SBA got $25B for its EIDL Advance grant programs. It has awarded just a tiny fraction.

The agency released an update on how many small businesses have gotten money under the program.

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Movie Biz: Sometimes winning can be losing and losing can be ... winning?

Film critic Eleanor Ringel-Cater takes a look at the phenomenon known as The Oscar Curse, i.e., the belief, mistaken or not, that winning an acting Oscar isn’t always a good thing.

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Viewpoint: Atlanta’s hospitality industry starting to rebound

Economists covering the hospitality industry predict Atlanta will be among the destinations that will have a quick and substantial recovery, says William Pate, president and CEO of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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Atlanta Inno: WinCup produces biodegradable straw that acts and looks like plastic

Erin Schilling's notebook includes details on a Stone Mountain company developing a straw that looks and acts like plastic when you use it but composts in most environments.

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DeKalb approves a nearly 400 apartment project near Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University

CHOA and Emory are creating an employment core at the Interstate 85 and North Druid Hills Road interchange. Hundreds of new healthcare and university employees are now seeking places to live.

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Westside HBCUs predict great impact from influx of corporate donations

From transforming the way students teach and learn, to providing access to international scholarship in technology and tools to bridge the digital divide, the funds have been and will continue to create new opportunities for college and high school students.

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Big Georgia companies report business is strong, raise 2021 outlook

Companies in businesses as diverse as new homes, furniture, cars, farm tractors, and pleasure boats are reporting robust sales and confidence for the remainder of 2021.

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Westside Future Fund CEO: Private & public housing subsidies needed as corporate investment ramps up

Subsidies for affordable housing will be needed to keep housing affordable in historic neighborhoods as corporate investments ramp up in the Westside, says the president and CEO of the Westside Future Fund.

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Westside entrepreneurs plan to expand after surviving pandemic

After a year of cutbacks and layoffs, small businesses in the historic Westside that survived the pandemic look forward to returning business and expansions.

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Executive Profile: Hiewet Senghor drives Black teachers to strong relationships

A life-altering moment with three Black teachers in her Atlanta high school planted the seed for Hiewet Senghor to found Black Teacher Collaborative.

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A 19-acre redevelopment could link Westside Beltline with Atlanta's largest new park

New City recently purchased 19 acres in between the trail and the park. President Jim Irwin says the project will include an access point between the two public spaces.

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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms: Preserving, investing in Westside is critical to Atlanta's future

The mayor says the city has allocated nearly $500 million of locally controlled public funds toward creating or preserving 20,000 affordable housing units by 2026.

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What will the spring/summer festival season look like? Planners are 'cautious.'

When the Covid-19 pandemic cancelled activities last year, the hope was 2021 would roar back bigger and better. But some events are still on the wait-and-see list. The leading factor: safety in numbers.

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Steps to a healthier historic Westside: Covid-19 vaccinations & opening parks

Organizations from Mercy Care and Good Samaritan Health Center have provided testing, vaccinations, in-person health care and supportive services such as food donations and hygiene kits.

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Westside Future Fund modifies plans for new HQ

Covid-19 turned part of the building into a food distribution center, and those activities are ongoing.

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport taking steps toward recovery

More than a year after the pandemic brought commercial aviation to a halt, the Atlanta airport is getting busier. There are numerous signs of a returning normalcy.

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Historic Westside affordable housing takes team approach

Affordable housing demand exceeds supply, including on Atlanta's historic Westside, where a number of groups work to fill the gap.

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Atlanta Falcons select Florida's Kyle Pitts with fourth-overall pick in NFL Draft

The All-American tight end is expected to sign rookie deal worth $32 million.

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Real Estate Notebook: Microsoft adds more land to planned Westside campus

Doug Sams' notebook includes details on Microsoft adding more land to its planned 90-acre Westside campus.

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Feds: Two Chick-fil-A managers stole hundreds of thousands of dollars

The two former managers tricked customers into sending payments for catering orders and other restaurant sales to accounts under their control, the feds charge.

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Starbucks expects US customers to make their morning coffee runs again

It's a good sign for the Seattle-based chain as it recovers from the pandemic, but not all café operators are seeing the same uptick in business.

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Restaurants & Hospitality: First tenants at Pratt Pullman District opening soon

Chris Fuhrmeister's notebook includes details about five new bars that will be housed in shipping containers and hoisted on railroad trucks.

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Hiring in a labor shortage: Four tips for winning the battle for talent

With labor shortages hitting metro areas around the nation, it's a jobseeker's market. Here are four strategies for winning the battle for talent in a tight market.

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Controversial Buckhead townhome project breezes through zoning committee

The City Council could take the project up as soon as next week.

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Arizona homebuilder buys former Gwinnett golf course for 441-lot project

“Meritage is looking to establish large, flagship communities like Sweetwater Green throughout metro Atlanta,” said Adam Corder, vice president of land acquisition for Meritage Homes in Atlanta, in a statement.

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U.S. Postal Service will vacate Rockefeller Group's prime Midtown development site

The U.S. Postal Service could not reach an agreement to stay at its West Peachtree Street location recently purchased for top dollar.

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Pratt Pullman District adding new apartments surrounding sound stages

Three sound stages would be wrapped by a multi-family residential building with 250 units.

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Atlanta Tech Village leader launches fintech startup Infinite Giving with local investments

The startup’s launch shows the gears of the Atlanta's innovation ecosystem at work.

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Blackhall Studios sells to Los Angeles private equity group for $120M

Ryan Millsap, who invested $75 million in the original facility, said he's starting a new venture that will "help transform Georgia into an entertainment juggernaut."

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Microsoft expands Westside campus, as land prices continue to soar

Land on the Westside has increased in value over the past few years as the area becomes more attractive to developers, in part because of Microsoft and other companies’ long-term investment plans.

