Economic Briefing Newsletter - Metro Atlanta Chamber
Economic Briefing Newsletter - Metro Atlanta Chamber
Economic Briefing Newsletter - Metro Atlanta Chamber
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<strong>Metro</strong> <strong>Atlanta</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
235 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW<br />
<strong>Atlanta</strong>, Georgia 30303<br />
404.880.9000<br />
www.metroatlantachamber.com<br />
ATLANTA: POISED TO BECOME<br />
JOB-CREATING MACHINE<br />
According to Kiplinger, <strong>Atlanta</strong> is considered to be among the eight metro areas<br />
poised to outpace the nation’s job growth rate through 2017.<br />
<strong>Metro</strong> Area Job Growth Next 5 Years New Jobs Next 5 Years<br />
<strong>Atlanta</strong>, GA 8% 180,000<br />
Nashville, TN 18% 140,000<br />
Orlando, FL 15% 150,000<br />
Oklahoma City, OK 10%-12% 50,000-70,000<br />
Phoenix, AZ 8%-10% 100,000-150,000<br />
Portland, OR 12% 130,000<br />
Raleigh, NC 14% 75,000<br />
San Antonio, TX 18% 150,000<br />
Source: Kiplinger, June 12, 2012<br />
Photo © Georgia Department of <strong>Economic</strong> Development<br />
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT KEY CONTACTS<br />
The <strong>Economic</strong> Development Division can provide immediate information<br />
and direct assistance in all aspects of site location planning including:<br />
commercial and residential real estate, talent recruitment & compensation,<br />
employee training at all levels, access to university resources & school<br />
information, business taxes & incentives and more.<br />
HANS GANT<br />
Senior Vice President<br />
<strong>Economic</strong> Development<br />
404.586.8456<br />
hgant@macoc.com<br />
JOHN GILMAN<br />
Vice President<br />
Corporate Operations &<br />
Business Services<br />
404.586.8446<br />
jgilman@macoc.com<br />
JORGE FERNANDEZ<br />
Vice President<br />
Global Commerce<br />
404.586.8460<br />
jfernandez@macoc.com<br />
DAVID HARTNETT<br />
Vice President<br />
Bioscience-Health IT<br />
Industry Development<br />
404.586.8443<br />
dhartnett@macoc.com<br />
BOB PERTIERRA<br />
Vice President<br />
Supply Chain &<br />
Advanced Manufacturing<br />
404.586.8445<br />
bpertierra@macoc.com<br />
LARRY WILLIAMS<br />
Vice President<br />
Technology Industry Development<br />
404.586.8451<br />
lwilliams@macoc.com<br />
KELLY SYDNEY<br />
Director<br />
Research<br />
404.586.8419<br />
ksydney@macoc.com<br />
235 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW | <strong>Atlanta</strong>, Georgia 30303<br />
Phone 404.880.9000 | <strong>Metro</strong><strong>Atlanta</strong><strong>Chamber</strong>.com
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