2025 Economic Development Report

GAINESVILLE-HALL COUNTY GEORGIA USA

Gainesville-Hall County has and unparalleled quality of life and a sound economic base for business and industry.  More than 330 manufacturing and processing facilities, as well as 60 international company locations representing 21 foreign countries call Gainesville-Hall County HOME.

Since 2020, 64 new and expanding firms added 3,700 new jobs and $1.75 billion in capital investment to Gainesville-Hall County. Since 2015, 169 new and expanding businesses have
announced 9,000 jobs and $3.0 billion in new capital investment.

The 2025 Milken Institute Report named the Gainesville-Hall County Metro Area as the Top Small Metro Area in Georgia and in the Nation for Best-Performing Small Metros. The Gainesville-Hall County MSA has ranked in the Milken Institute’s Top 10 Best Performing Small Metros for 11 consecutive years.

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