Georgia has been ranked among the top 20 states in the United States for small business friendliness, according to a new Bankrate survey. The rankings were based on nearly 20 data points that fell into categories, including the strength of small business activity, availability and quality of workers, infrastructure, policy and regulation and business costs. The state of Georgia was ranked No. 19. According[...]
In recent years, Atlanta has become a hub for businesses looking to make strategic moves. Atlanta’s buzzing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and extensive highway network make it a favorable landing space for the country’s biggest companies, providing unmatched connectivity and diversity. What makes the city so financially-friendly for businesses? Low corporate taxes and enticing incentives are bringing in contenders from[...]
Home to over 242 distinct neighborhoods with unique economic offerings, Atlanta is quickly becoming one of the largest employment hubs in the Southeast. The vastly growing metro area is a common relocation spot for big business, offering impressive employment and expansion opportunities to the local population. Atlanta’s repertoire of private colleges and universities delivers over 132,000 accreditations and degrees to students[...]
It's official! Governor Kemp has signed a bill to keep Georgia on daylight saving time (DST) permanently - pending federal approval. No more springing forward or falling back. And, now you don't have to worry about being an hour early or late after the time changes!! The bill received bipartisan support to eliminate the need to change clocks twice a[...]
Innovations Drive Georgia Economy toward Normal, Wild Cards Notwithstanding Seventy percent of Georgia’s employment and income are generated in the Atlanta metro area, which “took a huge hit from the 2020 Covid-19 shutdown by devastating the bread and butter of the city’s economy: its convention and meetings business,” said Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center at Georgia State University’s Robinson[...]
Corporate Environments welcomes Stephanie Hernandez as Community Engagement Specialist. In this capacity, Hernandez collaborates with management and the sales team to lead community engagement strategy with the commercial architecture and design community, connecting with prior and potential clients to nurture relationships that live beyond the sales cycle. “Stephanie is creative, organized and detailed oriented. We are already experiencing her execution in[...]
Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Pat Wilson joins co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick on this week’s All About Real Estate segment of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio to share some exciting news! For the eighth consecutive year, Georgia is again ranked No. 1 for business by Site Selection Magazine. Tasked by the governor and general assembly,[...]
The undisputed business capital of the Southeast, Atlanta houses the headquarters of some of the largest and best-known companies in the United States. The City of Atlanta and the State of Georgia have both been recognized for their efforts to attract and retain big business. Along with the 17 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Atlanta, there are more than 450[...]
Julia Hall, senior manager of community affairs for Chick-fil-A and director of external affairs for The Chick-fil-A Foundation, stopped by Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio’s Around Atlanta edition this week. Julia spoke with us about the company, its values, and how we can all get in on the behind-the-scenes action with the Chick-fil-A Backstage Tour! Hall has been with Chick-fil-A all[...]
The city of Atlanta has long been a hub for both travelers and big business thanks to the state of Georgia’s various corporate incentives and the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson. Since its start as a railroad terminus in 1837, Atlanta has been growing and expanding. It quickly became the hub for four major railroads and was known as a major[...]