March 6, 2023
Hyundai supplier PHA to create more than 400 jobs in Chatham County
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that PHA, a global auto parts manufacturer that will supply the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Bryan County, will create 402 new jobs and invest more than $67 million in a new facility in Chatham County.
February 21, 2023
Sewon America Announces 740 new jobs in Effingham County
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Sewon America, a subsidiary of Korean-based Sewon Precision Industry Co., will create 740 new jobs in Rincon and invest more than $300 million in a new Effingham County manufacturing facility.
February 16, 2023
Savannah JDA named Business Facilities Bronze Deal of the Year Award for Hyundai Motor Group announcement
The Savannah JDA was recognized as Business Facilities magazine’s Bronze Deal of the Year Award recipient on Jan. 12, 2023. The Gold recipient was Micron Technologies, and the Silver was Chevron Phillips Chemical.
February 1, 2023
Seoyon E-HWA, a Hyundai supplier, to locate in Savannah Chatham Manufacturing Center
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Seoyon E-HWA, a global auto parts supplier that manufactures both interior and exterior components, will create 740 new direct and indirect jobs and invest almost $76 million in a new manufacturing facility in Chatham County.
February 1, 2023
The Progress Project by Hyundai Commences for a Second Year, Supporting Black-Owned Businesses in Georgia
In honor of Black History Month, Hyundai Motor America is kicking off the Progress Project for the second year. The Progress Project by Hyundai provides financial assistance to black-owned small businesses in a region. This year, the area of focus is Savannah, Georgia – home to Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, a new dedicated EV and battery manufacturing plant currently being built in Bryan County.
January 13, 2023
Savannah JDA hires Director of Workforce
The Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority (Savannah JDA) announced today the appointment of Maria Whitfield, a veteran human resources executive, to the position of Director of Workforce.
January 5, 2023
Longtime Kia and HMG Supplier to Build Manufacturing Facility in Bulloch County
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Ecoplastic Corporation, an automotive parts manufacturer, will create 456 new jobs and invest approximately $205 million in a new manufacturing facility in Bulloch County.
December 20, 2022
Savannah JDA announces workforce study and comprehensive strategic plan for Savannah region
Today the Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority (Savannah JDA) in partnership with existing industries announces that they have tapped Wadley Donovan Gutshaw Consulting, LLC (WDGC) to conduct a Regional Workforce Study and Comprehensive Strategic Plan.
November 23, 2022
Second Global Automotive Supplier for Hyundai Metaplant To Create 1,500 Jobs
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Hyundai Mobis, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, plans to invest $926 million in an Electric Vehicle (EV) Power Electric system plant in Bryan County that will eventually employ at least 1,500 people.
November 7, 2022
First Hyundai Motor Group supplier to build facility in Bulloch County
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Joon Georgia, Inc., an automotive parts manufacturer, will create 630 new jobs and invest $317 million in Bulloch County. Plans for the company’s new manufacturing facility mark the first confirmed supplier for Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Bryan County.