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Georgia Family Grows Success with Faircloth Forest Products

“The best friend on earth of man is the tree. When we use the tree respectfully and economically, we have one of the greatest resources on the earth.”― Frank Lloyd Wright

When opportunity is all around you, you pay attention. If you’re Danny Faircloth and you grow up amid… Read More

Good News: Job Creation Continues Across Georgia

While COVID-19 has presented challenges in Georgia, just as it has all over the world – our team at the Georgia Department of Economic Development has continued our mission of creating job and investment opportunities across the state.Georgia’s diverse economy and the strong framework we’ve… Read More

Takeda’s Life-saving Therapies Emerge from Georgia Life Sciences Ecosystem

To most of us, the word “ecosystem” conjures up visions of nature: an intricate biological landscape of plants, wildlife and the weather that helps them thrive. But it can also mean a complex,… Read More

Disney Marketing Veteran Mark Jaronski to Lead Georgia Tourism Office

ATLANTA, June 9, 2020 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Mark Jaronski, a 25-year travel and tourism industry leader and veteran Disney marketing executive, will lead Explore Georgia, the state tourism office within the Georgia… Read More

Georgia-based Hurst Boiler & Welding Powers Up the World

A tequila plant in Mexico. A COVID-19 hospital in Saudi Arabia. A turkey farm in North Carolina. A brewing company in Africa. These are just a few of the diverse operations powered by customized boilers made by Georgia-based Hurst Boiler &… Read More

Georgia Celebrates Success with Japan, Announces New Managing Director for Tokyo Office

ATLANTA, October 28, 2020 —Following recent Japanese investment announcements, including expansions of Toyota Compressor Parts America in Jackson County and F&P Georgia in Floyd County, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today celebrated the success… Read More

Solvay’s Solutions for Future Mobility Recognized with Georgia GEAR Award for Innovation and Emerging Technology

If you think you’re seeing more electric and hybrid vehicles on the road, you’re not imagining it. Even with a 16% drop in new car registrations in 2020, the share of global electric car sales rose 70% to a record 4.6%,… Read More

Longtime Investment in Workforce Solutions Keeps Georgia Top State for Business

As new project announcements bring generational investments to communities around the state, Georgia continues to rise to meet workforce demands. The state’s multi-pronged, solutions-focused approach includes working alongside companies to identify and address workforce needs and challenges.… Read More

Companies Find Global Growth Opportunities with Georgia’s International Trade Team

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

2023 GLOBE Awards Celebrate Georgia Exporters Across Diverse Industries

2023 GLOBE Awards Celebrate Georgia Exporters Across Diverse Industries ATLANTA – May 18, 2023 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced 27 Georgia business recipients of the 2023 GLOBE Award. Managed by the Department’s International Trade team, this state-led… Read More