The Governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp, announced Tuesday that sustainability-focused Ecopol, a European leader in the production of biodegradable PVA film, will invest more than $38 million and create 130 new jobs at the company's first North American facility in Spalding County south of Atlanta (Georgia).Georgia is home to a large and active Italian business community, and Italy has maintained a consular presence in Georgia since 1899.
In 2021, exports from Georgia to Italy increased more than 18% over the previous year ($557 million total exports in 2021). Wilson led an economic development mission to Italy most recently in September 2020.The state of Georgia has maintained continuous representation in Europe since 1973.
Source: Yahoo News
