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The '''Georgia Department of Economic Development''' (GDEcD) is a department of the [[Georgia (U.S. state)|State of Georgia]] (United States). It serves as the state's sales and marketing arm and the lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, locating new markets for Georgia products, attracting tourists to Georgia, and promoting the state as a location for film, music and digital entertainment projects, as well as planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development.
The '''Georgia Department of Economic Development''' ('''GDEcD''') is a department of the [[U.S. state|state]] of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], United States. The GDEcD is responsible for managing resources to attract new business investments to Georgia, expand Georgia's existing industries and businesses, locate new markets for Georgian products, and promote and fund [[entertainment]] projects produced in the state.


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== History ==
== History ==
Originally named the Georgia Department of Commerce<ref name="a" />, the agency was established by law in 1949. Governor Herman Talmadge appointed the first five-member board<ref name="b" /> under the Official Code of Georgia Annotated sections 50-7-1 through 50-7-41<ref name="c" />. George C. Gaines served as the first commissioner.<ref name="b" />
Originally named the Georgia Department of Commerce,<ref name="a" /> the agency was established by law in 1949. Governor [[Herman Talmadge]] appointed the first five-member board<ref name="b" /> under the [[Official Code of Georgia Annotated]] sections 50-7-1 through 50-7-41.<ref name="c" /> George C. Gaines served as the first commissioner.<ref name="b" />


== Leadership ==
== Leadership ==
As chief marketing officer for the state of Georgia, the Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner leads efforts to recruit new businesses and expand existing ones; grow the state’s tourism, international trade and entertainment industries; and support the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurs.<ref name="d" />
Pat Wilson was appointed Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development by Governor [[Nathan Deal]]<ref name="e" /> in November 2016.<ref name="d" /> As Commissioner, he leads the state agency responsible for creating jobs and investment in Georgia through business recruitment and expansion, international trade and tourism, as well as the arts, film and music industries.<ref name="d" /> [[Christopher M. Carr]] served as Commissioner from November 2013 until his appointment as state Attorney General in November 2016.


== Key resources==
The current Commissioner is Chris Cummiskey who was appointed to his post by Governor Nathan Deal<ref name="e" />, assuming this role on January 2011.<ref name="d" /> Commissioner Cummiskey brings to the agency a wealth of knowledge and intergovernmental relationships developed during his more recent roles as a senior director for Senator Johnny Isakson, former Georgia House Speaker Glenn Richardson, and the University of Georgia. As State Director for Sen. Isakson, he was the point of contact for all matters relating to Georgia’s economic development-related projects. Commissioner Cummiskey’s most recent role as Director of State Relations for the University of Georgia also entailed an intimate knowledge of economic development in Georgia. <ref name="d" />
* Encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small business

== Key Services ==
* Encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses
* Developing new domestic and international markets
* Developing new domestic and international markets
* Recruiting new business to locate in the state
* Recruiting new business to locate in the state
* Identifying key markets in Georgia for companies specific needs
* Attracting tourists to Georgia
* Attracting tourists to Georgia
* Promoting the state as a location for film, video, music and digital entertainment projects
* Promoting the state as a location for film, video, music, digital entertainment projects
* Promoting the state as a top destination for artists and arts events
* Planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development
* Planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development


== Agency Organization ==
== Agency organization ==
The Georgia Department of Economic Development is divided into three distinct divisions: Global Commerce; Tourism; and Film, Music & Digital Entertainment. Together, the three divisions helped bring more than 19,600 jobs to Georgia in fiscal year 2010 (FY2010).<ref name="f" />
The Georgia Department of Economic Development is divided into seven distinct divisions: Global Commerce; International Trade; Workforce; the Georgia Centers of Innovation; Tourism; Film, Music & Digital Entertainment and the Georgia Council for the Arts.
These seven divisions are supported by an Administration division and a Marketing and Communications division. Learn more about the department at Georgia.org.


