ATLANTA, March 24, 2017 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Workforce division announced today the launch of a new brand for Georgia's skilled trade education initiative Trade Five, formerly known as Go Build Georgia.
'One of the state's greatest economic… Read More
During a recent STEM Forum held at the Classic Center in Athens, the Georgia Department of Economic Development's Trade Five initiative presented 17 Georgia Middle and High Schools with Trade Five Grant… Read More
The Georgia Department of Economic Development recognizes the need for collaboration and partnership in developing a well-connected resource network for Georgia exporters. As a proud sponsor of the United States Commercial Service (USCS) Trade Winds Mission, GDEcD's Trade team is working to ensure… Read More
ATLANTA, December 27, 2010—The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that jobs increased by 14 percent and investment by 20 percent in the state during 2010. New and expanding companies created more than 20,000 jobs and invested $4.1 billion in… Read More
ATLANTA- March 13, 2019 —Governor Brian P. Kemp is proud to announce that Georgia’s 2018 international trade numbers set a new record with exports surpassing $40.5 billion - a 9% increase over 2017. Total trade between Georgia and the world spanned 223 countries and territories… Read More
ATLANTA, February 10, 2016—Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that the state experienced a record increase in total trade for the sixth consecutive calendar year, maintaining its national ranking as the 11th-largest exporting state and seventh largest importing state. 'We proudly… Read More
ATLANTA, February 14, 2012 – Georgia's international trade in 2011 continued its upward trajectory of the past several years, with both exports and imports growing in numbers and value, according to U.S. Census Bureau statistics released last week. The state recorded its highest-… Read More
ATLANTA, February 18, 2013—The state of Georgia experienced its fourth consecutive record year in international trade during 2012, exceeding the previous year's milestones in both imports and exports. Georgia's exports were up 3.2 percent—a $1.1 billion increase—compared to… Read More
Atlanta, GA – February 15, 2022 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the State of Georgia achieved a record-breaking year for international trade. In 2021, Georgia’s total trade reached $166.11… Read More