Georgia, USA

HK USA is investing $13 million to expand its Columbus-Muscogee County facility, creating an additional 35 jobs. Since 2005, HK USA has continued to grow in Georgia: bit.ly/4djq0kE

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Blue Ops, Inc. is investing more than $30 million in its new manufacturing facility in Valdosta, which is expected to create 200+ jobs over the next several years in Lowndes County. bit.ly/427vlqd

Another major win for Georgia’s life sciences industry. UCB, Inc. plans to invest $2 billion in a new pharmaceutical biologics manufacturing facility at Rowen in Gwinnett County, creating 330 new direct jobs over the next several years. bit.ly/4c3ZYlW

Glytec, a major health tech company, will relocate its headquarters to Cobb County, adding 500 new jobs over the next several years, @GovKemp shared today. Learn more: bit.ly/4lywSOI

PFIFFNER Moser-Glaser broke ground today/yesterday on a new manufacturing facility in Franklin, Heard County, representing $18.5 million in investment and up to 60 new full-time jobs in Heard County over the next 10 years. bit.ly/4sovqAM

Another major aerospace investment in Georgia. Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is committing $200 million to expand in Columbus after completing its 2023 expansion. Learn more: bit.ly/4cjUaWd

@GovKemp announced that Dongwon Autopart Technology plans to invest $30 million in a new production facility in Emanuel County. The automotive project is anticipated to create 200 new jobs over the next several years: bit.ly/3ZTltPs

Site development and improvement projects across rural Georgia are receiving a combined $4.3 million in state grant funding to attract business: bit.ly/4rw54wo

As industries worldwide shift to advanced mobility and automation, Georgia is ensuring businesses and workers evolve together. Quick Start designed the Hyundai Mobility Training Center of Georgia to mirror next-gen manufacturing, delivering growth at scale:bit.ly/48BS7Jn

BioTouch, a global healthcare logistics company, will invest $12.5 million and add 480 new jobs in Columbus in a multi-year expansion, @GovKemp announced. More: bit.ly/3XwiITd

This Small Business Saturday, you can make your holiday gifting count in more ways than one. When you choose local, you’re supporting the entrepreneurs who fuel our communities and keep Georgia’s reputation strong on the global stage: bit.ly/4p2isXZ

Virginia Transformer Corp., operating as Georgia Transformer Corp., will invest $40 million to expand its existing manufacturing facility near Rincon, creating over 400 new jobs in Effingham County, @GovKemp announced. Learn more: bit.ly/4rbqT4I

Salesforce will invest $15 million to expand its Georgia presence, creating over 250 new jobs in Fulton County by the end of 2028, @GovKemp announced. Learn more: bit.ly/4oFZvKA Image credit: Salesforce

Electrical component and system manufacturer Socomec will invest nearly $10 million in a new facility in Suwanee, creating 300 new jobs in Gwinnett County, @GovKemp announced today. Learn more: georgia.org/press-release/…

Underwood Ammo will invest $41 million in building a new manufacturing facility, creating 120 new jobs, in Effingham County, @GovKemp announced. bit.ly/48bg0Jh

Aurubis Richmond commissioned its first smelt at the first-of-its-kind facility in the U.S. The $800 million in investments and planned expansions will position Georgia in a major role in the American multimetal supply chain. Congrats to Aurubis on this milestone!

For the 12th year in a row, Georgia has been named the No. 1 State for Business by Area Development, @GovKemp announced. A record unmatched in the nation, built on speed-to-market solutions, world-class logistics, and a pro-business environment. Read more: bit.ly/42JqAnd

@Hyundai’s commitment to Georgia continues to grow. A $2.7B expansion at the Metaplant will bring: • 500,000-unit capacity by 2028 • 10 new hybrid + EV models • 3,000 jobs @GovKemp: “This reinforces [Hyundai’s] commitment to this project and our state.”

Rivian's groundbreaking is a historic step forward on an investment that will create well-paying jobs, strengthen the local tax base, and support opportunities for generations to come. Thank you to @GovKemp, @Rivian, and all the partners who made this day possible.