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Business Facts

GDP per Capita:	$37,400
Major Exports:	Agricultural products, chemicals, motor vehicle parts and consumer goods.
Major Foreign Exchange Counters:	ANZ Grindlays, ICICI, Standard Chartered & Thomas Cook
Key Industries:	Petroleum, steel, motor vehicles, aerospace, telecommunications, chemicals, electronics., food processing, consumer goods, lumber, mining.
Major Industrial Areas:	Agricultural products, capital goods, telecommunications equipment, motor vehicle parts, office machines, electric power machinery, consumer goods.

Business Overview
Atlanta is among the Seven Gamma world cities of USA. The city houses headquarters of numerous national and international companies. This include many Fortune 500 and three Fortune 100 companies. The city has the headquarters of AT&T Mobility which is the largest mobile phone service provider in the United States. The city attracts huge investments from all over the world. The city has a very well developed infrastructure facilities. The service industry and the financial sector are also developed in the region. The city of Atlanta also hosts several world class conventions, exhibitions, trade shows and trade fairs round the year. The city of Atlanta offers a range of business possibilities and is visited by millions of traders each year.

Major Business Centers
Georgia World Congress center:
The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) is a premier convention and meeting facility in Atlanta which was opened in 1976. The center stands out as the world's finest convention, sports and entertainment venues. The GWCC campus consists of 1.4 million square feet of prime exhibit space, 106 meeting rooms, 2 grand ballrooms, the 71,500-seat Georgia Dome and 21-acre Centennial Olympic Park. The center is easily accessible from all major modes of transport and is located at the heart of downtown Atlanta. Levy Restaurants handle the catering and restaurant services of the GWCC. Levy is known for its delicious cuisine and service. The center attracts billions of visitors each year and is a big contributor in the city's economy.

Major Commercial Areas
Cobb Galleria Centre:
The Cobb Galleria complex is a major event venue in Atlanta. The center is located in a total area of around 88 acres. The center is located at walking distance from all major shopping, dining and entertainment centers. The venue is only 25 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The Cobb Galleria Centre not only has a majestic architectural design but it is also equipped with world class facilities that can make any event a huge success. The catering and hospitality services at the center is world class. The center also offers facilities like high-speed internet access, video conferencing and webcasting.