ATLANTA – April 5, 2023 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Meissner Corporation, an industry leader in advanced microfiltration and therapeutic manufacturing systems, will invest nearly $250 million in a new facility in Athens-Clarke County. The project… Read More
ATLANTA – April 11, 2023 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Seohan Auto Georgia, a developer and manufacturer of automobile parts, will create at least 180 new jobs and invest more than $72 million in a new manufacturing facility in Liberty County.
“The… Read More
ATLANTA – April 18, 2023 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Creative Home Ideas, a YMF Company and design-house focused on home fashion, will create 70 new jobs and invest more than $15 million in a new distribution and light manufacturing facility… Read More
ATLANTA – April 18, 2023 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development, in cooperation with the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority, today announced that the Forward Fitzgerald site has earned a “Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development” (GRAD) certification with “Select… Read More
In today’s reality when speed-to-market is key, one of the best ways communities and property owners can ensure their sites are prepared for quick development – and receive interest from companies – is to seek state-approved certification through the state’s “Georgia Ready for Accelerated… Read More
Georgia’s status as a global gateway is a result of decades of strategic planning by Georgia leaders, starting when the state opened its first international trade offices 50 years ago this year.
This foresight, in addition to investments in logistics infrastructure, strategic worldwide… Read More
Over the past several months, companies that have invested in Georgia have been making big moves on big projects. From groundbreakings to grand openings, companies in high-demand industries are delivering on planned investments and bringing high-paying jobs to Georgians.
In late March, the… Read More
How did the business of building world-class jazz guitars land in Savannah, Georgia? The story is a masterclass in economic development worthy of a globally known, high-quality business.In 2006, world-renowned guitar maker Robert “Bob” Benedetto knew he wanted to partner with Savannah-based jazz… Read More
When a devastating 2018 shop fire threatened the future of his business, Crescent Kayaks owner and founder James Derbecker used the event as a catalyst to take new ownership of his brand and propel the business forward.Derbecker had been making rental… Read More
In the north Georgia town of Ellijay, a mushroom farm co-owned by Howard Berk and Megan Cai grows hand-picked, certified organic shitake and oyster mushrooms. As this specialty crop grows in popularity, farmers and researchers look for ways to boost production in Georgia. Since… Read More