=== Global Commerce Division ===
=== Global Commerce Division ===
The Georgia Department of Economic Development Global Commerce Division assists businesses with an interest in growing or locating in the state by coordinating a variety of services that include site location, employee training, market research and export assistance and consultation.
The Georgia Department of Economic Development Global Commerce Division assists businesses with an interest in growing or locating in the state by coordinating a variety of services that include site location, employee training, market research and export assistance and consultation. In FY2012, assistance from the Global Commerce division led to 403 announced projects and nearly $6B in investment.


==== Entrepreneur & Small Business ====
==== Entrepreneur & Small Business Development ====
With 97% of all Georgia businesses classified as small businesses, GDEcD supports this sector through several approaches such as direct company relationships, resource awareness, B-2-B opportunities and local-level business development.<ref name="g" />
With 97% of all Georgia businesses classified as small businesses, GDEcD supports this sector through several approaches such as direct company relationships, resource awareness, B-2-B opportunities and local-level business development.<ref name="g" />


==== International Business ====
=== International Trade Division ===
The Georgia Department of Economic Development Global Commerce Division works closely with companies in Georgia that are looking for global markets and with international firms looking to either locate to the United States or secure American business partners.<ref name="h" />
The Georgia Department of Economic Development International Trade Division works closely with companies in Georgia that are looking for global markets and with international firms looking to either locate to the United States or secure American business partners.<ref name="h" />


GDEcD operates 10 offices internationally in Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Israel and the United Kingdom.<ref name="i" />
GDEcD has international representation in 11 markets including Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Israel and the United Kingdom.<ref name="i" />


==== Centers of Innovation ====
==== Centers of Innovation ====
The Centers of Innovation (COI) is a program designed to accelerate the growth of technology-based companies.
The Centers of Innovation (COI) is a program designed to accelerate the growth of technology-based companies.


The COI program is composed of six centers: agribusiness, aerospace, energy, life sciences, logistics and manufacturing. Located in Atlanta, Augusta, Gainesville, Savannah, Tifton and Eastman, each center provides statewide strategic industry expertise by being a complete source of information.
The COI program is composed of six centers: agribusiness, aerospace, energy, life sciences, logistics and manufacturing. Located in Atlanta, Augusta, Gainesville, Savannah, Tifton and Eastman.


Tangible services include access to university-level research and development, product commercialization, industry-specific business counsel, matching research grants for qualified companies, networking opportunities and connecting clients to potential investor networks.<ref name="j" />
Tangible services include access to university-level research and development, product commercialization, industry-specific business counsel, matching research grants for qualified companies, networking opportunities and connecting clients to potential investor networks.<ref name="j" />

==== Mentor Protégé Connection ====
GDEcD’s Mentor Protégé Connection, formerly the Governor’s Mentor Protégé Program, provides opportunities to a select group of Georgia’s emerging businesses to improve business practices, develop relationships and promote business growth. For one year, a small business (protégé) is paired with a leading Georgia-based corporation (mentor).<ref name="k" />


==== Georgia Allies ====
==== Georgia Allies ====
Formed in 1997 as a partnership between state government and private corporations, Georgia Allies builds on the individual initiatives of its members to create larger, more targeted programs that aggressively promote the state’s business development efforts. This unique public-private partnership allows the state to pool resources to increase economic development success in both new business recruitment and existing industry retention.<ref name="l" />
Formed in 1997 as a partnership between state government and private corporations.<ref name="l" />


=== Tourism Division ===
=== Tourism Division ===
The Georgia Department of Economic Development Tourism Division helps individual visitors and groups discover Georgia's vacation options and helps them to plan their stay. Through its network of regional and international representatives, it also assists the state's communities and attractions in drawing potential travelers to their areas.<ref name="m" />
The Georgia Department of Economic Development Tourism Division helps individual visitors and groups discover Georgia's vacation options and helps them to plan their stay. Through its network of regional and international representatives, it also assists the state's communities and attractions in drawing potential travelers to their areas.<ref name="m" />


The state’s tourism industry employs more than 241,000 people creating a total economic impact of more than $34 billion annually.<ref name="n" />
The state's tourism industry employs more than 400,000 people<ref name="f" /> creating a total economic impact of more than $52 billion annually.<ref name="m" />


