The battle for talent: What today's workers want in a job and a city

As employers fight for talent, new data shows what candidates are looking for in a job, a company and a community.

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How Starr Cumming is making deals that move Atlantic Station forward

Starr Cumming is the retail director for Hines, the Atlanta-based real estate investment, development and management company that handles management and leasing at Atlantic Station, which she called "the place to be."

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Atlanta Mayor to youth summit: 'Continue to dream'

The group of as many as 250 youth gathered at Emory University’s student center for the three-day 2022 Disruptivator Summit, hosted by Usher’s New Look (UNL), the foundation of Grammy Award-winning artist Usher Raymond IV. It was the organization's first in-person summit in two years.

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Walton plans 1,000 homes in Coweta County as Atlanta prices surge

As Atlanta home prices reach unaffordable levels for many buyers, an Arizona-based real estate firm sees an opportunity for more than 1,000 homes near the small town of Sharpsburg.

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Atlanta manufacturer Haivision MCS spent millions customizing a new warehouse. It paid off.

Up front, the decision was costlier and more labor intensive. But the company saw a boost in productivity from its employees.

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Viewpoint: Strong dollar opens door for businesses to hoard foreign goods and services

As U.S. companies fight to retain profit margins during a time of high inflation, the Federal Reserve's action is opening another door that could specifically benefit small businesses in the short run.

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Atlanta Dream President Morgan Shaw Parker: Progress will come with CBA changes

Morgan Shaw Parker believes the current WNBA collective bargaining agreement isn't working well enough to support the lives of professional athletes.

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Defining Atlanta: Electric vehicles promise to revolutionize Georgia's economy. Will they?

Earlier this summer, I spoke with Georgia’s economic development chief Pat Wilson, who also grew up in the rural South. He got me thinking about those empty hotels and textile mills, and how state and city economic development officials across Georgia are often forced to adapt to changing market conditions.

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Atlanta apartment supply far from relief, says ECI Group's Seth Greenberg

In the midst of high inflation and interest rate hikes, ECI Group recently secured a $625 million refinance through Goldman Sachs to bring in new investment partners and free up capital.

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Piedmont REIT bought Midtown's 1180 Peachtree. Here's why.

Midtown is a safe space to place capital, multiple brokers within the industry say, as are newer office buildings.

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The feds hit small-business contracting record — but there's a catch

The federal government hit most of its small-business contracting targets last year, but it wasn't all good news in the latest scorecard.

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Midtown restaurant staple Empire State South is on the market

The Canadian-born chef and restaurateur opened Empire State South on the ground floor of Midtown's 999 Peachtree building in 2010.

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Braves President and CEO Derek Schiller: Investments help team 'pour' back into on-field product

The Braves have already reached the 2 million fan attendance mark and there are 28 regular season home games remaining in the 2022 season.

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'Optimize for survival': Despite $1M raise, this Atlanta startup isn't hiring

“My instinct is to optimize for survival,” said Aetos Imaging President Connor Offutt.

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Here's the latest plan for Gwinnett Place Mall. Hint: Lots of housing.

The team behind the redevelopment of Gwinnett Place Mall have finalized a plan to pitch to county commissioners. Here are the details.

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BeltLine-adjacent Armour-Ottley Loop to become Atlanta's newest immersive art exhibition

The addition of the experiential exhibit is another indicator of growth for the area and inches the Armour-Ottley Loop further along its transition from an industrial-cum-office hub into a mixed-use district.

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Small-business owners are already burned out. Many see trouble ahead.

A combination of challenges is leading to increased stress for small-business owners. The trend could have far-reaching consequences.

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After moving headquarters to Atlanta, software startup Allbound raises $43 million

Allbound moved from Arizona to Atlanta for the city's technology talent. Now, the software startup has raised $43 million and is one of the city's fastest-growing private companies.

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Atlanta Ventures funds vehicle shipment startup Carpool Logistics

The startup is expanding its office footprint within the Atlanta Tech Village from approximately 300-square-feet to 600-square-feet.

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Buttigieg: Small businesses should give electric vehicles a closer look

In an interview with The Playbook, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg elaborated on his recent comments about electric vehicles — specifically when it comes to small businesses.

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Hyundai’s EV plant receives higher tax incentives than Rivian

This is the second EV plant Georgia landed in less than a year — another chess move toward satisfying the state's goal of emerging "at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution."

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By spring 2023, eight Atlanta office towers are set to open

By 2023, eight major office projects will be open. Here's which ones are close to completion.

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Accountants One CEO Dan Erling: Current labor market is a 'wild ride' (podcast)

Accountants One CEO Dan Erling has been recruiting financial talent for 25 years. But he's never seen anything like the current labor market.

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The Playbook: Raises expected to hit 15-year highs in 2023

In this week's Playbook Edition, we look at employers' aggressive salary plans, a trillion-dollar opportunity for businesses and why lawmakers are pressing the SBA on its EIDL program.

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Atlanta real estate investors retreat as rents lose pace with mortgage, renovation costs

Atlanta has the largest share of investor home purchases of any major metro in the U.S. But investor purchases are slowing down as rents flatline and prices continue to increase.

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As businesses struggle with hiring, one silver lining is developing on the labor front

As employers remain vexed by labor challenges, some are leaning more heavily on young talent. Here's why that could be a promising sign.

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Jean Marie Richardson left Microsoft to pursue startup dreams

Jean Marie Richardson's clients now include Madison Square Garden, the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Hawks. Today, she has a 30-person staff, 17 investors and over 5,500 customers.

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Georgia State partners with Zane Venture Fund to help diverse student founders

Georgia State University will become the third university to partner with the program by holding a day-long conference on Oct. 14.

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As affordable housing crisis endures, manufactured homes could be part of the solution

In rural Florida, a new development could offer one solution to the nation's affordable housing crisis: a built-to-rent community populated with manufactured homes.

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'Very special location': How the owners of a vegan pizzeria concept landed on an old Zesto

When the former home of Zesto in Little Five Points went on the market late last year, the principals at Trowbridge Partners had a hunch the building would be the right spot to launch their new vegan pizza concept.

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MARTA plans to reduce parking, add housing at two rail stations

As a way to bolster transit ridership by bringing people to the doorstep of its network, MARTA is reimagining underused parking as opportunities for new housing.

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Area's 10 Largest Master's Business Programs

Rank School Total master's business enrollment Full-time MBA enrollment on-campus / online delivery Part-time MBA enrollment on-campus / Executive MBA program on-campus / Specialized MS program on-campus / 1 J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University, 35 Broad St., Atlanta, GA 30303, 404-413-7167, robinson.gsu.edu 1719 NA 26 746 66 881 2 Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, 800 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30308, 404-894-8722, scheller.gatech.edu 1126 145 NA 402 159 420 3 Terry...

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Despite investor surge, home ownership is more affordable in Southside

As metro Atlanta's housing market has plunged into "unaffordable" territory this year, homes in the metro area's Southside remain relatively budget friendly.

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After Rivian and Hyundai, Georgia lures EV-related manufacturer Denkai America

The announcement follows Rivian and Hyundai committing to electric vehicle factories in Georgia.

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Macy's to open another small store in metro Atlanta amid decline malls

Macy's will open a small-format store in a Suwanee shopping center next month, part of an "off-mall" push from the New York City retailer.

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In the Covid era, generous wages aren't adding up to retention

Wages are rising steadily, but inflation is wiping out the gains. That's bad — and costly — news for employers trying to boost retention.

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Coca-Cola's top financial officer John Murphy to add president role after Brian Smith's retirement

Chief Financial Officer John Murphy will receive a pay bump when he takes over the president role from retiring Brian Smith.

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'We are not going to sit back and be complacent:' Georgia head coach Kirby Smart on expectations and lessons learned

How do you continue running a successful football team after a national win? Georgia head coach Kirby Smart shares his strategy.

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Coca-Cola names short-term Instacart president to board

Recruited from Facebook, she left the delivery company after three months to decide on her next career move.

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Meal delivery startup Freshly closes Atlanta distribution center after promising 250 jobs

The Freshly distribution center was intended to bring 250 jobs and $3.2 million into Cobb County. A little over a year later, the center is closing, affecting 59 employees.

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Despite Atlanta's tech gains, competing cities are growing faster

Tech job growth jumped 7% over the last five years in Atlanta. Here's why a few other major metros surpassed that number.

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Southern barbecue meets New York deli at new Tech Square restaurant

The same team behind the incoming vegan pizza restaurant in Little Five Points is planning a new venture in Tech Square.

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Close to future Hyundai plant, construction starts on massive industrial park

The development will be able to accommodate up to 7.1 million square feet worth of new industrial buildings in Savannah, which is experiencing a lower vacancy rate than any other U.S. warehouse and distribution market.

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The Home Depot expands in Charlotte to bolster same-day delivery capabilities

The Charlotte expansion is "part of our strategic investment in our supply chain network to offer same day/next day delivery to 90% of the United States," a spokesperson said.

