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As the country focuses on increasing the manufacturing and packaging of microchips domestically for national security, local support convinced a semiconductor manufacturing company to choose Columbus as its headquarters.Micromize, a semiconductor manufacturer that specializes in energy-efficient electronics for wearables and mobile devices, recently announced it will bring its operation to...
Innovative partnering proved successful as CHIPS4CHIPS announced the locating of the first semiconductor manufacturer in the Chattahoochee Valley. Micromize, a pioneering semiconductor manufacturer specializing in energy-efficient electronics for wearables and mobile devices, has chosen Columbus, GA as the location for its inaugural manufacturing facility.Click here to view the full release.
Hundreds of new jobs are coming to the Fountain City. Pratt and Whitney, an aerospace manufacturing business in Columbus, broke ground on a multi-million dollar investment.The company is adding 81,000 square feet to its Columbus Engine Center along with new machinery, and equipment with Governor Brian Kemp in Columbus today...
The State of Georgia, a leader in global film production, has been using its signature partnership approach working with the public and private sector to produce film opportunities. Results can be seen year-round in every corner of the state.During the last two fiscal years alone, Georgia has celebrated at least...
Cities Connect: Elevating Your Downtown Development Program with the Georgia Downtown Association
Oct 31 2023Welcome to Cities Connect, where we discuss issues that matter. The Georgia Downtown Association (GDA) works to connect communities and equip professionals through training and networking to strengthen and advocate for Georgia’s downtowns. During this episode, GDA President Jeffrey Fowler shares information on how GDA can be a resource to...
In honor of Dr. Stuart Rayfield’s presidential investiture on Oct. 20, the Columbus State University Alumni Association commissioned original student artwork that depicts what the university means to them.Five students answered the Alumni Association’s challenge and used artistic mediums of their choosing — which ranged from traditional materials like paint...
Closing the Workforce Gap: How Economic Developers Can Address Shortages in the Job Market
Oct 23 2023The modern job market is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, shifting demographics, and changing economic landscapes. As a result, many regions across the globe are facing significant shortages in the workforce, posing challenges to economic growth and development. However, with the right strategies and initiatives, economic developers can play...
Brownfield sites are often associated with contamination and environmental hazards. Whether real or perceived, contamination may require costly cleanup efforts to make them viable for redevelopment.The level of contamination may vary depending on its previous use. “Old housing development, a commercial dry cleaner, railroad lines, kerosene soaked pilons on docks/piers,...
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) celebrated 50 years of continuous representation in Japan, recognizing YKK Corporation of America Vice President Jessica Cork with the Governor George Busbee Award during a state mission to the country this week. The mission celebrated the long history of Japanese investment in the...
If you’ve ever driven down a rural road lined with fields of cotton plants festooned with fluffy bolls and wondered how much cotton is grown in your county, forget Google — the University of Georgia’s Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development (CAED) has what you need.Each year experts in the...
In Focus: AI’s Influence on Data Center Growth
Oct 16 2023Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most talked about subjects of the year, anticipated to touch almost all facets of modern life. Hotly debated from dinner tables to Hollywood to the halls of Congress, synthetic data will completely overtake real data in AI models by 2030, according to market...
Workforce development is a key concern for companies of all sizes and across all industries. Recently, Georgia announced its latest innovative approach to addressing this need with the GEORGIA MATCH Direct College Admissions Initiative. Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the “largest direct to college initiative in the country” at the...
During today's inaugural Governor's Workforce Summit, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the launch of GEORGIA MATCH, one of the largest state-run direct admissions initiatives in the nation. The culmination of multiple state agencies working together to ease the process of connecting students with higher education opportunities, this program will engage...
What makes a state a great place to do business? Let us count the ways.There are more than a dozen factors that enterprises find are important to their success — and, in particular, vital considerations as they decide where to locate, relocate or expand. These factors influence various aspects of...
Understanding SEO for Economic Development: Ensuring Your Organization Ranks on Search Engines
Jun 29 2023Search engine optimization (SEO) is a vital aspect of digital marketing that can help your economic development organization attract businesses, visitors, and investors to your community.
Read the complete article from Golden Shovel Agency here.
While attending the 2023 Paris Air Show in France, Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Pratt & Whitney - an RTX business specializing in aircraft and helicopter engines - will expand their operations in Columbus, Georgia. This project will create nearly 400 new jobs and bring $206 million in...
Georgia is at the epicenter of the nation’s electric vehicle revolution, and its system of higher education is working to drive the industry forward. By prioritizing research and development and gathering the top researchers and players together, Georgia’s college and university systems are a prime incubator for the kinds of...
The League of American Bicyclists honored the efforts of Columbus to build better places for people to bike, by renewing the bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award first presented in 2014.
Columbus joins 506 communities across the country in the movement for safer streets, and better bicycling for everyone...
Looking at a map of the 140,000-mile-long U.S. rail network you could imagine it as a nation-spanning circulatory system. Its tracks have the branching look of a land-based vascular organ, pumping passengers, and needed goods from within the central parts of the country and out to its extremities.In 2022, the...
Statewide tour will gather business executives, elected leaders and government officials to discuss the local creative economy and the impact of film, music, broadcast, digital production and gaming in the region. For more information email GeorgiaUnscriptedRoadshow@gmail.com
Georgia Entertainment News has announced the Georgia Unscripted Roadshow. These events will take...
This is an interesting period in the food processing industry. On the surface, it’s enduring a number of struggles, such as addressing inflation, supply chain issues, lack of workforce, energy costs, etc.
But the industry always has one ace in its deck of cards, no matter the problems: people...
The Columbus Museum’s newest “on tour” exhibition opened this week at the Bo Bartlett Center in uptown Columbus, Georgia. Facts & Figures: Contemporary Realism from The Columbus Museum presents the very best of the style's paintings from the holdings of the Museum's permanent collection. Anchored by the work of beloved...
After taking some hits during the pandemic, Georgia tourism is poised for a record summer. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expects to handle about 2.1 million passengers during the Memorial Day holiday period, which began Thursday and extends through next Wednesday. That’s up from roughly 2 million travelers during the same...
Boldness Is Key When It Comes to Starting a Business — Here Are 5 Ways to Boldly Launch Yours
May 24 2023Launching a business requires a lot of hard work and dedication. However, sometimes it takes more than that to make your business successful. Boldness is key when it comes to launching a company, and being able to make pragmatic choices can set you apart from your competitors.
The first...