==== Specific Services ====
==== Specific Services ====
* Promote Georgia as a premier travel destination
* Promote Georgia as a travel destination
* Providing of advice on research, public relations, group tour sales, advertising, product development and other tourism industry related topics
* Providing of advice on research, public relations, group tour sales, advertising, product development and other tourism industry related topics
* Development of the state's consumer tourism website, www.ExploreGeorgia.org
* Development of the state's consumer tourism website.
* Responsible for the state’s official Travel Guide, Georgia Golf Guide, Calendar of Events, Kids Guide and African American Heritage Guide
* Responsible for the state's official Travel Guide, Georgia Golf Guide, Calendar of Events, Kids Guide and African American Heritage Guide
* Operation of international offices, building relationships with outbound tour operators, generating media coverage and producing international travel guides
* Operation of international offices, building relationships with outbound tour operators, generating media coverage and producing international travel guides
* Promotion of tourism assets to the 13 million annual visitors traveling through the state’s 11 Visitor Information Centers<ref name="m" />
* Promotion of tourism assets to the 13 million annual visitors traveling through the state's 11 Visitor Information Centers<ref name="m" />


=== Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Division ===
=== Film, Music, & Digital Entertainment Division ===
Formed in 1973, the Georgia Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Office develops and promotes the state's feature film, television, commercial, music video, recorded music and digital media industries.
Formed in 1973, the Georgia Film, Music, and Digital Entertainment Office develops and promotes the state's feature film, television, commercial, music video, recorded music, and digital media industries.


Statewide resources and infrastructure information along with an extensive location library provide every assistance for production companies both inside and outside Georgia. The office coordinates and supports the filming needs of companies with other state agencies and local governments.<ref name="o" />
Statewide resources and infrastructure information along with an extensive location library provide every assistance for production companies both inside and outside Georgia. The office coordinates and supports the filming needs of companies with other state agencies and local governments.<ref name="o" />


In FY2009, a $590 million total investment was placed into the Georgia entertainment industry creating a $1.1 billion economic impact, a 400% increase over the previous fiscal year.<ref name="f" />
In FY2012, a $879.8 million total investment was placed into the Georgia entertainment industry creating a $3.1 billion economic impact, a 29% increase over the previous fiscal year.<ref name="f" />


==== Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act ====
==== Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act ====
On May 12, 2008, Governor Sonny Perdue signed into law the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act, increasing the state tax credit for qualified production and post-production expenditures by as much as 30%. It is available to both traditional motion picture projects such as feature films, television series, commercials and music videos, as well as new industries such as game development and animation.<ref name="p" />
On May 12, 2008, Governor [[Sonny Perdue]] signed into law the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act, increasing the state tax credit for qualified production and post-production expenditures by as much as 30%. It is available to both traditional motion picture projects such as feature films, television series, commercials, and music videos, as well as new industries such as game development and animation.<ref name="p" />


==== Film and television ====
==== Film and television ====
{{See also|Film industry in Georgia (U.S. state)}}
During FY2009, GDEcD led more than 100 feature films and television series, movies, specials, pilots and episodes produced in Georgia, ranking the state number one in the Southeast and among the top five states in the nation for film and TV productions.<ref name="f" />
During FY2012, GDEcD led more than 100 feature films and television series, movies, specials, pilots, and episodes produced in Georgia, ranking the state number one in the Southeast and among the top five states in the nation for film and TV productions.<ref name="f" />