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Beat The Bomb to expand in Atlanta, growing entertainment tech industry

The Upper Westside has grown from an industrial hub to a creative one, complete with a number of breweries, restaurants and offices converted from warehouses.

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US office market remains flat in Q2 as inflation, broader economy could temper leasing activity

The national office-market recovery continues to remain stagnant amid rising inflation and economic headwinds.

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Toys R Us set to reopen at Macy's stores in Atlanta, elsewhere

In Atlanta, Toys R Us will open at the Macy's in Lenox Square Mall in Buckhead.

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Delta Air Lines orders $13.5B worth of Boeing 737 Max jets

The deal includes options for 30 more of the jets and an agreement with Boeing to overhaul 29 of its existing 737 aircraft interiors for service by 2025.

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BizSpotlight: The Workplace Coach, LLC

5 Leadership Competencies to Fast-Track Success in

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Westin hotel near Duluth's Gas South Arena gets construction financing

The Westin Gwinnett would be Duluth's first four-star upon completion.

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Vegan pizza restaurant to replace Zesto in Little Five Points

Zesto closed its Little Five Points restaurant after nearly five decades of business late last year. Now, a vegan pizza place is taking over the historic spot.

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Techstars Atlanta includes eight local startups in 2022 cohort

The accelerator program has proven to help Atlanta startups score new deals.

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As Atlanta's industrial sector booms, here are the only available spaces for big leases

The demand for warehouse and distribution space is crunching Atlanta's industrial vacancy rate further and further.

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Atlanta Business Chronicle to honor 2022 Most Admired CEOs

The Most Admired CEOs Awards recognize Atlanta-based chief executives with a strong record of innovation in their field, outstanding financial performance, a commitment to quality and diversity in the workplace and contributions to the metro community.

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Atlanta firm known for urban high-rises buys Downtown's former United Way building

This is the second time in less than five years that the building has traded hands.

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From the editor: Amid parade of tech expansions, the first steps of enormous Microsoft campus proceed quietly

Of all the tech expansions since the pandemic, none are likely to have a more profound effect on Atlanta as Microsoft's Grove Park campus.

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In metro Atlanta, construction volume hits new high for industrial buildings

Gwinnett and Jackson counties along Interstate 85 are capturing much of the new industrial construction.

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The Providence Group's Warren Jolly powers through real estate rollercoaster

Best known for building homes in Atlanta's suburbs, Warren Jolly credits his father for instilling his passion for real estate.

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Longtime UPS subsidiary campus in Alpharetta hits the market for the first time

The Atlanta shipping giant has continued hybrid work schedules for employees, meaning it did not need the additional space at its Alpharetta building.

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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on potential recession, the business climate and more

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said customers are generally better off than they were heading into past recessions.

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State Farm Arena, Atlanta Hawks hire first chief innovation officer with focus on sustainability

The new chief innovation and technology officer will focus on sustainability and innovation within State Farm Arena.

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Civic Atlanta: Atlanta HBCUs get $2M gift from program backed by Hawks’ owner Tony Ressler

Atlanta HBCUs receive more funding, South Atlanta Food Bank is expanding and more are in this week's Civic Atlanta column.

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BizSpotlight: VMLY&R

VMLY&R announces the expansion of its experience d

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As investors pullback, Georgia startups see $300M drop in funding

Georgia startups raised $300 million less than in the second quarter than the first three months of the year, an indication of the nationwide investor pullback.

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Despite criticism, MARTA chooses bus rapid transit for Campbellton expansion

Choosing to install dedicated bus lanes instead of light rail could save the transit agency up to $200 million with lower annual operating expenses, according to MARTA.

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Defense technology startup valued at $5B confirms manufacturing plans on the Westside

Anduril is led by Palmer Luckey, the 29-year-old entrepreneur behind virtual reality technology producer Oculus VR Inc.

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Housing investors concentrate on Atlanta's Southside

Investors impact Atlanta's housing market more than any other in the United States, and the metro area's Southside is their favorite place to go shopping.

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University moves forward on first new HBCU med school in over 50 years

"These are not things we have been building recently; these are foundations that we have established for some time."

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Q&A: Cresa's new president on what companies get wrong about the post-pandemic office, what's next

A tenant representative industry veteran this week began his new role at commercial real estate firm Cresa.

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Atlanta Southside leaders aim for sustainable growth as investments, population swell

Leaders in Atlanta's Southside are thinking of the city's northern suburbs as new residents and developers move in to their region.

