WELCOME TO GEORGIA’S GOLDEN ISLES
Brunswick and Glynn County, also known as the Golden Isles, is an emerging magnet for growth-seeking enterprise. Lower operating costs, access to all major transportation, and a culture of mutual support blend with an impressive array of recreational, educational and cultural activities.
The Brunswick & Glynn County Development Authority is committed to helping you succeed here. Not just at start-up, but as long as you are part of our business community.
So we really want you to visit us here in southeast, coastal Georgia. We’ll make you feel welcome. We’ll plan ahead for the most efficient use of your time. You’ll personally encounter all the reasons your business will thrive here. After that, we think…like so very many of our visitors…you’ll be back.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWS
Industry Appreciation Week 2018 – Brunswick and Glynn County, Georgia
Manufacturing has long been a part of the local culture of Brunswick and Glynn County Georgia. Throughout the week of April 30 - May 4, we're recognizing local existing industries contributions during our local "Industry Appreciation Week."
Economic forecast very positive for Glynn, Georgia
Don Mathews was filled with good news at the annual economic outlook luncheon Thursday. The professor of economics and director of the Reg Murphy Center for Economic and Policy Studies at College of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick, took to the podium to deliver a highly optimistic forecast.
Jennifer Fordham, CEcD wins Dave T. Smith Award 2017
Jennifer Fordham CEcD, from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs was awarded the 2017 Dave T. Smith Award for her huge impact on Brunswick and Glynn County's economic development and growth.
PORT OF BRUNSWICK
The Port of Brunswick is one of top three busiest RO/RO ports in the Nation and also moves quite a bit of break bulk. Every year thousands of cars and heavy machinery enter the U.S. right here in Glynn County and are shipped all over the Nation using our extensive transportation network of rail and interstates.
Containers come into the Port of Savannah which is about 45 minutes north via I-95. Existing industries in Glynn County have a HUGE advantage in logistics.
Brunswick Ro/Ro Capacity up by 50 percent
At the annual State of the Port address hosted by the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce Thursday, Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Griff Lynch said the GPA increased auto processing capacity at Colonel's Island Terminal by 50 percent over the past 12 months, all of which has been absorbed by processors and manufacturers.
GLYNN COUNTY’S EXISTING INDUSTRIES
Brunswick and Glynn County Georgia is very fortunate to have an existing industry base that is so active in the community and engaged with our local education system. The local industrial community is committed to Glynn County for the long run. A top priority for the Brunswick – Glynn County Development Authority is existing industry support. We have a very diverse industry mix and every year our local industries create a significant amount of jobs and capital investment for Glynn County.