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
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
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
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
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
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
The story of Kubota in Georgia has been a story of explosive growth over the past 32 years, highlighted by its latest addition: a new $85 million, 300-acre research and development center operation under construction in Gainesville-Hall County as part of its North American manufacturing… Read More
ATLANTA – December 8, 2021 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) is opening a representative office in Atlanta. The office will be … Read More
This National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), May 1-7, there is more reason than ever to celebrate the strength and promising future of Georgia’s travel and tourism industry.… Read More
Georgia’s Workforce: Leading the WayGeorgia is continually optimizing its leading role in economic development and workforce readiness. Named the No. 1 State for Business for an unprecedented 11th consecutive year by Area Development magazine, Georgia’s strategic investments and innovative… Read More
