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The manufacturing cluster in Atlanta varies greatly and includes companies within different manufacturing sectors, such as food processing, textiles, metal products and transportation equipment. Notable companies include Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, Cartier, Georgia-Pacific, and more. The Georgia Traditional Manufacturers Association is also located in Atlanta, and represents the state’s manufacturing businesses in legislative, regulatory, and public relations matters.
Georgia Tech has been selected as one of six universities to be a part of a steering committee of President Obama’s Advanced Manufacturing Partnership in an effort to link educational institutions, businesses and the government for national advancement. Georgia Tech is also the only university with a manufacturing robotics laboratory, designed for students to test robotics used in supply chain management.
At Chattahoochee Technical College, which is the only certified Manufacturing Skills Standards Council in the state, began a Certified Production Technician Training Program. The program is designed to address skills needed to work in the manufacturing industry, and focuses on safety, quality practices and measurement, manufacturing processes and production and maintenance awareness.
Recent Manufacturing wins in Atlanta (Projected jobs) (*Expansion)
- Artagia (30)
- HB Solar Consulting GmbH (20)
- Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas (100)
- Mando (426)
- Novelis (150)
- Plasti-Paint, Inc. (60)
- Reliance Worldwide (150)
- SEKISUI (50)
- SMI S.p.A (20)
- Taizhou HuInvest Atlanta Hardware (30)
- Vestar Technologies (145)
- Porsche Cars North America Inc. (100)
- RockTenn (500)*
- Newell-Rubbermaid (65)*
Major Relevant Industry Companies in Atlanta
- Goody Products Inc.
- Georgia-Pacific LLC
- Delta Airlines Inc.
- Coca-Cola Co
- Cartier Inc.
- A S A Holdings Inc
- Thomas Concrete of Georgia, Inc.
- Printpack Inc.
- Owens-Brockway Glass Container
- Kraft Foods Global Inc.
- IFCO Systems North America, Inc.
- AGCO
Relevant Industry Associations in Atlanta
- Georgia Textiles Manufacturers Association
Workforce Statistics
In 2011, there were 20,322 workers employed in manufacturing jobs in Atlanta. That number is expected to decrease to 19,292 (-5%) by 2021.
Available Incentives, Credits, Services from Invest Atlanta
City of Atlanta Economic Opportunity Fund – This Invest Atlanta administered deal-closing fund supports the growth of targeted industries in the City of Atlanta. Invest Atlanta uses the fund to recruit and retain businesses resulting in job retention and creation. This discretionary fund is structured on a project by project basis based upon criteria such as job retention and creation in the City of Atlanta, financial strength of the business, and amount of business investment in the project.
Lease Purchase Bonds – Invest Atlanta has the ability to abate a portion of real and personal property taxes for projects that stimulate job creation and investment. Invest Atlanta holds title to the client’s real and personal property allowing for a ten year partial abatement on these taxes starting at 50% and decreasing by 5% for the next 9 years until they are paying full taxes in year 11 of the project. Invest Atlanta may not be able to offer this program in a TAD since the TAD’s rely on the property tax increment to fund their bonds.
Small Business Loans – Invest Atlanta offers a variety of small business loan programs. The Phoenix Fund provides loans ranging from $10,000 - $100,000 for 3 to 7 years and ½ of prime plus 2%. The Opportunity Loan Fund provides gap financing from $100,000 - $200,000 for 3 to 7 years at ½ of prime plus 2%. Invest Atlanta is also an SBA 504 lender for loans up to $4 million for a maximum term of 20 years at an interest rate based on a 10-year Treasury note.
Permitting Assistance – Invest Atlanta can act as an advocate for developers or tenants in their permitting approval process with appropriate City departments. Invest Atlanta can help clarify the process to obtain a permit and make connections between the client and the appropriate department to help expedite the process.
Permitting Assistance – Invest Atlanta can act as an advocate for developers or tenants in their permitting approval process with appropriate City departments. Invest Atlanta can help clarify the process to obtain a permit and make connections between the client and the appropriate department to help expedite the process.
Invest Atlanta Contact Information
Bill Cronin
Vice President Economic Development
Invest Atlanta
86 Pryor Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
404.880.4100
404.880.0863 fax
wcronin@investatlanta.com
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Sources: www.metroatlantachamber.com; Metro Atlanta Economic Briefing Newsletter; Georgia Power Job by Industry Reports
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