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Accelerating the growth of small and minority-owned businesses for a stronger Georgia.

Connect. Grow. Celebrate.

Minority-owned businesses in Georgia provide over 402,000 jobs to hard-working Georgians and energize the state’s economy. Grow Georgia strives to power these businesses’ growth by connecting them to specialized resources, increasing their partnerships with Fortune 500 firms, and celebrating their success.

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Film Festival

The Georgia Film Office, a strategic office within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), reported that film and television productions spent $2.6 billion in Georgia during fiscal year 2024, a total of $11 billion over the last three fiscal years (georgia.org). Small businesses and diverse founders are contributing to this growth - including events like this weekend's seasonal festival.

Support the annual Bloody Peach Film festival in Atlanta, GA. This festival is for filmmakers of all backgrounds, with a focus on providing a platform for BIPOC and LGBT communities.

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Meet Jon Gosier of FilmHedge

Filmed in Georgia

After the credit's role on your favorite film and tv shows you may have seen the famous Georgia peach indicating, "filmed in Georgia". From Stranger Things to Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, the growing film industry is …

Kevin poses with COLORS artwork

We are all people, of all colors.

Interview with Kevin Pullen to discuss his new project, COLORS, and arts and culture are impacting change in the Golden Isles, Georgia.