1. Why Atlanta For Business

2. Keys to Atlanta’s Success
Economic Engine
138,000 Established Businesses
2.6 Million in the Workforce
Low Unemployment
4th Fastest Growing State in the past 10 Years
9th Largest Metro in the US
Global Connections
49 Foreign Consulates
31 Foreign/American Chambers of Commerce
World Class Talent
Center of Higher Education
45 Degree granting Colleges and Universities
Competitive Business Climate
Economic Development State Incentives
Superior Quality of Life
Measure of economic health –
Job growth
Population growth
Housing starts

3. Economic Engine of the Southeast
Last Year Atlanta gained more that 60,000 jobs
Metro Atlanta adds 100,000+ people per year
2006 more than 70,000 new housing starts
Personal income growth continues to be higher than the national average
9th for Numbers of High-net Worth Individuals
Preliminary job growth estimates through next year projects 44,000 more jobs
Although the rate of recovery is slower than the growth experienced between , the city has a 3-year trend of job growth
Source: Bureau of the Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics, July 2005; Economy.com, July 2005, MACOC; U.S. Census Bureau, American; Community Survey 2003

4. Economic Engine of the Southeast Diverse Economy
LEADING INDUSTRY RANKINGS BASED ON EMPLOYMENT
Business Services ranked in the top 5
Telecommunications ranked 2nd
Computer Software Development and Services ranked 6th
Transportation and Logistics ranked 5th
Manufacturing Center – 7th largest in the US
Healthcare and Higher Education ranked in the top 5
Source: MACOC

5. National Rankings 9th Largest US Population Center
Population: Surpassed 5 Million (2006) 2000 – 2006 added 856,266
Average 142,000 annually
2020 Projected Population over 7
Addition of 2 Million People in the next 13 years
Equivalent of Denver, CO
AARP Magazine ranked Atlanta among the top five places to retire 2007
"A sophisticated metropolis with southern charm, Atlanta offers abundant volunteer and cultural opportunities," the magazine said. "Retirees also appreciate the wide range of housing options."
2ndLargest Job Generator in 2005 Behind Phoenix
Third Largest Fortune 500 Concentration for the 6th year 12 Fortune 500; 27 Fortune 1000
New York has 44
Houston 23
Atlanta 14
Dallas 11
Chicago 10
Charlotte; Minneapolis; Philadelphia; Richmond and St. Louis all with 7

6. National Rankings
Ranked 7th in the nation for the percent of population that has completed college (34.7% of adults 25 years and older)
Atlanta Leads the Nation in Attracting Most Coveted Demographic
“Young and Restless” Place to be for Highly Educated 25- to 34-year-olds
Cost of Living Index: 97.5% (1st Qtr 2006)
Forbes.com has ranked Atlanta as one of the Best Markets for Buyers.  Atlanta ranked #10 in a list that included New York City, San Diego and Miami.
Forbes.com as #3 in the list for Best Cities for Young Professionals.

7. National Rankings

8. National Rankings

9. In Top 10 Best Markets for Women in Business
# 9  - Atlanta
All woman-owned businesses: 124,061 (8)
272 woman-owned businesses for every 10,000 residents. That's the 8th strongest concentration in the country, a full 23 percent above the U.S. average of 221 per 10,000. Those same Atlanta companies generate $21.6 billion in annual revenues, outperforming all but four markets nationwide.
Women holding bachelor's degrees: 33.4%
Women holding advanced degrees: 11.1%
Management and professional jobs held by women: 40.2%
Notes: Business statistics are from the 2002 federal economic census. All other statistics are from 2005.

10. Top Five North American City of the Future
4th best city of the future
4th in “best human resources”
3rd in “best economic potential”
3rd in “best infrastructure”
1st in “most business friendly”
FDI Magazine

11. Atlanta’s Income Gains
Atlanta - Median HH Income
of $75,344 by 2010
+3.9% Annually
U.S. - Median HH Income
of $58,384 by 2010
+3.3% Annually