The Playbook: Two problems employers can't afford to ignore

Many small-business owners were frustrated by the end of the EIDL program, but there is some good news for borrowers. That and more in this week's The Playbook Edition.

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Atlanta law firm Taylor English Duma seeks office space in Miami

Several large law firms from outside the state have recently established their first offices in South Florida and another is on the way.

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Chick-fil-A to open new Louisville location

This development will put the Atlanta-based chicken chain in a new Louisville, Kentucky, neighborhood.

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Fleetcor's Atlanta-based president departs in company restructuring

The global payment provider is combining its North America and International groups under one president.

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As more people buy cars online, Atlanta Tech Village startup bundles vehicle shipments

Carpool Logistics is bundling vehicle shipments to cut emissions and costs for auctions and dealerships selling cars online.

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Atlanta home price growth surges past 25%, another record high

Atlanta home prices keep surging. Even after months of broken records, it may be a while before there is any significant change to the housing market's upward trajectory.

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Burns & McDonnell pushes to keep up with growth in Atlanta

The Kansas City firm has become one of the largest engineering firms in the Atlanta market, with gross billings of more than $70 million last year.

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Teen employment is surging. And they have more choices than ever.

The share of teenagers as new hires is breaking records — and their pay is rising amid the labor shortage.

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Bilingual Emory University researcher improves farm workers' health

Roxana Chicas is the Rising Star honoree for Health Care Heroes. Her doctoral research study focused on groups of farm workers who used tools to lower body temperature: cooling baths and cooling bandanas.

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Emory's Dr. Nadine Rouphael works on Covid vaccine frontlines

Dr. Nadine Rouphael is a professor at Emory University's School of Medicine and executive director of the Hope Clinic, the clinical research arm of the Emory Vaccine Center. In charge of training the next generation of scientists at Emory, she is also leading research into how the immune system works and how therapeutic agents can fight the emerging numbers of viruses.

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Atlanta actor gets $4.5M investment for low-code/no-code startup

An Atlanta entrepreneur and actor believes his startup can save businesses time and money by identifying those risks before they occur.

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Atlanta Civic Center site to get long-awaited makeover by new team

The city has long viewed the property as a way to better connect the area with Old Fourth Ward and the BeltLine Eastside Trail.

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Jamestown targets business travelers for new, 21-story Ponce City Market tower

"Our belief is the line between short-term and long-term stays is blurring," Jamestown President Michael Phillips said. "What's not being represented is an approachable price point."

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Report: Already declining US college enrollment sees even bigger drop in spring semester

The accelerating decline in U.S. college admissions indicates that this may be about more than the pandemic.

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Why IWG CEO sees potential for 500-plus new coworking locations in the US in the next year

Swiss-based IWG PLC, whose most recognizable flexible office-space brands in the United States include Regus and Spaces, is in about 300 cities and towns across the U.S. today, with ambitious growth plans on the horizon.

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Developer eyes Gwinnett megasite for warehouse-anchored campus

In an unusual pitch, a real estate firm hopes to blend more than 2 million square feet of warehouses with residential units.

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The mistake bosses are making on mental health — and how to fix it

Employees are increasingly prioritizing mental health in the Covid-19 era, but many bosses are making a critical mistake.

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A developer is renovating a historic hotel for short-term rentals. Here's why.

The short-term rental model, a cross between a hotel and an apartment, is a new trend in Atlanta's hospitality industry.

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Atlanta supply chain software company gears for global expansion

Skyscend will seek to expand into Europe and several countries across Latin America and Asia through its partnership with global technology corporation IBM.

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Tucker Exchange office building to become live-work units for young professionals

AHS Residential is turning a vacant office building into live-work units, in which apartment residents will have access to dedicated office space.

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Georgia primary: Gov. Brian Kemp to face challenger Stacey Abrams — again

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams will once again face off in the general election.

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Popular Buckhead breakfast spot expanding with retail, events space

Suzanne Vizethann has big plans for Buttermilk Kitchen ahead of the popular breakfast restaurant's 10th birthday.

