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The U.S. Auto Industry is Jumpstarting the Manufacturing Sector

Lisa A. Bastian (November 2011)
With more competitive labor agreements, automakers are building more in the United States, retooling and refurbishing existing plants, and backshoring operations. More

2011 Top States For Doing Business Survey Results

Area Development Magazine Special Presentation (Fall 2011)
For the second year in a row, Area Development has conducted a survey of a select group of highly respected location consultants who work with a nationwide client base. We asked the consultants to name their top-5 state choices in 12 site selection categories. More

Regional Report: South Atlantic States’ Economies Showing New — and Renewed — Strengths

Mali R. Schantz-Feld (July 2011)
Dr. Jeff Humphreys, director of economic forecasting at the University of Georgia, Terry College of Business, has seen growth activity in temp agencies, healthcare, federal government, defense, transportation and logistics, and professional and technical services. More

Virginia Ranked #1 in CNBC's Fifth Annual Study of "America's Top States for Business"

Area Development Online Research Desk (7/5/2011)
America's deepening economic crisis is changing the way states market themselves to business, reveals data in CNBC’s fifth annual study of America’s Top States for Business. More

2011 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards: Recognizing Individual States for Excellence in Economic Development and Job Creation

Area Development Magazine Special Presentation (Spring 2011)
This year , three states, Indiana, Michigan, and South Carolina, are being awarded Gold Shovels in recognition of projects undertaken in 2010 creating a significant number of high value-added new jobs as well as investment. More

ChiefExecutive.net: Best/Worst States for Business 2011

ChiefExecutive.net (5/17/2011)
Based on the rankings of 500+ CEOs, Chief Executive magazine has named its best and worst states for business for 2011. The executives considered such factors as taxation, government regulations, quality of the work force, as well as quality of life. More

Area Development Announces Recipients of 2011 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards Celebrating State Success in Job Creation and Investment

Area Development Magazine Special Presentation (4/15/2011)
This year, three states — Indiana, Michigan, and South Carolina — are being awarded Gold Shovels in recognition of projects undertaken in 2010 creating a significant number of high value-added new jobs as well as positive economic development impact. More

Taxes and Incentives: Getting the Full Benefit of Government Funding

Joseph Calvanico, National Director for Property Tax and Valuation Services, Crowe Horwath (March 2011)
As states and municipalities face budget shortfalls, companies must commit more resources to securing tax exemptions and financial incentives — but the potential benefits are too large to ignore. More
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GEORGIA at a glance

POPULATION: 9,829,211 (2009 estimate)

LABOR FORCE: 4,768,874 (2009 estimate)

RIGHT TO WORK: Yes

STRATEGIC INDUSTRIES: Advanced manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, health sciences and advanced technology, business and financial services, logistics, energy

COLLEGE GRADUATES: (Age 25 and over with BA or higher) 27.5%

BASIC BUSINESS TAXES:
Corporate Income Tax: 6 percent of income apportioned to Georgia (single sales factor formula for corporate income tax)

Sales Tax: 4 percent; counties levy an additional 2—3 percent local sales tax

Property Tax: Millage rates vary by county and city

BUSINESS INCENTIVES
Job Tax Credits

Investment Tax Credits

Quality Jobs Tax Credit

Mega Project Tax Credit

Ports Activity Tax Credit

Film/Multimedia Tax Credits

Retraining Tax Credits

Childcare Tax Credits

R&D Tax Credits

Sales & use tax exemptions

Inventory tax exemptions

Hiring assistance (Georgia Dept. of Labor)

Quick Start (employee training) 28 technical colleges

Georgia Work Ready

HOPE Scholarship and Grant

Entrepreneur and small business development tax incentives

Angel Investor Tax Credit

Centers of Innovation

Enterprise zones

Foreign-trade zones

Export Finance Fund

Principal Manufacturing industries

  • Food & Beverage Products
    18.6%
  • Textiles & Apparel
    16.2%
  • Metals, Metal Products & Machinery
    13.6%
  • Transportation Equipment
    10.1%
  • Computers, Electronics & Equipment, & Appliances
    6.5%
  • Plastics & Rubber
    5.5%
  • Chemicals
    5.4%
  • Paper Products
    5.4%
  • Printing
    4.6%
  • Wood Products
    4.4%
  • Nonmetallic Mineral Products
    4.2%
  • Other Manufacturing Industries
    6.4%