Fayette County Development Authority

International missions agency relocates US headquarters to Peachtree City

Jan 30, 2012 -- by Ellie White-Stevens

A year ago, international missions group Africa Inland Mission had international mobilizing offices in Canada, Europe, Korea, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, and New York. Those offices sent over 950 missionaries to the field in Africa. Their mis...
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Georgia recruiting eligible companies for upcoming trade missions

Jan 28, 2012 -- by Matt Forshee

Do you run a small or medium-sized Georgia business interested in growing its exports? If so, check out Georgia’s upcoming trade missions to key international markets. By exhibiting with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, your...
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FCDA and Social Media

Jan 20, 2012 -- by Matt Forshee

A reminder that FCDA is tied in with social media. Click the links on the left of our homepage to like our Facebook page and to follow us on Twitter. We will be sharing news about Fayette County and Fayette County companies as well as announcing n...
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FCDA releases promotional video

Jan 09, 2012 -- by Matt Forshee

The Fayette County Development Authority recently commissioned a video documenting why Fayette County is a great place to do business. It lists location attributes, community awards, and unique facts about Fayette County and its cities. Take a look:
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Clayton State offering small business workshop

Jan 07, 2012 -- by Matt Forshee

Clayton State University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be hosting a “Starting a Business” workshop, a comprehensive workshop on important decisions you make prior to opening a business. The workshop will be Tues...
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FCDA Board Announces Staff Leadership Changes

Nov 17, 2011 -- by FCDA

At their regular November Board of Directors meeting today, the Fayette County Development Authority Board of Directors announced that President/CEO Brandt Herndon will be leaving the organization December 16th to become the Vice President of Busi...
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China's Sany: From Hunan Home to Peachtree City

Nov 08, 2011 -- by Trevor Williams

Global Atlanta.com released an article discussing Sany’s growth and its first and and only North American plant in Peachtree City. Sany recently announced a plan to spend $25 million over the next five years to hire 300 engineers and technic...
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Here are 20 American Cities and Counties that could be the next Silicon Valley

Oct 24, 2011 -- by Zac Northup, NiSi

An article in Business Insider discusses 20 American cities and counties that could be the next Silicon Valley. These cities, including Fayette County, meet certain demographic requirements for a budding technology economy. Read the full article: ...
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Sany named one of the largest global companies

Jul 15, 2011 -- by John Munford, The Citizen

When Sany America began assembling heavy equipment at its brand-new Peachtree City plant earlier this year, its parent company from China was making its first investment in the United States, further extending its international capabilities. Now S...
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Rinnai raises money with 'Jeans for Japan'

Jul 07, 2011 -- by Elaine Dingler

As the technology leader in its industry, Rinnai is the largest gas appliance manufacturer in Japan and it the no. 1 selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in North America. Following the earthquake and Tsunami hitting Japan, Rinnai America C...
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