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Variotech to establish North American headquarters in Atlanta

ATLANTA – July 17, 2019 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that Variotech, a world leader in tray solutions, will create 20 new jobs at a new North American headquarters in Fulton County. “We are excited to welcome an innovative… Read More

Georgia Tourism Announces New List of “Georgia’s 100 Plates”

ATLANTA July 18, 2019 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Tourism Division (GDEcD) today announced the release of the 2019-2020 Explore Georgia Official State Culinary Guide. The fifth annual digest-sized guide features the wildly popular nomination-based “… Read More

A Tale of Two River Cities

Our team recently visited two cities on opposite borders of the state, yet bound by geography, history, and a desire to embrace innovation to move their communities forward.  I am referring to Augusta and Columbus; historic Georgia communities located on our state’s eastern and western borders… Read More

Georgia Smart Fall Workshop

Are you interested in Smart Communities? Would you like to see how your city/county/community/organization can get involved? The workshop will showcase the final work product of the 1st class of the Georgia Smart Communities Challenge projects and their research. These projects were started in… Read More

ACE Annual Speed Coaching Event

Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs announces its annual Speed Coaching Event.  Meet one-on-one with successful business coaches in 30-minute increments to discuss strategies and solutions that are right for your business. Participants rotate among volunteer coaches throughout the evening,… Read More

Patrick Holladay, PhD

Dr. Holladay serves as the president of Georgia's Coast Travel Association. PO Box 501 [email protected] VisitCoastalGeorgia.org

Governor Kemp builds Korean business partnerships in first international mission

At the end of June, Governor Brian Kemp traveled with Georgia Department of Economic Development leadership that included (GDEcD) Commissioner Pat Wilson and Chief Operating Officer Bert Brantley to South Korea for an economic development mission, the governor’s first international trip since… Read More

GDEcD Exporter Spotlight: One-World, Inc. Region 3

A Q&A interview with Katy Kleinmann, Vice President of Business Development County: Dekalb  Industry: Life Sciences One-World, Inc. is a leading expert in developing, carrying out and managing global early access and ethical pre-… Read More

Mitch Malcom

Mitch Malcom is the owner of Collegiate Construction in Watkinsville. He is a graduate of Oconee County High School and the University of Georgia. Malcom and his wife Susan have two children. They reside in Watkinsville.