- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
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- GDEcD newsletter.
- Title:
- GDEcD newsletter [Mar. 2009]
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Economic Development
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Department of Economic Development
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Department of Economic Development
- Date of Original:
- 2009-03
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- Georgia
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Apr. 2008; title from issues list screen (GALILEO, viewed July 8, 2008).
June 2008, viewed July 8, 2008. - External Identifiers:
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MAR. 2009 NEWSLETTER | Send to a Friend
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SPOTLIGHT ON: YesVideo Governor Sonny Perdue recently announced that digital media company YesVideo plans to locate a new facility in Gwinnett County. The company, which transfers legacy media to new digital formats, plans to create 300 jobs and invest millions in their Norcross facility.
As part of an effort to encourage economic development in Georgia, Governor Perdue recently announced legislation that would retool the state's business incentives. The proposed changes include six components that would increase Georgia's competitiveness for economic development projects that have a high impact on the state through large job numbers and/or high salaries. Big Tex Trailer Company plans to locate a manufacturing & distribution facility in Cordele, Governor Perdue recently announced. The Texasbased trailer manufacturer will create 130 jobs and invest $7 million. The company purchased two buildings totaling 174,000 square feet on 55 acres of land in Crisp County.
Georgia was on the mind of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in February. Steve Hyln, creator of SmARTlens Corporation's Hyln System, accepted an Academy Award for Technical Achievement at the 81st annual Scientific and Technical Academy Awards dinner and show. SmARTlens is based in Athens and is a client of GDEcD regional project manager Ryan Thornton.
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Upcoming Opportunities
China International Furniture Fair Guangzhou, China March 18-21 and 27-30
Join GDEcD and the Appalachian Regional Commission's Export Trade Advisory Council at the China International Furniture Fair. The event will feature 700 exhibitors from 22 countries and will host nearly 60,000 attendees. For more information on how to take part, please contact Alice Carson. DOMOTEX Asia/ ChinaFloor Shanghai, China March 24-26
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.
Transportation parts distributor Excess Incorporated recently announced it will open a new location in Macon. The company plans to create six jobs and invest $1.5 million in a warehousing, distribution and packaging operation. Excess Incorporated is a client of GDEcD regional project manager Candice Scott.
Hannover Messe Hannover, Germany April 20-24
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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GDEcD and the Georgia Tourism Foundation recently announced a groundbreaking economic development platform for creative businesses. They have joined to create a one-of-a-kind database of the state's creative industries catering to businesses as diverse as handmade jewelry to local festivals, pick-your-own farms to performers . Visit www.GaMadeGaGrownProducts.org to search for Georgia's unique creative businesses. Are your Georgia vacation photos potentially prizewinning? Submit your photos to ExploreGeorgia. org and find out. Each month someone will win a Garmin GPS! Submitted photos may be featured on Explore Georgia, GDEcD's tourism materials or even the official 2010 Travel Guide.
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