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Georgia Chair marks 100th year with Saudi Arabian deal
Gainesville company expects to create more than 100 jobs in US, more overseas
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Georgia Chair Co. recognized its longest-serving employees Friday with a rocker; from left are Andrea Crozier, Greg Kinsey, Donny Irvin, Brad Crain and Hugh Lee Bennett. The company is celebrating 100 years of business this year. - photo by Michelle Boaen Jameson
Gainesville-based Georgia Chair Co. recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary with the announcement of an international agreement to expand its operations. The company signed an agreement with Merjas Business Holding for rights to distribute furniture in Saudi Arabia. The agreement will create nearly 100 jobs in the U.S. and more than 150 jobs for women in Saudi Arabia.