70%+
of Fortune 500s have a presence in metro Atlanta
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The sixth‑largest market in the nation, metro Atlanta stands as a global crossroads. With its strategic connectivity, rich cultural landscape, pro‑business economy, and highly educated workforce, metro Atlanta is built for business. For more than 160 years, the Metro Atlanta Chamber has worked alongside business leaders and policymakers to drive economic growth and expand opportunity across the 29‑county region.
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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On Crossover Day, March 8, the Georgia House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 479, sponsored by Rep. Bert Reeves (R –...
On Monday, March 8, the Georgia General Assembly met for the 28th legislative day, also known as “Crossover Day.” This is the...
Last week, members of MAC’s Economic Development Team, Gregg Simon and Grant Wainscott spoke with members of Metro Atlanta eXchange for Workforce...
The following statement from the Metro Atlanta Chamber on elections bills under consideration by the Georgia General Assembly can be attributed to Dave Williams,...
On Tuesday, Governor Brian Kemp announced a legislative proposal to repeal and replace Georgia’s 150-year-old Citizen’s Arrest Statute. House Bill 479 will...
MAC looks forward to a House Bill 330 hearing in the House Motor Vehicles committee.
Atlanta Hawks, Coca-Cola, Cox Enterprises, Delta Air Lines, Newell Brands, Prime Revenue, UPS and Others Step Up to Address the Effects of...
Teacher recruitment, partnership with HBCUs, and supporting vets as teachers are just a few of the ways Georgia Governor Kemp outlined his...
This latest round of grants, totaling $180,000, is furnished through investor donations collected at the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s 2020 Annual Meeting.
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...
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President & CEO
Known for her skillful communication and
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.
