GEORGIA – Economic Development Connection

Government & Commerce and governments to create new business opportunities. The Consulate General of Mexico, located in Atlanta, has jurisdiction over the states of The University System of Georgia offers 20 Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee. The study abroad programs to cities in Mexico, Consulate was originally established in 1977 including , and and became a full Consulate General in 1992. Xalapa. Dr. Ricardo Cámara Sánchez has served as Consul General since 2011. Trade Relationship

The state of Georgia has had continuous EXPORTS: In 2012, Georgia exports to Mexico representation in Mexico since 1993, primarily totaled $2.3 billion, a 17% increase over 2011. focusing on export promotion. Mr. Fernando Mexico is currently the 3rd largest export Hanhausen has led the state’s trade efforts in market for Georgia. Mexico since 2010. Top exports from Georgia to Mexico include The Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce electrical machinery, television/radio parts, promotes domestic and international paper, civilian aircraft engines and parts, economic development of Hispanic businesses aluminum, arcade games and poultry. and serves as a link to businesses in Latin America. Georgia leads the nation in the export of the following goods to Mexico: woodpulp (1st), The Mexican Trade Commission in Atlanta carpets and textile floor coverings (2nd), provides financing, trade and technical aluminum (2nd), cotton fabrics (2nd) and assistance to small and medium-sized Mexican poultry (3rd). firms looking to trade in global markets, including Georgia. IMPORTS: In 2012, Georgia’s imports from Mexico totaled $4.54 billion. Mexico ranks 5th The Latin American Chamber of Commerce of among Georgia’s top importer nations. the Southeast is a non-profit organization that serves to foster success through economic Top imports from Mexico include electrical development initiatives, and also encourages machinery, motor vehicles and parts, relationships between Hispanic and non- refrigerators, air conditioning machines, Hispanic businesses, associations, individuals lamps and optical devices.

Capital Investment Transportation There are 46 Georgia companies that have and offer multiple operations in Mexico, including but not limited direct flights to Cancun, Monterrey, Los to: Cabos, Mexico City, Guadalajara and Puerto Acuity Brands, Inc. Vallarta. Anitox Corporation Mexico-based Mas Air offers cargo flights Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services, Inc. between Mexico City and Atlanta once a Ciba Vision Corporation week. Crawford and Company Delta Air Lines The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has an Encompass Group Affiliates, Inc. established relationship with five ports in ExecuTrain Mexico. GPA offers two weekly shipping Exide Technologies services to Altamira and Veracruz. Lazaro Genuine Parts Company GPA offers one weekly shipping service to the Global Payments, Inc. ports of Cardenas, Manzanillo and Ensenada. Graphic Packaging Corp. Havells USA Inc. About GDEcD Markem Imaje The Georgia Department of Economic The Coca-Cola Company Development (GDEcD) plans, manages and The Home Depot, Inc. mobilizes state resources to attract new business Travelport, LP investment to Georgia, drive the expansion of United Parcel Service, Inc existing industry and small business, locate new markets for Georgia products, inspire tourists to Mexico is a leading investor nation in Georgia, visit Georgia, and promote the state as a top ranking 15th among Georgia’s international destination for arts events and film, music and investors based on total employment and 11th digital entertainment projects. Visit Georgia.org. based on total number of facilities.

There are approximately 89 Mexican facilities GDEcD’s Economic Development Representative in Mexico operating in Georgia, of which 46 (51%) are manufacturing locations. These Mexican- Fernando Hanhausen affiliated companies employ more than 3,300 Managing Director Georgians. A list can be found online at State of Georgia – Mexico www.georgiafacts.org. Jorge Eliot No. 12-701, Polanco México D.F. 11560 – MEXICO The largest Mexican investment in Georgia is Phone: +52 (55) 5280.1521 Rinker Materials. With several facilities across [email protected] the state, the sand, stone and concrete company employs more than 500 Georgians. *Information valid as of April 2013