Search

Deal: Georgia tourism growth sets new record

ATLANTA, May 5, 2016—Gov. Nathan Deal today announced during National Travel and Tourism Week that the state's tourism industry generated $58.9 billion in business sales in 2015, according to the U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Economics. This represents a three percent… Read More

Canadian Produce Company to Expand in Georgia

ATLANTA, April 16, 2019 —Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that EarthFresh, a leading Canadian produce company, will create 100 jobs and invest $22 million in an advanced technology packing plant and distribution center in College Park. "EarthFresh made the… Read More

Georgia's Communities Say "Thanks" to Local Business and Industry

Georgia is proud to be home to the thousands of companies that contribute to the economic well-being of their communities. Companies who choose to locate in Georgia and those who have built their businesses from the ground up here are some of the state's most prized assets. Economic development… Read More

Statement of Governor Sonny Perdue on Sony Ericsson Relocation

ATLANTA, November 18, 2009 – Governor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement today regarding the relocation of Sony Ericsson’s North American headquarters to Atlanta: “Today’s report that Sony Ericsson will relocate its North American headquarters to Georgia will be another boost to our… Read More

Statement of Governor Sonny Perdue on the Reopening of Pilgrims Pride Douglas Plant

ATLANTA, May 6, 2010 –  Governor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement today regarding the reopening of Pilgrim's Pride's Douglas Plant in January.  More details of Pilgrim's Pride's announcement can be found at… Read More

Guardian Centers

Guardian Centers is an advanced disaster response training and validation complex. They employ 16.

• They are a first of its kind, private sector solution to training and exercise
• They replicate reality by creating challenges faced during real-world natural or man-made disasters… Read More

YSS Athletics

YSS is a small family-owned manufacturer of custom-made sports uniforms.

• These athletic uniforms are custom designed and custom-fit - made with state-of-the-art materials for enhancing performance
• They produce in house dye sublimation which is the latest trend and most innovative… Read More

SouthLife Supply Co.

SouthLife Supply is a manufacturer of jewelry and leather goods through wholesale AND they have a retail store in Thomasville.

• Starting in a barn recycling bullets and shotgun shells & making them into jewelry, demand for this product helped them sell over 5000 wholesale accounts… Read More

Get the Ball Rolling for New Success

Like in sports, landing the next big win in a community does not happen overnight. Bringing home the gold in economic development requires the right strategy to recruit the company – and that means diligence.  Deputy Commissioner of Global Commerce Kristi Brigman shares three ways… Read More