04 Dec 2024
Governor Kemp Announces First Grant Recipients of New Rural Site Development Initiative
- $9.3 million allocated to boost rural Georgia’s industrial site readiness by maintaining Georgia’s competitive edge and its capacity for economic growth.
- Eligible activities include but are not limited to, site studies, land grading, and other essential community infrastructure that supports site development.
30 Nov 2024
Small Business Saturday: Supporting Georgia’s Small Businesses
Small Business Saturday is a perfect opportunity to support the small businesses in Georgia and explore resources that can support their growth and sustainability. Small businesses contribute so much to Georgia’s communities and economy, comprising 99.6% of all businesses in the state and employing over 1.7 million people.
16 Oct 2024
ADEDC Highlights AMADAS Industries’ Georgia Made Certification
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ALBANY, Georgia –The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission (ADEDC) is proud to celebrate AMADAS Industries as a participant in the Georgia Made program, which recognizes the high-quality products manufactured across our state.
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.