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a rewarding workplace near home. In
fact, with direct access to GA-400, I-285 TOP 20
and four MARTA rapid transit stations,
Dunwoody is one of the most accessible
business locations in metro Atlanta, a EMPLOYERS
major advantage not only for employees 1. IHG – Intercontinental Hotel Group - Hospitality
but also for large corporations. For 2. Peachford Hospital - Healthcare
businesses in need of national and 3. APEX Systems - Staffing
international air travel, Hartsfield- 4. Convergent Outsourcing - Business Process Outsourcing
Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 5. Macy’s #20 - Retail
SharedSpace
less than an hour away by car, and half 6. CGS - Call Center
that for those taking MARTA. 7. T-Mobile - Telecommunications
Bachelor’s or graduate level degrees Several transportation projects 8. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Media
among Dunwoody residents are at an
impressive 69 percent – 39 percent are in progress to make Dunwoody 9. Access Insurance Holdings - Insurance
higher than the national average and 40 even more accessible and convenient. 10. Nordstrom - Retail
percent higher than the state – and is Perimeter Community Involvement 11. iHealth Technologies - Healthcare Analytics BUSINESS
steadily rising. Residents have access to Districts (PCIDs), Georgia Department 12. Internap - Web Hosting
13. SEDC - Software Solutions
some of the highest caliber colleges and of Transportation, and North Perimeter
research institutions in the nation, Partners are collaborating to improve 14. Wal-Mart Supercenter #2360 - Retail
including Emory University, Georgia State the I-285/SR400 interchange to relieve 15. Von Maur, Inc. - Retail
University, and Georgia Tech, among others. congestion and allow for safer and more 16. Target Store T2036 - Retail
Dunwoody’s workforce is one of the efficient travel for motorists, a project 17. Elekta - Medical Technology Manufacturing
18. The Cheesecake Factory - Food Service
highest paid in the state and even the that is expected to be completed in 19. Kadan Homecare - Healthcare
nation, bringing in an average household 2020. As an active community, the City
income of nearly $113,000 annually. of Dunwoody is also an advocate for 20. CSG International - Revenue Management Software
Dunwoody’s easy accessibility plays walking and cycling as major modes of Source: Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber
an important role in the success of local transportation. New trails and bike lanes With so much to offer, it is no surprise
businesses and in the overall high quality of were recently completed to connect that so many companies choose to call
life. Residents enjoy an average commute two area parks, and City leaders hope to Dunwoody and metro Atlanta home.
time of 26 minutes, which is less than state connect the entire City with walking and Recent success stories include:
and national averages; many have found biking trails in coming years. Continued on page 44
MOST POPULAR MODES OF TRANSPORTATION: Source: U.S. Census Bureau
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BICYCLE WALK 7.4%
CAR, TRUCK, OR VAN (EXCLUDING TAXI SERVICE) TAXICAB OR MOTORCYCLE 0.1% 1.6% WORK FROM HOME
84.2% 5.7% 1.0%

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