2023 Annual Legislative Leaders Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Georgia State Capitol in Room 216 CAP. We will have Chick-fil-A breakfast followed by updates from invited special guests. We will update this page with more information as we confirm our speakers. Stay tuned!
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Agenda
| 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Chick-fil-A Breakfast with Legislative Leaders |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Updates from Special Guests |
| 10:00 AM |
Group Picture in the Atrium |
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Thank you to our Legislative Leaders Meeting Sponsor!
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 The 2023 Georgia Logistics Summit, to be held in Savannah, March 8, 2023, at the Savannah Convention Center, has now opened registration for participants through the Summit website at www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-georgia-logistics-summit-tickets.
Hosted by the Georgia Center of Innovation, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the event will explore the intersection of the economy, technology, and growth of Georgia’s port in an industry that touches every facet of commerce. |
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Keynote speakers include:
- Griff Lynch – Executive Director, Georgia Ports Authority
- Chris Gaffney – Principal, ECG Consulting, and retired VP Global Strategic Supply Chain for The Coca-Cola Company
- Rick McDonald – Senior VP, Chief Supply Chain Officer, The Clorox Company
- Paul Bingham – Economist, S&P Global Market Intelligence
- Jannine Miller – Director of Planning, Georgia Department of Transportation
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RECENT EVENTS
ICYMI: The 2022 GEDA Annual Awards Ceremony honored many GEDA members and outstanding projects in 2022.
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| Congratulations to GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson for being named the 2023 "Georgian of the Year" by Georgia Trend Magazine. He used the opportunity to highlight Georgia's team approach, promoting the importance of keeping relationships strong at every level, including with partners and businesses across the state. The cover featuring Commissioner Wilson and full magazine is online here. |
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| GEDA MEMBER AND OTHER NEWS |
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Senate Committee Endorses Narrow Reforms For Development Authorities
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| The Senate Development Authority Study Committee submitted their report in December and was highlighted in the article written by the AJC last week. GEDA, with support from our partners at Cornerstone, was tracking with this study committee every step of the way. We had multiple members present to the committee on their work as development authority executives - all doing a fantastic job. As you will see in the article, GEDA is asked to establish best practices to be used as a self-assessment tool for members. During this legislative session we anticipate legislation being drafting to address (1) the additional training for DA board members and directors, and (2) requiring DA boards maintain in-term membership to their boards. Please reach out to me at gcagle@georgia.org if you have comments or concerns about this topic. |
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| We are thrilled to congratulate the following GEDA Members who were included on Georgia Trend's list of the 2023 100 Most Influential Georgians: |
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Georgia Chamber of Commerce
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Georgia Municipal Association
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Georgia Association of CVBs
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Greater Columbus Georgia
Chamber of Commerce
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Film, Music & Digital
Entertainment Office, GDEcD
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Savannah Economic
Development Authority
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ACCG
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| And a huge shoutout to the below GEDA Members on Georgia Trend's 2023 Notable Georgians list: |
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Development Authority
of Bryan County
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Cook County Economic Development Commission
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Albany Area Chamber of Commerce
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Georgia Center of Innovation, GDEcD
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Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority
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Augusta Economic
Development Authority
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Big Welcome to these New GEDA Members!
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Otis Aleman
Kim Allonce
Rita Braswell
Christopher Brock
Tom Choi
John Curry
Allie Dean
Christine Dobbs
Tony Ferguson
Roderick Gilbert
Scott Greene
Oscar Guzman
Danita Hamid
Ayonna Harrison
Gina Hartsell
That Htoo
Shed Jackson
Sherron Jackson
Peggy Jolley
Wendy Leebern
Madeline Lester
Kylee Little
Daniel Martin
Andie McDaniel
Leslie McFarlin
Carlton Morman
Christopher Pike
Griffin Price
Brittney Rasmuson
Jason Rubenbauer
Ashley Sailor
Matt Seale
Taylor Smith
Jeremy Stratton
Davis Warnell
Holly Wharton
Jamon Williams
Marsellas Williams
Wilhelm Ziegler
Jessica Zurheide |
Alliance Engineering & Planning
City of Stockbridge
Conyers Rockdale Economic Development Council
Miller & Martin PLLC
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService Georgia Properties
Catamount Constructors, INC
Georgia Department of Economic Development
City of Austell
Georgia Power Company
Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission
Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company
City of Cedartown
City of Forest Park
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Conyers Rockdale Economic Development Council
Georgia EMC
Select Fulton
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Live Oak Concepts
Ansley Real Estate, LLC
Partnership Gwinnett
Cordele-Crisp County IDC
Electric Cities of Georgia
Georgia Department of Economic Development
North Georgia Technical College
Florida Atlantic University
City of Fulton Park
Industrial Properties Group, Inc.
