Georgia is Once Again the Number One State for Business 

ATLANTA – Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce celebrated Georgia’s unprecedented 12-year streak as the number one state for business. Area Development magazine, the leading executive magazine covering corporate site selection and relocation, selected Georgia following their extensive, nationwide polling of site selection firms.  

Chris Clark, President & CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce said:  

“It’s no surprise that Georgia is once again the number one state for business after taking historic steps to strengthen our business climate. This sustained success reflects a commitment to quality growth and the strong partnership between Georgia’s business community and elected officials. The Georgia Chamber thanks Governor Brian Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, House Speaker Jon Burns, the Georgia General Assembly, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and local leaders for investing in our future, making the Peach State the economic envy of the nation. We remain committed to ensuring Georgia is the number one state for business for the next 25 years and beyond.”

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Founded in 1911 and incorporated in 1915, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce is the largest business advocacy organization in Georgia, working to protect free enterprise and secure our long-term economic prosperity. The Georgia Chamber represents tens of thousands of members in every corner of the state, with offices in Atlanta, Brunswick, and Tifton. In 2025 the Georgia Chamber launched Georgia|2050, a strategic plan to ensure Georgia remains a beacon of economic opportunity for the next 25 years. For more information visit gachamber.com.