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ECIDA Partners with Xcel Strategies to Expand Summer Skills Camp with New Industry Day
June 30, 2026 - RINCON, Ga. – The Effingham County Industrial Development Authority (ECIDA) partnered with Xcel Strategies to sponsor the inaugural Industry Day as part of the organization's annual Summer Skills Camp. The three-day camp welcomed 25 middle and high school students for hands-on career exploration and skilled trades experiences designed to build...
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Kemp Announces Fourth Round of Rural Site Development Grants
June 29, 2026 -
ATLANTA – June 29, 2026 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the fourth round of grants from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) within the OneGeorgia Authority, totaling $7.8 million for ten local projects across the state. With this latest round of grants, the State of Georgia has invested $28 million...
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More Than 170 Jobseekers Attend Third Annual Effingham Employment Expo
June 25, 2026 - RINCON, GA – More than 170 jobseekers from across Coastal Georgia attended the third annual Effingham Employment Expo on Tuesday, June 16, hosted by the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority (ECIDA) in partnership with WorkSource Coastal. The event connected residents with career opportunities at some of Effingham County's leading industrial employers...
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Effingham Educators Gain Real-World Industry Experience Through Regional Externship
June 8, 2026 - RINCON, GA – Effingham College & Career Academy instructors Aaron Parker and Johnny Thompson were among 20 educators selected from across the eight-county RISE region to participate in the second annual Regional Educator Externship Program hosted by the Regional Industry Support Enterprise (RISE) from June 1–5. Made possible with support from...
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HMGMA and Kia America Celebrate Production of Kia Sportage Hybrid
June 3, 2026 - ELLABELL, GA, June 2, 2026 – Today Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) and Kia America (KUS) celebrated the start of production for its newest vehicle, marking three major milestones for the advanced manufacturing facility: the first Kia model, the first hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), and the third vehicle to...
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Six Graduating Seniors Receive Brandon Davis Memorial Scholarship to Launch Careers
May 21, 2026 - EFFINGHAM COUNTY, GA – Six graduating seniors from the 2026 Workforce PhD program received a $500 scholarship to help them take the next step toward their career goals. This year’s Brandon Davis Memorial Scholarship recipients are Jarrod King and Carson Smith of Effingham County High School; John Kennedy and Benjamin...
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Savannah Portside International Park Certified ‘Ready for Accelerated Development’ with ‘Select’ Status
May 21, 2026 - ATLANTA – May 20, 2026 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), in cooperation with the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority (ECIDA), today announced that the Savannah Portside Industrial Park has earned “Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development” (GRAD) certification with “Select” status. The site...
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World Trade Center Savannah names Ardry Trading Company 2026 International Business of the Year at Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon
May 7, 2026 - SAVANNAH, Ga. – World Trade Center Savannah (WTCSav) hosted its seventh annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon Wednesday, May 6, in conjunction with World Trade Month.
During the luncheon, WTCSav presented the World Trade Center Savannah International Business of the Year Award to Ardry Trading Company. Established...
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Virginia Transformer Breaks Ground on Georgia Transformer Expansion In Rincon; to Increase Production Capacity by 50 Percent
April 22, 2026 - Rincon, Ga. — Virginia Transformer today held an official groundbreaking ceremony on a major expansion at its Georgia Transformer (GTC) manufacturing facility in Rincon, Georgia, marking the latest investment in the company’s growing production capacity for large power transformers and further solidifying its long-held position of having the...
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Fifth Year, Record Class: Effingham County Seniors Complete Workforce PhD
March 28, 2026 - Seniors from all three Effingham County high schools recently completed a four-day immersive experience into the world of local industry, career readiness, and real-world skills through the annual Workforce PhD program. Now in its fifth year, the program celebrated its largest graduating class to date, over 30 students, reflecting continued growth...
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