70%+
of Fortune 500s have a presence in metro Atlanta
Welcome to the Metro Atlanta Chamber newsroom, your trusted source for the latest regional news. Explore timely updates, press releases, economic insights, downloadable assets, and media resources that tell the story of a region built for business and shaping the future. Connect with us for interviews, data, and expert commentary.
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)
Discover how our region’s greatest business minds are creating what’s next for metro Atlanta.
From Madrid to Midtown, Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera sees the World Cup in Atlanta as a deeply personal homecoming of sorts.
City, state, and regional partners align to bring global tournament to life in Atlanta
With the FIFA World Cup as a backdrop, Atlanta's Haitian leaders are turning a historic sporting moment into lasting opportunities.
One stop for all things FIFA World Cup 2026™
The following press release was issued by Governor Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
MAC employees joined volunteers from across metro Atlanta to help transform public spaces and strengthen a shared commitment to Downtown Atlanta.
Atlanta does big well, and it's not by coincidence.
Atlanta receives recognition as it prepares to host FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches
The 2026 legislative session and bill signing period closed with some wins worth celebrating: a stronger business court, incentives to jumpstart an...
The following press release was issued by Governor Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
We are grateful to Governor Brian Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, House Speaker Jon Burns, members of the General Assembly, legislative staff,...
When federal government shutdowns undermine the efficiency of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, businesses across the world take notice. Investment decisions follow.
This library includes downloadable assets to support media coverage of the Metro Atlanta Chamber and the broader metro Atlanta region. If you're looking for an asset not available here, please reach out to us.
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Katie Kirkpatrick: "From the 1996 Summer Olympic Games to FIFA World Cup 2026" 0:38s
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Katie Kirkpatrick: "How Atlanta has set itself up to be the epicenter of soccer in the United States." 0:35s
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Katie Kirkpatrick: "The economic impact of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Georgia is over half a billion dollars -- but what...
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Katie Kirkpatrick: "Competitive advantages of metro Atlanta," including the region's unmatched connectivity, incredible business certainty built up over 50 years, world class...
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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.
