Access to financial assistance ranges from micro enterprises to industry giants with a host of financial and credit resources to help you move your business forward. From state assistance to federal resources and venture capitalists, we are here to help find the right solutions to your financial needs.
Georgia provides loan and grant programs (see overview table below) and business incentives for our industry giants whether they are a new location or an expanding existing company. The investment and job creation these companies bring to our state have a tremendous impact on our economy and we work one-on-one with our companies to find the financial assistance needed for them to succeed and grow.
Additionally, with 97 percent of Georgia's businesses being small or medium sized, the impact these businesses have on Georgia’s economy is critical. To help these entrepreneurs reach their goals, we connect them to a menu of small business resources that include funding, business-to-business opportunities and start-up assistance.
Innovative companies can accelerate growth with Georgia’s public and private assets, its broad menu of business resources and focus on strengthening strategic industries through the Georgia Centers of Innovation.
Exporting is vital to growing companies and our economy. Georgia understands the global marketplace and we’re here to help you access it. Our extensive contacts and innovative trade programs can help you achieve your exporting and international business goals.
The Entertainment industry in Georgia has never been more promising than it is in 2010. The Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office has established a national reputation with generous financial incentives, a skilled crew base, numerous site locations, abundant production services and easy access via the world’s busiest airport.
Tourism, our #2 industry (behind agriculture), employs more than 241,000 Georgians and creates a total economic impact of more than $34 billion. We provide comprehensive resources and services for this industry.
No matter the size or industry, Georgia will continue to be proactive in creating financial-assistance programs for the growth and competitive success of the state’s private sector.
The bottom line
Your ideas belong in Georgia, where they can gain a wealth of support. No matter the size or industry, Georgia will continue to be proactive in creating financial-assistance programs for the growth and competitive success of the state’s private sector.
For an expanded list of funding resources, please click here.