24 Sep 2024

Gen Z and Alpha: Embracing Blue-Collar Opportunities

With Tech Skills and Hands-On Innovation, Younger Generations Are Choosing Apprenticeships and Trade Careers to Build Georgia’s Workforce of the Future.
Contrary to popular belief, blue-collar jobs are not fading away— accounting for 22.7% of total employment (Esri, 2024).
13 Sep 2024

Gov. Kemp Celebrates Top State for Business Ranking at Workforce Summit
- Georgia was named the No. 1 state for business for the 11th year in a row by Area Development magazine, with workforce development being a major contributor.
- In addition to overall Top State, Georgia also earned a No. 1 ranking for the 15th year in a row for its nationally recognized workforce development program, Georgia Quick Start.
22 Jan 2024

Mastering Community Marketing in the Economic Development Landscape

In the fast-paced and competitive world of economic development, effectively marketing your community is paramount to attracting and capturing the attention of potential new business opportunities, expansions, developers, and discerning site selectors.
31 Oct 2023

Auto Parts Supplier Hwashin to Bring 460 Jobs to Middle Georgia
- Automotive parts company Hwashin will invest over $176 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Dublin, Georgia, creating 460+ jobs and supporting the state’s e-mobility ambitions.
- Hwashin, a Tier-1 supplier, aims to shape a global city for electric vehicles (EVs) through a strategic alliance with Georgia and Laurens County, leveraging its 50-year expertise in crafting chassis and body parts.
03 Oct 2023

Georgia: No. 1 State for Business for 10th Consecutive Year
- The State of Georgia achieved an unprecedented milestone: a full decade of business excellence, earning the rank of No. 1 state for business from Area Development magazine for 10 consecutive years. No other state in the nation has achieved this benchmark.