Throughout the years, the Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Division has helped secure Georgia as the location of choice for over 700 film and television productions.<ref name="q" />
The Film, Music, & Digital Entertainment Division has helped secure Georgia as the location of choice for over 700 film and television productions.<ref name="q" /> Some of the most notable films shot in Georgia include:<ref name="q" />{{See also|Category:Films set in Georgia (U.S. state)|l1=Films set in Georgia|Category:Films shot in Georgia (U.S. state)|l2=Films shot in Georgia|Category:Films set in Atlanta|l3=Films set in Atlanta|Category:Films shot in Atlanta|l4=Films shot in Atlanta}}
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Some of the most notable include:<ref name="q" />
* ''[[Avengers: Endgame]]''
* ''[[Avengers: Infinity War]]''
* ''[[Beauty Shop]]''
* ''[[Black Panther (film)|Black Panther]]''
* ''[[Captain America: Civil War]]''
* ''[[Deliverance]]''
* ''[[Deliverance]]''
* ''[[Driving Miss Daisy]]''
* ''[[Driving Miss Daisy]]''
* ''[[Dumb & Dumberer]]''
* ''[[Forrest Gump]]''
* ''[[Forrest Gump]]''
* ''[[Freaky (film)|Freaky]]''
* ''[[Fried Green Tomatoes (film)|Fried Green Tomatoes]]''
* ''[[Fried Green Tomatoes (film)|Fried Green Tomatoes]]''
* ''[[Get Low (film)|Get Low]]''
* ''[[Glory (1989 film)|Glory]]''
* ''[[Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil]]''
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* ''[[My Cousin Vinny]]''
* ''[[My Cousin Vinny]]''
* ''[[Roots (TV miniseries)|Roots]]''
* ''[[Not Without My Daughter (film)|Not Without My Daughter]]''
* ''[[Road Trip (2000 film)|Road Trip]]''
* ''[[Roots (1977 miniseries)|Roots]]''
* ''[[Scream 2]]''
* ''[[Smokey and the Bandit]]''
* ''[[Smokey and the Bandit]]''
* ''[[Sweet Home Alabama (film)|Sweet Home Alabama]]''
* ''[[The Big Chill (film)|The Big Chill]]''
* ''[[The Blind Side (film)|The Blind Side]]''
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* ''[[The Fighting Temptations]]''
* ''[[The General's Daughter (film)|The General's Daughter]]''
* ''[[The Longest Yard (2005 film)|The Longest Yard]]''
* ''[[The Vampire Diaries]]''
* ''[[We Are Marshall]]''
* ''[[We Were Soldiers]]''
* ''[[Zombieland]]''
* ''[[Zombieland]]''
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*''[[Swift Justice With Nancy Grace]]''


==== Music ====
==== Music ====
The GDEcD Film, Music & Entertainment Division oversees statewide efforts in Georgia' music industry. In the past 20 years, with the division's guidance, Georgia has experienced unprecedented growth in the number of music recording establishments, record labels and other professional services connected with the commercial music industry.<ref name="r" />
The GDEcD Film, Music, & Entertainment Division oversees statewide efforts in Georgia' music industry.<ref name="r" />


The current estimated economic impact of the music industry in Georgia is approaching $2 billion dollars annually. The industry is responsible for creating 9,500 jobs and generating $54.3 million in tax revenues.<ref name="s" />
The current estimated economic impact of the music industry in Georgia is approaching $2 billion annually. The industry is responsible for maintaining 9,500 jobs and generating $54.3 million in tax revenues.<ref name="t" />


Major recording artists and producers with Georgia ties:<ref name="t" />
GDEcD is responsible for development of the Georgia Music Production Sourcebook, an annual guide providing a state directory of music resources.<ref name="t" />
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Major recording artists and producers with Georgia ties:<ref name="s" />
* [[Alan Jackson]]
* [[Alan Jackson]]
* [[Allman Brothers]]
* [[Allman Brothers]]
* [[Outkast]]
* [[B-52s]]
* [[B-52s]]
* [[Elton John]]
* [[Elton John]]
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* [[Ray Charles]]
* [[Ray Charles]]
* [[R.E.M.]]
* [[R.E.M.]]
* [[John Mayer]]
* [[Zac Brown Band]]
* [[Indigo Girls]]
* [[Ludacris]]
* [[Lil Tay]]<ref name="s" />
* [[Lady Antebellum]]
* [[Sugarland]]
* [[Ciara]]
* [[T-Pain]]
* [[India.Arie]]
* [[Young Jeezy]]
* [[Ne-Yo]]
* [[Usher (entertainer)|Usher]]
* [[T.I.]]
* [[Akon]]
* [[Jermaine Dupri]]
* [[Jessye Norman]]
* [[Toni Braxton]]
* [[Bow Wow (rapper)|Bow Wow]]
* [[Collective Soul]]
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==== Digital Entertainment ====
==== Digital Entertainment ====
The Music & Entertainment Digital Entertainment branch houses emerging media industries such as game development, animation and interactive entertainment.
The Music & Entertainment Digital Entertainment branch houses emerging media industries such as game development, animation, and interactive entertainment.


