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.
Discover how our region’s greatest business minds are creating what’s next for metro Atlanta.
The region’s growing enthusiasm for soccer has led to investments in facilities and global tournaments.
Three programs will help fill critical job roles and empower young talent.
Games Week Georgia will conclude with the popular gaming lifestyle festival DreamHack.
Katie Kirkpatrick highlighted her grandfather's story and MAC's work to ensure successful career transitions for our veterans.
President of Georgia State, Brian Blake, and Georgia Region president at Truist, Katie Saez, share their thoughts on why it's important to...
The General Assembly wrapped up the 2024 legislative session.
A new brand will attract and retain top-tier talent to the 29 metro Atlanta counties.
The Georgia General Assembly wrapped up its 2024 legislative session by adjourning Sine Die on Thursday, March 28. MAC’s public policy team...
Atlanta recently passed Washington D.C. and Philadelphia to become the nation’s sixth-largest metropolitan region according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2023...
Amidst the election season, MAC urges metro Atlanta businesses to convey the importance of poll worker roles.
On Thursday, February 29, the Georgia General Assembly met for the 28th day of the 2024 legislative session, also known as “Crossover...
The state currently ranks seventh in the U.S. for dollar value of trade.
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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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