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“This is the best city for tech. It’s a tech hub. It’s affordable. We have a great university system and it’s cultivating wonderful tech people.”
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#1 in business
Georgia is not only home to the world's most traveled airport, Site Selection Magazine named us the best state to do business for the seventh year in a row.
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Lowest cost of living
Of the ten largest U.S. metro areas, no city is more affordable for residents to live and play.
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A talented and educated workforce
Of residents 25 and older, 47% have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
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Lowest cost of business
Of the ten largest U.S. metro areas, no city is more affordable for doing business than Atlanta.
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Third most Fortune Global 500 Headquarters
As an international hub, Atlanta is home to some of the largest and most successful businesses in the world.
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#1 in business
Georgia is not only home to the world's most traveled airport, Site Selection Magazine named us the best state to do business for the seventh year in a row.
Learn MoreLowest cost of living
Of the ten largest U.S. metro areas, no city is more affordable for residents to live and play.
Learn MoreA talented and educated workforce
Of residents 25 and older, 47% have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
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Increasing Economic Mobility: We Want to Hear from You
Do you have ideas to increase economic mobility in Atlanta? Share your thoughts to help us build a comprehensive economic development and mobility strategy.
WEI 2020 Applications Open Now!
WEI is the City of Atlanta's business incubator focused on supporting women on their journey to successful entrepreneurship. Visit the WEI website for more information and stay tuned for updates on WEI's social media platforms.
Small Business Improvement Grants
Small businesses and property owners in five City of Atlanta Tax Allocation District (TADs) can apply for grants of up to $20,000 for interior and exterior improvements.
Southside Digital Presence for All Grants
Together with the Georgia Micro Enterprise Network, Invest Atlanta is providing Atlanta small businesses located in the southside the opportunity to grow their business by establishing a strong digital presence.
10,832 City of Atlanta jobs created or retained - 2018
“We would probably not be in Atlanta if it were not for Invest Atlanta.”
$1.6B Capital investment facilitated - 2018
926 Affordable housing units created - 2018
We don’t just support Atlanta, we support you.
We offer more than your typical economic development agency and extend our focus beyond business support and site selection.
From buying a home to growing your business, Invest Atlanta can help you every step of the way.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms
Invest Atlanta Board Chair
The latest around town.
News
11/20/2019
Atlanta City Council authorizes small and micro business loan program
The Atlanta City Council has authorized an intergovernmental agreement with Invest Atlanta, the city’s development agency, to create a loan program for small and micro-businesses.
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$15M affordable housing build to debut near Beltline’s Westside Trail next week
Also blocks from MARTA and Adair Park’s largest green space, the complex aims to help Atlanta seniors stay put.
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How to Make Tax Incentives More Effective for Cities
At Philadelphia event, officials discuss ways to improve these economic development tools.
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