Georgia has received the top business ranking for a record-breaking seventh straight year. Site Selection Magazine calls Georgia’s business climate number 1 in the nation. Governor Brian Kemp making the announcement Wednesday.
“I am incredibly proud that Georgia has received the No. 1 ranking from Site Selection for the seventh year in a row,” said Governor Kemp. “From day one of my administration, we have been laser-focused on creating opportunities for hardworking Georgians in every corner of the state. Our efforts to cut burdensome regulations, continue developing a world-class workforce, and market all regions of the Peach State through the formation of a Rural Strike Team have not gone unnoticed, and this announcement affirms that.”
Site Selection releases its Top State Business Climate rankings each November. The rankings are 50 percent based on objective criteria and 50 percent on the input received from a survey of independent site location experts who are asked to rank and explain their choice.
The state’s workforce training program, Georgia Quick Start, is the top-ranked program in the United States.
