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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public policy prowess, as president and CEO she led the adoption of a new strategic framework for the Chamber centered on economy, talent, and community.
Chief Economic Development Officer
Kristi Brigman leads the Chamber’s economic development strategy, ecosystem development, global commerce, and business recruitment.
Chief Economist
Dr. Jerry Parrish serves as the Chief Economist at the Metro Atlanta Chamber, where he leads the Economic Research team.
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As Congressional negotiations on a historic federal infrastructure bill continue, uncertainty remains about the scope of the legislation, its duration, and whether...
Program Celebrates Fifth Year Helping Metro Atlanta Businesses Grow Global Operations
Unsurprisingly, the job markets and the workforce space look quite different from this time last year as the economy continues to recover...
Last week, Committee for a Better Atlanta (CBA), a business coalition compromised of over 30 Atlanta businesses and civic organizations, including the...
The MAC Public Policy Team is thrilled to welcome Alexis Boss, our new Government Affairs Coordinator, to the team!
Yesterday, MAC and Opportunity ATL hosted a webinar on The Power of People with Disabilities as Consumers and Employees, which featured Dahlia...
Metro Atlanta Chamber partners with local organizations, economic development on info series...
On the final day of the 2021 legislative session, the Georgia General Assembly approved Senate Bill 6, an omnibus tax measure that...
Middle-market companies fuel region’s business ecosystem, investment, and innovation
Last week, MAC and Opportunity ATL hosted a webinar featuring David Gaensbauer, Ashley Gravlee, and Jyothi Kadali with Novelis, and Dr. Dwionne...
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