CHILE, March 5, 2010 - On Saturday, February 27, the Central and Southern regions of Chile were struck by a devastating earthquake registering 8.8 on the Richter scale, followed by a tsunami. Over 790 people have died, with many more injured and homeless… Read More
ATLANTA, March 5, 2010 — The Travel Promotion Act will create economic growth and thousands of new American jobs by welcoming millions more international travelers to the United States. In 2008, international visitors spent $1.7 billion in Georgia. 'The new legislation will… Read More
ATLANTA, March 17, 2010 — The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today the 24th annual International VIP Tour, which includes top diplomats representing 20 countries who will tour Georgia's coastal region. The tour, which runs from March 24-26,… Read More
ATLANTA, March 18, 2010 — The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that the Enfinity Corporation, a Belgium-based solar company, will locate its Americas headquarters in Atlanta. Enfinity is the world's largest developer of solar photovoltaic… Read More
ATLANTA, March 19, 2010 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced an opportunity for Georgia companies wishing to grow their business internationally. The state is providing Georgia companies an unequalled opportunity to establish trade partnerships… Read More
WAYCROSS, March 23, 2010 – Governor Sonny Perdue today officially welcomed Georgia's newest bioenergy production facility to the state during a groundbreaking ceremony in Waycross. The project was initially announced in January, and is the result of collaboration between… Read More
ATLANTA, March 30, 2010 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that First Data Corporation's TASQ Technology subsidiary, the largest provider of point-of-sale (POS) goods and services in North America, will consolidate its U.S. operations in Marietta, Ga. First Data will… Read More
ATLANTA, April 1, 2010 – At least five high-profile productions filmed in Georgia are slated to hit movie theaters in the next few months, including Why Did I Get Married Too?, Get Low, Killers and Due Date. The Last Song, a Miley Cyrus vehicle, opened March 31. In addition, The… Read More
ATLANTA, April 7, 2010 — The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that consumer electronics service provider Encompass Group Affiliates, Inc. will relocate its divisional headquarters to Lawrenceville in Gwinnett County. The New York-based… Read More
ATLANTA, April 7, 2010 – Governor Sonny Perdue today welcomed the announcement that the government of Belgium is elevating its Atlanta consular office to full Consulate General. With this announcement, the Honorable Benoît Standaert will assume the position of Consul… Read More
