1,890 jobs announced since Nov., Mercedes-Benz USA relocates HQ to ATL 
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JANUARY 2015 | WE SPEAK BUSINESS | GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 
 
Mercedes-Benz USA Relocates HQ, Creates 800 Jobs in Atlanta 
With its international name recognition and unmatched reputation for quality, Mercedes-Benz USA's decision to move to Georgia is simply a home run for the state, said Governor Nathan Deal. 
 
RECENT PROJECTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 
JAN Japan-based vinegar brewery, Marukan, locates to Spalding 
26 County, creates 15 jobs Read 
JAN Osmose Utilities Services to create 100 jobs in Fayette County 
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DEC Hyundai Glovis Georgia to create 190 jobs in Harris County 
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DEC 
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Germany-based Hring to create 800 jobs in Hart County Read 
 
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State acts on High Demand Career Initiative report Read 
 
DEC 
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Castellini Group to create 300 jobs in Clayton County Read 
 
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INDUSTRY RELATED NEWS 
 
Register for the Go Global Reception - meet Georgia's international representatives 
On March 2 at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center, Georgia's international representatives will attend the Go Global Reception to meet with interested Georgia exporters. Register now to reserve a spot! Read More 
 
The Home Depot Technology Center officially opens 
The Home Depot Technology Center officially opened Jan. 22. With the new technology center, Home Depot plans to work with local start-ups and students from the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia on R&D initiatives and special projects. Read More 
 
Tourism Day at the Capitol 
Governor Nathan Deal and tourism industry leaders will join at the Capitol on Jan. 27 for Tourism, Hospitality and Arts Day. This annual event celebrates the contributions that the tourism industry makes to Georgia's economy, more than $53 billion and supporting more than 411,000 jobs. Read More 
 
"Selma" contributes over $10.3 million to Georgia's economy 
Following the announcement that SELMA received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) released economic figures revealing that the production of Path's SELMA contributed more than $10.3 million dollars to the local economy and hired close to 1,900 Georgia cast, crew and extras. Read More 
 
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs at the State Capitol 
On January 13, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra conducted a free performance at the Capitol as part of an ongoing partnership with the Georgia Council for the Arts and the Office of the Governor. This joint effort between the Atlanta Symphony and the Georgia Council for the Arts demonstrates the economic, community and educational impact of the arts throughout Georgia. Read More 
 
The Go Build Georgia Program Update 
As manufacturing, engineering and other skilled trade related industries continue to grow, the Go Build Georgia program prepares students to transition from the classroom into rewarding careers in the trades. Read More 
 
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DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR GLOBE AWARD APPLICATIONS 
For the second year in a row, GDEcD will be presenting the GLOBE (Georgia Launching Opportunities By Exporting) Awards to a select group of Georgia-based companies who have entered into new international markets in 2014. Read More 
INTRODUCING THE 2014 YEAR IN REVIEW 
GDEcD is proud to share with you the 2014 Year in Review, an attempt to showcase how our partners, the communities and citizens of Georgia are working hard day-to-day, month-to-month to keep Georgia the No. 1 place for business. Read More 
 
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LOGISTICS EDUCATION FORUM BRINGS ACADEMIA & WORKFORCE TO THE SAME TABLE 
The Center of Innovation for Logistics produced a report showing a gap between logistics education and industry employment, entitled The Logistics of Education and the Education of Logistics: Exploring Supply and Demand of Logistics Workforce. Read More 
 
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