The task force identified industries with the most strategic potential and best fit for Georgia’s future and how to recruit enterprises in those categories into the state’s economic development base.

Six strategic industries and seven supporting industry clusters were targeted for development.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Focus Economic Development Efforts
Focus economic development efforts on growing the following industries in Georgia: Aerospace, Agribusiness, Energy & Environmental, Healthcare & Eldercare, Life Sciences and, Logistics & Transportation.

Establish a Statewide, Centralized Commercialization Center
Establish a statewide, centralized commercialization center to be the central point of contact for identifying available research, commercialization opportunities and appropriate points of contact.

Coordinate Economic Development Efforts through the Governor
Coordinate economic development efforts through the Governor to ensure that all efforts by the State are consistent, easy to access by those who do business in Georgia, and focused on Georgia's strategic economic development plan. Establish and adhere to timely, measurable goals.

Establish a University-affiliated Research Park