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\nEn este art\u00edculo, el Departamento de Estudios de AmCham analiza al estado de Georgia y su inter\u00e9s en atraer a inversionistas chilenos. <\/b><\/i><\/p>\n
La crisis econ\u00f3mica afect\u00f3 al mundo entero, pero los 9,5 millones de habitantes de Georgia est\u00e1n optimistas sobre el futuro. Como el noveno estado de m\u00e1s r\u00e1pido crecimiento de Estados Unidos, Georgia tiene muchos atributos que le ayudan a mantener su atractivo, a\u00fan en tiempos dif\u00edciles. <\/p>\n
Con una producci\u00f3n anual de US$ 379.000 millones -o US$ 40.533 per c\u00e1pita- su costo de vida est\u00e1 entre los m\u00e1s bajos de Estados Unidos. Adem\u00e1s, la posici\u00f3n geogr\u00e1fica del estado, su infraestructura y pol\u00edticas pro-empresa lo convierten en una ubicaci\u00f3n muy ventajosa para nuevas empresas, se\u00f1ala Brian Wilson, titular de la Oficina Chile del departamento de Desarrollo Econ\u00f3mico de Georgia.<\/p>\n
Una serie de empresas chilenas -CMPC, SQM, Agrosuper, Masisa, Qu\u00edmica H\u00e4rting y Arauco- figuran entre las 1.700 empresas extranjeras de m\u00e1s de 44 pa\u00edses que tienen operaciones en Georgia. Wilson espera que m\u00e1s sigan su ejemplo. <\/p>\n
\u201cLa crisis econ\u00f3mica no durar\u00e1 para siempre, raz\u00f3n por la cual Georgia se est\u00e1 preparando para recibir nuevas inversiones y empresas. Y las empresas chilenas encontrar\u00e1n un entorno seguro y un trato personalizado\u201d, afirma. <\/p>\n
El estado ofrece una serie de apoyos para facilitar la llegada de empresas extranjeras. Ayuda a los inversionistas interesados en Georgia a encontrar oficinas y contactarse con consultoras, abogados y contadores. Adem\u00e1s, provee gu\u00edas sobre fuentes locales de financiamiento e informaci\u00f3n sobre costos operativos locales y redes comerciales.<\/p>\n
Para los inversionistas, cuenta adem\u00e1s con el programa International Business Concierge, el que provee de manera gratuita su Departamento de Desarrollo Econ\u00f3mico. Los servicios disponibles en virtud de este programa incluyen ayuda para obtener los documentos de seguridad social, una cuenta bancaria y visas de inmigraci\u00f3n adem\u00e1s de asesor\u00eda tanto para encontrar colegios y viviendas, comprar un auto y obtener una licencia de conducir como sobre temas de seguros e impuestos. <\/p>\n
En Georgia, los inversionistas tambi\u00e9n tienen la ventaja de contar con la infraestructura log\u00edstica de alta calidad del estado. Los bienes se pueden importar a trav\u00e9s de dos importantes puertos: Savannah, que es el cuarto mayor puerto de Estados Unidos en t\u00e9rminos de tr\u00e1fico de contenedores, y Brunswick, que es el sexto m\u00e1s grande. <\/p>\n
En cuanto al transporte terrestre, el estado tiene m\u00e1s de 2.000 kil\u00f3metros de carreteras y m\u00e1s de 8.000 kil\u00f3metros de ferrocarriles. Estas conexiones significan que el 80% del mercado estadounidense est\u00e1 a s\u00f3lo dos d\u00edas de distancia. <\/p>\n
M\u00e1s a\u00fan, hay vuelos directos diariamente entre Santiago y la capital estatal, Atlanta, que llegan al aeropuerto de la ciudad, Hartsfield-Jackson. Este ofrece conexiones diarias a m\u00e1s de 500 destinos. <\/p>\n
Centro internacional <\/b><\/font><\/p>\n Pero, adem\u00e1s de una moderna infraestructura de transportes, las empresas buscan mercados en expansi\u00f3n con bajos costos comerciales, un favorable clima para los negocios y una alta calidad de vida. Sin lugar a dudas, Georgia cumple con todos estos requisitos, se\u00f1ala Wilson. <\/p>\n La estabilidad econ\u00f3mica de la que ha disfrutado por muchos a\u00f1os refleja la confianza de los inversionistas en el estado, a\u00f1ade. Hoy, 13 empresas Fortune 500 \u2013incluidas Coca-Cola, Home Depot, UPS, Delta Air Lines y Rubbermaid- operan ah\u00ed.