...Carpet Tour visit to Augusta National Golf Club.The companies were not named, but Chris Cummiskey, the economic development commissioner for Georgia, said the field covers a "wide berth" of industries, ranging from life sciences, aerospace...

...working with members of the private sector to draft a communication plan to be kicked off next year.Georgia Economic Development Commissioner Chris Cummiskey said the state suffers when trying to interest outside companies because of its image like...

...and businesses to the state of Georgia."We work as closely as we ever have with (Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Chris Cummiskey) and his team to try to attract more manufacturing to the state."To continue growth...

ATLANTA ? Weak schools are a stumbling block for state industry recruiters, Economic Development Commissioner Chris Cummiskey told lawmakers Wednesday.But the same joint meeting of the House and Senate appropriations committees also heard...

...economic development in Georgia during a Thursday breakfast meeting for area business executives.State Economic Development Commissioner Chris Cummiskey and state Rep. Ben Harbin, R-Evans, both characterized the Transportation Special Purpose...

...a long string of companies," he said. He's probably right, according to Ken Stewart, Georgia's economic-development commissioner. Winning the first company from a given country is often the toughest job because executives tend to want...

...627-3407. - Thursday: Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce annual meeting; speaker: Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Ken Stewart; cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m.; Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites; $50 members...

...627-3407. - Feb. 22: Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce annual meeting; speaker: Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Ken Stewart, cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m.; Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites; $50 members...

...821-1318. - Feb. 22: Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce annual meeting; speaker: Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Ken Stewart; cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m.; Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites; $50 members...

...prospects."It was always a challenge for the staff to keep up with Gov. Perdue's 18-hour days," Economic Development Commissioner Heidi Green said.The governor acknowledged that the press has often published stories critical of the...