ATLANTA, May 28, 2009 — Join the Georgia Department of Economic Department (GDEcD) at the second annual Southeastern U.S. - Canadian Provinces Alliance (SEUS//CP) conference in St. John's, Newfoundland from July 26-28, 2009. Participating companies may sign up for a SEUS//CP… Read More
ATLANTA, May 18, 2009 – Today Governor Sonny Perdue announced the launch of the first-of-its-kind research tool, iResearchGeorgia. The online, free database is the only one in the U.S. that combines the research capabilities of multiple public and private universities within… Read More
ATLANTA, June 2, 2009-Governor Sonny Perdue announced today NCR will dramatically increase its presence in Georgia, relocating its corporate headquarters to Duluth moving 1,250 jobs to the state. The Fortune 500 company, the world's leading provider of ATMs, self-checkout and… Read More
ATLANTA, June 3, 2009 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that women's fashion retailer Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE:CHS) plans to expand its distribution center facilities in Barrow County with an initial investment of $15 million, which is expected to create 189 full… Read More
ATLANTA, June 10, 2009 — The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and Engauge, a total marketing solutions agency, announce the launch of a new business-focused website for the state of Georgia, www.Georgia.org. 'Particularly in today's economy, GDEcD… Read More
ATLANTA, June 10, 2009 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that two of the state's Centers of Innovation (COI) were recognized with a 2009 Innovator Award by the Southern Growth Policies Board. The COIs for Agribusiness and Energy were lauded for their efforts in the… Read More
ATLANTA, June 12, 2009 — Governor Sonny Perdue welcomed the news that Georgia won a Silver Shovel award from Area Development magazine, a key recognition of the state's business-friendly policies by a respected economic development publication. Georgia was one of 11 states… Read More
June 16,2009, SAVANNAH —With over 200 ocean-related film entries from around the world, BLUE Ocean Film Festival awarded its Best of Festival award to The Cove, produced by Oceanic Preservation Society. The award was accepted by filmmakers Simon Hutchins and Greg 'Moondog' Mooney… Read More
ATLANTA, June 18, 2009 — Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) announced it will locate a proposed cancer treatment hospital in Newnan serving patients from across the Southeast. The company will create 500 jobs and invest $150 million over the first five years of… Read More
ATLANTA, June 23, 2009 — Heart of Georgia Metal Crafters announced today that it plans to expand its Dodge County facility, investing $550,000. 'Aerospace is one of Georgia's strategic industries, and the growth of Heart of Georgia Metal Crafters shows that our work is paying off… Read More
