Georgia Department of Economic Development

The 2025 Georgia Logistics Summit hosted by the Center of Innovation is right around the corner- April 23 at the Cobb Galleria Centre! Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, gain insights from experts, and explore the latest trends shaping Georgia's logistics and supply chain industry. ?? Learn more & register: https://bit.ly/3Y1sQ6R

Georgia’s 2025 International VIP Tour visited northeast Georgia, hosting over 20 international representatives from top trading partners, investor nations, and tourism destinations in communities such as Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Toccoa. The tour included visits to existing industries and local attractions such as museums and historic sites; underscoring the vibrant communities that make Georgia the best state to live, work, and visit.

A business friendly environment, top-tier talent, and expansive global connectivity distinguish Georgia as a premier destination for business. ? Last week, GDEcD joined Georgia Tech, SelectUSA, and other partners to educate international companies in Singapore and Taiwan on why Georgia attracted more than $5.9 billion in foreign direct investment in the last fiscal year alone.

It's Georgia Ag Week! Agriculture and tourism are two of Georgia’s top industries, impacting every corner of the state. Stop by any of Georgia’s nine Visitor Information Centers this week to celebrate local farms, flavors, and generations of Georgia growers. Enjoy Georgia Grown samples, travel guides, activity sheets, and exclusive Explorer Deals on Georgia experiences. Find visitor center locations and hours here: https://bit.ly/4iuwJtz

TriNet is planning to create 750 new jobs at a new corporate center in Dunwoody over the next five years, representing an estimated $15.4 million in investment in DeKalb County. “We are excited to partner with Atlanta’s strong universities and thriving small business ecosystem as we expand our local team and establish a hub where TriNet colleagues from across the country can come together for training, development, and collaboration to better serve our customers,” said Mike Simonds, TriNet President and CEO. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4iYEVSo

The Film Office led a training session for Georgia’s Camera Ready? Communities at the Metro Atlanta Film Summit. The communities provide vital connection points to productions looking for hidden gems and locations across the state. All of Georgia’s 159 counties have a Camera Ready? liaison. Learn more about this program: https://lnkd.in/eKR8A4SD

International partnerships and Georgia's global connectivity are in action this St. Patrick’s Day. Irish Minister Dara Calleary is leading a delegation from Dublin to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Savannah and the opening of an Enterprise Ireland office in Atlanta, enhancing a century-old relationship. In the photo from Visit Savannah, drummers and bagpipers perform in the Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade. Ireland is one of more than 70 countries that maintain diplomatic or trade offices in Georgia, with Georgia's own representatives offering investment and export support in more than a dozen international markets.

Georgia is a global hub for innovation and business, creating jobs of the future for Georgians and supporting a thriving logistics industry. In Taipei, GDEcD joined partners from Georgia Tech and the American Institute in Taiwan for multiple presentations on Georgia’s competitive advantages in workforce, education, and business friendly policies that attract companies on the cutting-edge of technology. Georgia's international connectivity, supported by two of the busiest and fastest growing ports in the country, solidifies Georgia's role as a global gateway for business. Evergreen Marine Corp., one of the world's leading international shipping companies, hosted the delegation to discuss where the logistics industry is headed, including developments in eco-friendly vessels.

Congratulations to Tiana Jones, the 2025 Georgia Poetry Out Loud state champion! A national arts education program for high school students, Poetry Out Loud fosters creativity, critical thinking, and leadership, all skills that provide benefits for life. Thanks to the Alliance Theatre for partnering with Georgia Council for the Arts to administer this program. Tiana, a junior at Whitefield Academy in Cobb County, placed second at the national level in 2024 and will return to Washington, D.C., to compete in the national finals May 5-7. Best of luck, Tiana! #POL2025 #POL20Years Photos by Casey Ford Tina Lilly, Emily Yewell Volin, Liz Magovern Davis, M.Ed., Mashaun D. Simon, MDiv, Kristen Silton

As the state’s No. 1 export product, aerospace is a key industry and manufacturing sector in Georgia. More than 800 aerospace-related companies support jobs for Georgians in every corner of the state.