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 Features
The Bucks Stop Here
Fly-by-night operators stapling “We buy used cars for $400” signs to a DeKalb County utility pole were surprised when a man drove up and told them to stop. “There was some intense discussion,” recalls Emory Morsberger. “They said, ‘Who…
Economic Development: August 2012
Christy Simo writes about new jobs coming to Chattooga County and other economic development activity around the state.
On The Road Again
When the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) launched its nonprofit organization, the Georgia Cities Foundation, back in 1999, the idea was to furnish a means of improving the state’s downtowns by offering financial assistance from a revolving loan program. In…
Economic Development: July 2012
Christy Simo writes about economic development around the state, including an NCR expansion in Columbus that should add 100 jobs.
Transportation Game Changer
"We will deepen the port. Make no mistake,” says Chris Clark, president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and one of the most aggressive supporters of the Regional Transportation Referendum (RTR), also known as the T-SPLOST. The…
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.
Expanding Global Capacity
It’s the middle of February, the day after an absent-minded hip-hop artist was arrested for carrying a .45-caliber Glock in his carry-on bag, which isn’t as uncommon as it probably sounds, not at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. “It’s surprising…
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.
2012 Industry Outlook
Lumber & Wood Production of many lumber and wood products is poised to advance. The push from remodeling will exceed the push from new construction, as the nation’s homebuilding industry continues to bounce along the bottom rather than experience meaningful…
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