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Georgia Celebrates Success with Japan, Announces New Managing Director for Tokyo Office

ATLANTA, October 28, 2020 —Following recent Japanese investment announcements, including expansions of Toyota Compressor Parts America in Jackson County and F&P Georgia in Floyd County, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today celebrated the success… Read More

Ken’s Foods Invests $103 Million to Expand McDonough, Henry County Operations

ATLANTA – October 29, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that family-owned and operated Ken’s Foods will invest $103 million and create 70 new jobs as they expand their manufacturing and distribution operations in Henry County. “It’s a pleasure to see this… Read More

Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council Member Rushion McDonald’s 3815 Media, Inc. Production Company Expanding with New Headquarters

ATLANTA, October 30, 2020 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that content development, production, marketing and distribution company 3815 Media, Inc. is expanding with a new headquarters in Peachtree Corners. Founded by two-time Emmy… Read More

Practical Advice + CMMC Compliance

Here in Georgia, the tech and cybersecurity industries are thriving – and the state is home to 4,000 contractors who do business with the Department of Defense (DoD). A November 30 interim rule change has recently put a spotlight on NIST 800-171 compliance and outlined further CMMC framework… Read More

Atlanta Business Radio and Georgia News Network Spotlight Georgia Suppliers’ Map Efforts, Interview with COI Director

At the height of the pandemic, businesses across Georgia pivoted their operations to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) to fight COVID-19. It’s a story that reflects the strength of Georgians and the nimbleness of Georgia manufacturers. In two recent interviews with Georgia News Network… Read More

5 Things You Need to Know from the CSCMP Edge Conference

Center of Innovation for Logistics Associate Director Sandy Lake recently attended the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) virtual conference, CSCMP Edge. Sandy shares her five takeaways regarding end-to-end supply chain education from the September conference.

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Georgia Economic Development Investments, Job Creation Continue Strong Pace in FY21

  ATLANTA – November 10, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that Georgia remains on a record pace for economic development investments and job creation in the state during fiscal… Read More

Rural Housing Resources

As our Rural Georgia Initiatives (RGI) team has traveled throughout Georgia, housing is an issue that has consistently been on the minds of rural leaders. There are many questions we’ve heard from communities on this topic. A small sampling includes, “If we attract a new business, where will … Read More

Georgia Economic Developer Named ‘Game Changer’ in Esports

Broadly recognized as the esports capital of the nation, Atlanta is one of the top cities in the U.S. for gamers. Georgia has become a Top 5 state for esports thanks to its active cultivation of the industry and was recently recognized by the Esports Trade Association (ESTA), the leading trade… Read More