Before the December holiday celebrations got into full swing, the Sumter County Development Authority hosted its second annual Fields and Feathers Event, which highlighted economic development opportunities and the unique community of Americus. The two-day event combined business and pleasure…
Recently, the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA) and the Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) Resource Network teamed up to bring educators and economic development professionals together to explore workforce needs in the Lowndes County region. The one-day workshop featured…
South Carolina-based Stevens Aerospace is opening a large-cabin aircraft operations facility at Macon’s Middle Georgia Regional Airport. The company is leasing a 48,000-square-foot hanger for operations that should begin in early 2019. Stevens’ $1-million investment in this expansion will create…
Partnership Gwinnett, in collaboration with the Council for Quality Growth, recently bestowed its annual Regional Redevelopment Award on Marietta’s Franklin Gateway project. The award recognizes the revitalization of the Franklin Gateway corridor, which was previously a troubled area. The Atlanta…
The Economic Development Administration of the U.S. Commerce Department has awarded a $1.9-million grant to the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority for public infrastructure improvements at Sofkee Industrial Park. Planning efforts by the Middle Georgia Regional Commission helped secure the grant,…
Last month’s Brunswick State of the Port event revealed solid success and ambitious plans for expansion projects that will increase capacity and provide new opportunities for handling cars, trucks and tractors. The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) expects to add 60…
Six years in the making, the Shire Georgia manufacturing facility officially opened last month in Social Circle. The state-of-the-art plasma manufacturing facility is one of the world’s largest biotech manufacturing sites, with a campus of more than 1-million square feet.…
Congratulations to the Georgia Chamber of Commerce for being named the 2018 State Chamber of the Year by the Council of State Chambers (COSC). The honor recognizes the chamber’s exceptional leadership and success in the past year, including its 8…
Thanks to Georgia’s alcohol-sales law that went into effect one year ago to allow craft brewers to sell directly to consumers, local breweries are booming from Bainbridge to Blue Ridge, enlivening downtowns and neighborhoods. Check out our video shot at…
When it comes to aerospace manufacturing, the United States is the world’s top producer, and Georgia ranks No. 3 among U.S. states, according to a recent report by PwC, an international professional services firm. With major manufacturers like Pratt &…
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