It’s no secret that Georgia has been recognized for its exceptional business-friendly environment. In fact, Site Selection has named it the number one state for doing business for eight consecutive years. 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. read more

Over the last several years, Atlanta has garnered a reputation as one of the country’s fastest-growing and most prolific technology hubs. Forbes Magazine named the metro area as one of the world’s elite tech towns, placing it in the number three spot of cities poised to become tech meccas in the near future. Cushman & Wakefield included Atlanta on its list of America’s 25 leading high-tech metro areas. read more

In 2021, Georgia achieved a banner year for economic development despite a global pandemic. Georgia’s foundation of strong assets—including the state’s highly skilled and educated workforce, existing logistics infrastructure and strong partnerships with other agencies, companies and communities—continue to diversify the state’s population and economy, producing record results. Georgia now enters 2022 with the same foundation of assets and a great deal of promise for generating new jobs and investment in metro Atlanta and every corner of the state. read more

The Georgia Department of Economic Development is proud to be the lead agency for attracting new business to the Atlanta regional area. They encourage the expansion & relocation of industries, align workforce education and training with in-demand jobs and locate new markets for Georgia products. read more

Atlanta is home to 16 Fortune 500 companies and 14 Fortune 1000 businesses. The attraction to the city makes sense, as Atlanta offers access to a booming economy, a low corporate tax structure, a highly educated and skilled workforce and one of the world’s busiest airports. read more

It’s no secret that Georgia has been recognized for its exceptional business-friendly environment. In fact, Site Selection has named it the number one state for doing business for eight consecutive years. 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. read more

While a variety of factors go into the decisions that drive both people and businesses to make their way to Atlanta, some of the most important and pressing ones deal with a very particular issue: finances. Here, we look at just a few of the financial reasons that make the metro area so attractive to so many. read more

Looking at the pre-COVID metro Atlanta job market and where it is heading today, it’s clear that the city and its surrounding areas comprise a land of opportunity for job seekers looking to enter the service-based, skilled-worker employment market. read more

Home to nearly 6 million people and more than 150,000 businesses, metro Atlanta continues to be an attractive place for Fortune 500 and 1000 companies because of the region’s low... read more

What you need to know about the newest job opportunities in the metro area. read more

Atlanta offers an array of excellent industries and job sectors for recent college graduates. read more

Local small business owners take working in Atlanta to the next level read more

Top recruiters and staffing agencies offer tips for finding your place in Atlanta’s job market read more

Business and community leaders strive to make airport area a relocation destination read more

Last week, Penske recognized metro Atlanta as the top moving destination in the country for the ninth year in a row. The number of years the city has led that list is remarkable. ... read more

What Makes Metro Atlanta’s Thriving Job Market So Unique? read more

How our historic city has emerged as one of the country’s top tech industry hubs read more

Corporate investment and a diverse workforce power the city's progress read more