You are receiving this message because you requested updates from Georgia.org | No images ? See the online version . MARCH 2017 | WE SPEAK BUSINESS | GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Georgia's leadership in the global marketplace is strengthened by the work of our international representatives in 11 strategic world markets. Learn more about the Georgia advantage across the globe. RECENT PROJECTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS MAR 24 State announces Trade Five, a Skilled Trade Education Program Read Whitefield Academy High MAR School Student Wins 20 Georgia's 2017 Poetry Out Loud State Championship Read MAR Farmax Merchanise to invest 20 $5 million in Crisp County Read Film Day at the Capitol MAR celebrates Georgia's Film 15 and Television Industry Read Deal recognizes MAR international trade leaders' 14 statewide economic impact Read MAR Luxottica Group to create 14 1,000 jobs in Henry County Read MAR 13 Georgia recognizes four companies as Small Business Rock Stars Read MAR Aviagen to invest $18 million in 09 Brooks County Read JOIN THE CONVERSATION OUR FAVORITE POSTS Check our new interactive trade map which highlights Georgia's unique international trade relationships with markets around the globe. Read more > Tonight we joined @GovernorDeal at the Go Global reception. Congratulations to this year's 24 GLOBE Award winners! http://bit.ly/2nDIVPD Luxottica Group, a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear, will create 1,000 jobs with the expansion of its North American distribution facility. Read More > INDUSTRY NEWS Get to know our international representatives who are representing Georgia across the globe Read More > From Europe to Georgia: How Bartow County fulfills location & logistical needs for automotive supplier, voestalpine Read More > Georgia is a great place for business and family, which is why companies from various global markets, including China, choose our state to establish operations Read More > RELATED NEWS Country Connections: learn more about our important relationships with countries around the world Read More > International Trade Representatives Week 2017 Read More > 5 Reasons to Attend the 9th Annual Georgia Logistics Summit Read More > GREAT RESOURCES Stop by and check out our new visitor information center in Savannah Read More > PAST ISSUES | SUBSCRIBE The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is the state's sales and marketing arm, the lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, align workforce education and training with in-demand jobs, locating new markets for Georgia products, attracting tourists to Georgia, and promoting the state as a destination for arts and location for film, music and digital entertainment projects, as well as planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development. Georgia.org Georgia.org | The Georgia Department of Economic Development Technology Square, 75 Fifth Street, NW, Suite 1200 | Atlanta, Georgia | 30308 404.962.4000 | communications@georgia.org unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences