16 Nov 2020
Georgia Shatters Previous Record, Earns Top Business Ranking for Eighth Consecutive Year
As the world’s greatest golfers teed off today at the Masters Tournament in Augusta to compete for the prized Green Jacket, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that the State of Georgia has shattered its own record by being named No. 1 for business climate for the eighth consecutive year by Site Selection magazine.
In 2019, Georgia became the only state to earn this distinction seven consecutive times in the history of Site Selection’s rankings, and it is now the only state to receive the honor eight times in a row. (more…)
10 Nov 2020
Electric Vehicle Manufacturer TEKLAS opening its first North American Facility and Headquarters in Calhoun, Georgia
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that TEKLAS, a Turkish advanced research and development, manufacturing company and supplier of electric vehicle (EV) parts, will invest $6.5 million in opening their first North American facility and headquarters in Gordon County, delivering 120 jobs to Calhoun.
“It’s a pleasure to welcome TEKLAS to the Peach State,” said Governor Kemp.
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28 Oct 2020
Anheuser-Busch Cartersville Brewery Announces Expansion
The $150 million investment is part of company’s overall efforts to drive a safe and strong economic recovery
Anheuser-Busch today announced that as part of its commitment to supporting the safe and strong recovery of the U.S. economy, it is increasing its investment in its Cartersville brewery from $85 million to $150 million.
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21 Oct 2020
Outdoor Network Announces Headquarters Expansion, New Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Albany, GA
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that family-owned and operated marine and power sports company Outdoor Network (ODN) will invest nearly $22 million in two projects in Albany, Georgia.
The company’s new advanced manufacturing facility and expansion of their distribution center headquarters will deliver 92 jobs to southwest Georgia.
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08 Sep 2020
General Mills Expands Covington Operations, Creates 40 New Jobs
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that leading global food company General Mills is expanding their Cinnamon Toast Crunch production operations in Covington, Georgia. Improved operations begin next week at the newly expanded facility.
“With Global Fortune 500 companies like General Mills continuing to choose Georgia for their expansion projects, our state’s business community, top-ranked workforce training programs, and unmatched logistics network remain strong,” said Governor Kemp.
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