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In this email: Biotech Legislation
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SPOTLIGHT ON: BIOTECH LEGISLATION At the Georgia Chamber of Commerce's Eggs & Issues breakfast in January, Governor Sonny Perdue announced legislation that would protect Georgia biotech companies against liability claims. The proposed legislation is intended to encourage biotech companies to locate in the state as well as support existing Georgia companies.
MillerCoors recently announced an expansion of its Albany operations. The world-famous brewery is in the process of adding production capacity to brew Coors Light. The brewery also produces a number of Miller-brand beers including Miller High Life and Miller Light. MillerCoors will add 25 employees, who will be trained by Albany Technical College and QuickStart. Georgia company Custom Truck & Body Works announced that it plans to expand its Meriwether County facility. The company, which produces specialized vehicles for emergency medical, law enforcement, fire and rescue services, will create 15 jobs and invest $150,000 in its facility in Woodbury.
Learn how Georgia small businesses are using innovation to stay competitive in the economic downturn. This month's Small Business Spotlight focuses on two companies that are working with GDEcD's Small Business & Innovation regional project managers, Athens Research & Technology, Inc. and Southeastern Fumigators. For more information about how your small business can benefit from GDEcD's services, please contact Danetha Belk.
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Experience one of the world's largest international trade fairs for the floor covering industry. GDEcD and the American Flooring Alliance are partnering to send a delegation to the event. For more information, please contact Alice Carson. Hannover Messe Hannover, Germany April 20-24, 2009
Exhibit in the Georgia Pavilion at the world's largest industrial automation technology trade show. All aspects of integrated building and production automation, electric power transmission, mechanical engineering, robotics, energy, power plant, pipeline and surface technology are included at this global event. For more information, please contact Rene Rosenheck.
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View All Nordson Corporation's Swainsboro facility was named one of Manufacturing Week's Best Plants in America. The company was noted for its lean manufacturing principles and a culture of continuous improvement that has led to new efficiencies and quality improvements. Nordson's Dawsonville facility was named a finalist as well.
Join GDEcD and the Appalachian Regional Commission's Export Trade Advisory Council at the China International Furniture Fair in Guangzhou, China. The event will feature 700 exhibitors from 22 countries, will host nearly 60,000 attendees and takes place from March 1821 and 27-30. For more information on how to take part, please contact Alice Carson.
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