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State of Georgia Awards Technology Grants to Tourism Entities

ATLANTA, September 23, 2008 - The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), through the Georgia Tourism Foundation, recently awarded $43,000 in E-Challenge Grants to 23 communities, convention & visitor bureaus, regional travel associations and other non-profit… Read More

Finnish water and fiber company consolidates North American research and development in Atlanta

ATLANTA, September 23, 2008 – Finnish water and fiber management company Kemira announced today it plans to consolidate its North American research and development facilities into a new Atlanta location, creating 85 jobs. 'Georgia has the right environment for companies like… Read More

Tourism Leaders Honored at 2008 Governor’s Conference on Tourism

ATLANTA, September 15, 2008 - Governor Sonny Perdue honored several of the state's most dedicated tourism professionals at the 2008 Governor's Conference on Tourism in Albany on Friday. The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), Georgia Association of Convention… Read More

Industry Veteran Named Director of the Georgia Center of Innovation-Manufacturing

ATLANTA, September 4, 2008 – Georgia's Centers of Innovation program recently named John Zegers director of the Center of Innovation-Manufacturing, with offices at Lanier Technical College in Oakwood. Zegers' expertise in the industry will enhance the Center's role as a critical… Read More

Researcher/Entrepreneur Named Director of the Georgia Center of Innovation-Life Science

ATLANTA, September 3, 2008 – Georgia's Centers of Innovation program recently named Stacy Williams, Ph.D., the director of Georgia Center of Innovation-Life Sciences, with offices at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and at the Georgia Department of Economic Development in… Read More

Georgias Center of Innovation-Aerospace Establishes Headquarters in Dodge County

ATLANTA, September 2, 2008 – Georgia's Center of Innovation-Aerospace has established its headquarters at Middle Georgia College's Aviation Campus. The Eastman location, a thriving hub for aerospace technology and workforce development, will open up new opportunities for the… Read More

Mercedes-Benz USA Breaks Ground on New Vehicle Preparation Center in Brunswick

ATLANTA, August 28, 2008 – Governor Sonny Perdue today congratulated Mercedes-Benz USA for breaking ground on a new Vehicle Preparation Center in Brunswick at the Georgia Ports Authority's Colonel's Island facility. 'Georgia's logistics advantages have once again attracted a… Read More

Toyo Tire announces third expansion in Bartow County

ATLANTA, August 26, 2008 — Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing, Inc. will create an estimated 400 new jobs and invest $270 million as part of its third expansion since 2004. 'Toyo Tire is an outstanding example of an international… Read More

Chris Young named president of Protocol and Diplomacy International-Protocol Officers Association

ATLANTA, August 25, 2008 – Chris Young, Chief of Protocol and Director of International Affairs for the State of Georgia, was recently named to a two-year term as president of the Protocol and Diplomacy International-Protocol Officers Association (PDI-POA). 'Doing business on a… Read More