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Atlanta begins first-ever plan to use public property for affordable housing

The city says leveraging its ownership of the property will help increase its affordable housing stock.

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Atlanta ranks in bottom half of new 'emerging housing market' index

The Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell market ranks 179 on the newly published Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Emerging Housing Markets Index. The index ranks the top 300 metro areas in the U.S.

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Atlanta developer Charlie Hendon buys Brookhaven retail center

Atlanta developer Charlie Hendon acquired a strategically located retail center in Brookhaven.

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Atlanta Hawks owner Tony Ressler on $5B Gulch development: 'We're full steam ahead'

Formerly known as the Gulch, Centennial Yards held a formal event to officially introduce the massive development.

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BizSpotlight: Bennett & Pless LLC

BENNETT & PLESS ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP CHA

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BizSpotlight: IST Management Services Inc.

IST Management Announces New Virtual Support Cente

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BizSpotlight: Cumberland Trust & Investment Company

Cumberland Trust, a Nashville-based independent tr

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East Atlanta shopping center planned for redevelopmnent into hundreds of apartments

The project would also include thousands of square feet of commercial space.

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Atlanta unicorn Greenlight Financial Technology raises $260M, plans to hire 300

The funding brings the financial technology startup’s valuation to $2.3 billion, padding its unicorn status, which Greenlight reached in September of last year.

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Seasonal hiring up amid strong consumer demand, but pandemic headwinds present

"We're just going to continue to hire because if we stop, we run the risk of having to restart the engine."

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Atlanta's Turner Sports, NHL make new media rights deal official

Atlanta-based Turner, which is paying up to $225M per year, joins ESPN as the NHL’s new U.S. media rightsholders.

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MARTA’s Beltline transit study will look for ‘pinch points’ along the trail

MARTA commissioned a new study to examine “pinch points” along the northeast portion of the Beltline in order to determine the engineering challenges when building light rail transit.

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SCAD Atlanta to expand Midtown campus with new residence hall, auditorium

"We want to make it easier and more accessible for students. Location is everything," SCAD vice president Audra Pittman said.

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New homes: 8 new residential projects planned around metro Atlanta

Here's a look at larger new residential projects just proposed in Johns Creek, Gwinnett County, Cherokee County, Woodstock, the city of Atlanta, and Fayetteville.

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Viewpoint: Georgia’s generational infrastructure moment

"By forging a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable infrastructure, Georgia stands to lead the nation in Building Back Better than ever before," write Keith Mason and Amol Naik.

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How the e-commerce boom could shape the future of retail, according to Atlanta supply chain tech company Dematic

Dematic, which moved its HQ to Midtown in 2019, had plans to grow into its space over a 6-year period. Now, 18 months later, they're running out of room.

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Atlanta developer and Chicago investment firm to develop 19-acre project by Westside Park

New City LLC's founder wants to link 19 acres to the Beltline and Westside Park — similar to how his Eastside projects connect to the Beltline.

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Study: Homeownership will decline without zoning, lending changes

A new report from the Urban Institute finds that homeownership will decline in the coming decades unless zoning regulations and lending policies change.

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#WFH Chronicles: Exhaustion, explained

Wondering why we're so tired all the time? Stanford researchers have figured it out.

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Viewpoint: What new infrastructure spending means for investors

The Biden infrastructure proposals would mean a tremendous increase in spending and a large opportunity for investors.

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Sports Biz Notebook: How Altius Sports Partners is helping UGA navigate a major shift

UGA and ASP committed to a 1-year deal, with a mutual option to extend. It allows both parties to reevaluate the evolving landscape as it unfolds.

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Have a great company? Need great employees? Become one of Atlanta's Best Places To Work

If your company is one of the best places to work in Atlanta, this is your chance to be recognized and let others know.

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Atlanta siblings hope their nonprofit inspires HBCU students to enter tech

CodeHouse’s progress runs parallel to the growing national attention on HBCUs and Atlanta’s emergence as an East Coast tech hub.

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Georgia Power begins final phase of testing for the first new nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle

The testing is the last step before fuel is loaded into the first of two nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle, which needs to be ready for commercial service by November.

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Exit Interview: Gary Reedy ‘feels good about the choices’ he made for American Cancer Society

Since announcing his retirement last fall, Gary Reedy has hardly had time for a break and he plans to work “right up to the last minute” of his April 27 end date, to ensure his successor will be prepared.

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SBA rolls out new $5B grant program for small businesses. Here's who qualifies.

The SBA has launched a new $5 billion grant program for small businesses that were the hardest hit by the pandemic. Here are the details and a look at which businesses qualify.

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Apple putting major campus in Research Triangle Park, hiring 3,000

The campus, the largest Apple presence on the East Coast, will be on 281 acres the company controls in Research Triangle Park.

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Atlanta developer links Eastside Trail with Historic Fourth Ward Park

A new staircase and elevator to provide access directly from the Beltline to the park are set to open later this week.

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Blighted Beltline area hotel one step closer to redevelopment

Challenging topography of the site has made it difficult to redevelop.

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Arby's, Holiday Inn Express top Atlanta's largest franchises list

Arby’s appears at the No. 1 spot for the eleventh year in a row.

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Stone Mountain company WinCup produces biodegradable straw that acts and looks like plastic

"We need to come up with new, innovative products to take care of our environment," WinCup CEO Brad Laporte said.

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Urgent care operators eye new markets, rapid growth in post-pandemic economy

The urgent care industry has expanded by 44% in the past five years and is expected to grow another 9% this year as operators continue to find new markets, particularly online and in rural areas.

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Largest 20 Atlanta-based Franchises

Rank Franchise Total number of units Number of franchise units Number of company-owned units Number of units located in metro Atlanta Type of business or services offered Parent company 1 Arby's, 3 Glenlake Pkwy. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30328, 678-514-4100, arbys.com 3525 2330 1195 NA quick service restaurant Inspire Brands 2 Holiday Inn Express, 3 Ravinia Dr., #100, Atlanta, GA 30346, 770-604-2000, holidayinnexpress.com 2966 2801 0.0 49 upper-midscale lodging InterContinental Hotels Group Plc 3 Church's...

