ATLANTA, May 3, 2021 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced its six 2021 Small Business ROCK STARS as part of the state’s celebration of Georgia Small Business Week, recognized Monday, May 3, through Saturday, May 8. A small businessman… 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 – October 8, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Kysor Warren Epta US, a subsidiary of Epta and leading provider of commercial refrigeration products, will invest more than $27 million in expanding its operations in Columbus, delivering 200 jobs to the… Read More
ATLANTA – December 11, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Kainos, a global digital technology company, will invest $1.2 million in opening a North American sales and IT hub in Buckhead, bringing 137 jobs to Fulton County.
“More and more tech companies are… Read More
ATLANTA – December 17, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia-based Path-Tec, a leading provider of health care logistics and supply chain solutions, will invest more than $5 million in expanding their operations in Columbus. Thanks to the type and quality… Read More
ATLANTA – June 23, 2022 – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Okabashi Brands Inc., a Georgia-based shoe company, will create approximately 340 new jobs as they reinvest in their existing facility in Gwinnett County and grow.
“Okabashi Brands reflects the true… Read More
COLUMBUS – August 8, 2022 – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that AFB International, a global manufacturer of pet food ingredients, will invest more than $79 million in a new facility in Columbus, Georgia, creating more than 100 new jobs in the next five years.
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With 70% of all U.S. transactions handled by payment processing firms located in the state, Georgia is a national leader in Fintech. Further, the nickname “Transaction Alley” is fitting, considering that more than 60% of all payment processing companies in the U.S. call Georgia home.
The State… Read More
ATLANTA – November 1, 2022 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that family-owned, Hawaii-inspired food company King’s Hawaiian® will invest more than $85 million in expanding its Oakwood facility, creating more than 160 new jobs.
"Great job creators like King’s… Read More
ATLANTA – November 7, 2022 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Joon Georgia, Inc., an automotive parts manufacturer, will create 630 new jobs and invest $317 million in Bulloch County. Plans for the company’s new manufacturing facility mark the first confirmed… Read More
