Economic Development: May 2013
Christy Simo writes about economic development around the state, including a Kubota tractor plant in Jefferson and a rejuvenated mixed-use project near Clayton State University
Author: Christy Simo
2013 Economic Yearbook: East Central
With several biofuel projects kicking into gear this year in East Central Georgia, pine is starting to smell like money. “The European continent is under mandate to decrease the amount of fossil fuels – i.e., coal – they use…
2013 Economic Yearbook: Central
As the bad economy continues to recede in Georgia’s rearview mirror, a new word is cropping up on the lips of economic developers around the state: Regionalism. People are banding together, forming coalitions and organizations that are encouraging neighboring…
Economic Development: April 2013
Christy Simo writes about economic development, including ViaSat Inc.’s expansion in Duluth, Calpis America’s operations in Peachtree City and a new film production complex in Fayetteville.
Economic Development: March 2013
Christy Simo writes about economic development, including GM jobs in Roswell and a castings facility in Meriwether County.
Economic Development: February 2013
Christy Simo writes about economic development, including more tech jobs in Alpharetta, the Porsche complex near Atlanta’s airport and a mixed-use project in Conyers.
Economic Development: January 2013
Christy Simo writes about economic development, including a sports complex in Emerson, logistics jobs in Gainesville and a new plant in Cordele. Candice Dyer looks at the nonprofit ToolBank USA headquartered in Atlanta.
Economic Development: December 2012
Christy Simo writes about economic development, including 200 more Carter’s jobs in Atlanta and an outlet mall coming to Pooler.
Economic Development: November 2012
Christy Simo writes about Ethicon in Athens, an expansion in LaFayette and biofuel in Sandersville.
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Economic Development: October 2012
Christy Simo writes about economic development, including manufacturing in Bartow County and biotech in Oakwood
Economic Development: September 2012
Christy Simo writes about economic development around the state, including a CBS IT and software center in Sandy Springs and MG International’s expansion in Dallas.
Economic Development: August 2012
Christy Simo writes about new jobs coming to Chattooga County and other economic development activity around the state.
Economic Development: July 2012
Christy Simo writes about economic development around the state, including an NCR expansion in Columbus that should add 100 jobs.
Economic Development: June 2012
Christy Simo writes about economic development around the state, including Baxter International’s manufacturing facility east of Atlanta and a Starbucks plant in Augusta.
Economic Development: May 2012
Christy Simo writes about economic development around the state, including a new Dinex Group plant coming to Dublin-Laurens County and a WellStar hospital planned for Hiram.
West Central: On The Upswing
From existing companies expanding to the Kia juggernaut that is enticing more industry to the region, West Central Georgia is seeing a resurgence of activity. “The hottest spots right now obviously are the northern part of the region around…
Economic Development: April 2012
Christy Simo writes about economic development around the state, including a Tenneco expansion in Hart County.
Economic Development: March 2012
Christy Simo writes about economic development around the state, including new jobs in Cobb and LaGrange
Economic Development
Christy Simo writes about economic development around the state, including 900 jobs coming to Jackson
West Central: Promising Future
From LaGrange and Columbus to Americus and everywhere in-be-tween, there’s a subtle hum of energy. The area is gearing up for a massive influx of residents and new businesses as a long-awaited expansion of Fort Benning gets under way. …
Agribusiness: Movers & Shakers
Agribusiness is Georgia’s No. 1 industry, bringing in $7.39 billion in 2008. Its economic impact is rivaled only by its political clout. Yet, like most industries in the state, agribusiness is changing. In addition to the more traditional sectors like…
South Metro Atlanta: Moving South
It’s a new day for the south side of Atlanta. For years, businesses overlooked the promise of the southern arc of counties – Clayton, Coweta, Fayette, Henry, Spalding and the southern portion of Fulton. Now, as Atlanta slowly pulls itself…
Forsyth/Monroe County: Change On The Horizon
Big changes are coming to Monroe County. In 2010, the Department of Corrections is moving its headquarters out of downtown Atlanta and onto the former Tift College campus. It’s a move that will affect all aspects of the county, from…
Organizations: Women In Philanthropy
As the fundraising arm of the not-for-profit WellStar Health System, the WellStar Foundation is dedicated to helping people get well, stay well and live well. Now, the volunteer-driven organization has launched Women in Philanthropy, a giving society that provides a…
Organizations: Jeannette Rankin Foundation
“How do you raise people up so that they can earn a living for themselves and provide for their families? How do you intervene so that the next generation is not stuck … without hope, just barely getting by?” These…
East Central: Working Together
With a little collaboration and a willingness to think outside the box, many counties in east central Georgia registered an economic boost in 2007. Five neighboring counties – Lincoln, Warren, Wilkes, McDuffie and Columbia – have come together to promote…
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