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JANUARY 2017 | WE SPEAK BUSINESS | 
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 
 
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Georgia has been an established automotive manufacturing center since 1909, and is now home to more than 300 automotive-related facilities. When searching for the best location for their headquarters or manufacturing operations, companies across the globe continue to choose Georgia. Want to know more? Let's talk automotive. 
 
RECENT PROJECTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 
 
JAN 
27 
 
Diana Food to invest $50 million in Banks County 
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JAN 
25 
 
Sonoco Packaging and Display to create 595 
jobs in Fulton County Read 
 
JAN 
24 
 
Deal highlights Georgia tourism, unveils 2017 
travel guide Read                 
 
JAN 
18 
 
Colorado Premium to create 190 jobs in 
Carroll County Read 
 
Sysnet Global Solutions JAN to create more than 500 
12 jobs in DeKalb County 
Read 
 
JAN 
11 
 
Z Gallerie to create 115 jobs, invest $3.7 million 
in Douglas County Read 
 
JAN athenahealth to double 
04 footprint in Atlanta Read 
 
JAN 
03 
 
The Linde Group to invest $40 million in 
Cook County Read 
 
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Last week, GDEcD and local officials had the opportunity to visit Sentury Tires in China. In September of 2016, Sentury announced plans to create 1,000 jobs and invest $530 million in Troup County. We are looking forward to the opening of the manufacturing plant and the opportunities this presents for Georgia's citizens. ow.ly/oKbG308jECz Read more > 
We're gonna rock down to electric avenue, aka @ATLairport! #ElectricVehicle #wespeakbiz http://bit.ly/2kkXE0j 
Governor Nathan Deal announced that the Linde Group will invest $40 million in Adel-Cook County, creating 35 jobs. Read More > 
 
INDUSTRY RELATED NEWS 
 
Hear why these leading auto executives decided to call Georgia home Watch 
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Want the real statistics on Georgia's automotive industry? Learn more about the supply chain Read More > 
 
Hear from Tom Croteau, Deputy Commissioner of Global Commerce on the automotive industry landscape Watch Now > 
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Automotive employers who call Georgia home 
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