When you think of Georgia's coast, do you think of beaches, seafood, golf, historic sites, military bases, and the ports? In the world of economic development we think of all that plus the innovative companies that call our coastal region home. We feel privileged for the opportunity to work with… Read More
ATLANTA – November 14, 2022 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Archer Aviation Inc., an aerospace company advancing sustainable urban air mobility, will create 1,000 jobs and invest $118 million over 10 years in a new state-of-the-art electric vertical takeoff… Read More
Atlanta, February 15, 2011 — Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Pratt & Whitney, a global aerospace leader, will expand its manufacturing facility in Columbus creating approximately 180 new manufacturing jobs.
'Pratt and Whitney's decision to grow its operation in… Read More
The HDCI team is utilizing the information that has been gathered to develop and manage industry-specific task forces. These task forces are composed of business representatives and key stakeholders from each industry. The purpose of each task force will be to analyze the current situation and… Read More
ATLANTA, June 29, 2021 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) Center of Innovation for Aerospace today announced a limited-time cybersecurity grant opportunity available for small and mid-sized defense contractors in the state. The grant will assist… Read More
As companies and individuals look to the skies for future commercial use of UAVs, The Coca-Cola Company's use of UAVs in Singapore demonstrates the positive uses of unmanned technology. Coca-Cola delivered… Read More
ATLANTA, November 1, 2007 — Tiger Aircraft has landed in Valdosta, where new owners True Flight Aerospace will locate a corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility. The company is expected to create 150 jobs over three years and invest $3.8 million. "Georgia's aerospace… Read More
ATLANTA, February 14, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Pratt & Whitney, a designer and manufacturer of service aircraft engines and auxiliary power units, will create more than 500 jobs and invest $386 million to expand its Columbus facility over the next five years… Read More
ATLANTA, September 10, 2014–Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that the Global Commerce division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) produced an increase in the number of jobs and investment in the industries of aerospace, call centers and logistics/distribution… Read More
