Category: Global Georgia

Macon Symposium Focuses on Pluses of International Engagement for Georgia

A panel explored the positives of engaging with the world at the Sixth Annual Global Trade and Investment Symposium at Wesleyan College. Speakers left to right: Trevor Williams, moderator, Global Atlanta; French Consul General Anne-Laure Desjonqueres; Virginie Durr of Delta Air Lines, Raymond Shelton of YKK; attorney and Danish Honorary Consul Christopher N. Smith; Stephen Adams of Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority.

At a time of growing upheaval in international relations, a symposium in Macon earlier this month yet again focused on the opportunities rather than the threats of cross-border connections. 

Qcells Supplier to Invest $147M to Build Out Solar Manufacturing Sector

Hanwha lays out where the encapsulant film will be placed in a solar module.

Another branch of Korean chemicals, materials and renewable energy giant Hanwha is building new factory in Georgia to support the upcoming expansion of Qcells, a sister firm planning a $2.5… Continue reading Qcells Supplier to Invest $147M to Build Out Solar Manufacturing Sector

Applications for Georgia Export Award Sought Through March 31

Georgia recently posted record numbers for goods exports. Photo by Erik Odiin on Unsplash

An annual awards program recognizing Georgia exporters for expanding into new markets is seeking applications through March 31.  The GLOBE Award honors companies based in the state that have entered… Continue reading Applications for Georgia Export Award Sought Through March 31

Georgia Ports Handle Record 5.9M Containers in 2022, Plan for Even More Growth

To meet rising container demand, the Ocean Terminal at the Port of Savannah is being renovated to handle two container ships simultaneously. This year, construction began to turn the 200-acre terminal into a container-only operation. GPA Photo/Stephen B. Morton

Georgia’s ports handled a record 5.9 million containers in 2022, a 5 percent increase showing that the ports have more than recovered from a turbulent era.  Even as companies continue… Continue reading Georgia Ports Handle Record 5.9M Containers in 2022, Plan for Even More Growth

World Trade Center Savannah Reflects on 10 Years Fostering Global Growth 

Savannah, Georgia's founding city, has long been a hub for international commerce. Photo by Tyler Edic on Unsplash

Editor’s note: This commentary was written by Leigh Ryan, vice president of World Trade Center Savannah and Foreign-Trade Zone 104  Time flies when you’re having fun, and we at the World… Continue reading World Trade Center Savannah Reflects on 10 Years Fostering Global Growth 

Mexican-Owned Bakery Multinational Bimbo to Invest $25 Million in South Georgia

Bimbo's QSR division serves fast-food restaurants and other concepts.

Grupo Bimbo, the Mexican bakery multinational, will open a food-processing facility in Valdosta, investing $25 million and creating 74 jobs.   The investment comes through Bimbo QSR, a division of the… Continue reading Mexican-Owned Bakery Multinational Bimbo to Invest $25 Million in South Georgia

World Trade Center Meeting Offers AI-Powered Business Networking for Georgia Firms 

The World Trade Center Savannah, part of the Savannah Economic Development Authority, is recruiting companies for matchmaking meetings.

The World Trade Center Savannah is offering firms throughout Georgia virtual networking opportunities with business, government and nonprofit leaders around the world through its membership in a network of 320-plus such centers… Continue reading World Trade Center Meeting Offers AI-Powered Business Networking for Georgia Firms