About Sherri Pruitt

Sherri is the Administrative Assistant at the Development Authority and is in charge assisting with the existing industries and companies/prospects who are locating in the Golden Isles. Sherri Pruitt is a tremendous asset to the Development Authority and started in the administrative and coordinator field over 20 years ago in Atlanta, Ga.

Entrepreneurship is a Priority


Entrepreneurship is a Priority

The Golden Isles Development Authority is focused on increasing hope, wealth, and wellbeing for all residents in the Golden Isles by promoting and supporting entrepreneurship.

By Vanessa Wagner, Director of Business Development and Strategic Programs

Every day our lives are enhanced by small businesses. When sitting down to write this […]

2021-10-15T11:41:19-05:00October 12th, 2021|

Symrise Announces $18.6M Expansion in Golden Isles, Georgia


Symrise AG

The Golden Isles Development Authority (GIDA) announced the expansion of Symrise AG at today’s Board of Governors meetings. Symrise intends to invest approximately $18,600,000 in the taxable property during Phase I of their Brunswick facility’s expansion.

Symrise is headquartered in Germany, has more than 100 global locations and customers in 160 countries around the […]

2021-10-08T09:34:50-05:00October 5th, 2021|

A Year In Review | FY2020-21 Annual Report


Economic Development Update & Golden Isles Development Authority FY 2020-2021 Annual Report

Taking the time to acknowledge achievements, review goals, and identify new opportunities is critical for any organization. For the past two years, staff at The Golden Isles Development Authority (GIDA) has completed an […]

2021-10-15T11:10:27-05:00August 24th, 2021|

Y’all means all. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our business community.


Y’all Means All. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our business community.

By: Vanessa Wagner, Director of Business Development & Strategic Programs

The Golden Isles Development Authority (GIDA) is committed to finding ways to increase and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in our business community. To be successful in this critical endeavor for […]

2021-07-06T12:25:32-05:00June 7th, 2021|

How well do you know the Golden Isles?

Great Things Are Made Here.

The Golden Isles has a long history of attracting and growing companies that make great things. The Golden Isles has a long history of attracting and developing companies that make great things. This history dates to the early twentieth century, when Brunswick had become a hub of activity for shipbuilding […]

2021-06-29T10:33:43-05:00June 1st, 2021|

A City of Entrepreneurs in Historic Downtown Brunswick


A City of Entrepreneurs in Historic Downtown Brunswick

The geography of a region shapes everything from the businesses it attracts to the local cuisine. The Golden Isles is uniquely positioned along the Interstate 95 corridor and boasts everything from beaches to a growing main street.

Midway between Savannah, Georgia, and Jacksonville, Florida, the Golden Isles […]

2021-04-21T09:28:49-05:00April 21st, 2021|