Meet Georgia’s international representatives, Tuesday, March 26 at a marketing seminar and networking reception, and find out more about opportunities through the state’s economic development outreach in Brazil, Canada, China, Chile, Europe, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico and the United Kingdom. The Global Market Insights seminar will be held 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m., and the Go Global reception, which will feature remarks by Gov. Nathan Deal, will be held at the Woodruff Arts Center in Midtown Atlanta, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration is $30 and covers both events. Space is limited. To register, click here, or contact Meagan Martz, [email protected] or 404-962-4091.

Georgia’s international representatives are experts in their fields and keep Georgia globally competitive by helping make the state a leading location for international investment, an outstanding source for quality products and services and a key destination for tourism. Georgia companies engaged in or considering growth through international trade have a rare opportunity during these directors’ once-a-year visit to learn first-hand about strategic world markets, and will have the opportunity to explore export and investment opportunities.

“This year is particularly special because it marks the 40th anniversary of Georgia’s commitment to international economic development,” said Kathe Falls, director of the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s International Trade division. “Our offices in Japan and Europe were founded in 1973, and have played a key role in the locations of hundreds of companies from these regions over the years.”

Georgia’s exports topped $35.9 billion in 2012, the state’s highest-ever total. During the 2012 fiscal year (ending June 30, 2012), 29 percent of the projects worked by the Georgia Department of Economic Development were foreign direct investment, creating more than a quarter of the total jobs  and 23 percent for that year.

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) plans, manages and mobilizes state resources to attract new business investment to Georgia, drive the expansion of existing industry and small business, locate new markets for Georgia products, inspire tourists to visit Georgia, and promote the state as a top destination for arts events and film, music and digital entertainment projects. Visit www.georgia.org.