Employment in the solar energy sector in Georgia fell by 14 percent as utility-scale projects stalled amid an uncertain global trade environment, according to the Solar Foundation. Georgia’s drop was much steeper than the 3.2 percent nationwide decline to 242,343 jobs from 250,0271, marking the second year in a row solar jobs fell after more Read more
Trevor Williams
UPS to Support White House Initiative to Promote Women’s Exports
Atlanta-based United Parcel Service Inc. is supporting an initiative by the White House to drive female economic empowerment by helping women export. The global collaboration will be conducted via the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) initiative, launched Feb. 8 by the Trump administration. UPS will work directly with USAID, the government development agency that works Read more
Georgia Lawmakers Show Bipartisan Love for the United Kingdom
A pair of resolutions passed in recent weeks in both houses of Georgia’s legislature shows bipartisan alignment on at least one issue: that a “special relationship” with the United Kingdom holds multifaceted benefits for the state. The terminology echoes that used by national leaders aiming to affirm the alignment of values between the U.S. and Read more
During Tough 2018, Mohawk Preps for the Future With Global Acquisitions
Facing a tougher year than expected in 2018, Mohawk Industries nonetheless made key acquisitions around its global system that executives believe will set the Calhoun, Ga.-based flooring giant on better footing by 2020. The company bought flooring companies in Australia, New Zealand and Brazil, where it will produce ceramic tile, and purchased two flooring distributors in Read more
India: Lots of Reasons for Optimism Amid Tough Trade Environment
Pair the harsh global rhetoric of the U.S. with the politically fueled news cycle churning in India these days, and it might be easy to grow jaded. But a group of panelists convened in Atlanta in December saw opportunity ahead in 2019, even as they took a hard look at the tough hurdles ahead for the Read more
Classic Cars to Cranberry Powder: Local Organizations Post Tangible Trade Leads
Local economic development leaders often make the case that Georgia-made products are in high demand overseas. In the past few weeks, they have posted the lists to prove it. The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s office in Brazil, which always seems busy, has sourced credible buyers for a range of products, from RFID technology, aerospace Read more
Nominations Open for Savannah International Business Award
The World Trade Center Savannah has opened the nomination process for its annual International Business of the Year award. The award honors companies that excel in global trade and have a bent toward promoting cooperation between the U.S. and other countries. It can go to a locally based company or a foreign company with a Read more
Irish Startup Picks Savannah Through ‘Tradebridge’ Program
An Irish startup that promises to enhance the recreational boating experience through experiential and social apps and hardware has picked Savannah as its beachhead for the U.S. Raceix believes the U.S. will be the top market for consumer products it plans to introduce here by 2020, which allow boaters to track their trips and share Read more
Hartsfield-Jackson Remains World’s Busiest Airport for 21st Year With 107M Passengers
It never gets old for those who would promote Atlanta as a business destination, even after 20 years: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is yet again the busiest airport in the world, according to preliminary numbers compiled by the airport. The airport handled nearly 107.4 million in 2018, an increase of 3.33 percent over the previous Read more
Gulfstream Opens Vienna Office With Two New Regional Sales VPs
Savannah-based private jet manufacturer Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has opened a new office in Vienna and appointed new members of its sales team to enhance the customer experience in Europe. As part of an ongoing strategy to put customer-centric locations in major cities, the new office is in the Goldenes Quartier of the Austrian capital and Read more
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