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Learn how the Golden Isles Development Authority can help your business.

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We offer resources and support to help your business grow.

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Find your next opportunity in the Golden Isles.

We’re committed to providing world-class service and support to our existing industries

Aerospace

The Golden Isles have a long history of service to the aviation community and continue to work with world-class organizations to create new opportunities for this sector.

Port-Dependent Industries

If your business needs to move anything on wheels or break-bulk supplies and products efficiently, the Golden Isles’ major two ports are your solution.

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Companies in the food industry sector are challenged with the need for high efficiency in everything they do.

Manufacturing

If your business needs to move large equipment and break-bulk supplies and products efficiently, the Golden Isles major modes of transportation are your solution.

Entrepreneurship 

The Golden Isles Development Authority believes in our local entrepreneurs and prioritizes the creation and expansion of resources that support their growth.

Why Glynn County, Georgia?

Easy access to I95 corridor to move products

Brunswick and the Golden Isles are easily accessible via Interstate 95, an East Coast artery of commerce from Maine to Miami, and U.S. 17, a scenic route of incomparable beauty. U.S. 341/Golden Isles Parkway, U.S. 25, U.S. 82/GA 520 offers businesses direct access to all areas of Georgia.

Three Ports for quickly moving product

The Port of Brunswick is located 12 miles landward from the open Atlantic Ocean. Glynn County is also located one hour south of the Port of Savannah and one hour north of the Port of Jacksonville, both via I-95.

Workforce development programs

Students and adult learners are challenged with over 20 bachelor degree options at the College of Coastal Georgia and dozens of degree and certificate programs at Coastal Pines Technical College. This mix of education and workforce development programs means that your business can find the right hire locally in the Golden Isles.

Quality of life to attract and retain talent

Residents of Brunswick and the Golden Isles are envied throughout the state – they can step outside their front doors, right into Georgia’s coastal playground. The pleasant temperature and beautiful scenic backdrop provide ample opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

Find the right location to grow

Our community has the location to meet your businesses needs.

Our local workforce can support all functions of your organization’s growth

29%

have a college degree*

63%

are between the ages of 18-64*

858,387

labor force 16 years and over*

The Golden Isles of Brunswick & Glynn County, Georgia, create and attract the talent that fuels businesses in aerospace, manufacturing, food processing, and logistics.

*within 60 minutes of Brunswick, GA, Source: JobsEQ®

Let us know how the Golden Isles Development Authority can help grow your business

President & CEO of Golden Isles Development Authority

Ryan Moore

President & CEO

ryanmoore@goldenislesdev.com

cell: 912-222-0388

McKenzie Padgett

Director of Business Development

mpadgett@goldenislesdev.com

cell: 912-536-0844

Sherri Pruitt

Director of Business Retention & Expansion