As president of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), William Pate is in charge of maintaining tourism as one of the city's top economic drivers. The industry brought more than 48 million visitors to metro Atlanta in 2014, generating more than $14 billion in visitor spending and… Read More
The links below connect minority business owners with organizations that provide incubation services, technical guidance, assistance with identifying procurement opportunities and more. Visit this page if you want to find… Read More
ATLANTA – September 25, 2018 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Archer Forest Products, a supplier of wood pellets to the European industrial market, will create 35 jobs and invest $15 million in Brantley County. 'We are thrilled that… Read More
ATLANTA, October 23, 2017 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) today announced the recipients of the Vibrant Communities grant. Eighty-four entities in 64 counties received $300,000 in funding. 'The Vibrant Communities grant… Read More
ATLANTA, October 17, 2018 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) today announced the recipients of the Vibrant Communities Grant. Seventy-eight entities in 52 counties received nearly $300,000 in funding. 'We are proud to… Read More
The Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office launched the Camera Ready Communities program in 2010 to train and certify Georgia counties to work effectively with production companies and provide local, one-on-one assistance in every aspect of production, from location scouting and… Read More
Georgia is a global production hub: In 2024 alone, film and TV productions spent $2.6 billion, sparking economic growth in cities and towns statewide.The Georgia Film Office’s Camera Ready® Communities program, which helps communities… Read More
Sean McMillan joined the University of Georgia (UGA) as Director, Office of Economic Development in July 2013. Sean’s office serves as a connection point between Georgia’s Economic Development community and UGA in the effort to attract new businesses to Georgia, retain existing ones and support… Read More
For the second consecutive year, Business Facilities magazine has named Georgia’s capital city of Atlanta the No. 1 Tech Hub spot. The momentum the state is experiencing, particularly in tech, is no accident and can be attributed to several factors. The Georgia… Read More
ATLANTA – October 5, 2018 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced the winners of the third annual Georgia Automotive Awards. The awards were designed to recognize automotive leaders throughout the state, and to honor them for the… Read More