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Healthcare heavyweights set sights on NE Georgia

The North Georgia Health System (NGHS) recently announced several additions and expansions to its facilities, and the LHC Group has joined with NGHS to create an enhanced brand of home healthcare. In addition, Emory has opened a new Orthopedics and Spine Center in Flowery Branch as part of the Atlanta Falcons training complex. These and other improvements have the potential of touching 1.8 million people in Gainesville and Hall County, according to the Hall County Chamber of Commerce.

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Pacesetter Awards: Restaurant's bold flavors are served with gusto

Gusto! was the fastest-growing company in that category on the Atlanta Business Chronicle Pacesetter list, and the 31st fastest-growing overall company.

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Viewpoint: Growth is coming to Gainesville-Hall County

Business and industry make long-term investments in Gainesville-Hall County because of the area's stability, skilled workforce, visionary leadership and quality of life.

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Pacesetter Awards: FullStory changes the narrative on marketing

FullStory is the fastest-growing company on the Pacesetter list in the marketing/marketing automation category, and the 29th fastest-growing company overall.

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Pacesetter Awards: PadSplit Inc. is a win-win platform

PadSplit is the fastest-growing company in the residential real estate category and the 16th fastest-growing category in the overall 100 Pacesetter Awards list this year.

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Pacesetter Awards: Innovien Solutions puts relationships first

Innovien Solutions LLC is the fastest-growing in the business services category of Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Pacesetter list, and No. 12 on the overall list of 100.

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Lanier Islands gearing up for busy tourist season

Lanier Islands and its popular attractions, including its golf course and Margaritaville, are a crown jewel for tourists in Gainesville-Hall County.

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Pacesetter Awards: Pye-Barker fires up with acquisitions

Pye-Barker this year is the No. 1 fastest-growing company in the metro area in the commercial real estate (CRE) category in the Atlanta Business Chronicle Pacesetter Awards, and the tenth fastest-growing company of the 100 honored.

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Reimagining Dunwoody with a walkable downtown district

Dunwoody officials are keen on redeveloping a dated shopping center to create a walkable downtown district.

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#6 Pacesetter Awards: Parents give Greenlight the green light for financial literacy

Greenlight is this year’s fastest-growing company in the Pacesetter Awards finance/financial services category, and the sixth overall Pacesetter Award-winner.

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From PAs to beekeepers, Hall County students gain skills

The tension between universities and their locations is so commonplace it has a name: town-and-gown issues. In Hall County, it’s town-and-gown support, as the area’s many higher education institutions and public school systems are creating several programs to keep the area’s workforce pipeline strong.

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#5 Pacesetter Awards: NPSG Global's services are in demand

To become the fastest-growing Atlanta company in the manufacturing/supply and distribution category of the Pacesetter Awards, NPSG Global LLC takes a customer-first approach to delivery.

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#4 Pacesetter Award: Stord Inc. brings competition to its customers

Stord Inc., No. 4 on the overall 2021 Pacesetter list, is the top fastest-growing company in the transportation and logistics category.

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#3 Pacesetter Awards: OneTrust LLC focuses on privacy

OneTrust has been named the No. 1 fastest-growing technology company in Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2021 Pacesetter Awards, and the third overall fastest-growing company this year.

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#2 Pacesetter Awards: TeamWRX expands from staffing stadiums

TeamWRX is the top fastest-growing company in the Staffing/Hiring category of the 2021 Pacesetter Awards, and the overall second fastest-growing company for the year.

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Hall County's location and workforce reasons for industrial sector growth

Hall County has long provided a home for industrial operations, where companies find the sites, facilities and workforces they need to be profitable. Industrial is “almost 30% of our total employment,” said Tim Evans, vice president for economic development at the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce. “It's the largest employment sector in Hall County. Between healthcare and manufacturing, that's almost half of all employment in Hall County.”

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Hall County downtowns thrive

Judging by the amount of new construction, redevelopment and renovation activity in downtown Gainesville and other cities across Hall County, the north Georgia region is revitalizing. Projects include large mixed-use facilities in Gainesville and Flowery Branch, a new hotel in Gainesville and a renovated historic train depot in Lula.

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#1 Pacesetter Award: SnapMedTech fastest-growing metro Atlanta company this year

In a time of a critical healthcare crisis, SnapMedTech Inc., the parent company of SnapNurse, is the fastest-growing metro Atlanta company this year, No. 1 on the Atlanta Business Chronicle Pacesetter list overall and in the healthcare category.

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Viewpoint: Gainesville-Hall Co. envisions 2030 and beyond

For generations, residents found what Gainesville and Hall County had to offer: a beautiful lake, placement at the foothills of the North Georgia mountains, family neighborhoods, and an easy drive into a metropolitan city; a perfect combination.

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Summer Olympic Games: U.S. wrestling to train in Alpharetta

The Cooler in Alpharetta will be the host site for training camp ahead of Summer Games in Tokyo.

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Illuminarium Atlanta files to raise $118M

A new entertainment venue coming to Atlanta is looking for more investment.

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Atlanta startup SmartCommerce raises $12.2M to make digital ads more efficient

The growth funding is another example of an Atlanta startup benefiting from the e-commerce boom.

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Student-athlete compensation: UGA athletics partners with Altius Sports

University of Georgia is the latest in-state school to partner with a third-party in preparation for student-athlete compensation.

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Delta Air Lines will reopen offices this summer

The reopening of corporate offices will play a factor in Delta’s rebound henceforth, as companies are unlikely to resume meaningful business travel until employees are working together face to face.

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Georgia Board of Regents pauses search for new chancellor

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia said it has elected to pause the current search for a new chancellor.

