Red Carpet Tour returns to Georgia, eyes new investments in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Top executives from companies all over the world, placing their bids on new businesses and investments in Augusta.
On Thursday, the famous Red Carpet Tour returned to Georgia for the 63rd year, making a stop at the Augusta National Golf Club.
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce also hosted the event.
Pat Wilson from Georgia Economic Development says the goal is to bring more jobs to Georgia.
We asked him where he sees augusta economically within the next 10 years.
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“We are already growing, great university, great technical colleges in the area, companies that are moving in like Aurubis, and we got a fourth Starbucks,” said Wilson. “There’s a lot going on in Augusta, and the beauty is the community is rallying around each other to come together after the disasters, it’s only going to lead to something better coming in the future.”
Wilson says Augusta is a great place to try and get businesses together to bring an economic impact to the state.
“Again, I go back to the hospitality they feel while here, a lot of economic development comes from relationships, and it comes down to a feeling,” said Wilson. “They feel wanted when they come to Augusta.”
We also spoke with Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson about this showcase and what it brings to the local economy.
“It brings jobs, it brings opportunities,” said Johnson. “Augusta is just so fortunate to have two days on this great tour. One, to highlight golf, two, to highlight all the great corporate sites and potential opportunities that we have in Augusta for creating high-paying jobs.”
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We also spoke with Johnson on how important this showcase is after Hurricane Helene.
“Having these dollars come into our community to help people repair their homes, help bare some of the expenses to reserve Hurricane Helene, just getting lives back to normal, its a great pride that we’re able to do it and its a great joy to be able to do it in the fashion in which we’re doing it,” said Johnson.
Johnson says after this showcase, he hopes tourists leave with the idea that Augusta is open for business.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp also attended the event.
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