Currently, more than 60 video game businesses operate in the state. Georgia’s video game workforce is estimated at over 1,600 workers, and 15 of the state’s colleges and universities offer video game development courses or curriculums, including some graduate degree programs.<ref name="u" />
Currently, more than 30 video game businesses operate in the state.<ref name="u" /> Georgia's video game workforce is benefited by 15 of the state's colleges and universities offering video game development courses or curriculums, including some graduate degree programs.<ref name="v" />

Among the projects that GDEcD has assisted<ref name="v" />:
* CCP, a video game company based in Iceland, which expanded its Stone Mountain operations and announced plans to hire 200 additional workers beginning in 2010.
* Electronic Arts, the nation’s largest video game publisher, which operates an R&D lab in Savannah and has recently launched EA-Atlanta to provide a back-end digital distribution portal
* French video game company Metaboli, which purchased Turner Studios’ GameTap franchise and set up in Atlanta


== References ==
== References ==
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<ref name="b">"Georgia Department of Economic Development". State of Georgia. <http://decd.georgia.gov/00/article/0,2086,26110704_0_26114573,00.html>.</ref>
<ref name="b">"Georgia Department of Economic Development". State of Georgia. <http://decd.georgia.gov/00/article/0,2086,26110704_0_26114573,00.html>.</ref>
<ref name="c">"Georgia Department of Economic Development". State of Georgia. <http://www.georgia.gov/01/home/0,2197,668180,00.html>.</ref>
<ref name="c">"Georgia Department of Economic Development". State of Georgia. <http://www.georgia.gov/01/home/0,2197,668180,00.html>.</ref>
<ref name="d">"Commissioner". Georgia.org. <http://georgia.org/About/Bios/Pages/Commissioner.aspx>.</ref>
<ref name="d">"Commissioner Chris Carr". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/about-us/gdecd-commissioner/>.</ref>
<ref name="e">"Nathan Deal names Chris Cummiskey to head economic development". Georgia.org. <http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2010/11/29/nathan-deal-names-chris-cummiskey-to-head-economic-development/>.</ref>
<ref name="e">"Deal nominates new head for Economic Development". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/news-room/deal-nominates-new-head-for-economic-development//>.</ref>
<ref name="f">Georgia Department of Economic Development, ''2010 Annual Report''. Atlanta: 2010.</ref>
<ref name="f">Georgia Department of Economic Development, ''2012 Annual Report''. Atlanta: 2012. <http://www.georgia.org/about-us/gdecd-annual-report/>.</ref>
<ref name="g">"Entrepreneur & Small Business". Georgia.org. <http://georgia.org/BusinessInGeorgia/SmallBusiness/Pages/default.aspx>.</ref>
<ref name="g">"Small Business Resource Directory". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/small-business-resource-directory/>.</ref>
<ref name="h">"International Businesses". Georgia.org. <http://georgia.org/BusinessInGeorgia/InternationalBusiness/Pages/InternationalBusinesses.aspx>.</ref>
<ref name="h">"International Trade". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/international-trade/>.</ref>
<ref name="i">"International Offices". Georgia.org. <http://georgia.org/BusinessInGeorgia/InternationalBusiness/Pages/InternationalOffices.aspx>.</ref>
<ref name="i">"International Trade Representatives". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/international-trade/representatives/>.</ref>
<ref name="j">"About Us". Georgia Centers of Innovation. <http://georgiainnovation.org/about/us>.</ref>
<ref name="j">"Georgia Centers of Innovation". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/georgia-centers-of-innovation/>.</ref>
<ref name="k">"Mentor Protégé Connection". Georgia.org. <http://georgia.org/BusinessInGeorgia/SmallBusiness/B2BOpportunities/Pages/MentorProtegeConnection.aspx>.</ref>
<ref name="l">"Georgia Allies". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/georgia-allies/>.</ref>
