Work

Industry Focus

Information Technology/Back Office

Technology oriented firms have found the Barrow area a desirable location. Barrow's presence along Interstate 85 and the University Parkway (GA Hwy 316) allows for easy access to the labor market and amenities of the area. With 1.5 million people in the labor draw area, a talented labor pool is readily available. The University of Georgia (www.uga.edu), the Barrow Campus of Lanier Technical College (www.laniertech.edu) and the Barrow County School System (www.barrow.k12.ga.us) offer programs to support the immediate needs of this industry sector. For a complete listing of the educational resources of the area, visit Georgia Innovation Crescent (www.georgiainnovationcrescent.com).

These are a few examples of the technology firms that exists in the area: