ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp leaves for Europe this week on a trade mission to Germany and Poland.
The trip is intended to strengthen the Peach State’s existing economic and cultural ties with the two countries and develop new relationships that will create jobs.
Georgia’s connections already are strong with Germany, Kemp said late last week.
“Georgia’s partnership with Germany has been instrumental in our economic success, as they are one of our largest trade partners and a major contributor to job creation and investment in our state,” he said.
“German companies excel in industries like life sciences and automotive manufacturing, and Georgia serves as a strategic gateway for them and other European businesses entering the U.S. market,” state Commissioner of Economic Development Pat Wilson added.
German automotive firms alone have generated about 2,200 jobs and $830 million in investments to Georgia communities. Germany is the fourth-largest export and import market for Georgia, with more than $12.8 billion in trade moving back and forth in 2023.
In addition, exploring emerging markets such as Poland allows Georgia to stay ahead of global trends, build new partnerships, and help local companies expand overseas.
Kemp and representatives of the economic development agency will meet with executives from firms already operating or under construction in Georgia and attend diplomatic and relationship-building events.