“Homegrown businesses and entrepreneurs create quality jobs that are integral to ensuring prosperity and opportunity throughout Georgia,” said Governor Sonny Perdue. “By encouraging and supporting small businesses, we are investing in a stronger future for local communities and the state as a… Read More
ATLANTA, Feb. 26, 2007 - The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that Fenner Dunlop Americas Inc., a manufacturer of industrial products made with reinforced polymers, will build a new 300,000-square-foot manufacturing plant at Gateway Industrial Park in Hart County that… Read More
ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2007 - Boise Building Materials Distribution (BBMD), a business unit of Boise Cascade, LLC, is building a new building materials distribution center in Barrow County. The company will add approximately 50 jobs and invest $12 million in the community. 'Georgia's geographic location… Read More
ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2007 - The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that Alliance Supply and Piping, LLC (ASAP, LLC) will open a manufacturing and distribution facility in Franklin County. The company will invest about $3.7 million, and expects to employ 15 to 25 workers within… Read More
ATLANTA, Monday, February 7, 2007 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Range Fuels, Inc., a Colorado-based cellulosic ethanol company, will build Georgia's first wood-based cellulosic ethanol plant in Treutlen County. Governor Perdue made the announcement this morning at the Georgia… Read More
ATLANTA, February 7, 2007 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is pleased to announce that the 2007 Georgia Travel Media Marketplace event will be held in the state's Northeast Mountains, Towns County, from May 3 – 5. Up to 40 travel writers will have the opportunity to meet… Read More
ATLANTA, GA (February 6, 2007) - PharmaCentra, an Atlanta-based marketing and services firm that caters to the pharmaceutical industry with a suite of customizable healthcare management programs, has announced the opening of its newest healthcare information facility in Fitzgerald, Georgia. The… Read More
EASTMAN, Feb. 2, 2007 – High-Line Manufacturing, a division of Imperial Trailers of Jacksonville, Fla., announced at an afternoon press conference plans to locate a manufacturing facility in Eastman, Ga. High-Line Manufacturing will produce Black Iron Industrial Trailers in Eastman. The company… Read More
ATLANTA, January 30, 2007 – Tourism industry professionals, economic development agency heads and state officials assemble today for the annual Tourism Day at the Capitol to celebrate the significant role tourism plays in Georgia's economy. The state has hosted more than 62 million visitors, which… Read More
ATLANTA, Jan. 29, 2007 – Newton County is the most recent metro Atlanta county to be certified 'Entrepreneur Friendly' by the state. The Jan. 26 designation means that the community is strategically building its environment to support small businesses and entrepreneurs. Ninety-one percent of Newton… Read More