<ref name="l">"Georgia Allies". Georgia.org. <http://www.georgia.org/BusinessInGeorgia/RelocatingExpanding/Partnerships/Pages/GeorgiaAllies.aspx>.</ref>
<ref name="m">"Tourism". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/tourism/>.</ref>
<ref name="m">Georgia Department of Economic Development, ''What Can Georgia Tourism Do For You?''. Atlanta: 2009.</ref>
<ref name="o">"Entertainment". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/>.</ref>
<ref name="n">"Programs & Services". Georgia.org. <http://georgia.org/GeorgiaIndustries/Tourism/Programs/Pages/default.aspx>.</ref>
<ref name="p">"Production Incentives". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/production-incentives/>.</ref>
<ref name="q">"Most Popular Titles With Location Matching 'Georgia, USA'". IMDb. <https://www.imdb.com/search/title?locations=Georgia,%20USA>.</ref>
<ref name="o">"About Us". Georgia.org. <http://georgia.org/GeorgiaIndustries/Entertainment/AboutUs/Pages/default.aspx>.</ref>
<ref name="p">"Incentives". Georgia.org. <http://georgia.org/GeorgiaIndustries/Entertainment/AboutUs/Pages/Incentives.aspx>.</ref>
<ref name="q">"Most Popular Titles With Location Matching 'Georgia, USA'". IMDb. <http://www.imdb.com/search/title?locations=Georgia,%20USA>.</ref>
<ref name="r">Rushton, Michael and Marcus X. Thomas. ''The Economics of the Commercial Music Industry in Atlanta and the State of Georgia''. Atlanta: Fiscal Research Center, 2005.</ref>
<ref name="r">Rushton, Michael and Marcus X. Thomas. ''The Economics of the Commercial Music Industry in Atlanta and the State of Georgia''. Atlanta: Fiscal Research Center, 2005.</ref>
<ref name="s">Lorenz, Taylor. ''Who is Lil Tay?''. The Atlantic, 2018.<https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/05/the-lil-tay-saga-reaches-its-logical-conclusion/561116/>.</ref>
<ref name="s">"Music Facts". Georgia.org. <http://georgia.org/GeorgiaIndustries/Entertainment/Music/Pages/MusicFacts.aspx>.</ref>
<ref name="t">Georgia Department of Economic Development, ''2009 Georgia Production Music Sourcebook''. Atlanta: 2009. </ref>
<ref name="t">"Music Industry in Georgia". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/music/>.</ref>
<ref name="u">"Video Games". Georgia.org. <http://georgia.org/GeorgiaIndustries/Entertainment/VideoGames/Pages/default.aspx>.</ref>
<ref name="u">"Game & Digital Media Companies". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/digital-entertainment/game-digital-media-companies/>.</ref>
<ref name="v">"Recent Projects". Georgia.org. <http://georgia.org/GeorgiaIndustries/Entertainment/VideoGames/Pages/RecentProjects.aspx>.</ref>
<ref name="v">"Gaming Assets in Georgia". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/digital-entertainment/gaming-assets/>.</ref>

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== External links ==
* [http://www.georgia.org/ Georgia.org]
* [http://www.georgia.gov/ Georgia.gov]
* [http://www.exploregeorgia.org/ Explore Georgia]
* [http://www.georgiainnovation.org/ Georgia Centers of Innovation]
* [http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/ The New Georgia Encyclopedia]
* [http://www.georgiafacts.net/ Georgia Facts]
* [http://gov.georgia.gov/02/gov/home/0,2218,78006749,00.html Governor Sonny Perdue]
* [http://www.gacce.org/ Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives]
* [http://www.gacvb.com/ Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus]


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Not to be confused with Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of the country of Georgia.
Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD)
Agency overview
JurisdictionGeorgia, United States
Headquarters75 Fifth Street, N.W., Suite 1200, Atlanta, Georgia
Agency executive
  • Pat Wilson, Commissioner
Parent agencyState of Georgia
Websitegeorgia.org

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is a department of the state of Georgia, United States. The GDEcD is responsible for managing resources to attract new business investments to Georgia, expand Georgia's existing industries and businesses, locate new markets for Georgian products, and promote and fund entertainment projects produced in the state.

