ATLANTA, August 10, 2009—Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Dendreon Corporation, a Seattle-based biotechnology company, will locate a new $70 million manufacturing facility in Union City. The company expects to manufacture PROVENGE® (sipuleucel-T) for patients… Read More
ATLANTA, August 12, 2009 — Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Exide Technologies, a lead-acid battery manufacturer, has received a $34.3 million federal grant and will create up to 200 manufacturing jobs at its location in Columbus. 'Exide Technologies is a perfect example… Read More
ATLANTA, August 17, 2009 – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Fortune 500 electronic commerce and payment processing firm First Data Corp. plans to relocate its global headquarters to Atlanta. First Data plans to hire new positions to support the business and… Read More
ATLANTA, August 18, 2009 — Missouri-based Redneck Trailer Supplies announced today that it will locate a new distribution center in Byron, creating 10 jobs and investing $5 million. 'Georgia is a great fit for logistics businesses because of our strong transportation network,… Read More
Gwinnett County, Metro Atlanta, Augusta 27, 2009 – YesVideo, the leader in digital video publishing technology, has sealed the deal with Georgia Quick Start, finalizing a partnership agreement with the No. 1 workforce training program in the nation for the 300 jobs it… Read More
ATLANTA, September 10, 2009 — The 29 members of the fifth Mentor Protégé Connection class graduate Thursday evening in ceremonies at the Atlanta History Center. 'Fostering relationships between the mentors and protégés helps spark learning in both directions,' said Ken Stewart,… Read More
ATLANTA, September 14, 2009 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Belgian flooring manufacturer IVC Group will locate its first U.S. plant in Dalton, creating 115 jobs and investing $70 million over the next three years. 'The decision by IVC US speaks volumes… Read More
CALHOUN, September 14, 2009 – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Shaw Industries Group, Inc., will expand its manufacturing operations in Calhoun, creating up to 200 new jobs.
'It's great news for Georgia that one of our longtime manufacturers is planning for… Read More
ATLANTA, September, 15, 2009 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Wiregrass Power, LLC plans to locate a 40-megawatt renewable energy power plant in Valdosta. The company will create 25 jobs and invest $110 million over the next three years as the plant… Read More
ATLANTA, September 16, 2009 – A new television series, Past Life, which will premiere on FOX in 2010, will be shooting scenes in Lt. Governor Casey Cagle's office today and tomorrow. Past Life is a new drama series about an unlikely pair of detectives who investigate the… Read More
