Great Things Made Here.
Great things are made here.
By: Vanessa Wagner, Director of Business Development & Strategic Programs
The Golden Isles has a long history of attracting and growing companies that make great things. Since World War II, manufacturing has worked in the Golden Isles. At that time, Brunswick had become a hub of activity for shipbuilding […]
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 […]
The Golden Isles Welcomes Tech Startup Portum: Empowering health safety in our communities
The Golden Isles Welcomes Tech Startup Portum. Portum is empowering health safety in our communities through technology.
By: Vanessa Wagner, Director of Business Development & Strategic Programs

Over the past year, technology has played a significant role in keeping communities, and businesses, running. Main street shops moved […]
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 […]
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 […]
Project Peach to invest at least $250M in the Golden Isles
Project Peach to invest at least $250M in the Golden Isles
The utility providers in Georgia are leading the way to make our state a national leader in renewable energy. According to U.S. Energy Information Administration, renewable energy accounted for 9.2% of the total energy consumption in Georgia in 2018. As the […]
Project WY: Working Together to Find Solutions for Local Businesses
Project WY Announced-Working Together to Find Solutions for Local Businesses
Project Summary
Technology has been an essential tool in helping communities market their assets to attract and retain business; however, no amount of flyover videos or site selection maps can replace a conversation’s value.
With just over a year before their […]
The Golden Isles Talent Development Strategy 2021-25
Golden Opportunities: Talent Development Strategy for the Golden Isles 2021-2025
Talent development plays many important roles in a community. It helps current employers hire and retain qualified employees to meet their ongoing business needs. It helps attract businesses looking to locate or expand their operations in a community. It helps individuals […]
Small Manufacturers Grow in the Golden Isles
Great things made here: Odin Lumber Company is the latest Share the Future recipient
Project Summary
By: Vanessa Wagner, Director of Business Development & Strategic Programs
Odin Lumber Company is a family-owned manufacturer of Wood Baseball Bats driven by a passion for baseball and woodworking; a simple vision with big dreams: A company built […]
Adding the government as a customer
Government Contracting Opportunity and Resources
Last year, *$12.3 billion in government spending was with Georgia companies and at least 312 sales transactions were with firms located in Brunswick, GA. Transactions varied from lodging, maintenance equipment, to marketing services.
The government is directed to buy a variety of products and services that your […]
Supporting the Sporting and Munitions Industry in the Golden Isles
Supporting the Sporting and Munitions Industry in the Golden Isles
Southern Ballistics Research, LLC recipient of the first Share the Future award of 2021
By: Vanessa Wagner, Director of Business Development & Strategic Programs
As a business owner, what keeps you up at night? This is one of […]