There were several factors that were taken into consideration when setting up my business, cost of properties, demographic & income level, weather, as well as transportation. Carrying over the business from Malaysia, my main goal was to be able to supply potteries to the north east & south east of the US market. A location that is more to the central so our distribution center is not too far distant wise to the far north or the extreme south. Atlanta is an ideal place per my data recollection. Not too far to the farthest big northeastern city like New York nor the southern city like Miami. Property pricing was very affordable when I started 30 years ago. Demographic, income per capita & age group were also very suitable for the business. We need to be in a location where the age group is from 28-70. Income per capita average 45,000 & up. Atlanta is also near the savannah port, so the inland trucking from port to the distribution center will not be too costly. Weather is a very important factor. Our products are mainly for gardening & landscaping. We need more feasible planting seasons for at least 6-9 months. Atlanta is a great city for gardening in comparison to Chicago, New York or Miami.