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Fulton County to Set up Office in Mumbai

Oct 09, 2019

An interactive programme on ‘Trade and Investment Opportunities in Fulton, USA’ was organised by MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai in association with All India Association of Industries. Robb Pitts, Chairman, Fulton County Board of Commissioners said, “In order to promote bilateral trade and investment, we are planning to open a regional office in Mumbai. Fulton is the epicenter of economic growth in USA and it is the largest county in Georgia. Atlanta is one of the 15 cities located in Fulton County. Fulton is located near Savannah Port, which is the fastest growing port in east coast of USA.”

Mr. Pitts informed that fintech is a flourishing sector in Fulton County as 70% of credit card transaction in USA and Europe is processed in this region. There is also scope for bilateral cooperation in life science, healthcare technologies and logistics.

Mr. Al Nash, Executive Director, The North Fulton Community Improvement District said, “Fulton is an attractive destination for doing business, as it has low taxes, reasonable cost of living and favourable labour laws. Around 10 Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in this County. Fulton is the leading hub for logistics as it is home to the world’s second largest distribution facility of UPS. The county is a sought-after destination for B2C and B2B logistics, including e-commerce companies.”

Mr. Al Nash mentioned, “Atlanta is the powerhouse of information technology, which is also a strong sector for India. Media and entertainment is another focus sector for bilateral partnership. Fulton County has world-class studios for film and television production, music recording facilities and profound availability of talent. The hub for film production is moving from Los Angles to Georgia. We look forward to collaborating with India on post-production and gaming technologies. Majority of the top 100 Hollywood movies were shot in Fulton County in 2017.”

Mr. Al Nash concluded by pointing out that Fulton County is an attractive destination for higher education and there are more than 300,000 students pursuing higher education courses in the region.

Mr. Vijay Kalantri, Vice Chairman, MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai said, “India is the 9th largest trade partner of USA and the leading partner in investment. There is great scope for enhancing bilateral trade with Atlanta, as it is home to many Fortune 500 companies.”

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From (L-R): Ms. Rupa Naik, Mr. Y. R. Warerkar, Mr. Robb Pitts, Mr. Vijay Kalantri and Mr. Al Nash.