History

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Originally named the Georgia Department of Commerce,[1] the agency was established by law in 1949. Governor Herman Talmadge appointed the first five-member board[2] under the Official Code of Georgia Annotated sections 50-7-1 through 50-7-41.[3] George C. Gaines served as the first commissioner.[2]

Leadership

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Pat Wilson was appointed Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development by Governor Nathan Deal[4] in November 2016.[5] As Commissioner, he leads the state agency responsible for creating jobs and investment in Georgia through business recruitment and expansion, international trade and tourism, as well as the arts, film and music industries.[5] Christopher M. Carr served as Commissioner from November 2013 until his appointment as state Attorney General in November 2016.

Key resources

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  • Encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small business
  • Developing new domestic and international markets
  • Recruiting new business to locate in the state
  • Identifying key markets in Georgia for companies specific needs
  • Attracting tourists to Georgia
  • Promoting the state as a location for film, video, music, digital entertainment projects
  • Promoting the state as a top destination for artists and arts events
  • Planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development

Agency organization

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The Georgia Department of Economic Development is divided into seven distinct divisions: Global Commerce; International Trade; Workforce; the Georgia Centers of Innovation; Tourism; Film, Music & Digital Entertainment and the Georgia Council for the Arts. These seven divisions are supported by an Administration division and a Marketing and Communications division. Learn more about the department at Georgia.org.

Global Commerce Division

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The Georgia Department of Economic Development Global Commerce Division assists businesses with an interest in growing or locating in the state by coordinating a variety of services that include site location, employee training, market research and export assistance and consultation. In FY2012, assistance from the Global Commerce division led to 403 announced projects and nearly $6B in investment.

Entrepreneur & Small Business Development

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With 97% of all Georgia businesses classified as small businesses, GDEcD supports this sector through several approaches such as direct company relationships, resource awareness, B-2-B opportunities and local-level business development.[6]

International Trade Division

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The Georgia Department of Economic Development International Trade Division works closely with companies in Georgia that are looking for global markets and with international firms looking to either locate to the United States or secure American business partners.[7]

GDEcD has international representation in 11 markets including Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Israel and the United Kingdom.[8]

Centers of Innovation

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The Centers of Innovation (COI) is a program designed to accelerate the growth of technology-based companies.

The COI program is composed of six centers: agribusiness, aerospace, energy, life sciences, logistics and manufacturing. Located in Atlanta, Augusta, Gainesville, Savannah, Tifton and Eastman.

Tangible services include access to university-level research and development, product commercialization, industry-specific business counsel, matching research grants for qualified companies, networking opportunities and connecting clients to potential investor networks.[9]

Georgia Allies

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Formed in 1997 as a partnership between state government and private corporations.[10]

Tourism Division

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The Georgia Department of Economic Development Tourism Division helps individual visitors and groups discover Georgia's vacation options and helps them to plan their stay. Through its network of regional and international representatives, it also assists the state's communities and attractions in drawing potential travelers to their areas.[11]

The state's tourism industry employs more than 400,000 people[12] creating a total economic impact of more than $52 billion annually.[11]

Specific Services

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  • Promote Georgia as a travel destination
  • Providing of advice on research, public relations, group tour sales, advertising, product development and other tourism industry related topics
  • Development of the state's consumer tourism website.
  • Responsible for the state's official Travel Guide, Georgia Golf Guide, Calendar of Events, Kids Guide and African American Heritage Guide
  • Operation of international offices, building relationships with outbound tour operators, generating media coverage and producing international travel guides
  • Promotion of tourism assets to the 13 million annual visitors traveling through the state's 11 Visitor Information Centers[11]

Film, Music, & Digital Entertainment Division

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Formed in 1973, the Georgia Film, Music, and Digital Entertainment Office develops and promotes the state's feature film, television, commercial, music video, recorded music, and digital media industries.

