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.
07 Sep 2023
Georgia-based Pratt Industries Plans New Manufacturing Facility in Peach County
- Recycled paper and packaging company, Pratt Industries will build a new production facility creating more than 125 jobs and over $120 million in investment.
- The new Pratt 496,000-square-foot facility will be located at Robins Industrial Park, a Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) certified site, in the portion of Warner Robins within Peach County.