ATLANTA, September 14, 2016 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia's tourism industry generated a record $58.9 billion economic impact in the last year at the 2016 Georgia Governor's Tourism Conference in College Park. Deal recognized several of the state's top tourism… Read More
Atlanta, June 26, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that U.S.-based Wellmade Flooring will invest more than $35 million in expanding its manufacturing facilities to Bartow County, delivering 240 jobs to the area. Internationally known, Wellmade specializes in the… Read More
ATLANTA, September 11, 2018 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development's (GDEcD) Tourism division announced today that it has awarded $116,744 in product development grants to 16 new and expanding tourism projects across the state. 'We are thrilled to announce this… Read More
Over the past several months, companies that have invested in Georgia have been making big moves on big projects. From groundbreakings to grand openings, companies in high-demand industries are delivering on planned investments and bringing high-paying jobs to Georgians.
In late March, the… Read More
Workforce development is a key concern for companies of all sizes and across all industries. Recently, Georgia announced its latest innovative approach to addressing this need with the GEORGIA MATCH… Read More
With a large population of active and retired military servicemembers, Georgia recognizes the inherent value veterans bring to the community. That’s why the state is actively encouraging even more veterans to remain living and working in communities all across the state through smart policy… Read More
ATLANTA – May 6, 2024 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced its five 2024 Small Business ROCK STARS as part of the state’s celebration of Georgia Small Business Week 2024, recognized Monday, May 6, through Friday, May 10. A small businessman… Read More
As the state of Georgia plans on growing the electric mobility supply chain, it is EMIA’s goal to support these efforts through precise policy suggestions and initiatives that help attract jobs and investments, and provide guidance for the state’s existing industry. The electrification of the… Read More
Scott Blackstock earned his bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1979. In 1981, Blackstock purchased Tire and Auto Master in Thomaston and grew it into the highest-volume tire and service center in the West Central Georgia area. In 2004, Blackstock built and opened his… Read More
The Georgia Department of Economic Development and its U.S. Export Assistance Center partners assist hundreds of Georgia companies each year with their expansion of exports.Georgia’s international trade professionals are nationally recognized for quality services, receiving the … Read More
