It’s no secret that Georgia is recognized for its exceptional business-friendly environment. In fact, Site Selection has named it the number one state for doing business for nearly a decade consecutively. That kind of reputation undoubtedly attracts companies of all sizes to settle in the area every year, establishing headquarters, distribution centers, customer service operations and more, while other companies look to expand in the area. Here are some of the most recent big business moves to our fair city and its surrounding areas.

NEMA

Logistics and supply chain company NEMA has doubled its facility space with a recent expansion, creating 20 new jobs in Gwinnett County. The company’s proximity to Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the ports of Charleston and Savannah justifies the expansion to 152,000 square feet and spurs a $6 million capital investment. The company has a 3PL Foreign Trade Zone certification, which allows it to move goods in and out of the United States to be stored, processed or assembled without immediate customs, duties or certain taxes. Founded in the 1980s, NEMA has expanded its services over the years to include foreign trade zone warehousing and international shipping, giving it the ability to orchestrate shipments to and from numerous countries from its Gwinnett County hub.

AIG

American International Group (AIG), a global insurance company, will create a new innovation hub in DeKalb County, tripling its current office space to accommodate 1,000 employees. The company plans to add 600 new jobs over the next five years. Set to open in 2026, the hub’s collaborative workspace will gather teams representing all facets of AIG’s business to test new processes and develop digital capabilities to build value for clients. The company, which is ranked as a Fortune 100 company, is expected to hire for various positions in underwriting, claims, operations, data engineering and AI. The hub will be located in Brookhaven’s Perimeter Summit.

Cargill

Cargill has opened a facility in Midtown Atlanta’s Tech Square. Located on Spring Street, the space is expected to house 400 employees of the agricultural and food giant who will serve in roles focusing on supply chain reliability and sustainability. Cargill’s digital technology and data organization will initially occupy the Atlanta hub, and the company is expected to hire professionals in data engineering, generative artificial intelligence and systems, applications and products (SAP), among other fields, over the next several years. Cargill provides food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products while partnering with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products

Southern Steer Butcher

Florida-based neighborhood butcher shop Southern Steer Butcher has opened its first Georgia location in Alpharetta. Located on Kimball Bridge Road, the shop offers homemade sausages, gourmet burgers, chicken, marinated steak tips and more. The burgeoning franchise also features an array of side dishes and appetizers, including white cheddar mac and cheese, homemade meatballs and bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers. The store’s website lists daily and seasonal specials, combos and meal programs for added convenience. Southern Steer Butcher operates five locations in Florida and one in Texas. 

maierAMERICA

A subsidiary of Christian Maier GmbH & Co.KG, maierAMERICA recently opened a 20,500-square-foot facility in Gwinnett County, nearly tripling the size of its previous location. maierAMERICA is part of the  maierGROUP and specializes in manufacturing rotary joints, also known as “unions,” that connect rotating and stationary units for piping media. The group employs more than 200 associates and serves over 500 fields of application for its products; maierAMERICA develops products for the renewable energy, engineering, paper textile, plastics, machine tool, food and pharmaceutical industries and will celebrate 25 years of expansion in the United States in September of 2025.