Georgia Department of Economic Development
Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Georgia Department of Economic Development articles below.
Swiss Manufacturer Investing $13.6M In First U.S. Facility
Preci-Dip will create 100 jobs at its new electronic connector pin manufacturing facility in Bryan County, GA.
Kroger, Ocado Choose Georgia For High-Tech Customer Fulfillment Center
The $55 million investment in Forest Park, GA is expected to create more than 400 new jobs.
Amazon Bringing 1,000 New Jobs To Georgia
The online retail giant's new 700,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Gwinnett County, GA will be the first of its kind in the state.
GE Appliances Investing $130M In Georgia
GE will expand its operations at three locations throughout the state, creating a total of 300 new jobs.
StudentBridge Establishing New HQ In Georgia
The company will continue its $7.5 million investment and create 50 new jobs over the next two years from its new headquarters in Chamblee, GA.
Invesco Investing $70M In Georgia HQ Expansion
The investment management company will expand its global headquarters in Atlanta, adding 500 jobs and bringing total employment to nearly 1,200.
Plastic Express Creating 166 Jobs In Georgia
The company will invest more than $172 million to create two new manufacturing facilities at the Port Logistics Center in Pooler, GA.
Geveko Markings Creating 75 Jobs In Georgia
The Swedish company is building a new 80,000-square-foot manufacturing center and headquarters on a 20-acre site in Gainesville, GA.
ZKTeco Investing $5M In Georgia
The RFID and biometric technology security solutions manufacturer will create 40 jobs as it relocates and expands its U.S. headquarters to Alpharetta.
Boehringer Ingelheim Investing $120M In Georgia
The Germany-based animal health company will create 225 jobs in Gwinnett, Clarke, and Hall counties.
Smarp Investing $3M To Relocate North American HQ To Georgia
The Finland-based content discovery and distribution company will create 60 jobs as it moves its NYC office to Atlanta.
BioIQ To Locate Headquarters In Georgia
The health IT company will create 500 jobs and invest more than $5 million in Cobb County through the location of its new headquarters.
Norfolk Southern Locating HQ In Atlanta
The transportation company's new headquarters will result in the creation of 850 jobs and $575 million in capital investment in Fulton County.
Check-Mate Industries Creating 230 Jobs In Georgia
The manufacturer of metal stampings, assemblies, tools and dies will invest $16 million in a new manufacturing plant in Thomasville, GA.
Georgia To Create New Inland Port
The Northeast Georgia Inland Port will serve the fast-growing Gainesville region.
SK innovation Will Invest $1.67B In Georgia
In the largest single investment and job-creating project in Georgia’s history, the South Korean lithium-ion battery maker will create 2,000 jobs in Jackson County.
Fox Factory Investing $50M In Georgia
The designer and manufacturer of products for bicycles and powered vehicles will create up to 800 jobs at its new facilities in Hall County, GA, including relocation of its corporate headquarters.
SEWON America Investing $160M In Georgia
The automotive supplier will create 100 jobs in its expansion of its North American headquarters and manufacturing facility in LaGrange, GA.
Salesforce Creating 600 Jobs In Georgia
The enterprise software company will invest $12.25 million to expand its regional headquarters in Atlanta's Buckhead district.
Floor & Decor Creating 500 Jobs In Georgia
The specialty flooring retailer will relocate its headquarters and expand in Cobb County, GA.
Archer Forest Products Investing $15M In Georgia
The wood pellets supplier will create 35 jobs with its new operations in Brantley County, GA.
Global Callcenter Solutions Creating 600 Jobs In Georgia
The call center consulting company will invest $4.9 million in a new customer service center in Columbus, GA.
Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing Investing $72M In Georgia
The manufacturer of environmentally friendly brake pads will create 100 jobs with its Covington, GA facility expansion.
Inspire Brands Creating Over 1,100 Jobs With New Georgia HQ
Over the next six years, the multi-brand restaurant company will invest approximately $32 million in its new Sandy Springs, GA headquarters.
SELIT North America Creating 100 jobs In Georgia
The German manufacturer of polystyrene foams will invest $45 million in a new manufacturing facility in Banks County, GA.
Nichiha Corp Investing $120M In Georgia Expansion
The Japan-based manufacturer of fiber cement products will create more than 70 jobs with the expansion of its Macon-Bibb County facility.
Hanwha Q CELLS Korea Investing $150M In Georgia
The solar cell manufacturer will create more than 500 jobs at a new facility in Dalton, GA.
Gildan Creating 80 New Jobs In Georgia
The manufacturer is expanding the specialty yarn production capacity at its Columbus, GA facilities.
GATX Expanding In Georgia
The railcar leasing company will invest about $18 million over the next four years to expand its maintenance facility in Waycross, GA.
Pandora Will Create 250 Jobs In Georgia
The music streaming giant will expand its presence and workforce in Atlanta, GA over the next three years.
Top Polymer Enterprise Locating First U.S. Plant In Georgia
The Chinese manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomer will invest $15 million and create 70 jobs in Social Circle, GA.
Facebook Investing $750M In New Georgia Data Center
The social media giant will create at least 100 jobs at a new data center in Stanton Springs, GA over the next five years.
Georgia Lands Corvaglia Group’s First U.S. Manufacturing Facility
The Switzerland-based supplier to the beverage industry will invest $25 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Newnan, GA.
VanRiet Material Handling Systems Opening First U.S. Location In Georgia
The Dutch manufacturer of automated transport and sorting solutions will create more than 70 jobs in Fulton County, GA.
Atlanta Lands Groupe PSA North American Headquarters
After a yearlong, nationwide search, the French automobile and motorcycle manufacturer has chosen to establish its new North American headquarters in Atlanta, GA.
ELK Group International To Create 100 Jobs In Georgia
The company’s new 510,000-square-foot Rabun Gap distribution center is its second in Georgia.
Daesol Material Georgia Creating 110 Jobs In Harris County
The manufacturer of automotive fiber padding invested $35 million to build and equip a 120,000-square-foot facility located in the Northwest Harris Business Park.
Alcon Investing $97M In Georgia Expansion
The eye care manufacturer will expand its Johns Creek, GA operations with help from the Georgia Quick Start workforce training program.
Georgia Ports See Surge In Private Investments, Record Cargo Volumes
Georgia ports achieved growth of 8.3 percent in total tonnage across all terminals during FY 2017.
Martin’s Expanding Georgia Bakery
The company's multimillion-dollar investment will add an additional 119,379 square feet of production space and an estimated 36 new jobs at the expanded Valdosta operations.
