In a region dominated by lakes, rivers, mountains and national forests, there just isn't an abundance of flat land to convert to industrial parks. However, Northeast Georgia could soon see call centers and other IT businesses springing up throughout the region. Through an initial effort by … Read More
They have been busy as beavers in Mansfield, Georgia. Beaver Manufacturing is growing again and adding more than $1M in new equipment as the company celebrates its 40th anniversary. The Mansfied -based company chemically treats yarn for use in a variety of hose applications, from a plastic or… Read More
We are always happy to see our counties working together, so I'm proud to report that the development authorities of Richmond , Columbia and Burke counties are forming an Industry Resource Group to assist companies in finding the resources available for their growth opportunities. The purpose… Read More
Have you been thinking green lately? The world is in a rush to be more environmentally friendly in every part of our lives in order to conserve resources and protect our natural environment. Being 'green' is a label that garners respect around the world, and here in Georgia, local companies are… Read More
I recently attended Partnership Gwinnett 'squarterly Economic Development Coalition meeting, held at the Gwinnett Chamber . Gwinnett, a county in northeast Metro Atlanta, stands out in the state for its collaborative and effective economic development efforts. Nick Masino and his staff provided a… Read More
What do the words 'improve,' 'foster' and 'increase' have in common? They each play a role in the new vision for Douglas County's renewed economic development efforts. They want to improve their competitive advantage, foster relationships with existing companies and increase their marketing… Read More
When you think of Georgia's coast, do you think of beaches, seafood, golf, historic sites, military bases, and the ports? In the world of economic development we think of all that plus the innovative companies that call our coastal region home. We feel privileged for the opportunity to work with… Read More
Georgia is proud to be home to the thousands of companies that contribute to the economic well-being of their communities. Companies who choose to locate in Georgia and those who have built their businesses from the ground up here are some of the state's most prized assets. Economic development… Read More
My team at GDEcD is helping Georgia move in the 21st century by focusing intently on a few of the state's strategic industries: Life Sciences Health Sciences , Information Technology Advanced Technology , and Digital Entertainment Digital Media . We believe this focus is absolutely critical to the… Read More
An article from last week's Economist highlights the trend of cheaper solar cells, just as subsidies begin to expire. The Economist highlights solar cells produced not from the traditional silicon, but from a combination of 'copper, indium, gallium and selenium,' also known as CIGS. The efficiency… Read More