Cobb County Economic Development
Waycross-Ware County Development Authority
City of Stonecrest
Douglas-Coffee County Economic Development Authority
City of Thomaston
City of Griffin
Oglethorpe Power Corporation
City of Perry
Georgia Department of Labor
City of Powder Springs
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission |
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If you have received a promotion, taken a new job, started a new business or even moved on to another state, let us know. We would like to let your fellow GEDA members know about you.
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Curves.
Late Sunday afternoon, in the twilight of the day in south Bulloch County, I was driving home from a quick trip to the grocery store. My son Lucas was about to return to Mercer University for the start of his Spring Semester, so I had to get him a few extra things for his apartment – basically, a bunch of processed food and cheese sticks.
As I drove out of the greater Brooklet metro, I began a turn around a big curve just outside of Brooklet, with pine trees and picked cotton on either side of the road and the sun setting in front of me. I’ve taken that curve hundreds of times, and on this day I thought back to those drives, usually taking the kids to kindergarten or elementary school, or visiting my grandparents. It’s funny how the simplest things cause nostalgia to grab our hearts and minds. I’m particularly susceptible to sentimentality, as y’all probably know or can tell – GEDA does that for me, too.
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Qcells to More than Double Production in Georgia, Create 2,500 New Jobs
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| January 11, 2023 – Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Qcells, one of the largest and most-recognized renewable energy solutions providers, will invest more than $2.5 billion to expand its solar module manufacturing operations in Georgia. Qcells will build a new facility in Cartersville and add a third facility to its Dalton location, creating more than 2,500 new jobs in northwest Georgia. These investments are expected to bring Qcells' total solar panel production capacity in Georgia to 8.4 gigawatts by 2024. Read more... |
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Longtime Kia and HMG Supplier to Build Manufacturing Facility in Bulloch County
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January 5, 2023 – Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Ecoplastic Corporation, an automotive parts manufacturer, will create 456 new jobs and invest approximately $205 million in a new manufacturing facility in Bulloch County.
"We're proud to welcome Ecoplastic to our growing ecosystem of manufacturers, logistics professionals, suppliers, and more, building on the record-breaking jobs and investments that are on their way to the Peach State," said Governor Brian Kemp. Read more... |
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Renewal by Andersen to Open First Southeast Manufacturing Facility in Henry County
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January 3, 2023 – Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Renewal by Andersen, the full-service window replacement division of Andersen Corporation, will create 900 new jobs and invest more than $420 million in a new manufacturing facility in Henry County.
"We're proud Renewal by Andersen is growing its footprint in Georgia and choosing to bring its first Southeast manufacturing facility to our state," said Governor Brian Kemp. Read more... |
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| Chris Womack has been appointed president of Southern Company and elected as a member of the Board of Directors of Southern Company, effective March 31, 2023. Kimberly S. (Kim) Greene will succeed him as chair of the Board of Directors, CEO, and president of Georgia Power. |
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Professional Development Scholarship Grants
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| Did you know that most scholarships go unused every year? This is your money for the asking! Take a few minutes TODAY to apply for a scholarship grant. These grants can deepen your job understanding and enhance your career! They can be used to attend many Professional Development events, including: the University of Georgia’s Certified Economic Developer (CED) courses, the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) or the OU Economic Development Institute. They can also be used for the Penn Worden Grant and the International Missions Grant. For additional information on the Professional Development scholarships, look on the GEDA website, or contact Brittney Love, Manager, Member Services at GEDA at 404-962-4110. |
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