Nearly 99% of U.S. manufacturing companies are small to mid-size with fewer than 500 employees. Yet, they add tremendous value to local economies. In fact, for every dollar spent in manufacturing, another $1.81 is added to the economy according to the… Read More
ATLANTA, May 12, 2014 - Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Japan-based Otsuka Chemical Co., Ltd. will establish its North American headquarters at Georgia's first eco-friendly park, creating 32 jobs.
'I'm thrilled that this state-of-the-art chemical company has… Read More
In mid-July, Georgia Commissioner for Economic Development Pat Wilson traveled to Germany with a main focus on strengthening international ties and driving economic growth during this global pandemic. Accompanied by representatives from the state’s Europe Office located in Munich, he safely met… Read More
ATLANTA, April 18, 2019 —Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Chick-fil-A, among the nation’s top quick-service restaurant chains, will begin construction on the chain’s first company-owned distribution center in Cartersville that will create up to 300 jobs… Read More
As we confront the effects of COVID-19, the Georgia Department of Economic Development continues to work around the clock arming our partners with the resources they need to navigate these turbulent times. We’re also maintaining our focus on unique growth opportunities with expanding industries… Read More
ATLANTA – December 1, 2022 – Today the Georgia Department of Economic Development announced that Stuckey’s, a more than 80-year-old family business known for its pecan log rolls, will create 60 new jobs and invest more than $5 million in expanding its Jefferson County facility and… Read More
One Decision 50 Years Ago Positioned Georgia as a Global Hub for Business
The State of Georgia has become a center of international business, with Atlanta and Savannah serving as primary global gateways for people and products through air, sea, and rail. Beyond the… Read More
Atlanta, GA – November 9, 2021 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced Georgia-based American Peanut Growers Group (APGG) will invest $85 million in expanding operations in the state, creating 90 jobs. In addition to expanding its current Donalsonville shelling… Read More
The story of Seeds II Seams, a small business that creates sustainable, American-made apparel from Georgia-grown cotton, begins in Swainsboro, Georgia, population 7,425. The town has been known since 1926 as the “… Read More
ATLANTA – January 31, 2024 – Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development today celebrated the destinations gracing the four unique covers of the 2024 Georgia Official State Travel Guide. Following multiple record years for tourism in the Peach… Read More
