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Georgia World Congress Center Authority
The Georgia World Congress Center Authority is the largest combined convention, sports, and entertainment campus in North America and a top economic engine for the state of Georgia. Located in downtown Atlanta, GWCCA's campus features over 220 acres of prime event space anchored by Georgia World Congress Center, Centennial Olympic Park, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, and Signia Hilton, the Authority's headquarter hotel set to open in 2022.
The Authority, a self-sustained state agency, is entrusted as stewards of these state-owned assets, and has invested more than $360 million over the last decade to improve connectivity between its facilities and downtown Atlanta’s surrounding hospitality district.
The Authority, a self-sustained state agency, is entrusted as stewards of these state-owned assets, and has invested more than $360 million over the last decade to improve connectivity between its facilities and downtown Atlanta’s surrounding hospitality district.
Purpose
A key driver for Georgia’s economy, the GWCCA is a catalyst for development, tourism, commercial and residential growth, and a major job creator and sustainer.
Vision
To be globally recognized at the #1 convention, sports, and entertainment destination in the world.
Mission
The State of Georgia established the Georgia World Congress Center Authority to develop and operate the Georgia World Congress Center, Centennial Olympic Park and related facilities.These facilities exist for the primary purpose of promoting and facilitating events and activities that generate economic benefits to the citizens of the State of Georgia and the City of Atlanta as well as enhance the quality of life for every Georgian.
Values
- Be One
- We achieve together. We focus on the big picture and think in terms of what will benefit the entire organization, not in terms of what’s good for each functional area.
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Employees
682 US Employees
Industry
State Government
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