ATLANTA, August 28, 2008 – Governor Sonny Perdue today congratulated Mercedes-Benz USA for breaking ground on a new Vehicle Preparation Center in Brunswick at the Georgia Ports Authority's Colonel's Island facility. 'Georgia's logistics advantages have once again attracted a… Read More
ATLANTA, August 26, 2008 — Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing, Inc. will create an estimated 400 new jobs and invest $270 million as part of its third expansion since 2004. 'Toyo Tire is an outstanding example of an international… Read More
ATLANTA, August 25, 2008 – Chris Young, Chief of Protocol and Director of International Affairs for the State of Georgia, was recently named to a two-year term as president of the Protocol and Diplomacy International-Protocol Officers Association (PDI-POA). 'Doing business on a… Read More
ATLANTA, August 22, 2008 — Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Kia supplier Powertech America plans to locate on the Kia site in West Point, creating 355 jobs and investing $150 million.
'Today's announcement brings the total number of jobs planned by Kia and its… Read More
ATLANTA, August 20, 2008 — Johnson County became the 129th and final community to be named Entrepreneur Friendly, which helps communities create an environment conducive to small businesses and entrepreneurs. 'As the Entrepreneur Friendly initiative's first phase draws to a… Read More
ATLANTA, August 19, 2008 — Georgia's résumé of international connections grew even longer this week as the state hosted its second Americas Competitiveness Forum in Atlanta. The three-day event, which concludes today, has attracted the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, the Presidents of… Read More
ATLANTA, August 18, 2008 - Travelers stopping at Georgia's Visitor Information Centers will now find more than a friendly face and directions: they'll hear a stirring introduction to the state's rich musical heritage. Nine of the 11 state visitor centers, which are operated by… Read More
ATLANTA, August 7, 2008 – Southwest Georgia's RegionFirst, comprised of Clay, Quitman, Randolph and Stewart counties, is now one of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation means the communities have developed an environment that is welcoming to… Read More
ATLANTA, August 5, 2008 – Southwest Georgia's Marion County is now one of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation means the community has developed an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Ninety-three percent of… Read More
ATLANTA, August 4, 2008 – Central Georgia's Bleckley County is now one of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation means the community has developed an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Ninety-three percent of… Read More
