Business

Georgia Reaches $8.9 Million Settlement with Debt Collector

Georgia has joined 41 states and the District of Columbia in reaching a settlement with Encore Capital Group Inc., one…
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Introduces Sweeping Procurement Reform Package

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has introduced a series of measures to the Atlanta City Council which would overhaul the City’s…
Salesforce WorldTour Atlanta: Diversity in Technology Town Hall

Join us on Wednesday, December 5th at the Salesforce World Tour Atlanta for a special lunch featuring Grant Hill and…
Why Politicians Were the Real Winners in Amazon’s HQ2 Bidding War

Now that Amazon has announced the winners of its competition to host its second headquarters, a question on many minds…
Reverb by Hard Rock to Open in Atlanta February 2020

Hard Rock International has announced the future opening of Reverb by Hard Rock — the brand’s entrance into the select…
On Our Radar: Federal Contracting Needs You

The S.E. Regional Federal Contracting, Transportation & International Construction Forum is free and open to small business owners and entrepreneurs…
Diverse Business Owners More Likely to Offer Robust Benefits Packages

As unemployment rates remain low across the country, strong employee benefits packages are a key driver of both recruitment and…
The BeltLine Will Soon Be Home to Smart AgTech Pods That Grow Food

Around the world, urban populations are rising. Metro Atlanta, for example, is projected to double by the year 2040. This…
Salesforce Expansion in Atlanta Will Include 600 New Jobs

Salesforce, the global leader in customer relationship management (CRM), will significantly expand the company’s regional headquarters in Atlanta – growing…
‘Backed by ATL’ Doubles Program in 2019, Welcomes New Cohort Of High Growth Companies

Powered by the Metro Atlanta Chamber, Backed by ATL is expanding its program in 2019 by welcoming eight new high…
Business leaders pen open letter supporting Stacey Abrams

We, the undersigned, are supporting Stacey Abrams for Governor because she is the only pro-growth, pro-business candidate in this race…
Clark Atlanta University President to Chair the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Committee

Clark Atlanta University is pleased to announce that the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) has appointed CAU President Ronald…
Coca-Cola Is Eyeing the Cannabis Market

Aurora Cannabis Inc. led pot stocks higher after Coca-Cola Co. said it’s eyeing the cannabis drinks market, becoming the latest…
The Georgia Black Constructors Association Decries Anticipated Atlanta Airport Takeover

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport -The South’s #1 economic engine – is under threat of a takeover by Republican legislators, and…
SunTrust Park & The Battery Generating $18.9 Million Impact on Local Community

A study commissioned by the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce found that SunTrust Park and The Battery Atlanta are driving…
AUC’s Woodruff Library to Unveil Bloomberg Lab

The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil its Financial Applications Learning Lab,…