24 Jul 2017

BMW to Build Technical Training Facility in College Park, Georgia

The City of College Park, Georgia announced today the sale of 4.1 acres of land to BMW of North America on the campus of the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park.  The land will be used to construct a new BMW Technical Training Facility.

“We’re excited to have BMW join the corporate landscape here in College Park,” said Mayor Jack P. Longino.  “The brand is well suited for success in the region, and we’re poised to support them to the attainment of that goal.”

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06 Jul 2017

Edge Development – The Advantage Your Community Needs

Through the unique partnership of Electric Cities of Georgia , the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and the Municipal Gas Authority along with the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government and Hometown Connections (a subsidiary of American Public Power Association) we bring to Georgia’s Energy Cities a new economic development and strategic planning concept to promote sustainable growth.

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26 Jun 2017

Lidl to create 250 jobs in Bartow County

Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Lidl, one of the world’s largest retailers, will create 250 jobs and invest $100 million over the next five years in a new regional headquarters and distribution center in Cartersville.

“Lidl’s commitment to locate in Georgia speaks to our business-friendly climate and robust workforce,” said Deal. “Georgia is a gateway to the Southeastern market and beyond, providing innovative retail leaders such as Lidl the logistics infrastructure needed to support a growing customer base. We value Lidl’s investment and share in the company’s vision for future growth.”

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09 May 2017

Elixir Extrusions expanding in Douglas, GA

May 5, 2017 – Elixir Extrusions LLC is expanding its operations in Douglas-Coffee County, GA.  The expansion brings 100 new jobs and $8 million in investment to the area.  The manufacturer of  custom aluminum extrusions and fabricated parts will build a new 70,000 square-foot facility to accommodate the integration of automated anodizing equipment.  The new production line will create one of the largest of its kind in the U.S.

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26 Apr 2017

Georgia’s winning streak with automotive suppliers continues.

Georgia has effectively used its centralized location among Southeastern automotive OEMs to recruit a wide-array of small to mid-sized part suppliers.  From BMW to the east, Volkswagen to the north, and Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, and Kia to the west, these European and Asian suppliers represent a significant amount of the new manufacturing base being built in our state.

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