Georgia has a large inventory of properties ready to welcome economic development. Over 2,600 available properties, from existing buildings to graded parcels, are listed on the state’s site selector database. Availability, however, is just one aspect of what prospective businesses consider when… Read More
ATLANTA – February 13, 2023 – Governor Brian P. Kemp and Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today unveiled the 2023 Explore Georgia Official State Travel Guide. This free, annual publication is dedicated… Read More
“We saw a need, it was urgent, and we knew we could help,” says Jason Womack, founder and president of Commercial Stainless Fabricators (CSF) in Marietta, Georgia, which makes air purifiers. That’s the sentiment echoed by many companies in the state that have started, pivoted, or stepped up… Read More
Like in sports, landing the next big win in a community does not happen overnight. Bringing home the gold in economic development requires the right strategy to recruit the company – and that means diligence.
Deputy Commissioner of Global Commerce Kristi Brigman shares three ways… Read More
ATLANTA, September 13, 2010 – The launch today of a new website to help freight shippers and carriers in Georgia save costs and increase efficiency kicks off a week of related events in Georgia's booming logistics industry. The new website, GeorgiaFreight.com, is the result… Read More
ATLANTA, May 11, 2009 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development's (GDEcD) Tourism Division joins hundreds of cities, states and travel-related businesses nationwide in recognition of the 26th annual National Tourism Week, to be held May 9-17. Designated by Congress and… Read More
ATLANTA, May 24, 2007, -- Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) has received the Presidential 'E-Star' Award for excellence in exporting. U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez… Read More
ATLANTA, November 18, 2009 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development's (GDEcD) Tourism Division has awarded tourism product development grants to 14 communities, convention & visitor bureaus, downtown development authorities and other non-profit tourism entities across… Read More
ATLANTA, Dec. 14, 2006 - Camden County is the second Georgia coastal county this month to be certified 'Entrepreneur Friendly' by the state. The designation means that these communities are strategically building local environments to support small businesses and entrepreneurs. 'Homegrown… Read More
ATLANTA, January 16, 2008 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today it has contracted with GolinHarris International, Inc., as its public relations agency of record. The group will assist the department's public relations staff in the development and… Read More
