GEORGIA ECONOMY

Georgia has a strong, vibrant business environment that’s on the move globally. We’re at the center of a progressive, ever-growing region and serve as an international gateway to the world. Our dynamic location can help make you and your investments a financial success.
Our state tax rate is very competitive nationally and state law mandates that the state keep a balanced budget. Georgia is a right-to-work state with a highly skilled workforce and world-class universities. For 2007, Georgia had a steady Standard & Poor’s rating of AAA, a Moody’s Aaa credit rating and a Fitch AAA rating.

Georgia is home to some of the world’s most recognized corporations including homegrown companies such as Coca-Cola, CNN and Home Depot, as well as these other well recognized names:

The Home Depot (World Headquarters)
Delta Air Lines (World Headquarters)
AFLAC Insurance (World Headquarters)
InterContinental Hotels (Americas Headquarters)
Newell Rubbermaid (World Headquarters)
Philips Electronics (North American Headquarters)
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control - CDC (Headquarters)
Gulfstream Aerospace (World Headquarters)
CARE (World Headquarters)
Siemens Energy & Automation
Porsche Cars (North American Headquarters)
Pirelli Tire (North American Headquarters)
CIBA Vision (World Headquarters)

Our Global Commerce Division is committed to working closely with businesses in Georgia and other U.S. states, in addition to international firms looking to either locate to the United States or secure American business partners. We have offices located in Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East. Our agency representatives are ready and willing to introduce you to the state of Georgia and provide you with an exciting opportunity to bring your business ventures to a whole new level.
When it comes to Georgia's business climate, the outlook is bright.
Georgia is dedicated to the success of our state’s industries. Find out how our university research, innovation and talented workforce can benefit you. Take advantage of our many public-private partnerships and programs – and experience growth like never before. Whatever your industry, Georgia will work with you to grow it and reach success.

INTERNATIONAL

With direct market access to the Americas and a centralized location in the fastest growing region in the U.S. Georgia offers your international business the perfect location to grow and make your business dreams reality.
Georgia offers international business partners a thriving community of global commerce and the most culturally diverse environment in the region. Georgia is the crossroads of the Americas by air, land and sea. With the world's largest airport, two deep water ports, and the most extensive surface transportation network in the country, Georgia can provide you access to over 80 percent of the U.S. industrial market within a two-day truck haul.
Georgia can also offer you access to a growing global business community that includes 52 countries with consular, trade or chamber of commerce offices. In addition, the state of Georgia provides you with a team of experienced business professionals located in key markets around the world to help you expand your business globally. With more than 2,200 internationally owned facilities representing 44 countries, Georgia gives you access to the world.
If you're looking for a place to grow your international business in the region, the U.S. or the Americas, you need look no further. If you're searching for quality Georgia products, we have exactly what you need. Or if you're a Georgia company trying to increase your export sales or expand into new international markets, you'll find the tools and resources you need to realize your dreams.