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Georgia welcomes 2009 BIO International Convention to Atlanta

ATLANTA, May 18, 2009 — Governor Sonny Perdue today welcomed the 2009 BIO International Convention to Atlanta.  2009 BIO takes place May 18 through May 21 and is expected to draw up to 15,000 industry professionals in the biosciences, one of Georgia's fastest-growing… Read More

Georgia Collaboration Produces First Southeastern Center

ATLANTA, May 19, 2009 – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that four of Georgia's leading research and health care organizations have joined together to create an innovative new center that will accelerate the development and commercialization of next-generation… Read More

New Global Vaccine Center Partnership, Center for Drug Discovery Coming to Georgia

ATLANTA, May 19, 2009 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that two of the world's leading vaccine research centers will combine their expertise to establish an international research program leading to the development of new human vaccines for infectious diseases and cancers.… Read More

Discover Georgia'’s Summer Hotspots

ATLANTA, May 21, 2009 – Turn nearby Georgia locations into your favorite summer hotspots this Memorial Day weekend and discover the memorable vacations that are in your own backyard.  A three-day jaunt to the north Georgia mountains, a fun-filled family weekend in Atlanta, a… Read More

Georgia Hosts Second Annual SEUS-Canadian Provinces Conference in St. John’s, Newfoundland

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

Georgia Introduces Groundbreaking Research Tool for Bioscience Companies

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

NCR to move corporate headquarters to Georgia

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

Chico’s FAS, Inc. to Expand Distribution Center in Barrow County

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

Georgia Department of Economic Development re-launches Georgia.org

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