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AUGUSTA, GA — The Augusta Economic Development Authority (AEDA) proudly announces the promotion of Michael Norris to the position of Vice President of Economic Development, effective immediately. Michael Norris has been an integral part of the AEDA team since 2018, previously serving as Senior Project Manager. In this role, Michael has demonstrated exceptional leadership in […]
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ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today the next round of grant recipients for the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative, totaling more than $11 million in infrastructure development and supporting 542 housing units in five communities. All award recipients demonstrated strong collaboration and partnership with local real estate developers. “Georgia is experiencing rapid growth in communities […]
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Spring brings new beginning and opportunities, and, in 2024, Augusta is one community showcasing how Georgia helps industries thrive. Syensqo Breaks Ground on New Battery Material Facility In April, Syensqo began construction on a new battery-grade polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) manufacturing facility in Augusta that may well become the largest PVDF production facility in North America. […]
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ATLANTA – April 25, 2024 – Today, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) joined executive leadership from Syensqo, a global science leader in materials and chemical solutions, as well as local and state representatives in celebrating the start of construction on Syensqo’s new battery-grade PVDF manufacturing facility in Augusta. “Georgia is developing an e-mobility supply […]
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ATLANTA – May 3, 2024 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that GF Casting Solutions AG (GF Casting Solutions), a division of Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen (Switzerland) that produces lightweight components for the mobility and energy industries, will invest more than $184 million in a new manufacturing facility in Augusta. This project will create 350 […]
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Atlanta, GA – November 10, 2021 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Aurubis, one of the leading recyclers of copper, precious metals, and non-ferrous materials worldwide, will invest $340 million (€300 million) in a state-of-the-art recycling and secondary smelting facility for multi-metal recycling in Augusta. This new facility will be the very first […]
Keep Reading...The Augusta Economic Development Authority today announced the promotion of Cheney Thomasson to Manager of Existing Industry and Strategic Partnerships. She will have the primary responsibility of building relationships with corporate entities, industrial partners, educational organizations, and all other key partners on the local, regional, and national level to advance the mission and organizational goals of the Development Authority.
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Our team recently visited two cities on opposite borders of the state, yet bound by geography, history, and a desire to embrace innovation to move their communities forward. I am referring to Augusta and Columbus; historic Georgia communities located on our state’s eastern and western borders.
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After a two-year hiatus, the Augusta Economic Development Authority is reviving its annual awards ceremony for local manufacturers. The city’s industrial-recruiting agency has scheduled its Celebration of Industries gala for March 1 at 7 p.m. The evening event, featuring the Manufacturer of the Year awards, will replace the daytime awards luncheon that was last held in 2016.
Keep Reading...The Augusta Economic Development Authority continues to build their team for the improvement of Richmond County and the Augusta Region. Timothy McFalls, Sr. has been named Manager of Commercial and Retail Development for the EDA and will begin immediately.
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