Georgia Ready for Accelerated 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 Ready for Accelerated Development articles below.

Logistics & Distribution

Home Meridian International Investing $23.5M In Georgia Expansion

October 15, 2020

The division of Hooker Furniture Corporation will open a distribution facility in Liberty County, GA, creating 50 new jobs.

Automotive

NIFCO KTW Relocating Manufacturing Plant To Toccoa, GA

June 12, 2015

NIFCO KTW, a German automotive supplier of high-quality injection molded components, will locate its U.S. operations in Toccoa.

Advanced Manufacturing

Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

June 19, 2014

Matching industrial projects to infrastructure-rich sites that are certified as shovel-ready is essential to winning the site-selection battle.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

COVID-19 Response And Recovery Update

Feature Story October 14, 2020

Economic development organizations and local businesses keep finding inspiring and innovative ways to join forces to meet the most urgent needs of this unprecedented crisis.

Staying Safe And Strong In Ohio

Governor's Report October 12, 2020

When the Coronavirus arrived in Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine was ready. Putting public health first, Ohio quickly established best practices for staying safe and strong, a blueprint for its recovery.

Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight

Economic Development

Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logistics Hub in Northwest Ohio

July 1, 2019

A nationally acclaimed logistics development company is preparing to unveil a master-planned park which will be able to accommodate more than 4 million square feet of industrial space. This park will also lay adjacent to one the country’s most critical intermodal terminals. NorthPoint Development is on a fast track to putting up the $250 million park which is expected to serve as a significant advantage for industrial supply chains in the Midwest.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

Georgia

It’s Game Day at the Georgia Ports Authority!

October 6, 2020

It’s Game Day at the GPA! Executive Director Griff Lynch will present the Georgia Ports Authority’s virtual 2020 State of the Port Address, with the latest developments in infrastructure and global trade at the Port of Savannah: 11 a.m., Oct. 22, 2020. Register for the free online event at gaports.com.

50 Facilities Join GBAC STAR Accredited Sites October 23, 2020
This week, the Global Biorisk Advisory Council announced 50 facilities have achieved this accreditation for creating and maintaining proper cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention. - Read: 50 Facilities Join GBAC STAR Accredited Sites at FacilityExecutive.com.
Designing For Wayfinding October 23, 2020
Guiding facility occupants helps to provide both comfort and safety. - Read: Designing For Wayfinding at FacilityExecutive.com.
Using Mass Notification To Maintain Facility Safety During A Pandemic October 23, 2020
View this free video webinar and learn how to use technology in your facilities for mass notification, the benefits of combining on-premises notification with mobile alerts, and more. - Read: Using Mass Notification To Maintain Facility Safety During A Pandemic at FacilityExecutive.com.