Georgia Attracts Foreign Direct Investment for Automotive, Life Sciences

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Jun/Jul 08)

Calling fiscal year 2007 “a significant year,” Ken Stewart, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, says that 281 projects were announced, both domestically and internationally, many from entrepreneurs and small businesses. “Our economy is projected to grow at 2.4 percent, which is higher than the national average,” he says. More

North American Automotive Industry Continues to Deliver

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Oct/Nov 07)

Despite recent challenges, automakers and suppliers continue to exhibit confidence in the United States and Canada by announcing new projects and expansions and employing thousands of skilled workers. More

An In-Depth Look at the Southern States

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Aug 07)

The Southern states are thriving, thanks to entrepreneurs with innovative high-tech ideas, strong public and private investment, and enthusiastic support from state and local governments. More

A conversation with…Kenneth C. Stewart, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Economic Development

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Jun/Jul 07)

“Our focus is on the industries that provide some economic sustainability to our state; sectors that are strong now and have the capability to use our natural resources and our work force to increase that strength.” More

2007 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards

By Mark Crawford (Jun/Jul 07)

Area Development’s annual Gold and Silver Shovel awards honor states that have generated top job-creation and investment projects across the nation. These states are highly active in business development, from conducting foreign trade missions to crafting innovative incentive packages and work-force development programs — all of which attract new companies, stimulate investment, create jobs, and strengthen tax bases. More

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Georgia Power, serving 96% of the state, offers comprehensive site-location services on Georgia's available industrial sites.
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Atlanta, GA 30308
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MEAG Power is the third-largest electricity supplier in the state of Georgia. As a public power generation and transmission corporation since 1984, MEAG Power offers Location Georgia services to businesses interested in investing and expanding in Georgia. The expertise of our project managers ranges from available properties to labor force, transportation to utilities, taxes to incentives. Our objective is to assist companies looking to open, relocate, or expand within the state. We will identify available properties that meet specific criteria. We will research and provide the local information needed to make informed decisions. We will arrange itineraries for visits to selected properties in communities throughout the state. Our project managers will serve as your connection to Georgia. All services are provided free of charge and confidentiality is assured.
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