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Savannah College of Art and Design undergoing massive expansion of digital media center

The 10.9-acre project at Savannah Film Studios includes a new backlot and XR soundstage, the only one of its kind in the Southeast.

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Small businesses can now get thousands in tax credits for vaccine PTO. Here's how it works.

Employers can now receive more than $17,000 in tax credits for paid leave connected with Covid-19 — including paid sick leave to get the vaccine. Here's how the credits will work.

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Here are 5 Atlanta startups working toward a sustainable future

Here are five Atlanta clean technology startups managing waste and energy consumption.

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Coca-Cola's general counsel resigns, named strategic consultant

Bradley Gayton joined Coca-Cola last September from Ford Motor Co.

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Atlanta startup Rimidi partners with Emory Healthcare for patient treatment apps

The partnership indicates a growing trend in healthcare to use technology to make medical treatment more personalized and convenient for patients.

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BeltLine renews call for Murphy Crossing developer, with eye on sustainable jobs

The BeltLine says its updated RFP includes an "expanded strategy" that relays input from public meetings, stakeholder advisory committees and surveys.

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The battle for tech talent is heating up. Texas isn't the only emerging hotspot.

Demand for tech talent is ramping up around the nation, but growing hotspots like Texas aren't the only places seeing a surge of job postings. New data shows several emerging markets where tech hiring is ramping up – a trend with implications for commercial real estate, startup ecosystems and small businesses.

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Gwinnett officials study turning mall into transit hub

A grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission will allow the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District to create the most comprehensive plans yet for the revitalization of the mall site.

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SK Innovation’s Georgia battery plant to employ 1,000 workers by end of the year

SK Innovation's massive Georgia battery plant is back on track after settling legal disputes over alleged stolen technology.

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#WFH Chronicles: A Covid playlist

What will Covid add to the soundtrack of our lives? I have a few ideas.

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BizSpotlight: The Workplace Coach

The demands of a younger workforce, together with

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Meet Chelsea Freeman, who’s making her own baseball statement

Chelsea Freeman, the wife of Atlanta Braves star Freddie Freeman, recently launched her own gameday-inspired clothing line.

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Microsoft buys land near Hartsfield-Jackson for $420M data center

The purchase comes after Microsoft’s commitment to build its next U.S. data center region in the Atlanta area.

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Mobile bars on railroad cars coming soon to Pratt Pullman District

Pratt Pullman District will see its first tenants open for business next month.

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State Farm raising auto insurance rates as more people are driving

Georgians spend $21 billion a year for private passenger auto and commercial auto insurance, according to the Georgia Department of Insurance.

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Mastercard taps Atlanta for wealth equity tour, partners with local entrepreneurs

Mastercard joins a growing number of companies committing to bridge Atlanta's opportunity gap.

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Nexus Fuels turns plastic back to oil. With the help of Cox Enterprises, it's ready to scale.

The Nexus Fuels plant has produced about 310,000 gallons of oil and diverted more than 2.7 million pounds of plastic from a landfill.

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Is Atlanta ready to return to in-person events? Here's what our exclusive survey found.

After a year of virtual events and Zoom happy hours, is it finally time to return to in-person events? Here's what our exclusive survey found.

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Quick look: 10 new residential projects planned around metro Atlanta

Metro Atlanta's inventory of homes for sale is down, sales prices are way up, and home builders are busy.

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SBA offers new details on its $28.6B Restaurant Revitalization Fund

The agency's approach to its $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund promises to be different than its Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program. Here are some of the key differences, as well as new details restaurants need to know.

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UGA's Jeff Humphreys: Georgia's labor market 'far from recovery'

Despite a 4.5% unemployment rate, thousands of Georgians have stopped looking for work. The state has 220,000 fewer jobs than it did a year ago.

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Hundreds of apartments planned to replace shuttered hotel near Beltline

The developer is asking Atlanta Beltline officials to modify streetscape requirements to keep stairs dating back to the 1800s and a historical marker commemorating Gold Tooth John on the site.

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Have a great CEO? ABC seeks nominations for Most Admired CEOs award

Finalists will be recognized at a special awards event on Aug. 19. They will be featured on Atlanta Business Chronicle web site and in the print edition.

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Denied an SBA Targeted EIDL Advance grant? Here's how to appeal.

The Small Business Administration has opened up a new way for small-business owners to push back against a denial of their application for a Targeted EIDL Advance cash grant.

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Wild Leap brewery picked as first tenant of 'Centennial Yards South'

A brewery from LaGrange is the first tenant to sign on for Centennial Yards South, the initial district expected to open at the $5 billion Centennial Yards development.

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Atlanta's Preferred Apartment Communities selling office properties to Highwoods for $717 million

The deal, which represents the substantial majority of Preferred Apartment Communities' office portfolio, is part of the company's strategy of simplifying its business that commenced with the sale of its student housing portfolio last September.

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The Movie Biz: And the Academy Award goes to ... (Part 1)

Eleanor Ringel-Cater writes that, while we pooh-pooh the Oscars, like pollen and political conventions, we somehow can’t manage to completely ignore them.

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Atlanta United expects to host fans at full capacity this season

Team officials say seating capacity will be reevaluated on a match-to-match basis.

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Michael Bond: City, county should work together to utilize Atlanta City Detention Center

"We cannot afford a cripplingly, expensive conversion to a $100 million dollar social services hub," Atlanta City Council members says.

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Atlanta co-warehousing startup Saltbox raises $10.6M to prepare for U.S. expansion

U.S. businesses need more warehouse space because Covid-19 spurred an e-commerce boom.

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Many employers are weighing vaccine mandates. They might not be worth the headache.

Many employers are banking on the vaccine to bring about a return to normalcy after a year of remote work and disruptions. Some want to mandate Covid-19 vaccines for their workers. But, between unclear federal guidance and potential legal pitfalls, experts say vaccine requirements aren't worth the headaches.

