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  • Economic Impact from Chile’s Earthquake

    3/5/2010

      By Brian Wilson Georgia Department of Economic Development International Trade Representative, Chile March 5, 2010 - On Saturday, February 27, the Central and Southern regions of Chile were struck by a devastating earthquake registering 8.8 on the Richter...

  • Georgia to Benefit From New Federal Travel Promotion Act

    3/5/2010

    ATLANTA, March 5, 2010 — The Travel Promotion Act will create economic growth and thousands of new American jobs by welcoming millions more international travelers to the United States. In 2008, international visitors spent $1.7 billion in Georgia.   “The new...

  • Ohio-Based ChemStation Expands to Marietta

    3/3/2010

    ATLANTA, March 3, 2010 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that ChemStation, a Dayton, Ohio-based environmental products manufacturer, will expand operations to Marietta, Georgia in Cobb County.  This will mark the manufacturer’s...

  • Georgia Announces Summer Trade Mission to United Kingdom

    3/3/2010

    ATLANTA, March 3, 2010 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced plans to lead a delegation of Georgia exporters and communities to the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) July 19-25, 2010, in Farnborough, England.  The biennial...

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Upcoming Events

  • 3/10/2010 - 3/13/2010 | 2010 TASP (The Association for the Study of Play) Annual Conference

    TASP, the Association for the Study of Play, will be hosting it's 2010 conference in Atlanta, March 10-13, 2010.   The theme for this year's conference is: Urban Play   TASP, for those who don't know, a group of anthropologists and sociologists who study various...

  • 3/10/2010 - 3/14/2010 | ITB - Berlin Travel Trade Show

    Welcome to the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show: ITB Berlin: Destinations, tour operators, booking systems, carriers, hotels and all other suppliers who want to embellish their customers will be on hand for this year's event.   Events: To find out what's...

  • 3/13/2010 | Family Reunion Workshop

    Family Reunions . . . No Hassle and Budget - Friendly?  INDEED!   Thinking of planning your family reunion in Athens?  Feeling a little overwhelmed or stressed out about your budget?  You won't want to miss this  Family Reunion Workshop, offered on Saturday, March...

  • 3/13/2010 | Trail of Tears Association Meeting

    Topic: Creek Indians Presentor: Dr. Barbara Kawulich, Professor                 University of West Georgia   For more information, click here. 

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