Economic Navigator: New Data: 2025 Georgia Chamber Foundation Executive Insights Survey  

Providing businesses, communities, and elected leaders with the most reliable information on economic trends is essential to guide informed decision making. For the past three years, the Georgia Chamber Foundation has committed to partnering with our top investors to bring unique insights on how Georgia-based businesses are investing and preparing for the future through our Executive Insights Survey. This survey, produced in partnership with Deloitte, features insights which are critical in enhancing the Chamber’s annual strategies and are provided solely through the Georgia Chamber Foundation.

Overall, executives remain optimistic about Georgia’s Economy. Over 80% of all executives are “Very Optimistic” or “Optimistic” about the Georgia economy, a 22% increase from 2023.

The majority of executives expect to see an increase in both revenue and full-time employment within their companies over the next 12 months, with 85% and 64% anticipated growth, respectively. Capital investment is expected to continue, though it may slow slightly from prior year expectations. Sixty-two percent of executives expect their company’s capital investments to grow over the next year, a decrease from 70% in the previous year.

As executives examine where they may invest in the future, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Analytics, and Automation & Digital Solutions continue to rank the highest. Forty-six percent of executives mentioned that their company has invested in AI over the past three years, increasing from 32% in the previous year, and 64% of executives anticipate increasing their investment in AI over the next three years. When asked how they plan to leverage AI technologies, 63% of executives indicated ‘marketing’ as their top choice, but ‘optimizing business processes, analytics, and predictive analytics’ were all selected by over 45% of executives.

For a third year in a row, workforce housing and workforce development have been identified as the top two challenges in retaining a competitive workforce. Thirty percent of executives cite labor/skills shortage as their biggest challenge, and least 25% of executives have taken or are planning to take some measures to address workforce issues. Sixty-eight percent of executives have already or are planning to increase compensation to recruit and retain employees, increasing from 60% in the previous year.

To read more about the survey, read HERE.

Despite significant turmoil and recent changes in federal policies, Georgia businesses are well positioned due to long-term planning. Technological innovations will continue to drive growth and change, but persisting concerns over workforce and talent development will need to be addressed. Georgia’s opportunity lies in the ability to excel in business climate and coordination between industry leaders and state partners.

Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation 2025 Executive Insights Survey; read more HERE.

The Georgia Chamber Foundation dedicates itself to producing in-depth economic analyses and actionable insights for Georgia’s businesses. Our mission is to develop policy, equip businesses, and foster economic development across the state, ensuring a prosperous future for all Georgians.

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