If you want to know how business-friendly Georgia’s climate can be, simply look around the state. It’s home to some of the world’s most recognized corporations, including Georgia-grown Coca-Cola, CNN and The Home Depot. These three native companies are joined by at least a dozen other of the world’s most well-recognized firms in taking advantage of what the state has to offer. Among them: UPS, Delta Air Lines, AFLAC Insurance, Newell Rubbermaid, CIBA Vision and Gulfstream Aerospace.

But you don’t have to be a big brand to enjoy big benefits of being in Georgia. Our strong, vibrant business environment is at the center of a progressive, ever-growing region that serves as a gateway to the world for all companies, large or small.

Domestically, our state tax rate is very competitive, and state law mandates that Georgia’s budget is continuously balanced. In addition, Georgia is a right-to-work state with a highly skilled workforce, and world-class universities and hospitals. For 2009, Georgia has maintained its longtime Standard & Poor’s rating of AAA, a Moody’s AAA credit rating and a Fitch AAA rating.

So regardless of the size of your company or the size of your business dreams, Georgia’s pro-business climate stands ready to support them.