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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27 Oct 2020
Grants & Funding Opportunities | November 2020
Monthly, ECG’s Office of Economic & Community Development compiles a list of available grants and funding opportunities that may be relevant to your needs. Highlighted are program offerings by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and CSX Transportation. We update this regularly and will continue to share information about additional funding opportunities.
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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