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Goodie Nation partners with Google to support Latino founders

Goodie Nation is expanding its partnership with Google for Startups, a program that helps early-stage founders, for the inaugural Latino Founders Fund.

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The hottest housing markets in metro Atlanta: Northeast suburbs lead appreciation in Q2

Metro Atlanta ZIP codes in southern Fulton County and the northeastern suburbs led the region in home price appreciation over the past three months.

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Atlanta's Chick-fil-A buys former bank property in Orlando suburb

Chick-fil-A's property purchase in Orlando comes weeks after the chicken chain said it would replace a popular Atlanta restaurant along Ponce de Leon Avenue.

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Ohio coworking company to add locations in Atlanta

Central Ohio's largest coworking company is continuing its nationwide expansion. Atlanta is one of its next targets.

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Businesses named for BeltLine’s first affordable commercial marketplace

In parts of Atlanta where retail and office rents are among some of the highest in the city, shipping containers are sprouting from the ground.

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How the US housing market is shifting, by region

Both data and anecdotes from across the country illustrate how the national housing market is changing in the wake of higher interest rates and inflation.

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Long-awaited West End mall redevelopment picked up by New York firms

Two firms known for creating affordable housing and retail projects in underserved communities in the Northeast are now managing the redevelopment of The Mall West End.

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As Atlanta industrial vacancy hits historic low, these cities claimed the largest leases

This quarter, vacancy rates among industrial properties in Atlanta have fallen below the 3% mark for the first time in history.

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Fewer investors? Atlanta startups are used to that.

Atlanta entrepreneurs have an advantage as investors pull back from startups, said longtime entrepreneur and investor Paul Judge, because that’s their natural habitat.

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As inflation soars, here's how average rents are trending in Atlanta

The cost of nearly everything is on the rise, and rents are no exception. Here's how average rents are trending locally.

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To restore drab retail centers, North American Properties creates public space

The rise in online shopping, plus a change in attitudes toward suburban shopping centers, has pushed traditional retail developments into decline. Adding public spaces — including plazas and scheduled events — is one way to lure potential shoppers.

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Atlanta's Monday Night Brewing expanding to Charlotte's South End

Monday Night Brewing plans to open an 8,500-square-foot taproom — its fifth — in Charlotte's South End.

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Vision helped this solopreneur to become owner of growing video agency with new Atlanta location

Justin Thompson began his audio visual company Captivate Media in 2017, three years after receiving his degree in biology. The company has opened an office in Atlanta and expects to expand to more cities.

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Covid-19 changed consumer, dining habits — and permanently reshaped commercial real estate

The way consumers shopped and ate out (or, rather, in) during the Covid-19 pandemic has altered retail real estate permanently.

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Atlanta official wants to cap excessive parking in city center

Downtown Atlanta's current parking maximums are set at higher ratios than city centers in Boston, Chicago and San Fransisco.

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Why are Atlanta tech companies laying off employees?

The shift in capital markets is causing startup executives to trim their operations, leading to mass layoffs and slower growth projections. Atlanta companies are also taking a hit.

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Atlanta company GeoVax raises more money for Covid-19 vaccine, cancer treatment trials

The $20 million will be used to accelerate three ongoing clinical trials by the company for Covid-19 vaccines and cancer treatments. In January, GeoVax raised $10 million for the same clinical trials.

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Northern Atlanta captures largest office leases of the second quarter

Atlanta office leasing activity slowed in the first half of 2022 compared with the previous year.

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Armond Davis invests in minority-owned businesses through economic downturn

Armond Davis became a business owner right before the Great Recession. Now as an investor in women- and minority-owned businesses, The Paragon Group founder is preparing to weather another recession.

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'Not enough time in the day:' LakePoint adjusts to soaring demand

About an hour north of Atlanta, LakePoint Sports stretches 1,300 acres across the foothills of the north Georgia mountains. And yet, it's running out of room as demand surges for youth sports.

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Trammell Crow targets small Gwinnett County town for 600 residences

Dacula has historically evaded the level of growth found in other areas of Gwinnett County. But that seems to be changing.

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Atlanta Dream owners invest in resources for girls in sports

"There is no other professional sports team in Atlanta that can shine a spotlight on women's sports the way we can, both on and off the court," said Atlanta Dream COO and President Morgan Shaw Parker.

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McKinsey & Co. to add 700 Atlanta jobs amid wave of tech expansions

The Atlanta Business Chronicle reported in February the consulting giant was eyeing office space in West Midtown to house a new division.

