Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Requires a Specific Combination of Skills that Can Be Found in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, Georgia is at the center of robotics and advanced manufacturing in the Southeastern U.S. Defense and aviation company Pratt & Whitney is expanding here and Kia’s only U.S. automotive plant is located 30-minutes away.
Fort Benning plays an important role in this ecosystem. Annually, 2,500 soldiers transition to civilian life from Fort Benning. Over 700 choose to stay in Columbus, Georgia. This presents a distinct opportunity for defense companies looking to hire veterans, especially those with a security clearance. As an added advantage, companies can hire soldiers while they are transitioning and still on the Army’s payroll - eliminating the expense of paying a salary during the training period.
Robotics companies will thrive in Columbus where energy is abundant and affordable, the workforce is highly skilled, buildings are ready for occupancy, and the location is convenient for servicing clients throughout the United States.
Explore sites and buildings that are ideal for the robotics industry.
Choose Columbus: For Business
Posted: March 29, 2024
Category: Aerospace, Financial Services, Shared Services
Columbus, Georgia offers fast speed-to-market with GRAD-certified (shovel-ready) sites, a fast permitting process, and a strong supply chain. Columbus, Georgia is pro-business, pro-growth, and everyone from the Chamber to the Government, utility providers and higher education partners will work with you to help find a suitable site, secure any available financial incentives, move permits through quickly, and help you find workers to get started right away. Choose Columbus, Georgia. Visit www.ChooseColumbusGA.com for site information and no-cost assistance.
Choose Columbus: For Talent
Posted: January 24, 2024
Category: Aerospace, Financial Services, Shared Services
Columbus, Georgia offers fast speed-to-market with GRAD-certified (shovel-ready) sites, a fast permitting process, and a strong supply chain. Columbus, Georgia is pro-business, pro-growth, and everyone from the Chamber to the Government, utility providers and higher education partners will work with you to help find a suitable site, secure any available financial incentives, move permits through quickly, and help you find workers to get started right away. Choose Columbus, Georgia. Visit www.ChooseColumbusGA.com for site information and no-cost assistance.
Choose Columbus: Location & Infrastructure
Posted: January 24, 2024
Category: Aerospace, Financial Services, Shared Services
Columbus, Georgia offers fast speed-to-market with GRAD-certified (shovel-ready) sites, a fast permitting process, and a strong supply chain. Columbus, Georgia is pro-business, pro-growth, and everyone from the Chamber to the Government, utility providers and higher education partners will work with you to help find a suitable site, secure any available financial incentives, move permits through quickly, and help you find workers to get started right away. Choose Columbus, Georgia. Visit www.ChooseColumbusGA.com for site information and no-cost assistance.
Choose Columbus: Speed to Market
Posted: March 28, 2024
Category: Aerospace, Financial Services, Shared Services
Columbus, Georgia offers fast speed-to-market with GRAD-certified (shovel-ready) sites, a fast permitting process, and a strong supply chain. Columbus, Georgia is pro-business, pro-growth, and everyone from the Chamber to the Government, utility providers and higher education partners will work with you to help find a suitable site, secure any available financial incentives, move permits through quickly, and help you find workers to get started right away. Choose Columbus, Georgia. Visit www.ChooseColumbusGA.com for site information and no-cost assistance.
Choose Columbus: Water & Utility
Posted: January 24, 2024
Category: Aerospace, Financial Services
Columbus, Georgia offers fast speed-to-market with GRAD-certified (shovel-ready) sites, a fast permitting process, and a strong supply chain. Columbus, Georgia is pro-business, pro-growth, and everyone from the Chamber to the Government, utility providers and higher education partners will work with you to help find a suitable site, secure any available financial incentives, move permits through quickly, and help you find workers to get started right away. Choose Columbus, Georgia. Visit www.ChooseColumbusGA.com for site information and no-cost assistance.
Fort Benning and the National Infantry Museum Host BotoberFest
Posted: November 8, 2018
Category: Amazing
US Army Fort Benning and the National Infantry Museum hosted the inaugural "BotoberFest" last week. Drone racing and Bot-Building brought students and robotics enthusiasts to Columbus, Georgia. And Industry vendors had the opportunity to show the U.S. Army some of the latest developing capabilities.