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

More than 128 Georgia companies have operations in Europe. And, there are more than 2,463 facilities in Georgia whose countries of origin are in the European Union. From international trade relationships, to top automotive suppliers who have found a home in our state Georgia ties run deep in Europe.

RECENT PROJECTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

JULY Deal announces launch of
31 Georgia Defense Exchange Read

JULY
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Georgia Tourism Announces Second Annual Songwriter Series Read

Coyote Logistics, a UPS

JULY
20

Company, to create 325 jobs in Atlanta Read

JULY
18

Advanced Digital Cable to create 65 jobs, invest $15 million in Blairsville Read

JULY
10

Film industry generates $9.5 billion for Georgia's economy

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JULY
10

Georgia Council for the Arts awards grant funding to 100 organizations Read

JULY Starbucks to expand Augusta
10 roasting plant Read

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Commissioner Pat Wilson and Deputy Commissioner Ben Hames bring greetings to more than 200 workforce development professionals during the 2nd annual WorkSource Georgia WIOA Convening held at the Infinite Energy Arena. This year's theme is: Delivering Superior Service to Georgia's demand-driven workforce system. Read more >
Congratulations to#Savannah for being voted the #3 best city in America according to @TravelLeisure! http://bit.ly/2tJt6Y3
CNBC named Georgia as the No. 2 best state for business in this year's America's Top States for Business rankings. Georgia rose six spots this year due to a number of factors including workforce, infrastructure, and a strong economy. Read More >

INDUSTRY RELATED NEWS

Georgia has provided continuous representation in Europe since 1973
Meet Your European Reps>

23 percent of total Georgia exports went to Europe in 2016
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Georgia's international community is diverse and growing - meet the Georgia-based Consuls General Read More >
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Georgia provides international companies with countless resources for running a successful business and growing a family in the United States Watch Now >

Building Georgia's U.K. fanbase Read More >

The 2nd annual ExploreGeorgia.org Songwriters Series kicks off August 19
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Take a ride behind the scenes of Georgia-lensed "Baby Driver" Read More >

How One WorkSource Georgia Program Helped Change Two Lives Forever Read More >

NOMINATIONS

Nominations are open for the 2017 Georgia Automotive Awards. Deadline is Aug. 11
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GREAT RESOURCES

We're looking for Georgia's 2018 Small Business ROCK STARS! Nominations open August 1 Read More >

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