News & Events

The Foreign-Trade Zones 101 program is being offered on Thursday, November 5th
from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at World Trade Center Savannah.  The program is beneficial to any
company currently importing and interested in theU.S. Foreign Trade Zones program and benefits.

The program is free of charge, but registration is required.

The region of Emanuel, Montgomery, Treutlen, Toombs and Wheeler Counties is working with local companies and economic development officials to evaluate infrastructure needs throughout the region, especially the availability of Natural Gas.  If your company uses natural gas in daily operations, please complete the attached form and return it to Ryan Waldrep at the address provided.  Your response will be used to assist the region in preparing for future growth and development!

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is pleased to invite Georgia companies and organizations to participate in the following international trade opportunities.

Click here for a list of upcoming logistics events in Georgia as submitted the Center of innovation for Logistics.

The Basic Skills Education Program Tax credit will go into effect on January 1, 2016.  Please click the image for details.

Click here for information on international companies seeking to purchase or distribute Georgia products. These leads were developed by the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and/or GDEcD’s International Representatives.

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is pleased to invite Georgia companies and organizations to participate in the international trade opportunities. For a full list of opportunities, please click here. 

The Georgia Department of Education will host twelve "Partners Educating Georgia's Future Workforce" meetings around the state this fall.  Region 9 will be hosted by Toombs County at the Toombs County High School.  This event will provide a chance for business and community partners to learn more about our national, state, regional and local workforce needs.  Each county is asked to bring educators, chamber representatives, and several business and industry representatives to the meeting.  State Legislators and other dignitaries are also invited.