<\/p>\n A medida que las empresas buscan ventajas competitivas, est\u00e1n mirando cada vez con mayor inter\u00e9s al sudeste de Estados Unidos. Esta \u00e1rea, que alberga a 54 millones de personas, si fuera un pa\u00eds, ser\u00eda la quinta mayor potencia econ\u00f3mica del mundo. <\/p>\n Los abundantes recursos de Georgia, su din\u00e1mico clima comercial y su econom\u00eda innovadora tambi\u00e9n contribuyen a la confianza de los inversionistas, afirma Wilson. \u201cEn Georgia, el crecimiento y la prosperidad de las empresas transforman sus expectativas en una realidad\u201d. <\/p>\n Las principales actividades econ\u00f3micas del estado corresponden a los sectores de tecnolog\u00eda y telecomunicaciones, fabricaci\u00f3n de maquinaria industrial, qu\u00edmicos, textiles, productos de madera, celulosa y papel, agricultura, fabricaci\u00f3n de veh\u00edculos y sector aeroespacial. \u201cDe manera que hay mucho espacio para el desarrollo\u201d, destaca Wilson. <\/p>\n M\u00e1s de 60 pa\u00edses tienen oficinas consulares o comerciales o bien c\u00e1maras de comercio bilateral en Georgia. \u201cEl estado tambi\u00e9n cuenta con 10 oficinas internacionales para ayudar a las empresas extranjeras a establecer sus operaciones en el estado\u201d, enfatiza Wilson. <\/p>\n La cultura de \u00e9xito de Georgia ha dado como fruto generaciones de ejecutivos din\u00e1micos quienes, adem\u00e1s de compartir pr\u00e1cticas laborales, tambi\u00e9n son part\u00edcipes en el desarrollo y la prosperidad de sus comunidades, afirma. Asimismo el estado tiene una calidad de vida de alto nivel, a\u00f1ade, y ofrece a sus habitantes una amplia gama de actividades deportivas, culturales y de esparcimiento. Su clima y geograf\u00eda diversa -con 160 kil\u00f3metros de costa, las monta\u00f1as Apalaches, el mayor lago artificial de la costa este e impresionantes parques- atraen a visitantes de todo el mundo. <\/p>\n Es por esto que, cada a\u00f1o, 100.000 personas se trasladan para vivir en Georgia, destaca Wilson. De hecho, un estudio de la oficina de censos de Estados Unidos lo clasific\u00f3 como el estado con la cuarta mayor poblaci\u00f3n y de m\u00e1s r\u00e1pido crecimiento de todo el pa\u00eds. Esa es s\u00f3lo otra raz\u00f3n para aprovechar los beneficios comparativos que Georgia ofrece para el turismo as\u00ed como para la calidad de vida y los negocios. <\/p>\n ProChile, la agencia de promoci\u00f3n de las exportaciones de Chile, est\u00e1 en v\u00edas de abrir una oficina local en Atlanta, Georgia, la que ser\u00e1 encabezada por Alejandro Moya como encargado de comercio. Moya puede ser contactado en amoya@direcon.cl. <\/b><\/i> The economic crisis has hit the whole world but the 9.5 million people of Georgia are optimistic about the future. As the ninth fastest-growing state in the U.S., Georgia has many attributes that help to maintain its attractiveness, even in difficult times. <\/p>\n With an annual output of US$ 379 billion – or US$ 40,533 per capita – its cost of living is among the lowest in the U.S. In addition, the state\u2019s geographic position, infrastructure and pro-business policies make it a very advantageous location for new businesses, says Brian Wilson, the Chilean representative of Georgia\u2019s Department of Economic Development.<\/p>\n A number of Chilean companies – CMPC, SQM, Agrosuper, Masisa, Qu\u00edmica H\u00e4rting and Arauco – are among the 1,700 overseas businesses from more than 44 countries with operations in Georgia. Wilson hopes that more will follow their lead. <\/p>\n \u201cThe economic crisis will not last forever, which is why Georgia is preparing to receive new investments and business,\u201d he says, \u201cand Chilean companies will find a secure environment and personalized treatment.\u201d <\/p>\n The state offers a range of support to facilitate the arrival of overseas companies. It helps investors interested in Georgia to find offices and make contact with consultants, lawyers and accountants. In addition, it provides guidance on local sources of financing and information about local operating costs and business networks.