Thursday, October 11, 2012

Invest Atlanta, State of Georgia Work with Carter’s to Bring New Jobs to Atlanta



Mayor Kasim Reed
 ATLANTA, GA Oct. 11, 2012 – Invest Atlanta, the city of Atlanta’s economic development agency, played a key role in Carter’s, Inc.’s planned consolidation of several critical functions in Atlanta, where the company has its corporate headquarters. The move is expected to create approximately 200 professional jobs in Atlanta.

Invest Atlanta will assist Carter’s in its consolidation of retail store and financial functions to Atlanta through the city’s job creation program. The state of Georgia also is assisting Carter’s in the consolidation.

Michael D. Casey
 “Carter’s is one of the top providers of clothing and products for babies and young children in the nation, and we’re proud the company calls the city of Atlanta home,” said Mayor Kasim Reed, also chairman of Invest Atlanta. “Carter’s clearly sees continued opportunity in Atlanta, and we applaud its decision to move and create more well-paying jobs in the city.”

The expected new positions in Atlanta are principally in the areas of retail merchandising and store operations, finance, and information technology.  The company currently employs approximately 1,200 people in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

“We have a long and successful history of doing business in Georgia,” said Michael D. Casey, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Carter’s.  “Atlanta is a very compelling place to live and work.  

"We look forward to bringing our Connecticut-based operations to Atlanta, whichwill strengthen our collaboration and ability to provide consumers with thebest value and experience in young children’s apparel.”
Brian McGowan

Carter’s decision to move its retail store, financial and IT functions to the city of Atlanta is a testament to Atlanta’s strength in those sectors. “The city of Atlanta is home to several leaders in the financial industry, including SunTrust Banks, Equifax and Invesco,” said Brian P. McGowan, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta. “Also, Atlanta has emerged as a national technology hub, and our retail sector is a vibrant part of the economy.”

McGowan added. “The new Carter’s jobs will build on the momentum we created with our other wins, including Asurion, Panasonic and others.

Gov. Nathan Deal
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal said he is pleased that Carter’s is expanding in the state.

“We welcome Carter’s additional presence in Georgia ,” said Gov. Deal.  “Carter’s is well-acquainted with the competitive benefits our business climate can provide for headquarters operations, and we look forward to helping the company continue to thrive here.”

To enable the consolidation of these operations and to support its growth plans, Carter’s is evaluating its long-term space needs in the Atlanta area.  The company expects to complete this consolidation by the end of 2013.

Contact:

Tony Wilbert
Wilbert News Strategies
404-965-5022 (O)
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