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Minority-owned RYSE Interactive Establishing New Creative Talent Hub in Southwest Atlanta

ATLANTA, August 25, 2020 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that minority-owned digital media company RYSE Interactive will redevelop a historic school space in Southwest Atlanta and transform it into a brand-new dynamic content… Read More

Exporter Spotlight: LivFul Region 2

A Q&A interview with:

• Andy Mahler, Co-Founder & CEO, LivFul North America

County: Forsyth Industry: Consumer Products; Healthcare; Pharmaceuticals LivFul is a life sciences company that began with a… Read More

Columbus Bed and Breakfast is “Film Friendly”

Mamie Pound always had a passion for the entertainment industry as she worked as a local radio and television personality. After she left the industry, she opened her own small business, the Rothchild Pound House Bed and Breakfast in Columbus. Mamie’s knowledge of the entertainment industry helped… Read More

Family Opens Up Farm for Local Productions

Columbus firefighter Daniel Hord and his wife Jenny ventured into the film production business by opening up their family farm in Ellerslie to film productions. Aside from helping the local economy, the Hords wanted their family to see firsthand how movies were made. They even invited the cast and… Read More

Center of Innovation for Aerospace Supporting DoD Contractors Seeking CMMC Certification

According to the Department of Defense (DoD), small businesses are increasingly targeted for cyberattacks. A recent PwC article found that cyberattacks by adversaries cost the U.S. $600 billion annually. In an effort to further protect the defense industrial base, the DoD issued the Cybersecurity… Read More

Georgia Named ‘Top State for Doing Business’ for 7th Consecutive Year

ATLANTA – September 1, 2020 –Prior to a tour of the new Amazon fulfillment center in Gwinnett County today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia has been named the “Top State for Doing Business” for the seventh year in a row by… Read More

Despite Pandemic, Gov. Kemp Reports FY20 Economic Development Projects Increase in Georgia

  ATLANTA – September 1, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced an increase in economic development projects in Georgia and a total of more than $7.4 billion in new investments made in… Read More

Explore Georgia Hosts Virtual Summit to Commend, Offer Guidance to Georgia Tourism Industry

ATLANTA, September 2, 2020 —Governor Brian P. Kemp, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and its Tourism division, Explore Georgia, as well as more than 700 tourism industry professionals from across the state gathered virtually today for the Georgia… Read More

Deluxe Selects Metro Atlanta for New FinTech Innovation Center and Offices, Will Create Over 700 Jobs

ATLANTA – September 3, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Fortune 1000 company Deluxe will establish a new office complex along with a FinTech and Customer Innovation Center in the City of Sandy Springs in Fulton County. Deluxe will create 709 new jobs and… Read More