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Build Where Companies Already Win. Choose Columbus.

In Columbus, Georgia—90 minutes from Atlanta—leaders like Aflac, TSYS (Global Payments), Synovus, Pratt & Whitney, and McCauley have grown for decades. Today, that confidence shows up in new investments like JS LINK’s $223M advanced magnet facility, J.M. Smucker Co.’s $120M bakery expansion, and BioTouch creating 480 new jobs. Companies choose Columbus for a veteran-rich workforce, shovel-ready sites at Muscogee Technology Park, ~45–60-day permitting, and abundant utilities (90 MGD available water)—so projects move from plan to production faster. 

Talk with Missy Kendrick, President & CEO, about your project timeline. Fast response times. Email or call 770-584-5234.

Columbus, GA Advantages

2nd

Largest City in Georgia

45

Day Permitting Time

600+

Acres of Shovel-Ready Sites

14.24%

Lower Utility Rates (than national average)

Columbus Georgia regional map

Recent Investment

J.M. Smucker Co. Investment

$120M

J.M. Smucker Co. Investment

JS LINK Investment

$223M

JS LINK

Pratt & Whitney Investment

$206M

Pratt & Whitney

 

A Vibrant and Growing Korean Community

Columbus boasts a vibrant and growing Korean American community, with approximately 2,250 residents, making it the second-largest Korean population center in Georgia after the Atlanta metropolitan area (U.S. Bureau 2020 American Community Survey). This thriving community provides a welcoming environment and valuable cultural connections for Korean families and businesses. With 11 Korean American professors at Columbus State University in departments such as Art, English, Business & Technology, Music, Communication, and Policy, Justice and Public Safety, the community offers academic expertise and mentorship opportunities. Korean American students in the Columbus area consistently excel in academics, music, science, and math, contributing significantly to the region's talent pool. The presence of this strong Korean community helps ensure a smooth transition and a comfortable environment for Korean companies and their employees. Click Here to Learn More!

Target Industries

Aerospace

Columbus is at the center of the Southeastern U.S. aerospace cluster.

Automotive

KIA and its suppliers chose Greater Columbus for its engineering and production operations.

Defense

Columbus defense contractors use Fort Moore's presence to compete for government contracts.

Food Processing

Columbus has a strong food processing sector which delivers existing workforce and infrastructure to support this industry.

Headquarters

Columbus is where headquarters start, grow, and stay competitive. 

Technology

Columbus is the ideal location for information security companies to grow.

Manufacturing & Robotics

Workforce training at all levels currently exist in support of robotics.

What Columbus Business Leaders Have to Say

Aflac

“Aflac is proud to have our Worldwide Headquarters in Columbus, Georgia.”

Audrey Boone Tillman, Aflac

Hostess

“In Columbus, you know the workforce will rise to the challenge.”

Beaux Williamson, Hostess

Pratt & Whitney

“We remain committed to supporting manufacturing jobs in Georgia and see an incredible opportunity to expand our workforce and our company's capabilities in Columbus.”

Shane Eddy, Pratt & Whitney 

McCauley Propellers

“The work ethic is top notch. McCauley absolutely loves Columbus.”

Greg Payne, McCauley Propellers