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Coastal Glynn County receives “Entrepreneur Friendly” designation

ATLANTA, December 5, 2006 – Glynn County is the newest addition to the fast-growing group of state-designated 'Entrepreneur Friendly' counties that are strategically developing pro-small business and entrepreneur environments. 'Encouraging and supporting our homegrown businesses and entrepreneurs… Read More

Tour De Georgia Unveils 2007 Host Venues for Seven-Day Event

ATLANTA (November 21, 2006) - State parks, national landmarks, classic mountains and the state capital will highlight the route of the fifth annual Tour de Georgia, scheduled April 16 to 22, 2007. The announcement of the 12 Host Venues and overview of the seven stages was unveiled today by sports… Read More

Atlanta Leads the Nation in Attracting Most Coveted Demographic in the Country

ATLANTA, Nov. 20, 2006  -- Atlanta leads the nation in attracting highly educated 25- to 34-year-olds, the most coveted demographic in the country. They are known as the "Young and Restless." "Atlanta is winning the war for talent," said Sam A. Williams, president of the Metro Atlanta… Read More

2007 Tour De Georgia Expands to Seven Days

ATLANTA, Ga. (November 15, 2006) - As the Tour de Georgia commences its fifth year of attracting enormous crowds and world-class talent, officials announced today that the 2007 Tour de Georgia has expanded from six to seven days. The additional day of professional cycling and spectator festivities… Read More

State certifies Cherokee County Entrepreneur Friendly for small businesses

ATLANTA, November 8, 2006 - Cherokee County joined today the fast-growing ranks of the state's 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities, an official designation that means a community is strategically developing an environment that welcomes small business and entrepreneurs. 'Encouraging and supporting… Read More

Wilo SE to expand Thomasville location

ATLANTA, July 23, 2010 – Governor Sonny Perdue and Wilo North America CEO Thomas Halstrick announced from Germany today that Wilo SE is investing $2.7 million in its Thomasville location, creating a substantial number of new jobs over the next years. The announcement was… Read More

Pat Wilson Named Deputy Commissioner of Global Commerce Division

ATLANTA, August 2, 2010 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that Pat Wilson has been appointed as the agency's Deputy Commissioner for Global Commerce, effective August 2.  He will lead Georgia's global efforts to attract jobs and… Read More

Georgia Tech, Georgia Ports, and Center of Innovation for Logistics push to become harbor of innovation

From WSAV-TV Savannah An important gathering driving a major economic engine in the Coastal Empire staged at Georgia's Ports Authority's Garden City Terminal on Tuesday. Three groups, the Center of Innovation for Logistics, Georgia Tech, and the Ports Authority itself, put pen to paper,… Read More

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