<\/p>\n For investors, it also has an International Business Concierge Program, provided free of charge by its Department of Economic Development. The services available under this program include assistance in obtaining social security documents, a bank account and immigration visas and advice on finding schools and housing, buying a car and obtaining a driver\u2019s license as well as on insurance and tax matters. <\/p>\n In Georgia, investors also have the advantage of the state\u2019s high-quality logistics infrastructure. Goods can be imported through two major ports: Savannah, which is the fourth largest in the U.S. in container traffic, and Brunswick, which is the sixth. <\/p>\n For land transport, the state has over 2,000 kilometers of highways and more than 8,000 kilometers of railroad. These connections mean that 80% of the U.S. market is within just two days\u2019 reach. <\/p>\n There are, moreover, direct daily flights between Santiago and the state\u2019s capital, Atlanta, arriving at the city\u2019s Hartsfield-Jackson airport. This offers daily connections to more than 500 destinations. <\/p>\n International hub<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n But, as well as modern transportation infrastructure, companies look for growing markets with low business costs, a favorable business climate and high quality of life. Without doubt, Georgia complies with all these requirements, says Wilson. <\/p>\n The economic stability it has enjoyed for many years reflects investor confidence in the state, he adds. Today, 13 Fortune 500 companies – including Coca-Cola, Home Depot, UPS, Delta Air Lines and Rubbermaid – operate there.<\/p>\n As companies seek competitive advantages, they are looking with growing interest at the south-east of the U.S. This area, which is home to 54 million people, would – if it were a country – be the world\u2019s fifth largest economic power. <\/p>\n Georgia\u2019s abundant resources, dynamic business climate and innovative economy also contribute to investor confidence, says Wilson. \u201cIn Georgia, the growth and prosperity of companies transform their expectations into reality.\u201d <\/p>\n The state\u2019s main economic activities are technology and telecommunications, the manufacture of industrial machinery, chemicals, textiles, wood products, cellulose and paper, agriculture and the aerospace and vehicle manufacturing sectors. \u201cSo there is plenty of room for development,\u201d notes Wilson.<\/p>\n More than 60 countries have consular or commercial offices or bilateral chambers of commerce in Georgia. \u201cThe state also has ten international offices to help foreign companies to establish operations in the state,\u201d emphasizes Wilson. <\/p>\n Georgia\u2019s culture of success has produced generations of dynamic executives who, in addition to sharing business practices, also partner in the development and prosperity of their communities, he says. It also has a high quality of life, he adds, offering its inhabitants a broad range of sports, cultural and leisure activities. Its climate and diverse geography – with 160 kilometers of coastline, the Appalachian Mountains, the largest artificial lake on the East Coast and impressive parks – draw visitors from all over the world. <\/p>\n This is why, each year, 100,000 people move to live in Georgia, notes Wilson. Indeed, a U.S. Census Bureau study listed it as the state with the fourth largest and fastest-growing population in the entire country. Just another reason to take advantage of the comparative benefits that Georgia offers for tourism as well as for life and business. <\/p>\n ProChile, Chile’s export promotion agency, is in the process of opening a local office in Atlanta, Georgia, to be headed by Alejandro Moya as trade commissioner. 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\nIn this article, AmCham\u2019s Research Department looks at the state of Georgia and its interest in attracting Chilean investors. <\/b><\/I><\/p>\n