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)
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Rep. Houston Gaines (R-Athens) has reintroduced a bill that nearly passed the General Assembly in 2020.
The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) public policy team recently welcomed two new full-time team members: Natasha DiFiore, Director of Legal Affairs, and...
An agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has formally granted Georgia use of Lake Lanier for drinking water, a...
A newly-published report, “Georgia Leading the Way: The Logistics Workforce for the Future", outlines that the supply chain and logistics industry is...
"The Metro Atlanta Chamber and the Atlanta Sports Council are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of sports legend and beloved...
In his state of the state address, Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) outlined several increases over last year's tough budget.
The metro Atlanta business community stands united in calling for an end to the violence taking place in Washington, D.C. and across...
The metro Atlanta business community stands united in calling for an end to the violence taking place in Washington, D.C. and across...
Talking to educators, school administrators, industry representatives and education advocates on Thursday, December 3rd, Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan highlighted how important...
Last week the Supreme Court of Georgia reversed and remanded the GeorgiaCarry.org v Atlanta Botanical Garden, Inc. (ABG) case back to Fulton...
The Atlanta Metro Export Challenge (Atlanta MEC) wrapped up this past month, announcing winners and thousands of dollars in awarded grants to...
The following is an op-ed written for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution by Steve Dolinger, President of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education.
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Georgia Power CEO Kim Greene joins us for the latest edition of Delta Air Lines Insights on Leadership. Kim talks about the...
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On this episode of Insights on Leadership, presented by Delta, Katie Saez, Regional President at Truist, walks us through her daily routine,...
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Check out the latest installment of “Georgia by the Numbers,” a video series where MAC’s Chief Economist, Jerry D. Parrish, Ph.D., Ph.D....
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Check out the November edition of “Georgia by the Numbers,” a video series where MAC’s Chief Economist, Jerry D. Parrish, Ph.D., shares...
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Since February 2020, metro #Atlanta has added a whopping 277,800 #jobs, a remarkable 5.9% growth rate compared to the national average of...
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Over the past year, Clayton county has had the largest increase in payroll at an astonishing 30.6%!
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Atlanta is now the 6th largest metropolitan area, surpassing Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.!
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GDP per capita in the Atlanta region is $87,458 - well over the US average of $81,695
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U.S. Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen visited MAC last week to speak with President & CEO Katie Kirkpatrick and business leaders around...
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Atlanta is a top 4 destination for recent graduates according to #ADP's report based on annual wages, hiring rates and affordability.
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Georgia is a top destination for recent grads - MAC President & CEO @Katie Kirkpatrick shared the details in an interview with...
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