Gainesville-Hall County Metro named the leading Small Metro for Best Business Climate

Business Facilities magazine’s Annual Rankings recognize cities and metro areas for Business Climate, Tech Talent, Corporate HQ, Manufacturing, and more.

Business Facilities, a leading source of news and insights for site selection decision-makers, revealed the top-ranked cities and metro regions in the publication’s 2025 Annual Rankings Report. Focused on 60+ categories relevant to corporate relocation and expansion investment decisions, rankings have served as a valuable resource for site selection teams for more than two decades.

Leading Small Metros for Best Business Climate as Top 5: Gainesville, GA; St. George, UT; Idaho Falls, ID; Bend/Redmond, OR; and Midland, TX.