ATLANTA, Dec. 16, 2008 — Three leading members of Georgia's economic development community held a briefing today during which they acknowledged the challenges currently facing the state but also reflected upon the achievements of the past year and the core assets that will ensure… Read More
ATLANTA, September 10, 2019 —Today Governor Brian P. Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) to announce the record-breaking impact the Global Commerce and Film Divisions had in Georgia during fiscal year 2019 (FY19), which ran from July 1,… Read More
ATLANTA, April 7, 2009 – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that telecommunications giant Verizon Wireless will open a new customer service center in Alpharetta, creating 600 jobs and investing $27 million. 'Georgia's strong workforce and competitive cost of doing… Read More
ATLANTA, November 19, 2010 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) has awarded $119,984 in tourism product development grants to 12 tourism entities across the state. The Tourism Division, through the new Tourism Product Development Grant program, seeks to… Read More
ATLANTA, May 14, 2008 – BRT Extrusions Inc. announced plans to locate a new facility in Tifton, creating up to 146 jobs and investing $6 million. 'Georgia continues to be a strong draw for manufacturers such as BRT Extrusions,' said Ken Stewart, commissioner of the Georgia… Read More
ATLANTA, June 27, 2017 — Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that SILON, a leading producer of technical compounds and polyester staple fibers, will create more than 20 jobs and invest $20 million in a new Peachtree City facility. 'Georgia's top-ranked business environment… Read More
ATLANTA, June 3, 2015—Metro area leaders today announced the launch of the Atlanta Metro Export Plan (MEP), an initiative to stimulate economic growth in the region and create quality jobs through exports. The plan is the result of metro Atlanta's participation in the Global… Read More
ATLANTA – August 16, 2022 – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP), a technology-oriented manufacturer of commercial façade systems and residential windows and doors, will invest up to $125 million in an expansion that will include a… Read More
ATLANTA – July 18, 2023 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Yakult U.S.A., a Japanese probiotic beverage company, will build its second U.S. facility in Bartow County, creating more than 90 new jobs and investing an estimated $305 million in a new… Read More
Atlanta, GA – November 10, 2021 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Aurubis, one of the leading recyclers of copper, precious metals, and non-ferrous materials worldwide, will invest $340 million (€300 million) in a state-of-the-art recycling… Read More
