Industry Research
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Learn about activity related to particular industries in Georgia with our in-depth Industry Research reports.
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Aerospace Industry in Georgia Georgia is home to 238 aerospace-related manufacturing, parts and support companies with total employment of nearly 25,000. Major companies include Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream, Boeing, and Pratt & Whitney. From 2006 to 2010, seven aerospace companies opened new operations or expanded existing operations creating 2,000 new jobs. Georgia is among the highest producers of aerospace graduates in the nation. |
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Automotive Manufacturing Executive Summary (PDF 4.6MB) Georgia has nearly a 100-year history of involvement in the auto production industry. Major assemblers in the state have included Ford and General Motors and will include Kia as of 2008. |
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Bioscience Industry (PDF 2MB) More than 300 bioscience companies call Georgia home. The state has a large concentration of bioscience employment, including more than 18,000 researchers and scientists, and is the 11th fastest-growing state for bio occupational employment. |
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Contact Centers and Business Service Centers (PDF 812KB) Georgia is home to more than 320 customer care, corporate solution and telemarketing operations, and Atlanta is the 5th largest market for contact center-related occupations in the nation. Download this new publication to learn why Georgia is the right place for your business. |
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Data Centers (PDF 3MB) Metro Atlanta is one of the fastest-growing markets for new data centers. Read our latest industry report to learn why Atlanta is home to more than 50 major data centers for leading global companies. |
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Digital Media Industry (PDF 2.7MB) As the second-largest in overall high-tech employment in the Southeast, Georgia's creative talent base and cutting-edge technical resources of renowned universities make the state a great place for digital media companies. |
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Food Processing Georgia’s food process industry employs 68,000 people and contributes more than $8 billion to the Gross State Product (GSP). |
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Metal Fabrication This industry report explains why Georgia is home to more than 1,300 metal fabrication companies and is the state's 4th-largest manufacturing sector. |
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Plastics (PDF 1.6MB) Growth in Georgia's plastics industry has outpaced that of the U.S. overall. Nearly 170,000 people work in plastics-related occupations. New locations in the market such as Newell Rubbermaid, Thomson Plastics and Inline Plastics have added more than 1,000 net new jobs over the last decade. |
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