Statewide resources and infrastructure information along with an extensive location library provide every assistance for production companies both inside and outside Georgia. The office coordinates and supports the filming needs of companies with other state agencies and local governments.[13]

In FY2012, a $879.8 million total investment was placed into the Georgia entertainment industry creating a $3.1 billion economic impact, a 29% increase over the previous fiscal year.[12]

Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act

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On May 12, 2008, Governor Sonny Perdue signed into law the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act, increasing the state tax credit for qualified production and post-production expenditures by as much as 30%. It is available to both traditional motion picture projects such as feature films, television series, commercials, and music videos, as well as new industries such as game development and animation.[14]

Film and television

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See also: Film industry in Georgia (U.S. state)

During FY2012, GDEcD led more than 100 feature films and television series, movies, specials, pilots, and episodes produced in Georgia, ranking the state number one in the Southeast and among the top five states in the nation for film and TV productions.[12]

The Film, Music, & Digital Entertainment Division has helped secure Georgia as the location of choice for over 700 film and television productions.[15] Some of the most notable films shot in Georgia include:[15]

See also: Films set in Georgia, Films shot in Georgia, Films set in Atlanta, and Films shot in Atlanta

Music

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The GDEcD Film, Music, & Entertainment Division oversees statewide efforts in Georgia' music industry.[16]

The current estimated economic impact of the music industry in Georgia is approaching $2 billion annually. The industry is responsible for maintaining 9,500 jobs and generating $54.3 million in tax revenues.[17]

Major recording artists and producers with Georgia ties:[17]

Digital Entertainment

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The Music & Entertainment Digital Entertainment branch houses emerging media industries such as game development, animation, and interactive entertainment.

Currently, more than 30 video game businesses operate in the state.[19] Georgia's video game workforce is benefited by 15 of the state's colleges and universities offering video game development courses or curriculums, including some graduate degree programs.[20]

References

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  1. ^ "Georgia Code Research Tool". State of Georgia. <http://www.lexis-nexis.com/hottopics/gacode/Default.asp>.
  2. ^ a b "Georgia Department of Economic Development". State of Georgia. <http://decd.georgia.gov/00/article/0,2086,26110704_0_26114573,00.html>.
  3. ^ "Georgia Department of Economic Development". State of Georgia. <http://www.georgia.gov/01/home/0,2197,668180,00.html>.
  4. ^ "Deal nominates new head for Economic Development". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/news-room/deal-nominates-new-head-for-economic-development//>.
  5. ^ a b "Commissioner Chris Carr". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/about-us/gdecd-commissioner/>.
  6. ^ "Small Business Resource Directory". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/small-business-resource-directory/>.
  7. ^ "International Trade". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/international-trade/>.
  8. ^ "International Trade Representatives". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/international-trade/representatives/>.
  9. ^ "Georgia Centers of Innovation". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/georgia-centers-of-innovation/>.
  10. ^ "Georgia Allies". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/georgia-allies/>.
  11. ^ a b c "Tourism". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/tourism/>.
  12. ^ a b c Georgia Department of Economic Development, 2012 Annual Report. Atlanta: 2012. <http://www.georgia.org/about-us/gdecd-annual-report/>.
  13. ^ "Entertainment". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/>.
  14. ^ "Production Incentives". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/production-incentives/>.
  15. ^ a b "Most Popular Titles With Location Matching 'Georgia, USA'". IMDb. <https://www.imdb.com/search/title?locations=Georgia,%20USA>.
  16. ^ Rushton, Michael and Marcus X. Thomas. The Economics of the Commercial Music Industry in Atlanta and the State of Georgia. Atlanta: Fiscal Research Center, 2005.
  17. ^ a b "Music Industry in Georgia". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/music/>.
  18. ^ Lorenz, Taylor. Who is Lil Tay?. The Atlantic, 2018.<https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/05/the-lil-tay-saga-reaches-its-logical-conclusion/561116/>.
  19. ^ "Game & Digital Media Companies". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/digital-entertainment/game-digital-media-companies/>.
  20. ^ "Gaming Assets in Georgia". Georgia Department of Economic Development. <http://www.georgia.org/industries/entertainment/digital-entertainment/gaming-assets/>.
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