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FEBRUARY 2017 | WE SPEAK BUSINESS |
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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Whether you need to call a loved one, check the weather, or shop from home, Georgia connects you to the world with an incredible digital ecosystem powered by more than 200,000 high-tech professionals. Learn more about this $113 billion economic impact.

RECENT PROJECTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ASI Southeast to complete fourth expansion in Stephens County Read

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Sports Warehouse to create more than 300 jobs in Forsyth County Read

Georgia's creative industries

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generated a record impact of $62.5 billion Read

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Georgia touts another year as leader in international trade Read

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Pratt & Whitney to create more than 500 jobs in Muscogee County Read

ELK Group International to FEB create more than 100 jobs,
13 invest $2 million in Sylvania
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OUR FAVORITE POSTS
Check in lines at the HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport just got easier thanks to new biometric security screening. Just another reason why the ATL Airport is the busiest and most efficient airport in the world. Read more >
COI panel from GA Innovation Summit discuss resources &networks are available to help Innovate, Collaborate, &Grow GA's economy #GAInnovates http://bit.ly/2lYBFNK
GDEcD released Georgia's 2016 trade numbers today. In 2016, total trade between Georgia and the world exceeded $121.7 billion and exports exceeded $35.5 billion. The state also maintained its national rankings as the 11thlargest exporting state and seventh largest importing state. Read More >

INDUSTRY RELATED NEWS

Cybersecurity permeates Fintech, Health IT and Mobility. Learn how Georgia is leading the way. Read More >
Check out Georgia's 2016 trade numbers for an inside look at our global connections
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Georgia enjoys connectivity through 500,000 fiber-optic lines, including the country's two largest fiber-optic trunk routes. Learn more about how we connect in IT
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Global companies including Verizon Wireless, NCR and The Home Depot Inc. operate contact centers in Georgia
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RECENT BLOG POSTS

A look into the HDCI Information Technology Task Force Read More >

Annual Aerospace and Defense Supplier Conference returns to Macon in April Read More >

Georgia film connections: "Passengers" elaborate sets come to life on Georgia stages
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ExploreGeorgia.org's brand new Media Room went live last week! Click here to connect with Georgia Tourism resources Read More >

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