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09 Jun 2015

Deal Announces 200 Jobs in Stephens County

Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that NIFCO KTW, a German automotive supplier of high-quality injection molded components, will locate its U.S. operations in Toccoa, creating 200 jobs and investing $27 million within the first five years.

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30 Apr 2015

GEIGER Automotive Creates 120 Jobs in Gwinnett County

The Georgia Department of Economic (GDEcD) today announced that Germany based GEIGER Automotive, a leading global manufacturer of high quality plastic products for the automotive industry, will open a U.S. manufacturing facility in Gwinnett County, creating as many as 120 jobs over the next several years. (more…)

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18 Mar 2015

West Point Welcomes ITC Security Partners

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that ITC Security Partners LLC, a professional expert security services provider, will locate its headquarters to West Point, Ga., creating 90 jobs over the next three years.

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19 Feb 2015

WebstaurantStore to Create 150 Jobs in Dougherty County

February 19, 2015 – Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that WebstaurantStore, an e-commerce brand that sells restaurant equipment and supplies, will create 150 jobs and invest $10 million into a distribution and fulfillment center in Albany over the next three years.

“E-commerce companies such as WebstaurantStore choose Georgia because they can trust that here they will find opportunities for innovation and growth,” said Deal. “With our skilled, dedicated workforce and business-friendly environment, I have no doubt that WebstaurantStore will remain highly competitive in today’s ever-changing market.”

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09 Feb 2015

THINC Breaks Ground at WGTC

Officials for the THINC College and Career Academy celebrated the beginning of facility’s construction at West Georgia Technical College on Thursday.

Kathy Carlisle, CEO of THINC, held back tears as she thanked the LaGrange, Troup County and school system officials who have supported the project. “This is a great day for us and marks a new day for students in Troup County,” Carlisle said. “For so long we could only picture this and now we are seeing this happening. It’s a very exciting project.”

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Celebrating Manufacturing Excellence in Georgia Energy Cities

Manufacturing plays a crucial role in driving innovation, creating jobs, and sustaining communities across the nation. On Manufacturing Day, October 4, 2024, join us as we celebrate our GA Energy Cities manufacturers.

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Grants & Funding Opportunities | October 2024

Our featured funding for this month is Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing, which supports communities actively taking steps to remove barriers to affordable housing.

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Gen Z and Alpha: Embracing Blue-Collar Opportunities

Driven by their entrepreneurial spirit and desire for innovation, Gen Z and Alpha are great candidates for blue-collar careers since they often seek practical jobs that provide immediate, tangible results.

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