ATLANTA, November 5, 2021 —At a formal ceremony in Washington, D.C., today, Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Deputy Commissioner for… Read More
ATLANTA – November 15, 2021 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that family-owned Hawaiian foods company King’s Hawaiian has invested more than $30 million in expanding their operations in Oakwood, … Read More
The “Cycle of Goodness: no one prospers without rendering benefit to others.” It’s not just YKK’s corporate philosophy, it’s how the manufacturer operates. From ramping up its production of fasteners for protective gear in the fight against COVID-19, to creating intercultural youth education… Read More
In mid-July, Georgia Commissioner for Economic Development Pat Wilson traveled to Germany with a main focus on strengthening international ties and driving economic growth during this global pandemic. Accompanied by representatives from the state’s Europe Office located in Munich, he safely met… Read More
ATLANTA, October 23, 2020 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that its International Trade division has earned a President’s “E Star” Award for Export Service from the U.S. Department of Commerce in recognition of “continuing significant… Read More
While supply chains confront ever-changing global conditions, Georgia continues to lead the way in economic recovery. The state’s focus on strengthening longstanding economic partnerships includes leadership in the Southeast United States-Canadian Provinces Alliance (SEUS-CP), which returned… Read More
ATLANTA – December 1, 2022 – Today the Georgia Department of Economic Development announced that Stuckey’s, a more than 80-year-old family business known for its pecan log rolls, will create 60 new jobs and invest more than $5 million in expanding its Jefferson County facility and… Read More
Prestigious ‘George Busbee Award’ presented to key advocate of Georgia-Japan relationship
TOKYO – October 18, 2023 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) celebrated 50 years of continuous representation in Japan, recognizing YKK Corporation of… Read More
Now available: Local communities can calculate unique impact ATLANTA – October 17, 2024 – Reported by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s strategic arts arm, Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), Georgia’s nonprofit arts and culture sector… Read More
What do the endangered gopher tortoise and the paint ingredient titanium have in common? The mineral-rich sandhills of southeast Georgia are home to both. When mineral manufacturer … Read More
