ATLANTA, May 23, 2008 – Georgia, for five years running, has been ranked in the Top 10 Pro-Business States by Pollina Corporate Real Estate. In the consulting firm's 2008 report, Georgia ranked No. 7. 'It is a true honor to have our efforts to attract new and expanding businesses… Read More
ATLANTA, November 5, 2007 — Today Governor Sonny Perdue announced that Portuguese manufacturer EFACEC Group plans to build its first U.S. plant in Effingham County, creating 600 jobs and $100 million in investment. 'EFACEC is Portugal's leader in electronics and electro mechanics… Read More
ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2007 – Publix Super Markets broke ground today in Cumming, Ga., for a new technology center, adding to its already significant presence in the state. The new facility, the company's second technology center in the U.S., will employ 30 workers. 'Publix and Georgia have been good… Read More
ATLANTA, August 8, 2007 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that that Hyundai Mobis, a major automotive supplier for Kia Motors Corporation, will locate a facility in Georgia. The company anticipates that it will create 600 jobs and invest $60 million by 2010. 'Signing the first supplier… Read More
ATLANTA, Dec. 21 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Premium Waters, Inc., a private label bottled water supplier, will expand its national operations with its first facility in Georgia, to be located in Douglas. The company will invest $30 million and create 100 jobs over the next three… 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, July 28, 2009 –Three of the state's top economic development leaders came together on Tuesday to provide a mid-year update on efforts to retain and attract new companies to Georgia. Ken Stewart, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD… Read More
Villa Rica, GA, February 25, 2013 - Printpack, Inc. of Villa Rica, a packaging conversion company, announced today a $66 million expansion of its local processing facilities. The expansion will include an addition of 20 new jobs and retention of 20 existing positions. Printpack… Read More
ATLANTA, October 8, 2014—Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) have signed a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA), allowing construction on the long-awaited… Read More
ATLANTA, February 4, 2015—Gov. Nathan Deal recognized National Career and Technical Education (CTE) month at the state Capitol today. The event spotlighted the state's Go Build Georgia program which educates students about career opportunities in the skilled trades. 'Since its… Read More
