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Justin Farquhar

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Justin Farquhar

RISE Vice President

Justin Farquhar joined SEDA in January 2024 as RISE Vice President of RISE, which stands for Regional Industry Support Enterprise. He is responsible for working to implement the recently released workforce study.

He previously served as Senior Vice President of the Development Authority of Bryan County (DABC). He joined DABC in 2016 as a Project Manager. He is currently serving his second term as a member of the Georgia Economic Developers’ Association board of directors and has previously served as the organization’s Sponsorship Committee Chair.

 

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Teckrez expands Savannah operations through partnership with Porter Logistics

Teckrez, LLC, a specialist in tackifier resins, acrylic monomers and thermosets, celebrated the expansion of its operations with a ribbon cutting at Porter Logistics’ 230,400-square-foot facility. In early 2026, Teckrez consolidated its satellite operations, selecting Savannah as the strategic location for its growing import and distribution needs. The company selected…

10.28.2026

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Mitsubishi Power Doubles Footprint in Chatham County

Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. (Mitsubishi Power) is investing $490 million in expanding its existing footprint in Georgia. The company plans to create more than 220 new jobs in Chatham County. “When we met with Mitsubishi Power and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Tokyo, we…

10.23.2026

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Automotive supplier Yura Corporation to locate in Chatham County

Automotive supplier Yura Corporation announced today it would be locating in Chatham County, investing $5 million and creating 55 new job opportunities. The Tier 1 supplier specializes in the design, development and manufacturing of automotive wiring, ignition, controls and electronics. They will be providing wiring harnesses and electronic modules to…

10.13.2026

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