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Developer of 31-story 'twin tower' aims to raise the bar of Atanta architecture

The project includes 326 studio, one, two and three bedroom residences, along with penthouses.

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‘Revisit our city’s history’: Could Amtrak bolster Downtown Atlanta?

A local official is calling for restoring Downtown Atlanta's status as a railroad hub, a move that could bolster the development revival hitting the district.

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West Midtown development is multiplying. One of its biggest destinations could get bigger.

Developer Allen Morris Co. is seeking to add new residential, hotel, office and retail space to its district on Howell Mill.

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These are the metro Atlanta ZIP codes where housing supply has fallen the most

In some parts of metro Atlanta, finding a house to buy is especially difficult.

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BizSpotlight: Georgia-Pacific

Georgia-Pacific cares about the challenges our emp

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Bakkt chief financial officer resigns six months after company goes public

Andrew LaBenne held the top financial officer position through Bakkt's transition onto the public market. LaBenne’s resignation does “not result from any disagreement with the Company."

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Shake Shack proposed to replace longtime West Midtown burger joint

Shake Shack's next Atlanta location will replace a local restaurant that's been in business for more than a decade.

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The Playbook: The return to the office hits a stumbling block

This week's The Playbook Edition looks at the bleak outlook for more Covid-19 small-business funding, why return-to-office plans are stumbling and the challenges women are facing in the Covid-19 labor market.

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Some small businesses left hanging after SBA EIDL cutoff

The end of the SBA's last big Covid-19 small business relief program was an abrupt end to some business owners' long quests for a loan.

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Atlanta has more apartment investments than New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C.

Roughly $21 billion worth of investment poured into Atlanta area apartments over the past year.

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Atlanta-based The Weather Channel adds suscription service to app

The new Weather Channel subscription service will cost subscribers $2.99 per month.

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Taser maker invests in Atlanta startup founded by former Navy officer

The company aims to integrate its software in 160 U.S. cities and expand globally by the end of the year.

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'Excited to see the revitalization:' How TV and film spark DeKalb's economy.

Shelbia Jackson, director of the DeKalb Entertainment Commission, said studio space available in the county will grow to over 3 million square feet. That's the size of eight standard U.S. shopping malls.

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Typical Atlanta mortgage payment costs hundreds more than it did a year ago

Rising interest rates and record home prices are making mortgage payments much more expensive.

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Employers changing their positions on high-stakes topics

Employers are adapting their policies at a rapid pace in the pandemic era — particularly on high-stakes topics that could have long-term effects on their businesses.

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05.20.22 B Large Public Co Finalists CFO

Freund and Smith are honorees in the Large Public Company category of the 2022 CFO of the Year Awards presented by Atlanta Business Chronicle in partnership with the Association for Corporate Growth Atlanta.

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Atlanta Humane Society CFO Chris Slee: ‘I like fixing things’

Slee is among the honorees in the 2022 CFO of the Year Awards presented by Atlanta Business Chronicle in partnership with the Association for Corporate Growth Atlanta.

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CFO Tim Murphy guided Repay to a 41% increase in annual revenue

Murphy is among the honorees in the 2022 CFO of the Year Awards presented by Atlanta Business Chronicle in partnership with the Association for Corporate Growth Atlanta.

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Atlanta-based chicken salad chain eyes New Mexico locations

Northeast Heights, the Winrock Town Center or Rio Rancho are potential spots for initial locations.

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Paramount considered an Atlanta expansion. The deal is on hold.

Paramount Global would’ve become one of the first major media companies with a streaming arm to plant a corporate outpost in Atlanta.

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Investment managers: How we advise college endowments looking to divest from fossil fuels

More universities have stepped away from fossil-fuel investments in recent years as campus communities have ramped up calls to college leaders to address climate change through its investment portfolios.

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Economic development officials in 3 cities share how they're bringing people, businesses back to downtown

The future of downtowns across America has been debated and scrutinized since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Small U.S. cities and towns, in particular, have had materially different experiences in how they've navigated the Covid-19 pandemic than their larger counterparts.

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'Going pro in something other than sports:' Major NIL summit to come to Atlanta

The summit demonstrates Atlanta's place at the top of the college sports landscape. Democratizing college athletics is the theme.

