Atlanta - The city too busy to hate
 
 Atlanta
- Business Information
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.
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