We speak business, 2017 August

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

Georgia is the undisputed business hub of South. Not only are we home to the world's top technology, healthcare and automotive companies, but some of the world's most well-known fashion brands are expanding their footprint in Georgia. Home to Tory Burch, thredUP, adidas, JCPenny and U.K. online fashion mega house, ASOS retail brands are finding the resources they need right here in Georgia..

RECENT PROJECTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Meggitt Polymers & AUG Composites to create more
25 than 200 jobs in Rockmart Read
more
AUG Safavieh to create 200 jobs,
16 invest $60 million in Savannah Read more
AUG The HON Company to create 60
15 jobs in Polk County Readmore
AUG Healthy Pet to invest $9.3
10 million in Jesup Read more
Irving Consumer Products to AUG Invest $400 million in Macon-
09 Bibb County
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AUG ASOS to create more than 1,600
08 jobs in Fulton County Read more
AUG Rinnai to create 300 jobs in
04 Spalding County Read more
AUG Georgia Tourism Launches New
03 Georgia Film Selfie Spot Read more

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OUR FAVORITE POSTS
The Cartersville, GA location for Anheuser-Busch switched their production efforts earlier this week by taking part in the company's emergency drinking water program to help those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Read more >
Atlanta takes the No. 2 spot for @inc5000's list of the top 10 US cities with the fastest-growing private companies. http://bit.ly/2xJmOt1
Congratulations to Atlanta-based SweetWater Brewing Company as they successfully launched their brand into Korea this past week. Ranking as the 18th largest craft brewery in the nation in 2017, see how Georgia has helped SweetWater Brewing Company continue to brew success. Read More >

INDUSTRY RELATED NEWS

Georgia earns another No. 1 ranking from PwC
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Retailers in Georgia deliver top fashion to the world Read More >

Georgia's creative economy helps fashion enthusiasts thrive
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RECENT BLOG POSTS

Check out the recently launched Georgia Defense Exchange
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From the big fashion industry to small business in Blue Ridge
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How Georgia companies are building global brands through e-commerce
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