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'World's top NBA gambler' invests $2.5M in Atlanta asset management platform

The Atlanta startup's service aligns with past efforts of Haralabos “Bob” Voulgaris, a former professional gambler and director of quantitative research and development for the Dallas Mavericks.

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Apartments planned around suburban 'crown jewel' office building

A multifamily developer is set to encircle an office building near Northlake Mall with three mid-rise apartment buildings, as low supply continues to drive up apartment rents.

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Exclusive: SBA Administrator outlines future lending efforts, climate change and more

The agency is focused on expanding the number of small dollar loans it hands out.

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#WFH Chronicles: Day 1, dissected

I'm back in the office and can't find a thing.

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Months after announcement, details of Cisco’s Atlanta expansion emerge

Cisco Systems Inc. received a grant to offset the buildout of its 700-job Atlanta technology hub, which promises six-figure average wages.

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New incubator aims to enhance Atlanta's healthcare innovation sector

Incubators like KMS Healthcare could further enhance Atlanta's health tech industry.

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Microsoft, Goldman Sachs up the stakes in the battle for top talent

Microsoft and Goldman Sachs are the latest corporate titans to up their game in the battle for talent.

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Georgia hotels to step up recruitment after $150M federal grant

"There is not enough money to recover lost profits. This grant will be used for workforce development," said GHLA Executive Director Jim Sprouse.

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Papa Johns names next COO

The new chief operating officer has been with Papa Johns since November 2019.

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Krog Street Market owners scoop creative loft offices on Atlanta's Southside

Both offices are within a mile of the BeltLine, which has ignited a wave of residential growth across the Southside.

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CEO of Ansley Christie's Real Estate: ‘I don’t think housing prices are going to go down’ (podcast)

In Atlanta Business Chronicle's latest On Leadership episode, CEO of Ansley Christie’s International Real Estate talks about navigating the crazy housing market.

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Executive Profile: David Abes serves up hospitality consult

David Abes has gained plenty of experience over nearly four decades of restaurant work. Now, with Dash Hospitality Group, he's passing on that knowledge to others in the business.

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What's next for University of Phoenix after it winds down all but one of its campuses

President George Burnett's challenge is to differentiate the University of Phoenix from the growing pack of schools across the nation also recruiting adult learners.

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Funding is exhausted for the SBA's EIDL. But this lucrative Covid-19 relief option remains.

The SBA's popular EIDL Covid-19 relief program has depleted its funding, but at least one potentially lucrative federal program remains open for small businesses. Here are the details.

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'Getting ready to explode': Where this veteran developer sees the next residential boom in Atlanta

Home prices in this area are much more affordable than in the city of Atlanta as a whole.

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Five ways UPS boss Carol Tomé has been a ‘visionary’ leader for Atlanta

Tomé has just been named this year’s recipient of the The Four Pillar Award, one of metro Atlanta’s top honors for regional leadership.

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Silicon Valley manufacturer considers Georgia for battery plant

Georgia’s growing number of manufacturers act as a magnet for more companies in the industry, experts say.

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BizSpotlight: Hussey Gay Bell

G. Holmes Bell, IV, PE, CEO & Chairman of Hussey G

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Atlanta's 10 Largest Office Furniture Dealers

Rank Company 2021 Atlanta commercial sales volume Number of metro Atlanta locations No. of full-time Atlanta employees Total sq. ft. of Atlanta showroom space Partial listing of specialty services Chief Atlanta officer(s) 1 CWC, 4343 Northeast Expy., Atlanta, GA 30340, 770-493-8200, c-w-c.com 65200000 4.0 98 178000 interior design, pre-assembled demountable construction, acoustic services Kyle Ryan Dave Randolph Scott Marshall 2 Corporate Environments of Georgia Inc., 1636 Northeast Expy. N.E.,...

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Longtime Atlanta media company Macquarium sells to West Coast tech firm

The acquisition allows California-based Synoptek to expand to the Southeast.

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Exorbitant closing fees ramp up pressure on would-be homebuyers

Add higher closing costs to the list of challenges putting pressure on buyers.

