Authority has Vision for Economic Success
The Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority has vision for economic success in Southeast Georgia. Here's a quick overview from The Brunswick News.
Governor Nathan Deal Discusses Economic Development & the Film Industry in Georgia
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal talks about how economic development and the film industry are continuing to thrive in the State of Georgia.
Film Industry Generates $6 Billion for Georgia’s Economy
Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Georgia-lensed feature film and television productions generated an economic impact of more than $6 billion during fiscal year 2015.
New inland terminal to open in 2018
New inland terminal to open in 2018
Service area includes North Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky
July 28,2015
Officials gather to sign a Memorandum of Agreement establishing the Appalachian Regional Port, Tuesday, July 28, 2015, in Chatsworth, Ga. From left, CSX Executive Vice President Clarence […]
GPA achieves record TEUs, tonnage, rail and Ro/Ro in FY15 July 27, 2015
"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.
Launching of High Demand Career Initiative Workforce Assessment
Good Morning!
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
Gulfstream Expands Brunswick, Georgia Mx Facility with the opening of a newly constructed 110,000-sq-ft hangar at Brunswick Golden Isles Airport.
Gulfstream Expansion Open for Business
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.
State Seeks Further Input From Georgia Business to Identify Workforce Needs
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.
U.S. Manufacturing Costs are Almost as Low as China’s, and that’s a Very Big Deal
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
July 2015 Called Minutes
BRUNSWICK AND GLYNN COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
CALLED MINUTES – July 1, 2015
Chamber Small Board Room
3:00 PM
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 […]
Solar Energy in Georgia
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.