70%+
of Fortune 500s have a presence in metro Atlanta
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For more than 160 years, the Metro Atlanta Chamber has worked alongside business leaders and policymakers to drive economic growth and expand opportunity across our 29‑county region. Today, as the eighth‑largest market in the nation, metro Atlanta stands as a global crossroads where industry, diverse companies, and top talent come together. With vibrant neighborhoods, a rich cultural landscape, a pro‑business economy, a thriving innovation ecosystem, and a highly educated workforce, metro Atlanta is built for business.
of Fortune 500s have a presence in metro Atlanta
best state for business 12 years in a row (Area Development)
Talent Hub in the U.S. (JLL)
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Kristi Brigman leads the Chamber’s economic development strategy, ecosystem development, global commerce, and business recruitment.
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Dr. Jerry Parrish serves as the Chief Economist at the Metro Atlanta Chamber, where he leads the Economic Research team.
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The following statement from the Metro Atlanta Chamber can be attributed to Katie Kirkpatrick, President & CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber....
Leading Business Organization Welcomes Atlanta Federal Reserve’s Raphael Bostic as Incoming Board Chair, Announces Genuine Parts Company’s Paul Donahue as 2023 Chair-Elect...
As part of a new series that brings actionable resources to the larger Atlanta region for diverse talent and opportunities, the Metro...
The General Election was held Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the races for mayor of Atlanta, every seat on the Atlanta City Council...
Governor Brian Kemp and Department of Early Care & Learning Commissioner Amy Jacobs recently announced an expansion of Georgia's Child & Parents...
The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) held its Annual Legislative Conference and Inaugural Heritage Gala at the Georgian Terrace and the Fox...
For many of the top 10 occupations by job postings in the last quarter, the posting numbers look a lot more like...
“CBA voter guide showcases strong candidates ahead of City Elections”
Katie Kirkpatrick discusses constructive, community-wide solutions to address the rise in violent crime in metro Atlanta.
We recently sat down with Paige Pushkin, Executive Director of the Georgia Foundation for Public Education (GFPE). GFPE now manages the Innovation...
Bank of America Vice President and Economist to Succeed the Late Tom Cunningham
Today MAC unveiled the final playbooks in the ATL Action for Racial Equity initiative: Education and Workforce Development. These playbooks follow the...
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Georgia By The Numbers (In a Minute) made its debut last week where Dr. Jerry Parrish shared his insights on the latest...
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Georgia created 66,900 jobs in the last year.
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Between 2013 and 2023: U.S. GDP grew by 64.2% , Georgia GDP grew by 77.9%, and Atlanta GDP grew by 85.5%
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How is Georgia's economy rebounding compared to the nation after COVID-19?
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In the March edition of Georgia By The Numbers, MAC Chief Economist Dr. Jerry Parrish takes a closer look at the state’s...
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In the latest edition of Georgia By The Numbers, MAC Chief Economist Dr. Jerry Parrish and Vice President of Business Climate Leanna...
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In the latest edition of Georgia by the Numbers – a concise, data-driven video highlighting our state’s economic trends, workforce shifts, and...
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On this edition of Georgia By The Numbers, Metro Atlanta Chamber Chief Economist Dr. Jerry Parrish sits down with Atlanta Sports Council...
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On this episode of Georgia By the Numbers, Metro Atlanta Chamber Chief Economist Jerry Parrish reviews the newest census data to break...
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On this episode of Georgia By The Numbers, we take a look at a fresh revision of U.S. jobs data that gives...
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On this episode of Georgia By The Numbers, Dr. Jerry Parrish speaks with Kristi Brigman, the Chief Economic Development Officer at the...
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On this episode of Georgia By the Numbers, Dr. Jerry Parrish meets with Dave Williams, Chief Policy Officer at the Metro Atlanta...
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