"Georgia's ports have seen phenomenal growth over the past fiscal year, due to a combination of West Coast cargo diversions, U.S. economic recovery and regional gateway shifts placing more demands on Georgia's terminals," said GPA Executive Director Curtis Foltz.
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Below you will find a press release by the Georgia Department of Economic Development regarding the recent launch of the High Demand Career Initiative workforce assessment (Georgia.org/WorkforceAssessment). This survey will help us to identify specific short- and long-term workforce […]
Gulfstream Expands Brunswick, Georgia Mx Facility with the opening of a newly constructed 110,000-sq-ft hangar at Brunswick Golden Isles Airport.
The new Gulfstream expansion includes a new 110,000-square-foot maintenance repair and overhaul facility and marks the company’s third facility at the Brunswick Golden Isles Airport.
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is seeking input from Georgia employers, of all sizes, to better identify workforce needs now and in the future. As a leading state in economic development, Georgia seeks to provide a skilled and sustainable workforce to existing, expanding or newly located businesses by further identifying the needs within the state’s workforce infrastructure.
Part of the reason for the narrowing gap is that wages have been rising in China. And American companies have been boosting their productivity faster than many of their international competitors. But perhaps the single largest factor is that fracking
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
BRUCE DIXON
CEDRIC KING
MISSY NEU VIA PHONE
SUSAN EASTIN
WAYNE JOHNSON
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
OTHERS PRESENT
MEL BAXTER, STAFF
DAVE SMITH, STAFF
JOHN SCOTT, STAFF
REES SUMERFORD, COUNSEL
DAVID MANNING, MANNING AVIATION
BROOKE MANNING, MANNING AVIATION
I. CALL TO ORDER –Chairman Bruce Dixon
II. INVOCATION and WELCOME GUESTS – Chairman Bruce Dixon gave […]
Georgia Power is at the forefront of Solar Energy and plans to have more than 900MW by the end of 2016 - the Nation's largest voluntary solar portfolio. Glynn County is a major part of Georgia Power's Solar Energy portfolio.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
BRUCE DIXON
CEDRIC KING
MISSY NEU
SUSAN EASTIN
WAYNE JOHNSON
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
OTHERS PRESENT
MEL BAXTER, STAFF
DAVE SMITH, STAFF
JOHN SCOTT, STAFF
SHERRI PRUITT, STAFF
REES SUMERFORD, COUNSEL
ROB BURR, GCAC
TERRA WINSLETT, GCAC
ALAN OURS, GLYNN COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
WOODY WOODSIDE, BRUNSWICK-GLYNN COC
ROD SAWALL, GICA
JASON HODGES, GILBERT HARRELL
KEITH CRUSAN, ST. SIMONS BANK AND TRUST
SUE […]
Brunswick Mayor Cornell Harvey says locals and tourists alike still uphold Lanier’s profound admiration of the golden marshes, winding rivers, sandy beaches and historic landmarks that characterize Glynn County. But what expressly defines the remarkable corner of the world known as Brunswick and the Golden Isles, Harvey insists, is its human capital.
Brunswick and Glynn County, also known as the Golden Isles, is a prime location for business - especially aerospace, manufacturing, and logistics. Watch this quick video to see why. Take a minute and see for yourself why Brunswick and Glynn County is Georgia's Golden Opportunity.
Because of the world-class transportation network, including the busiest airport in the world, two Class 1 railroad facilities, and the fastest-growing and 4th-largest port system, Georgia provides resources and encourages manufacturers to call Georgia their home.