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Georgia International Trade Office Accepts National Award for Export Services from U.S. Department of Commerce

ATLANTA, November 5, 2021 —At a formal ceremony in Washington, D.C., today, Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Deputy Commissioner for… Read More

King’s Hawaiian Continues to Invest in Georgia, Hiring Immediately

  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

Hitachi Automotive: A Driving Force for Georgia Business

You may not realize it, but the car you’re driving may have parts made in the city of Monroe, Georgia.  For 23 years, Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc., a Tier 1 supplier of world-class products to the global automotive market, has been manufacturing and shipping automotive parts to… Read More

Thirty-six Georgia companies named GLOBE Award winners for entering new international markets

ATLANTA, December 6, 2019 —Today the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) International Trade division and GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson joined Governor Brian P. Kemp to announce the winners of Georgia’s sixth annual GLOBE Awards at an event at the… Read More

YKK’s “Cycle of Goodness” Comes Full Circle in Georgia

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

Georgia Grown Stuckey’s to Expand in Jefferson County

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

State of Georgia Celebrates 50 Years of Japan Office

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

Georgia and Canada Strengthen Economic Ties at 2022 SEUS-CP Conference

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

GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson travels to Germany to support economic growth, strengthen international relations

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