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With $17B cash on hand, Rivian plans to produce new, affordable SUV at Georgia plant

The announcement comes as supply chain challenges have delayed production and caused a price increase on vehicles.

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With vehicle surplus, MARTA expands on-demand shuttle service

The program comes as MARTA faces falling ridership on its buses and trains.

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How CEO pay ratios at Georgia's top public companies compare nationally

See how the CEO pay ratios at The Home Depot, The Coca-Cola Co. and United Parcel Service compare to other top public companies in the nation.

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Atlanta will have to wait for World Cup announcement

Atlanta United routinely plays in front of 40,000-plus fans during the Major League Soccer regular season. A World Cup match could nearly double that at any given time.

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Last warehouse in West Midtown's Stockyards to turn into office space

When completed, the freshly rehabbed warehouse will add thousands of square feet of office space to West Midtown.

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Over 80 medical professionals invest in Atlanta startup making X-ray machines portable

After a $20 million funding round, OXOS Medical hopes to make its portable X-ray machines more widespread.

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Midtown's long-stalled Campanile tower could be completed in two years

Dewberry's project stalled amid an explosive growth in demand for office space in Midtown, particularly from tech companies.

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Alpharetta’s Avalon added five office tenants. Here's why.

As a way to attract and retain talent, companies are eyeing workspaces in high-energy areas with amenities for their employees.

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Former Cisco chief sees Atlanta as a startup hub, as more firms leave Silicon Valley

If John Chambers, former chief executive of Cisco Systems, was starting a new company, he'd do it in Atlanta or Austin, Texas, instead of Silicon Valley.

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Papa Johns plans to open up to 1,800 new restaurants in less than 5 years

The company made the announcement along with its first quarter earnings.

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Roswell passes apartment restrictions to slow population growth

On Monday, Roswell City Council unanimously approved an amendment that restricts the construction of new standalone apartments.

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After investing $6M into a town green, Avondale Estates expects 'redevelopment renaissance'

Over the past decade, metro Atlanta suburbs have spurred high-density development by anchoring their city centers with large town greens.

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Family puts 19,500 acres up for sale in booming industrial corridor

Midtown Atlanta could fit within the stretch of land eight times.

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Intown restaurateur plans 'eatertainment' sports bar in Forsyth County

The "eatertainment" dining trend and Forsyth County's development boom continue.

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Finding diverse talent is still an issue. This Atlanta startup aims to change that.

The platform will allow Black and Latinx professionals to have conversations about issues facing their community.

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The makeover of this 21-story Midtown tower stalled. Now, plans are back in motion.

Dewberry is presenting the third iteration for the project to the Midtown Development Review Committee.

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'It's a challenge': A new real estate agent navigates the chaotic housing market

The Georgia Real Estate Commission issued more than 11,000 new licenses for residential real estate agents last year. Matthew Robinson is learning what a time it is to get into the business.

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The Playbook: A common RTO mistake, PwC's big raises and a cooling job market

The SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan program — one of the few remaining Covid-19 relief funding options for small businesses — is officially out of funds. Here's what businesses need to know about EIDL's last gasp, return-to-office hesitancy and PwC's $2.4 billion plan for raises and benefits.

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How hotels are meeting guests demands for outdoor space

How hotels are meeting guests demands for outdoor space

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Rockdale rents soared over the pandemic. Here's why.

Over the past two years, apartment rents rose faster in this county than anywhere else in metro Atlanta. But it's still more affordable than other parts of the region.

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Two HQs in a suburban corporate-office hub show dilemma that stymies office deals

Diverging choices at two high-profile employers speak to the complicated trek ahead for what's normally a pivotal source of leasing activity and economic growth.

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'Bulldozers next year': Bounded by highways, Doraville embarks on city center revamp

The highway-encircled city has put out a call for development partners willing to help remake its quiet center.

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Here's when veteran hospitality investor Mit Shah sees the industry fully recovering

Be prepared for the industry to look a bit different as it reinvents itself — again, Shah said.