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Kennesaw State President Pamela Whitten leaving for Indiana University

Whitten will step down as president of Kennesaw State University to become president of Indiana University, effective July 1, KSU announced Friday.

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Atlanta Inno: OneTrust quietly raises $210M after buying two companies

Erin Schilling's notebook includes details about OneTrust's $210 million funding raise.

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Executive Profile: CBRE's Jacky Cheng's work is often personal

The commercial real estate executive lives blocks away from two of the spas in Lindbergh where a recent mass shooting killed six Asian women. His mother used to work at a nail salon. The tragedies "struck too close to home," he said.

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Real Estate Notebook: Toll Brothers increases height of Midtown development

Doug Sams' real estate notebook includes details on Toll Brothers' plans to increase the height of its latest development in Midtown.

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Restaurants & Hospitality: Dine-in cinema planned for Battery Atlanta

Chris Fuhrmeister's notebook includes a look at what the plans of a combination movie theater-restaurant mean for the Battery Atlanta.

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Area's Toughest Golf Courses

Rank Course Course rating Course rating Slope rating Yardage Number of holes Tee 1 Atlanta Athletic Club - Highlands, 1930 Bobby Jones Dr., Johns Creek, GA 30097, 770-448-2166, atlantaathleticclub.org 77.4 77.4 152 7557 36 Championship 2 Echelon Golf Club, 511 Founders Dr., Alpharetta, GA 30004, 770-888-4653, echelongolf.com 77.2 77.2 149 7567 18 Black 3 Ansley Golf Club - Settindown Creek, 5500 Settindown Dr., Roswell, GA 30075, 770-640-4620, ansleygc.org 76.2 76.2 152 7313 18 Black 3 East...

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Viewpoint: To win now, CEOs must keep fundamentals, rewrite the rules

Judgmental assessments to select leaders that will outperform, especially now, is challenging but truly essential, writes Atlanta executive search veteran Joel Koblentz.

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Best in Atlanta Real Estate Awards 2021: Winners and finalists

We set aside one edition every year to highlight the real estate deals and developments that boost the economy, add to the skyline, connect neighborhoods and bring prestige to the city. But 2020 was like nothing we'd experienced before.

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Atlanta Girl Scout cookie sales crumble, putting pressure on programming

The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta had planned to wrap up cookie sales at the end of March, but with 720,000 unsold boxes still in its warehouse the group is extending the selling season.

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Best in Atlanta Real Estate Visionary Award: Arthur Blank 'connected to the heart of Atlanta'

For Home Depot Co-Founder Arthur Blank, principles are everything. It’s why Atlanta Business Chronicle named him this year’s recipient of our Real Estate Visionary Award.

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Mark Cuban backs Atlanta media company creating 'virtual influencers'

The next generation of influencers could be computer-generated robots.

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Exit Interview: Kessel Stelling closes out his time as Synovus CEO

After more than a decade as chairman and CEO of Georgia's largest bank, Kessel Stelling will transition to executive chairman of the board. Here are some of the lessons he's learned, including how to lead during crisis.

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New Westside project to feature 1.5 million-square-foot data center, apartments, restaurants

QTS has been buying up property on the Westside as it continues its reach into Atlanta's booming data center market.

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Movie Biz: Cloudy days usually have silver-screen linings

Eleanor Ringel-Cater lists some movies in which a downpour is pretty much essential to the most memorable scenes.

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Vietnamese, rotisserie chicken restaurants join Ponce City Market expansion

Ponce City Market's expanded food hall will have new locations for a couple of established Atlanta restaurant groups.

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Perimeter Summit office complex on I-285 hopes signs can boost business

"One of Perimeter Summit’s most desirable features is visibility from I-285 and potential tenants willing to lease significant portions of any office building assign substantial value to building top signage," the developer says.

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Atlanta Regional Commission Executive Director Doug Hooker to retire

Doug Hooker, who has served as the ARC's executive director since 2011, will step down from the role in 2022.

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Atlanta Hawks CEO Steve Koonin to join WWE Board of Directors

Longtime marketing and entertainment executive steps into the ring with WWE.

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Developer wants to restore 'sense of wonderment' to Underground Atlanta

A new master plan to transform Underground Atlanta from a nearly deserted shopping mall into a thriving residential, retail and entertainment district is underway.

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Atlanta retail fintech startup SUNDAY raises massive, $24M seed round for U.S., Europe launch

SUNDAY allows restaurant customers to pay their checks and browse menus after scanning a QR code on the table, which has been a popular tool during the pandemic because of the technology's contactless nature.

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We looked at the Restaurant Revitalization Fund draft application. Here's what you need to know.

Experts urge restaurants to apply as soon as they can — the money won't last long, they say.

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Behind the deal: Financing delayed timeline on $500M hotel project near Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Atlanta is no stranger to hosting mega sporting events and concerts. The city's biggest hotel project in decades is yet another draw to keep the calendar filled for years to come.

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Georgia ‘primed to become a leader’ in electric vehicle industry after SK Innovation settlement

The SK Innovation battery plant could act as a nucleus to attract other components of the electric vehicle supply chain, giving Georgia a competitive advantage as the industry grows.

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Inside the List: Racial and gender diversity of leadership at Atlanta's largest accounting firms

Here's a look at the demographics of the 28 Atlanta-based managing partners leading the city’s 25 largest accounting firms.

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New towers to soar 35 and 37 stories over Midtown skyline

The revised plans also bump up student housing from 202 to 264 units. Market-rate apartments would dip from 385 to 376 units.

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How a Beltline restaurant shuffle is emblematic of the industry's post-pandemic reality

By closing Golden Eagle and expanding Muchacho, Michael Lennox is leaning into the quick-service model that will remain vital for restaurateurs.

