Economic Development

On March 9, 1945 the Georgia Legislature, anticipating the post-World War II economic boom, created the Georgia Ports Authority, with control over the deepwater ports in both Savannah and Brunswick. Today, the Port of Savannah is the fastest-growing and single largest container terminal in the country, accounting for nearly 10% of Georgia’s economy.

AIDT’s Total Workforce Delivery System has provided thousands of skilled, motivated employees to Alabama industries since 1971. The key to AIDT’s response is a unique infrastructure allowing the total, upfront commitment of our resources to the success of your company.

Nearly 75 percent of companies report supply chain disruptions in some capacity due to COVID-19 transportation restrictions, according to a new survey.

The Italian company’s first North American manufacturing facility will create 25 new jobs in New Orleans, LA.

West Melbourne, FL offers businesses access to international markets while maintaining its small town friendliness just a few miles from Florida’s beautiful white-sand beaches.

The snack food and granola maker employs more than 3,000 people in Tennessee, and anticipates creating 480 new jobs in Collegedale over the next 15 years.

The online retailer will create 1,000 jobs at a new robotics fulfillment center in Suffolk, and 500 at an import processing center in Chesapeake.

From massively talked about talent initiatives, to major business expansions and attractions, Topeka is turning the corner on economic development.

To help provide masks needed to battle the COVID-19 outbreak, Sinopec has established its first melt-blown non-woven fabric assembly line at its Yanshan factory in Beijing.

The Massachusetts-based software, services, and support company is creating a new office space dubbed "HubSpot House" in Dublin. 

The German automotive industry manufacturer will create 25 news jobs at its Auburn, AL operation. 

Moore will invest more than $31 million to establish the Richmond Print Group, a new venture in Henrico County, VA.

From accolades and awards to jobs and investments, it looks like Texas is ringing in the new decade as fortunately as it left the last.

The boating parts manufacturer will also expand its Berks County manufacturing operations, creating 97 new jobs.

Production-related issues and order cancellations slowed the commercial aerospace sector last year, but long-term demand for passenger jets remains robust.

The project, which involves upgrades to nearly every building, will begin in early 2021 and is the largest investment ever made at a maintenance location in the airline’s history.

AES will modernize and expand its operations at its 1,300-acre site in McEwen, TN, resulting in 80 new jobs.

The producer of self-installed home security systems will invest $5.5 million to establish a new customer support center in Henrico County, VA.

The new pet food manufacturing facility will create 427 new jobs in Ennis, TX with help from a Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant. 

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