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Former college president: It's time to escape the stranglehold of 'best college' rankings

Former college president Colin Diver recently spoke with The Business Journals about what it would take to escape the grip that the “best college” rankings have over the higher education sector — and what can go wrong when a college focuses too much on playing the rankings game.

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Intercontinental Exchange to buy housing finance analytics company Black Knight in $13.1B deal

The proposed deal is valued at $13.1 billion.

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'It's going to be very difficult': How Atlanta affordable housing developers overcome rising costs

For homebuilders who specialize in affordable housing and homes priced at the entry level, the current level of inflation makes business exceedingly difficult.

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Amazon says it has too much warehouse space. What's that mean for the broader industrial market?

Amazon.com Inc., the undisputed king of the U.S. industrial market since well before the Covid-19 pandemic, may finally have reached max capacity on warehouse and fulfillment space.

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What Blackhall Studios' $68 million in tax breaks means for DeKalb County

Economic development officials believes the investment — one of the largest ever in South DeKalb County — can open doors for high-paying jobs and community retail and restaurant growth.

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These Atlanta CEOs make 1,000 times their typical employees

See how CEO-to-worker pay ratio at 40 of the state's biggest public companies — including the United Parcel Service, Aflac, Southern Co., PulteGroup, Norfolk Southern Corp., and Delta Air Lines. — compares.

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Can Atlanta's office landlords transform aging, empty buildings into housing?

Developers can revive tired office buildings by tapping into the demand for housing.

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South of Atlanta, Pulte pitches 1,200 age-restricted homes

Atlanta Regional Commission expects the population of residents over the age of 54 in the metro area to more than double by 2050.

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#WFH Chronicles: RTO is a game-changer

As we return to the office, so do the games people play.

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Why Rivian's latest numbers prove Georgia's record, $1.5B incentive plan isn't a sure bet

State officials consider the Rivian plant to be Georgia’s largest economic development project ever. But the manufacturer’s revenue and production numbers show that the project's success is anything but certain.

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These are all the Atlanta companies to join the metaverse so far

Virtual real estate in the metaverse is emerging as a hot commodity for big companies looking for new ways to interact with their customers.

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Atlanta's largest retailer launches $150M fund to invest in innovation

Atlanta has long been a hotspot for retailers and manufacturers to invest in innovation.

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As Atlanta apartment rent growth outpaces national average, this neighborhood saw the biggest jump

Over the past year, average Intown rents have risen by 19%.

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Guess which Atlanta restaurant company is joining the 'Moo-taverse'

If you have a mind for marketing or can pick a fast-food sandwich out of a lineup, you'll figure it out.

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T. Dallas Smith On Leadership: ‘Leaders must lead with certainty’ even if other don’t see the vision (podcast)

Leading one of the nation's largest Black-owned commercial real estate brokerage firms is not just a career, it is a calling.

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International investors acquire minority stake at Ponce City Market amid expansion

Ponce City Market is one of the most valuable pieces of real estate in Atlanta, serving as the center of gravity for most activity occurring along the BeltLine’s Eastside Trail.

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Alex Urban named executive director of Atlanta's premier golf tournament

The PGA TOUR announced Alex Urban as its new executive director of the TOUR Championship, the company's premier event held in Atlanta.

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Analysis: Why college and university mergers are difficult to pull off

Federal relief dollars have acted as a band-aid since the pandemic struck, keeping some schools from closing the doors. Now as those dollars run dry, more colleges see the writing on the writing on the wall and are increasingly looking for larger schools to save them.

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A Gwinnett church once fled a development boom. Now, it's planning another exodus.

For years the church enjoyed its new home near Buford Drive. But it couldn't outrun Gwinnett's rapid growth.

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These airports are back to their pre-Covid-19 flight totals

As demand for air travel surges, 24 of the nation's 100 busiest airports are back to their pre-Covid-19 flight totals. Here are the top performers.

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Some small-business funding is in jeopardy. Business groups are urging Congress to act.

Business groups are urging Congress not to cut $2 billion in local small-business grants and programs. Here's what businesses need to know.

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'Still a people business': An Atlanta hotel broker reflects on the importance of relationships

A third-generation hotel owner, Helen Zaver grew up learning the business from her family.

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