD)'s Internship Program provides students and recent graduates valuable learning experiences and opportunities to make professional connections in the workplace. As the sales and marketing arm for the State of Georgia, GDEcD plans, manages and… Read More
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) partners with communities to create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses through community and economic development, local government assistance, and safe and affordable housing. Using state and federal resources, DCA helps… Read More