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Emory University gets $10 million gift for innovation, inclusion

Emory University is getting a financial boost to increase diversity and collaboration at two of its graduate schools.

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Court battle erupts over Underground Atlanta sale

The dispute involves Underground's former owner, South Carolina developer WRS Inc., and Dion Meltzer, a major owner of downtown Atlanta property.

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Atlanta to spend $1.6 million for surveillance cameras to combat crime spike

Funding will come from the seven tax allocation districts where the cameras will be located: Campbellton Road, Eastside, Hollowell-Martin Luther King, Metropolitan, Perry-Bolton, Stadium and Westside.

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Atlanta software startup Itential raises $20M for product, team expansion

The most recent round brings Itential’s total investments to $25.5 million, all of which is from Elsewhere Partners, an Austin-based investment firm focused on business-to-business companies in growth stages.

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MARTA to study risks of light rail on the Beltline, critics call it overanalysis

A six-month study will determine the challenges the agency will face in building light rail transit along the northeastern portion of the 22-mile trail.

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Asana Partners details plans for Krog District redevelopment along Atlanta Beltline (Renderings)

In total, the project will bring 59,000 square feet of retail and Class A office space and 186 new parking spaces.

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#WFH Chronicles: The sound of silence

The day before vacation, I got a taste of what it's like to hear yourself think all day. I'll be chasing that feeling forevermore.

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New 128-unit affordable housing project planned near Microsoft Corp.'s future campus

A new development on the rapidly evolving Westside would include 128 affordable residential units near several large planned projects along the Atlanta Beltline.

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Parent company of Cadence Bank to merge with BancorpSouth Bank in $6B deal

The merger is the latest example of consolidation in the banking industry. Regional banks are seeking to scale in order to provide competitive digital banking services to customers.

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Atlanta startup OTHRSource raises $2M to help brands stay stocked in stores

OTHRSource grew 515% last year and expects an even higher rate this year, CEO Mark Feinberg said.

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'Exacerbating a crisis.' Proposed Buckhead townhomes face criticism over affordability

Hedgewood Homes would list its 35 owner-occupied units between $800,000 and $1.5 million.

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American Cancer Society to hire Karen Knudsen as its first female CEO

The American Cancer Society is set to hire its first female CEO following the impending retirement of Gary Reedy.

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Dispute settled, Georgia electric vehicle battery plant to proceed

A complex technology dispute between LG Energy and SK Innovation had threatened to derail completion of the $2.6 billion project.

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How Microsoft could help MARTA transform public transit on Atlanta's Westside

With the tech giant's plans for a 90-acre campus in Grove Park, long-awaited changes to the Bankhead MARTA station could make way for better service and opportunities for economic development in the area.

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Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience could have permanent presence in Atlanta

The new pop-up experience coming to Atlanta is scheduled for eight months but could be here to stay.

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'It's Complicated' podcast: How the pandemic helps a logistics firm bag more grocery business

Because of the sharp uptick in e-commerce, retailers are increasingly using automation to fill online orders more efficiently, Vaid said.

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Braves Chief People Officer on how to heal from ASG move: 'Honor where people are with their feelings'

Atlanta Business Chronicle catches up with Braves executive DeRetta Cole Rhodes about her career path, having a growth mindset and how her organization is healing from the All-Star Game relocation.

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Sneak peek at $30M virtual reality venue coming to the Atlanta Beltline

"People are going to come not just from Atlanta but from all over the Southeast," Illuminarium Experiences CEO Alan Greenberg said.

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Fisher Phillips names new regional managing partner

The new managing partner joined the Louisville office of Fisher Phillips in January 2010 as a junior associate. She said her progression up the ladder at the employment law firm has given her the opportunity to see it from all angles.

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WeWork to go public via SPAC led by Sacramento Kings owner and Tibco founder Vivek Ranadive

The deal would value WeWork at $9 billion including debt. The company has multiple locations in Atlanta.

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Brock Built Homes plans 25-acre mixed-use project in Alpharetta

Called Morrison Park, it would be at the intersection of Haynes Bridge Road and Morrison Parkway, just north of the Haynes Bridge Road crossing of Georgia 400.

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New Jersey developer plans a 31-story tower for Atlanta teachers

RBH Group will conduct a pre-marketing campaigns through the Atlanta Public Schools district to ensure teachers, other school staff apply for the apartments.

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Meet Kathryn O'Day, the newest partner at Atlanta Ventures

"The Atlanta startup flywheel is just getting going. We’re going to see that exponential growth."

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Executive Profile: Malik Leaphart of Stream Realty confronts CRE's lack of diversity

Leaphart is a senior associate for Stream Realty, one of Atlanta's 25 largest commercial real estate brokerages. The 30-year old Atlanta native joins an industry that in recent years confronted its lack of diversity, equity and inclusion. That discussion grew more urgent amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Atlanta Inno: Logistics startup Stord raises $65M Series C

Erin Schilling's notebook includes details on an Atlanta logistics startup that's raised $100 million over the last six months.

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Atlanta's 10 Largest Office Complexes

Rank Complex* Total square feet Largest occupant(s) Primary leasing contact(s) Year development began 1 Perimeter Center, Perimeter Center Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30346, 770-350-1000 3426495 Atlanta Journal & Constitution, Convergent Outsourcing Inc., Wellcare Health Plans Inc. JLL 1974 2 Johns Creek, Johns Creek Pkwy., Johns Creek, GA 30024, 770-497-1400 2854066 State Farm, Saia, Heart and Vascular Care Inc., World Financial Group various 1987 3 Windward, Windward Pkwy., Alpharetta, GA 30005, 404-667-2345 2470896 LexisNexis,...

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Pandemic hit but did not knock out Atlanta's co-working sector

The co-working office still has a future, especially in Atlanta, but the sector may not grow as fast as it has recently — and it could face new competition.

