Georgia Named No. 1 State for Business for a 13th Straight Year
Area Development magazine again ranked Georgia first overall, plus first in skilled manufacturing labor, responsive government and speed to market.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state for business by Area Development magazine for an unprecedented 13th consecutive year.
The Ranking
Area Development's Top States for Doing Business scores states in 15 categories using input from about 50 leading site consultants nationwide. Georgia ranked first overall and first in access to skilled manufacturing labor, cooperative and responsive government, and overall speed to market.
Georgia has held the top spot throughout Kemp's eight years in office.
Sources: Georgia Department of Economic Development; Capitol Beat.
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