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OCTOBER 2014 | WE SPEAK BUSINESS | GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Georgia Department of Economic Development Named "Best in Class"
Announced at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Conference, GDEcD was named the No. 1 "best in class" state-level economic development agency in the country, according to a new survey of U.S. corporate executives and location advisors. In addition, the Department was awarded a Gold Excellence Award for work in New Media for the Life Sciences industry.

RECENT PROJECTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
OCT Kubota to create 650 jobs in Hall County, invest $100 million
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OCT
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Badcock to locate new distribution center to LaGrange Read

OCT Acuity Brands to create 700 jobs in DeKalb, Rockdale
20 counties Read

OCT
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Walmart to create 400 jobs in Fulton County Read

OCT
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PolyTech Fibers to create 114 jobs in Murray County Read

OCT Tokyo-based manufacturer to create 170 jobs in Gwinnett
3 County Read

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FEATURED VIDEOS

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on Display at Sunbelt Ag Expo
Many believe that Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs, or "drones") hold great potential for use in agriculture. The Georgia Center of Innovation for Aerospace showcased UAV demos during the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. Play Video

Kubota Grand Opening
Kubota Corporation continues to grow its presence in Georgia. In May 2013, Kubota Industrial Equipment held a grand opening for its manufacturing facility in Jefferson, Georgia. Play Video
INDUSTRY RELATED NEWS

United Arab Shipping Company officially opens
United Arab Shipping Company's new Gwinnett office, which will house shipping logistics, accounting, finance and customer service, is expected to create 160 new jobs, representing more than $10 million in investment. Read More

Georgia Trend's "Business Georgia" looks deeper into Georgia's evolving economic landscape
GDEcD Commissioner Chris Carr and Lee Thomas, deputy commissioner for film, music and digital entertainment, were interviewed on the state's economic growth. Read More

Costa Rica and Mexico Inbound Buyers Mission connects companies with buyers
Five buyers from Costa Rica and four buyers from Mexico representing the top tiers of the retail, food service and distributors in those markets traveled to Georgia where they had 123 prearranged one on one meetings with 23 Georgia companies in Atlanta and Tifton on October 6 and 8. Sales were reported on site and several companies are in the midst of negotiations. Read More

TICA manufacturing facility now open
Toyota Industries Compressor Parts America (TICA) celebrated the grand opening of its new 320-job, 600,000square-foot manufacturing facility in Pendergrass. Read More

The Walking Dead Season 5 premiere is show's highest rated episode
Filmed in Georgia since the beginning, AMC's The Walking Dead's Season 5 premiere achieved a record-high of 17.3 million viewers and the series has been renewed for Season 6. Take the "Undead" self-guided tour to see filming locations. Read More

Georgia communities receive funding for tourism and arts
GDEcD has awarded $200,000 in product development agreements to 10 tourism and art entities across the state. The Tourism Product Development Agreement helps produce jobs and support Georgia's creative economies with an emphasis on local artists and the nonprofit arts industry. Read More

Technical Industry Expertise and Research Collaborations Distinguish COIs
The Georgia Centers of Innovation provide more than 1,500 customers each year with the technical industry expertise, collaborative research and partnerships to help them connect, compete and grow. Read More

RECENT BLOG POSTS
OCT
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Mercer, Morehouse School of Medicine Promising GRA Additions
Last month, the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) formally welcomed Mercer
University and Morehouse School of Medicine as new members. Read More

OCT

GeorgiaTrend: Biotech Boom in Georgia

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The state's biotech industry employs more than 120,000 and has a $30-

billion annual economic impact. Hear from Amanda Shailendra, director of

life sciences and corporate solutions, on why Georgia's bioscience industry is

unique.

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OCT

Spooky (and Not-So-Spooky) Halloween Events in Georgia

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If you're looking to celebrate Halloween in a big way, Georgia's cities and

towns have lots to offer. Whether you're on the hunt for a haunted trail or a

kid-friendly Halloween party, the Peach State will provide!

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