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The people of Georgia are the definition of Southern hospitality — warm and welcoming. But there's much more to Georgians than their approachability. Education

• 28% of Georgia adults have at least a bachelor's degree
• 1 in 10 Georgians have a master's degree or higher
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Financial Resources

Financial resources, credit resources and business capital are available for existing Georgia businesses, small businesses and entrepreneurs. From state assistance to federal resources and venture capitalists, the Georgia Department of Economic Development helps find the right financial… Read More

Investment Tax Credit

Investment tax credits help Georgia businesses grow by making it more affordable to expand and improve facilities. Companies in manufacturing or telecommunications support that have operated in Georgia for at least three years are eligible to earn investment tax credits for upgrades or expansions.… Read More

Research and Development / R&D Tax Credits in Georgia

Research and development (R&D) tax credits are a valuable benefit for companies developing new products and services in Georgia. R&D tax credits are available to any company that increases its qualified research spending, whether they be brand new companies, existing companies… Read More

Retraining Tax Credit

Retraining tax credits enable Georgia businesses to offset their investment in employees. Whether retraining workers to use new equipment or new technology or upgrading the company's competitiveness with ISO 9000 training, companies can afford more training, more often, thanks to Georgia's tax… Read More

Inventory Tax Exemption

Business inventory is exempt from state property taxes (as of January 1, 2016).  Almost all (93 percent) of Georgia's counties and over 140 of the cities have adopted a Level One Freeport Exemption, set at 20, 40, 60, 80 or 100 percent of the inventory value. A Level One Freeport Exemption may… Read More

Small Business Incentives

Small business incentives — from tax relief to loan guarantees — make it easier to launch a new enterprise in Georgia and grow a… Read More

Financial Assistance

Lack of financial assistance is often the greatest barrier to business expansion. Georgia is proactive in providing companies with a wide range of grants and loans through specialized public programs. The variability of this financial assistance has helped thousands of companies foster… Read More

Unmanned Systems (UAVs)

Unmanned systems or UAVs cover a wide range of applications, including: unmanned aerial, ground, sea surface and undersea systems; automated manufacturing and testing; logistics control; target prioritization; and more. Investments in unmanned systems in Georgia continue to grow and benefit the… Read More