Welcome to 2012! We here at GDEcD are excited to take on the new year – we've got lots to do, and lots to look forward to! First up: the Annual Report. Have you ever wondered about the nature of the projects GDEcD manages, or about their economic impact on the state? This year's Annual Report,… Read More
This past summer GDEcD and the Georgia Chamber spent a lot of time traveling throughout the state for regional strategy sessions in which we were seeking input for Governor Deal's economic development initiative, the Georgia Competitiveness Initiative. You may already know that the Competitiveness… Read More
Henry Ford said "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." Earlier this year we announced that Caterpillar will make a major investment in Spalding County, creating 200 jobs and investing $120 million in machinery equipment and plant upgrades, with… Read More
I have just returned from a truly incredible business mission to Asia with Governor Deal. We covered a lot of ground in a very short amount of time, geographically speaking and also business-wise. The Governor met with Kia's Chairman Chung in Seoul at the company's global headquarters and expressed… Read More
This week Governor Deal returned from a nine-day whirlwind tour of South Korea and China, covering five cities in seven days. He first spent time in Seoul, meeting with high-level representatives from Kia, Georgia's largest investor, as well as quite a few other Korean companies that we're not… Read More
Hidden in Oconee County is a small company with a big solution for the environment and health care. Electrostatic Spraying Systems , a small privately-owned company, is already distributing its products in 35 countries around the world. The company produces a unique sprayer system that uses… Read More
Take a drive on any highway in the country, and you'll see one thing in common: trucks. But have you ever wondered what these trailers are carrying? It could be hunting supplies destined for a sporting goods store, clothes for the big back to school sale or your favorite frozen treat on its way to… Read More
Have what, you ask? I bet you have an insert from the Sunday paper. The one from Target, or Walmart, or maybe Macy's, JC Penney, Staples, Office Max or CVS? Do you have the Cabela's, Williams-Sonoma, L.L. Bean, Victoria's Secret or Coldwater Creek catalog? How about a National Geographic, People'… Read More
My family and I attended a sporting event a few weeks ago and as part of the 9/11 Remembrance activities, American Flags were given to everyone. After a quick glance at his flag, my seven-year old asked, 'Daddy, why is the American Flag made in China?' This simple question, asked from an… Read More
What type of business comes to mind when you think of an entrepreneur? Here in southwest Georgia , we think of food! Our region is rich with entrepreneurial activity, and our companies have become quite innovative, humane and green in their processes. Agribusiness and innovation are key to… Read More
