By Katie BrownAccording to the Metro Atlanta Chamber's Business Recruitment Blast, which features new locations and expansions by companies and recent business rankings for Atlanta, opportunities are continuing to develop, especially with Georgia’s solar energy. In May, Gov. Nathan Deal signed a legislation which would allow the solar energy program to receive $5 million annually for projects.
Some companies that recently located to Georgia or are expanding include Novelis, an aluminum products manufacturer and recycler, Porsche Cars North America, Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Lowe’s and The Boss Group.
Recent Awards:
#1 State for Entrepreneurial Activity (new business startups in 2010)
#2 Large Metro Area for Entrepreneurial Activity (new business startups in 2010) - The Kauffman Foundation (March 2011)
#3 City with Most FORTUNE 500 Headquarters - FORTUNE magazine (May 2011)
#5 State for Business - Chief Executive magazine (May 2011)
#5 State for Business Site Selection - Site Selection magazine (March 2011)
fDi Magazine (May 2011)
#5 - American Cities of the Future 2011-2012
#5 - North American Cities of the Future
#5 - Major Cities of the Future
#2 - Major Cities, Business Friendliness
#7 - Major Cities, FDI Strategy
#8 - Major Cities, Human Resources
Top Ten Places in the South where Digital Media has Clustered - Southern Business & Development magazine (Winter 2011)
Home to the World's Busiest ("most traveled") Airport for 13 consecutive years - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (January 2011)
For more information on economic development or on business recruitment assistance, visit the Metro Atlanta Chamber.