Global Center of Growth
If you need the world at your doorstep, Metro Atlanta’s unmatched logistical advantages have you covered. That’s why our international business community keeps rising.
If you need the world at your doorstep, Metro Atlanta’s unmatched logistical advantages have you covered. That’s why our international business community keeps rising.
of the U.S. metros are within a 2-hour flight from ATL
fastest growing port in the U.S. (Port of Savannah)
countries with consulates and trade offices here
international businesses headquartered here
fastest-growing quadrant in the U.S. is the Southeast—and Atlanta is its capital
residents, all with diverse backgrounds
metro in U.S. for population growth (2023-24)
colleges and universities
All facets of the aerospace industry are taking off in metro Atlanta, from aircraft manufacturing and passenger transport to maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) and an unparalleled talent pipeline.
Electric vehicle makers, advanced battery producers and Georgia’s growing solar scene all are plugging into metro Atlanta.
From interactive game design to animation, digital effects and augmented entertainment software, Georgia has become the Start button for an industry experiencing explosive growth. Game on.
As the global epicenter of financial technology, Atlanta has become the location for success in transactions processing, trade payments, crypto, and more.
From world-renowned research labs to distinguished medical centers, and global public health pillars to digital health startups, metro Atlanta has become a virtual Petri dish of science and health innovation.
With an unparalleled logistics infrastructure and robust higher ed and technology communities supporting diverse, skilled talent, you can make almost anything here and quickly get it where it needs to go.
Home to more than 13,000 technology companies, metro Atlanta is powered in part by telecom, cyber security, fintech, digital media and a thriving mobility ecosystem.
Global business titans from Coca-Cola and Mercedes-Benz USA to Microsoft and Takeda have headquartered or expanded their business in metro Atlanta. Our diverse, skilled talent keeps business humming; our ports keep products flowing; and our airports keep employees connected to teams, family and the other cities where you do business. But the real attraction may be the welcoming culture and communities that invite your team members in.
From counties where more than 25% of the population was born outside the U.S., to a region where 4 out of 5 people have relocated from somewhere else, metro Atlanta invites you to be a part of its incredibly rich diversity. But that’s not all that sets us apart.
Do you have a feeling metro Atlanta may be built for your business? We’ve put together all the data you need for you and your fellow decision makers to understand why so many companies have chosen Atlanta and help your team understand why so many people choose to move here.