Business Development, Expansion, and Growth for Georgia Defense Contractors

Join the National Defense Industrial Association as we present strategic differentiators in the Georgia Aerospace and Defense sectors.

Hear from two key leaders from The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), a lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, locating new markets for Georgia products, as well as planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development. Within GDEcD, there are 4 teams who can help you grow your Defense business:

The Centers of Innovation provides the technical industry expertise, collaborative research, and partnerships to help the State’s strategic industries connect, compete and grow globally
DID YOU KNOW: More than 14,500 businesses in Georgia are involved in exporting. In 2016, Georgia exports exceeded $35.5 billion, an increase of 52% in the past decade. The Trade Division can help your company join in this success!
Advanced Manufacturing - Our extensive market knowledge, resources and supplier connections help manufacturing companies streamline their processes, maximize productivity and accelerate revenue growth.
GDEcD supports Existing Industries with regional project managers who assist expansion by identifying growth opportunities and delivering critical business resources and connections.

In a globally competitive environment, defense companies that continue to adapt, change and innovate are the companies that will be marketplace leaders. No matter what phase of your growth, Georgia has the technology and innovation resources that can provide the competitive edge you need.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Lindsay Martin

Director, Existing Industry & Regional Recruitment, Georgia Department of Economic Development

Lindsay Martin is the Director for the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Existing Industry & Regional Recruitment team. Lindsay leads a team of thirteen project managers that work directly with Georgia’s existing strategic industry companies. Lindsay also serves as a member of the Atlanta Regional Commission Workforce Development Board; the Atlanta Regional Commission Regional Economic Development Strategy Implementation Committee; the Atlanta Aerotropolis Alliance Board; the Georgia Academy for Economic Development Board; and the Governor’s STEM Task Force. Lindsay holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering from Tennessee State University.

Amy Kohler Hudnall

Director, Center of Innovation for Aerospace, Georgia Department of Economic Development

Amy Kohler Hudnall is the Director of the Georgia Center of Innovation for Aerospace and is responsible for a wide-ranging program to accelerate Georgia aerospace companies’ growth by helping them commercialize new products, services, and business models, connecting them with university research and industry expertise as well as other Georgia resources for the aerospace industry. She sits on the board of directors for the Atlanta Aero Club, the Atlanta Section of AIAA, and The French American Chamber of Commerce. She previously served as a Program Coordinator at the National Aerospace Development Center, and as a U.S. Air Force officer for ten years. She holds a Bachelors of Arts in Communication from the University of New Hampshire.