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Viewpoint: Remembering Henry Aaron on the anniversary of his 715th homer

A.J. Robinson, president of Central Atlanta Progress, remembers late baseball champ Henry Aaron on the anniversary of his April 8, 1974, 715th home run.

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'Vibrant' mixed-use redevelopment planned for Smyrna office building

The project could include the first section of a multi-use trail that could eventually extend south to The Battery, the mixed-use development built around the Atlanta Braves' Truist Park.

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Restaurants & Hospitality: Acclaimed Inman Park restaurant 'had a great run,' permanently closes

Chris Fuhrmeister's notebook includes details on why lauded Inman Park restaurant One Eared Stag closed.

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Atlanta startup Ascend Medical pivoted to mobile clinics and telehealth during the pandemic

Ascend Medical sprang out of growing trend in the healthcare industry to give patients more options for treatment beyond the traditional, brick-and-mortar option, which was accelerated by the pandemic.

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381 Atlantans set to lose jobs as Mondelēz bakery prepares to close

The Mondelēz International bakery is expected to close on or before June 18.

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The $16B SBA venue grant program launches. Here's who gets to go first.

Some venue operators and eligible businesses will have to wait in line.

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New Roswell hotel to be Residence Inn rather than Element

Because of the change in brands, the hotel will get a new look.

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A new 40-acre project could become one of the largest on Atlanta's Westside

The project would be adjacent to the Westside Trail of the Atlanta Beltline.

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Nominations open for Atlanta Business Chronicle's Health Care Heroes

Outstanding health care professionals and organizations can be nominated in the categories of Allied Health Professional, Nurse, Community Outreach, Rising Star, Health Care Innovator/Researcher, Physician/Physician Practice Group, and Lifetime Achievement.

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New Atlanta startup Knac is using software to solve tech’s diversity problem

The lack of diversity in tech isn’t a pipeline problem. It’s a process problem, Knac Founder Ariel Lopez said.

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United Parcel Service: Fleet of new electric aircraft is 'foundation' for reducing emissions

UPS said the electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing will reduce time-in-transit, vehicle emissions and operating cost.

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The FDIC wants to fix the unbanked problem in Atlanta

The initiative to reduce the number of unbanked households is an uncommon move by the agency and the focus fell on Atlanta because research found its racial disparities are particularly severe.

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Atlanta cybersecurity company Pindrop Security raises $6.8M after acquisition

The raise comes after Pindrop bought Next Caller and announced a European expansion of its cloud-enabled fraud protection technology.

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SBA is forgiving more small PPP loans. But larger ones are trapped in a 'dark hole.'

The agency said in a recent congressional hearing it would soon be able to turn more attention to forgiving larger loans.

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Global real estate firm Tishman Speyer in talks with Mall West End developers

The historic West End neighborhood is seeing some $300 million in real estate developments along the nearby Westside Trail of the Beltline.

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Atlanta unicorn OneTrust quietly raises $210M after buying two companies

OneTrust’s growth indicates an emerging, global market for privacy and security tools that allow companies to use customer data while balancing customer trust and government regulations.

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MLB All Star game is $100M loss? Shift the decimal point, economist says

Cobb County says $100 million worth of tourism dollars are lost by MLB's decision. Here's what economists had to say.

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Atlanta data center firm DC Blox raises $187 million for Southeast expansion

Data centers were the highest-performing sector of public real estate in 2020.

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Mixed reaction from business, political leaders on Mayor Bottoms' plans to curb crime

Atlanta Business Chronicle asked several business and political leaders what they think of Mayor Bottoms' public safety initiatives.

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Milwaukee does not win All-Star Game, Coors Field selected

The mayor of Milwaukee reached out to the MLB with hopes of landing the All-Star Game, using Hank Aaron's legacy as his pitch.

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Covid-19 paves way for Hawks-Clorox sponsorship

There’s a new sponsorship category for sports teams: disinfectants.

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Valor Ventures’ $21M second fund adds more capital to Atlanta ecosystem

Valor Ventures' second fund comes during an influx of new funds, a component of a healthy technology ecosystem that the city has historically lacked.

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Sports Biz Notebook: Movie mogul says Hollywood 'punishing the wrong people’ by not working in Georgia

Eric Jackson's sports business notebook touches on upcoming Jake Paul fight, TOUR Championship and stadium employees.

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Pay for Home Depot's top five executives jumps 43% for 2020

The big jump in compensation follows the company's nearly 20% increase in revenues during 2020, along with promotions for several of the executives last October.

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A breakdown of the top Atlanta tech and startup hires for March 2021

We’ve got a breakdown of the top personnel changes in Atlanta tech.

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A breakdown of the top Atlanta startup and venture capital deals for March 2021

An influx of new venture capital funds dominated the technology deals in the month of March.

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Keeping Things Moving: How Georgia's logistics industry gets people and businesses things they need

In our Moving Ahead: Logistics & Transportation section, several stories focus on Georgia's newest Fortune 300 player in this logistics space: Norfolk Southern.

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Colby-Sawyer reaps early benefits from health-care pivot

If Colby-Sawyer's plan sounds familiar, it should; the college is among the growing ranks of small and middling private schools redefining their brands and degree tracks to reflect the nation's jobs surge in the health and medical fields.

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'It's Complicated' podcast: Georgia Labor Commissioner says politics at the root of criticism

"If I were a Democrat in this position, there would be no lawsuits."

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Georgia logistics companies look to robots, temporary labor to meet surge in e-commerce

Companies like Fulfillment.com and XPO Logistics plan to keep in place strategies that helped them take care of shippers hit by the pandemic-related surge in e-commerce last year, since online order fulfillment demand is expected to hold steady.

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Atlanta startup Clubba can teach students how to be a YouTuber

“Virtual activities are still relevant when kids go back to school because it’s more convenient and more options available.”

