The film and television industries in Georgia generated $9.5 billion in 2018, but the economic impacts extend much further. Countless jobs are created in the process. Everything from electricians and lighting to stage construction and real estate. This video features a few of the individuals who… Read More
Working in sports TV production, Rachel Fry found it difficult to raise a child and continue with extensive travel affiliated with her job. The Georgia film industry provided her with the stability to settle down and work as an office manager with EUE/Screen Gems. Atlanta was the only place she… Read More
Learn about financial aid opportunities for small businesses in rural Georgia.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development
Get information about loan and grant programs for small and emerging businesses to help you create and retain jobs.… Read More
Georgia leads the nation with more than 225 healthcare information technology (health IT or healthcare IT) companies and approximately 30,000 jobs. Supporting the industry is a robust infrastructure, leading R&D resources, and workforce training.
ATHENS, March 26, 2007 - In fiscal year 2006, Georgia's deepwater port activity directly and indirectly supported 286,476 jobs and was responsible for $55.8 billion in sales, $14.9 billion in income and $2.8 billion in state and local taxes, according to a new study released by the Terry… Read More
ATLANTA, May 4, 2009 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Chicken of the Sea International plans to return tuna canning to the United States and open a domestic canning operation in Lyons. The company will create 200 jobs and invest $20 million. 'We are… Read More
Richmond County, June 24, 2010-The Development Authority of Richmond County announced today that Caraustar Industrial and Consumer Products Group, a subsidiary of Caraustar Industries, Inc. ('Caraustar'), will open a new facility in Augusta and create up to 15 new jobs. The… Read More
WEST POINT, March 25, 2008 – Governor Sonny Perdue and Euisun Chung, President, Kia Motors Corporation, joined other company officials and local and state dignitaries today to cut the ribbon and celebrate the opening of the first building that will be part of Kia Motors… Read More
With a labor force of 5.3 million people, preparing Georgians for careers is serious business in the Peach State. From the nation’s No. 1 workforce training program, Georgia Quick Start, to top-ranking universities and technical colleges – and… Read More
Nick Masino is the President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership Gwinnett. A U.S. Chamber accredited organization, the Gwinnett Chamber was established in 1947. At the helm, Nick is known for his strong leadership, commitment to Gwinnett County and more than two decades of making an… Read More
