Learn more about relocating or expanding to GeorgiaGeorgia business climate, manufacturer incentives, and advantages of GA communities |
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Georgia Business Data*  Population: 9,892,111 Total Labor Force: 4,813,400 Unemployment Rate: 8.2% Number of Manufacturers: 9,565 Manufacturing Jobs: 461,084
Right to Work: Yes
Unemp. Ins. Tax: .03–7.29%
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Corporate Income Tax:
6% Sales Tax:
4%. Exemptions include: Manufacturing production machinery; re-manufacturing of aircraft engines and components; machinery/components purchased to replace existing machinery; electricity used directly in manufacturing. No business inventory tax. Property Tax:
Assessed at 40% of fair market value. Leading Manufacturing Industries:
(by % of total manufacturing employment) 15% Food and kindred products 10% Industrial machinery and equipment 9% Textile mill products 9% Transportation equipment 7% Printing and publishing Largest Manufacturing Establishments:
(by number of employees) Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. (Savannah) - 8,000
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. (Marietta) - 7,100 Coca-Cola Co., The (Atlanta) - 5,000 Georgia-Pacific, LLC (Atlanta) - 4,000 Mohawk Industries, Inc., Aladdin Div. (Dalton) - 3,655 |
Counties with the Most Manufacturing Jobs:
Fulton - 92,152 Gwinnett - 48,023 Cobb - 33,277 Whitfield - 22,208 Chatham - 18,156 Cities with the Most Manufacturing Jobs:
Atlanta - 66,308 Dalton - 21,962 Norcross - 20,809 Alpharetta - 18,273 Marietta - 16,618 Manufacturing Related Business Incentives:
• Employment Incentive Program (EIP)
• Job Tax Credit • Less Developed Census Tracts (LDCT) Tax Incentive • Opportunity Zone (OZ) Tax Credit • Port Tax Credit Bonuses • Quality Jobs Tax Credit • Research & Development Tax Credit • Mega Project Tax Credit • Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program (WOTC) • Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) • Retraining Tax Credit • Quick Start Employee Training • Investment Tax Credit • Appalachian Regional Commission Economic Development Loan Program • Industrial Revenue Bonds and Bond Allocation Program |
Economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, and other organizations and businesses to help with your relocation or expansion:
Georgia Department of Economic Development
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) markets Georgia to the world by encouraging business investment and trade, attracting tourists to Georgia, and promoting the state as a go-to location for film, music, digital entertainment, and the arts.
75 Fifth Street, North-West, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA 30308 (Map & Aerial View)
(404) 962-4000
www.georgia.org
Lake Park Area Chamber Of Commerce & Visitors Center
The Lake Park Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is comprised of large and small businesses, professional organizations, churches, nonprofit organizations and individuals who are making a difference in the quality of life in the area. We are forming a strong team of people who have a common vision of what a successful community can be and what it takes to accomplish this mission. We would like to invite you to join our team!
P.O. 278, Lake Park, GA 31636 (Map & Aerial View)
(229) 559-5302
Chattooga County Chamber Of Commerce
Info on all types of economic development. Tourism & commercial development
P.O. Box 217, Summerville, GA 30747 (Map & Aerial View)
(706) 857-4033
www.chattoogachamber.org
Cobb Chamber of Commerce
The largest county-based chamber in the state, the Cobb Chamber provides members diverse business opportunities to positively impact their bottom line. The Cobb Chamber's mission is to strengthen the economy, promote the community, build solid relationships and promote quality customer service.
240 Interstate North Parkaway, Atlanta, GA 30339 (Map & Aerial View)
(770) 981-2000
www.cobbchamber.org
DeKalb County Office of Economic Development
The DeKalb County Office of Economic Development is dedicated to bringing prosperity to DeKalb County through stimulating new investment, expanding existing industry, and developing sustainable economic strategies for balanced growth in every DeKalb community.
150 East Ponce deLeon Avenue, Suite 400, Decatur, GA 30030 (Map & Aerial View)
(404) 687-2733
www.co.dekalb.ga.us
Development Authority of Fulton County
The Development Authority of Fulton County was created in 1973 by Georgia law and a resolution of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners as a special unit of government to stimulate diverse, high-quality economic development throughout Fulton County.
141 Pryor Street SouthWest, Atlanta, GA 30303 (Map & Aerial View)
(404) 612-8078
www.fultondevauthority.org
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
The organization's professional staff serves 4,000 member companies that employ nearly 1 million workers. It focuses on recruiting headquarters and global business, and companies in the supply chain and advanced manufacturing, bioscience, technology and business services sectors.
325 Andrew Young International Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30303 (Map & Aerial View)
(404) 880-9000
www.metroatlantachamber.com
Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority
The Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority serves the four-county region of Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade & Walker Counties. Our region boasts three interstates and borders Alabama & Tennessee. We are also part of the Chattanooga, TN-GA MSA.
P.O. Box 220, Rock Spring, GA 30739 (Map & Aerial View)
(706) 375-5793
www.nwgajda.com
Georgia Industrial News:
Industrial Directory Reports Georgia Gained Manufacturing Jobs Over Past Year (7/2/2012)
Industrial Directory Reports Georgia Manufacturing Jobs Saw Slight Gain Over Past Year (6/10/2011)
Industrial Directory Reports Georgia Lost Fewer Manufacturing Jobs Over Past Year (6/8/2010)
Georgia Industrial Employment Declines Nearly 9% According To Manufacturers Directory (6/10/2009)
Georgia Manufacturers Guide Reports State Industrial Jobs Down 2.3% (6/27/2008)
Industrial Directory's 12-Month Report Shows Georgia Manufacturing Jobs Down 2.2%; Plants Down 2.1% (6/15/2007)
Industrial Guide's 12 Month Report Shows Georgia Jobs Solid (6/9/2006)
Industrial Directory Reports Georgia Gained Manufacturing Jobs Over Past Year (7/2/2012)
Industrial Directory Reports Georgia Manufacturing Jobs Saw Slight Gain Over Past Year (6/10/2011)
Industrial Directory Reports Georgia Lost Fewer Manufacturing Jobs Over Past Year (6/8/2010)
Georgia Industrial Employment Declines Nearly 9% According To Manufacturers Directory (6/10/2009)
Georgia Manufacturers Guide Reports State Industrial Jobs Down 2.3% (6/27/2008)
Industrial Directory's 12-Month Report Shows Georgia Manufacturing Jobs Down 2.2%; Plants Down 2.1% (6/15/2007)
Industrial Guide's 12 Month Report Shows Georgia Jobs Solid (6/9/2006)
Looking to reach Georgia manufacturers? Access the Georgia Manufacturers Database compiled by MNI.
*Manufacturing stats updated on 6/10/2013. All other stats updated on 5/17/2013. Listings updated on 6/19/2013.
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