15 Nov 2022
Supplemental Funding & Resources for Entrepreneurs
Recently, Area Development magazine named Georgia the No. 1 state for business for the ninth consecutive year, a distinction no other state has earned.
With Georgia continuing to attract successful companies thanks to its pro-business environment, our team of experts works with our #GAEnergyCities, communities, and its leadership to put our resources and years of local experience to work for you.
11 Nov 2022
Battery Manufacturer to Invest $2.57B, Create Over 700 Jobs in Coweta County
- FREYR Battery, a developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production capacity, will create 723 new jobs over the next seven years in Coweta County.
- The new facility will be located at the Bridgeport Industrial Park site, will use U.S.-based 24M Technologies to simplify the production process and increase manufacturing efficiency.
10 Nov 2022
Can those entering the workforce for the first time keep pace with retirements?
- This year, 4,222,594 people in the United States and 148,682 people in Georgia turned or will turn 16
- In 2020, 3.2 million Baby Boomers retired in the United States
01 Nov 2022
Grants & Funding Opportunities | November 2022
Take advantage of the grants and funding resources assembled by our Office of Economic & Community Development each month that may be relevant to your needs. For this new month, we highlight funding from The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s grant program.
26 Oct 2022
Gov. Kemp, Hyundai Motor Group Execs Break Ground at Georgia’s Bryan County Megasite
- Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), officially broke ground for its new manufacturing plant at the Bryan County Megasite.
- The new smart factory is expected to begin commercial production in the first half of 2025, creating more than 8,100 jobs as it establishes a stable supply chain for EV battery and associated components in the U.S. market.