Where you belong…the Chattahoochee Valley Region of Alabama & Georgia.
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Relocation can be a challenge for two-income households, but you can rest easier if the Chattahoochee Valley is your destination. Our diverse mix of business and industry stacks the odds for employment in your favor. Local and regional economic development strategies are also highly supportive of start-up businesses, creating the perfect environment for entrepreneurs. Whether it’s an entry-level step, a career change, the right match for your experience, or a business of your own, opportunities are waiting here for you.
HELPFUL LINKS
Georgia Department of Labor Career Center
The Greater Columbus, Georgia Chamber of Commerce
The Valley Partnership Joint Development Authority
Hamilton, Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Harris County Chamber of Commerce
Development Authority of Harris County
Taylor County, Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Talbot County Chamber of Commerce
Phenix City-Russell County Chamber of Commerce
Eufaula-Barbour County Chamber of Commerce
Auburn, Alabama Chamber of Commerce
The Georgia Small Business Development Center
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
DID YOU KNOW?
- The Greater Columbus, Georgia Chamber of Commerce is over 160 years old. It was the first Five Star Accredited Chamber in the state of Georgia, and one of only 28 in the United States.
- Columbus, Georgia was selected as the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s first “Entrepreneur Friendly Community.” Harris and Marion counties have also received this designation.
- Columbus is also on Forbes magazine’s list of "Best Places for Business and Careers."
- Columbus-based TSYS is the world’s largest processor of credit card transactions.
- Synovus and AFLAC, both founded in Columbus, Georgia, appear consistently on Fortune magazine’s "100 Best Companies to Work For" ranking
- East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama was the first hospital to be listed on Fortune magazine’s list of "Best Places to Work."
- Columbus, Georgia claims Dr. John Pemberton, inventor of the original formula for Coca- Cola, as a native son. A Columbus company was also the first in America to manufacture commercial ice machines – a match-up for the history books!