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MLB All-Star Game, draft being moved from Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves will have to wait to host their first All-Star Game since 2000 in the wake of a new voting law.

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Atlanta airport cargo volume fell more than 6% during 2020

Cargo was a bright spot for airlines, which turned to transporting goods while passengers stayed away during the pandemic.

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'A broad-based, fully inclusive recovery': Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic's hope for the future

A 1-on-1 with Raphael Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, to discuss the state of the economy, how to think about inflation and what the future will hold.

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Georgia ports plan to keep expanding capacity in 2021

This year, the Georgia Ports Authority plans to complete another phase of the Savannah Harbor deepening project, expand terminal space and add nine new rail tracks.

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Atlanta home healthcare company seeks to raise $100M in IPO

Aveanna was formed through the merger of Epic Health Services Inc. and Pediatric Services of America Inc. in March 2017.

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Meet the winner of Atlanta Inno's 2021 Tech Madness

An underdog win has become a trend in Atlanta’s Tech Madness.

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Norfolk Southern targets data science for future growth

Looking at a future in which its truck competition is electrified and automated, the railroad company is counting on data-driven technology to sharpen its efficiency and safety across a 19,500-mile, 22-state network.

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BizSpotlight: The McPherson Companies Inc.

TRUSSVILLE, Ala- April 1, 2021- The McPherson Comp

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Executive Profile: Amy Corn cultivates Atlanta's fintech talent

Amy Corn heads the Georgia Tech Professional Education financial technology training program.

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Norfolk Southern prepares to roll into a pandemic-adjusted new Atlanta HQ

The 750,000-square-foot headquarters will house the technology-focused railroad company's Network Operations Center, executive offices and administrative functions in a green, amenity-rich, contactless entry environment.

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Atlanta Inno: Fulcrum Equity Partners closes $275M fund

Erin Schilling's notebook includes details on an Atlanta-based growth investment firm closing its biggest fund yet.

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Women Who Lead: Atlanta executives led through crises with vision, clarity and communication

The Women Who Lead event on April 1 about decision-making in times of transition and crisis is the first in a series on power skills for 2021.

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Real Estate Notebook: Portman drops hotel plans in favor of Beltline office development

Doug Sams' notebook includes details on Portman Holdings putting aside initial plans for a boutique hotel on the Beltline Eastside Trail.

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Braves chief people officer: 'We walked into a situation that was untenable'

DeRetta Rhodes says she learned patience during the pandemic because she had no choice, and the experience has made her more reflective.

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'Extraordinary' Andrew Young honored for his focus on human rights and Atlanta's growth

Young’s broad influence is being recognized by the Council for Quality Growth for an award that showcases members of the community who exemplify the Council’s mission of promoting balanced and responsible growth.

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Southeast Permanente Medical Group president: Pandemic has been 'a marathon'

Dr. Mary Wilson says her team used science to combat fears, and stayed "very visible" throughout 2020, continuing to deliver quality health care virtually and at emergency rooms.

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Civic Atlanta: Milton Jones named chair of UNCF board

Milton Jones Jr. is the first African American to chair the United Negro College Fund.

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Truist Northern Georgia president: 'We did not expect a pandemic' while integrating two banks

Jenna Kelly says she's grateful the two teams had from December 2019 to March 2020 to get to know each other in person. Listening and communication became much more important when the work went virtual, she says.

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Atlanta interim CIO: 'There has to be a collaborative approach to dealing with recovery'

Tye Hayes has more than 20 years of experience in IT, in public and private sector jobs and as a consultant. She helped the City of Atlanta get back on its feet after its March 2017 ransomware attack.

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Employers seize opportunity to disrupt the traditional corporate headquarters

Instead of planting a corporate flag in one location, companies are testing dual-campus and hub-and-spoke models to better accommodate employee and client needs. Some are even transitioning to a fully remote HQ, perhaps permanently.

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Restaurants & Hospitality: Juniper Cafe looks to open this summer in Westside Village

Chris Fuhrmeister's notebook includes details on a new casual establishment from the chefs and owners of lauded Candler Park tasting menu restaurant Lazy Betty.

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The Movie Biz: The 93rd Oscars is set to be a Zoom-free zone

Contrary to Hollywood’s tunnel vision, not everyone in the business lives a limo-ride away from Union Station.

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State gives $6M for MARTA station near new Atlanta Microsoft campus

MARTA worked with Microsoft to identify $50 million in improvements needed at the Bankhead station, near the tech giant's planned campus on Atlanta's Westside.

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Why a south Georgia city wants a new airline connection — to Charlotte

The city of Valdosta, 228 miles south of Atlanta, has had Delta Air Lines flights from Atlanta for years. Delta is the only carrier serving the city. Valdosta believes adding service by another carrier to another hub city will increase competition -- and reduce the cost of fares.

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How Norfolk Southern Corp. sees its future growth in Atlanta

Leaders of the Fortune 300 railroad operator talked with Atlanta Business Chronicle five months ahead of its slated Atlanta headquarters opening in September.

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Atlanta healthcare fintech startup Medxoom raises $8M

Atlanta fintech investment firm TTV Capital includes Medxoom in its portfolio.

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What to do will an applications surge? Elite colleges look to make up lost ground.

The vast majority of U.S. schools took a financial hit from the Covid-19 pandemic, and now some of the most competitive and popular schools are using their branding power to recover lost ground by enrolling larger first-year classes.

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How Georgia's new voting reform law derailed sports betting plans

The Republican-backed election law, which Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law March 25, outraged Democrats nationwide. That frustration impacted other pending legislation under the Gold Dome, including the push to expand the state’s gambling laws.

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EXPERT VIEW: A Harvard professor sheds light on the 'hidden curriculum' on elite campuses

While schools have become increasingly diverse over the past decade, students from wealthy backgrounds, not mention low-income students who attended private high schools, arrive far more prepared to make the most out of their college experiences, Jack said.

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