We speak business [June 2017]

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

It is a little known fact that 99.8 percent of Georgia companies are considered small businesses. In fact, our more than 650,000 registered small businesses are a major contributor to the state's economic footprint. These companies may be small, but they are mighty and have a huge impact on Georgia and beyond! This is why we offer a variety of services dedicated to bolstering the entrepreneurial spirit of the state. Read their success stories here.

RECENT PROJECTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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JUNE SILON to invest $20 million
27 in Fayette County Read

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Lidl to create 250 jobs, invest $100 million in Bartow County Read

JUNE Carcoustics to create 200
13 jobs in Gwinnett County Read

Boston Consulting Group to

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create more than 200 jobs in Fulton County Read

JUNE Georgia Tourism releases 2017
05 Culinary Guide, Georgia Eats Read

OUR FAVORITE POSTS
Congratulations to Kencoa Aerospace on receiving the Lockheed Martin 2016 Supplier Performance Award. Kencoa Aerospace's recognition includes having maintained a 98.01% average quality rating along with a 99.98% average delivery rating for the entire year of 2016. Read more >
See how Georgia-owned @KuduGrills is heating up the summer and giving the family a reason to gather around the grill http://bit.ly/2sbapjd
Georgia is the ideal partner for developing and delivering a strategic workforce. Ranked No. 1 in the nation, Georgia Quick Start delivers comprehensive workforce solutions free of charge to qualified new and expanding life science companies. Read More >

INDUSTRY RELATED NEWS

Meet Georgia's 2017 Small Business ROCK STARS Read More >

Want to start or grow your business, but don't know where to begin? We have the resources you need
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Women Business Enterprises are one of the fastest growing segments in Georgia, and the state ranks No. 5 in the nation for the greatest number of women-owned small businesses
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Meet John and Jen - and other small business owners - to learn more about the support we offer for starting and growing your company Read More >

RECENT BLOG POSTS

Small business, big impact - How Alpharettabased Livful provides powerful protection
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White Oak Pastures: A bold return to traditional farming
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Savannah Bee Company is buzzing in Georgia & beyond
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GREAT RESOURCES

Registration is open for Savannah Logistics Summit Lunch Read More >

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