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Georgia Entrepreneur & Small Business Quickfacts

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The State of Georgia provides Small Business facts, Georgia rankings and other relevant information about Small Business in Georgia

Georgia Ranked First for Labor Availability & Work Force Development

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

According to Georgia's Governor Nathan Deal: "Our goal is to be the best of the best."

The State of Georgia Among the Top States for Doing Business

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

For the second year in a row, Area Development magazine has conducted a survey of a select group of highly respected location consultants who work with a nationwide client base. The consultants were asked to name their top-5 state choices in 12 site selection categories:
Business Environment:

Overall cost of doing business
Incentives programs
Business friendliness
Corporate tax environment

Labor Climate:

Labor availability
Labor costs
Work force development programs

Infrastructure/Global Access:

Rail & highway accessibility
Certified sites & shovel-ready programs
Competitive utility rates
Access to global markets

Economy:

Leading in the economic recovery

Lights, Camera, Action

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade and Walker County are all “Camera Ready” Counties!

University of Georgia to Premiere Play About Artist Howard Finster

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The life of Summerville artist Howard Finster will be premiered in a play at the University Theatre.

New Jobs Coming to Walker County, GA

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A distribution center is moving to Walker County.

Georgia a Top 5 State for Films

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The state gives a tax break of 20% to many productions, with another 10% break to films and shows that feature a Georgia promotional logo.

Bigger is Not Always Better When It Comes to Business Location

Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Companies seeking to lower their operating costs and grow their businesses may find the grass is greener outside of urban areas.

Fort O is Fast Growing

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Fort Oglethorpe was the fastest growing city in the area during the 2000-2009 decade with a 42.2% change in population.

North Georgia is Expanding

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A 10-County Region of Northwest Georgia is projected to grow by almost 500,000 people in the next 40 years.