ATLANTA – December 14, 2022 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that KISS USA, a global beauty company, will create more than 395 new jobs and invest $121 million in a facility in Bryan County.
“Georgia’s efficient and reliable ports, infrastructure and workforce continue to attract global companies like KISS to this #1 state for business.” said Governor Brian Kemp. “We are happy to welcome them to the Peach State and are grateful for the hard-working port operators who will ensure that their products, along with so many others, continue to reach consumers around the world.”
KISS was founded in 1989 in New York and has become one of the largest cosmetics companies in the country. It offers a wide variety of beauty supplies to more than 100 countries, including nail, hair and cosmetic products designed for home use.
“With the establishment of a logistics center in the Savannah area, one of the major container terminals in the United States, we are confident that a smoother supply of products to the eastern region, an excellent workforce in the region and active cooperation and assistance from state governments will lead to improved business operations,” said Peter Won, KISS Senior Director and Head of Human Resources. “We are actively preparing for the start of business in Savannah sometime in March of next year.”
The new KISS facility will be located at The Cubes at Interstate Center II, a Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) certified site. Interested individuals can learn more about available positions and working at KISS at www.kissusa.com/careers.
“We are very excited to welcome KISS to Bryan County.” said Bryan County Development Authority Chairman Jon Seagraves. “We enjoy working with the company throughout the hiring process and look forward to continuing that relationship as KISS begins to create the 395 new jobs they will bring to our community.”
Regional Project Manager Dorie Bacon represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) Global Trade team in this competitive project in partnership with the Bryan County Development Authority, Georgia Quick Start, and Georgia Power.
“KISS joins a large number of global companies that have come to Georgia for our unmatched logistics network and combination of assets that help businesses achieve their goals.” said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “Local communities have supported this growth through investment in infrastructure development and GRAD sites. When combined with Quick Start’s statewide workforce training, Georgia’s economic development community has created a three-pronged approach to address some of the biggest challenges facing businesses today. We are excited about the jobs and opportunities that KISS and Bryan County are creating.”
To earn a GRAD program certification, a property must undergo due diligence and complete specific certification requirements prior to a potential business visit. Completing the GRAD certification program with the Georgia Department of Economic Development is a proactive way for both community planners and landowners to help catalyze economic growth and industrial development in the regions they serve.
About KISS USA
KISS is the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of fashion nails and is the market leader in both fashion nails and false eyelashes in the US KISS offers innovative, affordable, easy-to-use, quality beauty products salon, including fashion nails, eyelashes, cosmetics, hair styling tools, hair care, hair accessories and more. KISS brings the beauty of the salon and the power of personal care at home to everyone. KISS products are available in retail stores and pharmacies across the country. For more information, visit www.KISSusa.com.
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