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Economic Development
Athens
Area Chamber of Commerce
Works to foster economic development and promote local business. Website offers member information, a business directory, economic development information, and resources for visitors and residents of Athens.
ACC Economic Development Foundation
A public-private agency created to work with chamber of commerce, government, and UGA officials in promoting existing industries and attracting new businesses.
ACC Department of Human & Economic Development
Addresses the challenges facing low-income citizens and neighborhoods, including poor housing conditions, unemployment, crime & juvenile delinquency. Encourages job creation, new business start-up, and expansion of established businesses.
Athens Downtown Development Authority
Acts a as liaison between government and the downtown business community to promote and enhance a safe and economically viable central business district.
Better Business Bureau
Serving Athens and Northeast Georgia by fostering fair and honest relationships between businesses and consumers, instilling consumer confidence, and
contributing to an ethical business environment.
East Athens Development Corporation
A nonprofit community based development organization working to facilitate the economic empowerment of East Athens residents, and development and revitalization of the East Athens Community.
Economic Justice Coalition
Promotes a vision for economic fairness by advocating for fair wages and health benefits, the development of quality
jobs for low wage workers, corporate responsibility and accountability, and the rights of workers to organize.
Navy Supply Corps School Local Redevelopment Authority
A group of citizens that will lead efforts for the community in responding to the Base Realignment and Closure
process. The mission of the LRA is to prepare a comprehensive plan for the redevelopment of the NSCS property.
Partners for A Prosperous Athens
A community initiative to combat the causes of persistent poverty in Clarke County.
Small Business Development Center - Athens Office
Business consulting, business training workshops, and marketing and research services are available to assist individuals with the start-up of new businesses or the expansion of existing businesses.
Trade Organizations
Athens Area Association of Realtors
Provides its members with services, programs, and education which advocate private property rights, professionalism, and ethical real estate practices
while promoting a positive realtor image in the community.
Athens Area Council of Real Estate Appraisers
An organization of appraisers in the Athens-Clarke County area who have joined together to promote good business ethics and higher educational standards
for the real estate appraisal profession.
Athens Area Home Builders Association
A trade association representing the building industry in Clarke, Oconee, Madison, and Oglethorpe counties.
Strives to create a favorable climate for quality, affordable construction to assure a positive economic future for the community.
Athens Society for Human Resource Management
A non-profit society of human resource professionals representing business, government, and education.
Businesses
Athens' Top Employers
A list of the largest employers in Clarke, Madison, and Oconee counties, provided by OnlineAthens.
MyHoma Athens Website Directory
Browse or search this directory to find websites of over 500 Athens-area businesses.
Local Web Guide
The 'Business and Commerce' section provides links to websites of Athens businesses.
YellowPageCity
The official Athens GA Yellow Pages.
Switchboard Yellow Pages
Extensive yellow pages business directory for the Athens area.
Chamber of Commerce Business Directory
A directory of member businesses belonging to the Athens Area Chamber.
Manufacturers Directory
List of manufacturing firms in the Athens area.
Downtown Businesses
A complete list of businesses and offices in the downtown Athens area.
Five Points
A guide to businesses in the Five Points Shopping District.
Georgia Square Mall
Features four department stores and over 100 shops.
Meeting and Convention Facilities
Information about Athens facilities which host meetings and conventions, including the Classic Center, the Georgia Center For Continuing Education, museums, arts centers, historic buildings, and many hotels.
Economic Statistics
Economic Snapshot: Athens-Clarke County
A brief overview of economic conditions in Athens, from the Georgia Department
of Community Affairs.
Athens, GA Economy at a Glance
Bureau of Labor Statistics data on the labor force and employment in Athens.
Clarke County Labor Profile
Data on the labor force, employment, local industry, commuting patterns, and wages of workers.
BEARFACTS Reports
BEA Regional Fact Sheets provide date on personal income in Clarke County.
Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
Estimates of the numbers of persons employed in over 200 different occupations in Athens-Clarke County, along with
information on hourly & annual wages.
Occupational Wages
Wage data for over 150 different occupations in the Athens-Clarke MSA.
Income Distribution Map
This map shows the dispersion of median household income in the Athens, GA area.
Employment Analysis
Tables and charts showing employment changes in Clarke County from 1990 to 2005.
Employment Projections and Workforce Trends
Forecasts for the 12 counties of northeast Georgia in and around the city of Athens.
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Short-Term
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Long-Term
Industry Mix
Annual data 1990-2005 for industries in Clarke County on number of businesses, number of employees, and wages.
Business Patterns Databases
Data on area business establishments, employment, and payroll. Search by county, metro area, or zip code. Provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Economic Census
Provides detailed data about the local economy.
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2002 Athens GA MSA
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2002 Clarke County GA
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1997 Athens GA MSA
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1997 Clarke County GA
The Georgia Statistics System
This online version of the Georgia County Guide provides a great deal of data about the economy of Clarke County. Examples include: per capita income, unemployment, retail sales, lottery sales, property taxes, and more.
Clarke County FedStats
Statistics about people, economy, and geography. Data provided by U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, National Center for Health Statistics, National Agricultural Statistics Service, etc.
Housing Units Authorized by Building Permits
Single-unit and multi-unit housing construction in Athens by year, 1985-2006. From the Selig Center for Economic Growth.
Consolidated
Federal Funds Report
Search this database for information on Federal Government expenditures or obligations in Clarke County. Covers grants, loans, salaries and wages, retirement payments, and more.
United
States Historical Census Browser
Historical demographic, economic, and social data for each state and
county from 1790 to 1960. Economic data include statistics on manufacturing,
agriculture, occupations, etc. Types of data available vary from decade
to decade.
Studies
Poverty in Athens
A report by Partners for A Prosperous Athens on poverty and the Athens economy.
Economic Impact of the University of Georgia on the Athens Area
1999 report from the Selig Center for Economic Growth.
Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation in Athens
A study conducted by the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department.
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