Georgia celebrates State’s 2021 ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced its six 2021 Small Business ROCK STARS as part of the state’s celebration of Georgia Small Business Week, recognized Monday, May 3, through Saturday, May 8. A small businessman himself, Governor Brian P. Kemp made the official designation through a proclamation highlighting the importance of small businesses to Georgia’s economy and the critical role they play in their communities, available here.  Six Georgia Small Business ROCK STARS were recognized by GDEcD Deputy Commissioner of Global Commerce Scott McMurray for their unique and impactful work across their communities and the state through recorded videos. The state’s Small Business ROCK STARS will also be featured on GDEcD’s LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter platforms throughout Georgia Small Business Week and highlighted by the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA). To view all of the videos, please click here.  “Small businesses take risks, create opportunities, supply incomes, generate ideas, and make sizeable impacts on their communities,” said Governor Kemp. “I couldn’t be more proud to celebrate the state’s six Small Business ROCK STARS this year, and I extend my sincerest thanks to all of them for their hard work and dedication.”  The 2021 Small Business ROCK STAR for Region 2 was Wander North Georgia in Clayton.  Small businesses make up 99.8% of all businesses in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Small Business team created the Small Business ROCK STAR awards as a way to salute the risks, innovations, outreach, and impact of the state’s small businesses. Each of this year’s winners have fewer than 100 full-time employees, are involved in charitable programs in their communities, and were founded in the State of Georgia. Since its inception, the Georgia Small Business ROCK STARS program has garnered more than 2,000 nominations and honored 33 small businesses as Small Business ROCK STARS.  For additional information about Georgia’s Small Business ROCK STAR awards, visit: georgia.org/rockstars.