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These lenders have grown their real estate loan portfolios the most in the past year

Using data from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., The Business Journals determined the 100 financial institutions nationally that have grown their commercial and residential real estate lending the most between the first quarter of 2021 and Q1 2022.

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How college endowments are faring amid inflation, stock-market volatility

“A lot of them spend traditionally at pretty low rates from their endowment,” said endowment specialist John Griffith. “Larger, well-endowed organizations often have the ability to raise how much they take out of the endowment at difficult times.”

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Hotel construction is way up in Atlanta's central business district

About 40% of new Atlanta hotel rooms will be located in the central business district.

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Why this Atlanta entrepreneur declined seed funding for her startup

Seeing how investors were interested in moving her company in a different direction, Cynthia Ruff is self-funding her new company.

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Popular coffeehouse, floral shop to join South Downtown's revival

As retailers clamor for the desirable space, Spiller Park and @Twelve80 plan to open storefronts along Mitchell Street.

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Atlanta Tech Village announces 10th 'It Takes A Village' cohort

The It Takes A Village program aims to help diversify the local tech industry and support early-stage businesses from founders of color and women.

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BizSpotlight: WittKieffer

Oak Brook, Ill. – June 29, 2022 – WittKieffer, a l

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Why are Delta pilots picketing?

Delta is one of the world’s largest carriers and the second-largest employer in metro Atlanta. But the recent protests and scheduling issues show the airline is still reeling from pandemic effects.

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Atlanta startup Stord lays off employees despite 'record growth'

The move comes at a tumultuous time for startups and technology companies, which have been laying off employees and freezing hiring as valuations plummet after a record year for venture capital funding.

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Atlanta startup Sunday lays off employees as investors demand profitability

Sunday’s shifting focus from growth to profitability is a trend among technology companies and startups. Last year, company valuations skyrocketed based on business growth projections. But now they’re crashing as investors prioritize revenue.

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The Playbook: Will four-day workweeks become the norm?

This week's Playbook Edition looks at the trend of four-day workweeks as well as the potential for more Covid-19 relief funding for small businesses.

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'Godfather of Angel investing:' We have to look at actual revenues

As fears of a recession mount immediately after Atlanta experienced a record year of investments into its tech ecosystem, Mosley remains optimistic on the potential of the city.

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In Midtown's Art District, 28-story apartment tower to replace office building

The apartment tower was originally planned as condos, but developers have a hard time convincing banking institutions to lend the funds needed to construct those units.

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Thinking of buying or selling a business? Here are some tips from experts.

Looking to buy or sell a business? Experts say to consider these tips and best practices before pursuing a transaction.

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'You've lost your minds:' How the Braves proved MLB business execs wrong

The first year of the pandemic was a new and uncertain environment for everyone, but the Braves’ business operations believed they were working with better intel.

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Emory Healthcare names new CEO for three DeKalb hospitals

Rashard Johnson will take over the top position for Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory Hillandale Hospital and Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital.

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The pandemic launched a new wave of small businesses. Employers need to take note.

The pandemic led many professionals to launch businesses. Employers need to take note.

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The pandemic launched a new wave of small businesses. Employers need to take note.

The pandemic led many professionals to launch businesses. Employers need to take note.

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As housing prices rise, renting creates more choices, Progress Residential CEO says

At Progress Residential's office in Alpharetta, Adolfo Villagomez oversees a single-family rental portfolio of more than 15,000 homes in Georgia, with another 900 under construction.

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The Varsity explores redeveloping site of its flagship Midtown restaurant

The family is sending out informal feelers for a potential redevelopment of land around its North Avenue restaurant, but it does not plan to say goodbye to the flagship location.

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Delta CEO apologizes for flight cancellations as pilots picket

Ed Bastian's apology comes as Delta pilots have taken to picket lines to protest delayed contract negotiations and fatiguing schedules.

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Q&A: Taking stock of a post-pandemic silver lining in cancer research and care

As the largest recipient of funding from the National Cancer Institute — $1.6 billion between 2016 and 2021 — Frederick National Laboratory's reach and influence within the sphere of cancer research and development is extensive.

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Q&A: Real estate's fast-emerging frontier in cancer care and R&D

As executive vice president of Wexford Technology + Science out of Baltimore, Thomas Osha runs point for one of the most active U.S. developers of real estate used by major research universities and their private-sector partners.

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The Beloved Benefit is back, aims to ‘bring all of Atlanta together’

The Beloved Benefit is an opportunity for companies to join forces to “solve some of Atlanta’s most pernicious problems.”

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