Friday, September 29, 2023

Have you thanked your employees today? Here's why that question could be critical.

Employers are shifting their focus from recruitment to retention as the job market softens. That makes culture critical, and new data shows one key ingredient is often overlooked.

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Homebuilder Century Communities inks top-floor office deal

The “flight to quality” trend still dominates in Atlanta. We've got the exclusive scoop on this office deal, which is one of the largest in recent months.

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This Atlanta company won Venture Atlanta's pitch competition

Now in its 16th year, the Southeast investor conference attracted around over 1,500 attendees, the largest crowd ever.

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Atlanta's 15 Largest Caterers

Rank Caterer 2022 catering revenue Number of full-time Atlanta employees Number of part-time Atlanta employees Number of events catered in 2022 Type(s) of cuisine served Chief Atlanta officer(s) 1 Proof of the Pudding, 1175 Chattahoochee Ave., Atlanta, GA 30318, 404-892-2359, proofpudding.com 51729733 302 694 4221 varied upscale premium Adam Noyes 2 Legendary Events, 3379 Peachtree Rd., #925, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-869-8858, legendaryevents.com 19000000 68 190 418 varied Tony Conway 3 Bold...

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What Home Depot's CEO learned when he asked students about remote work

Home Depot CEO Ted Decker speaks on navigating hybrid work schedules.

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Small-business grants you can apply for in October 2023

From FedEx to the AICPA, free small-business grants totaling more than $100,000 are up for grabs in October 2023. Here's how companies can cash in.

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Downtown Atlanta hotel site sold for $8 million

Plans for a hotel at the site first circulated in 2015.

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Delta Air Lines CEO says SkyMiles changes ‘probably went too far,' promises changes

Two weeks after Delta Air Lines made changes to its SkyMiles program and said it would limit access to its SkyClub lounges — both of which drew fierce criticism from customers — the airline's CEO said the moves may have been too drastic.

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Power-tool maker Diablo Tools plans half-million-square-foot distribution center

Diablo Tools says expansion will use state-of-the-art systems to double its U.S. capacity.

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Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs set to 'dream big' with largest donation ever

Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs gets its largest gift ever to uplift underrepresented small business owners.

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Canadian company acquires Atlanta film studio known for 'Stranger Things'

The deal underscores the demand for production space in Georgia, a top U.S. filming location.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

As 2026 World Cup looms, Downtown feels optimism and urgency

There is a simmering urgency among Downtown planners and property owners. They see a need to ramp up preparations for the influx of international visitors who will flock to matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and fill Downtown hotels and restaurants.

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Billy Kramer is happy to keep NFA Burger a hidden gem. Unless he found a partner.

NFA Burger in Dunwoody is a favorite among diners and critics.

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Mixed-income apartments at Atlanta University Center underway (Renderings)

The Integral Group has broken ground on 212 apartments, the latest phase of a mixed-income community rising on Atlanta's Westside.

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Some office markets may be close to bottoming out while others are showing more cracks

A number of high-growth markets are worth watching in the coming quarters because of their ongoing construction activity and questions about what demand might fill existing vacant space.

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Wood Partners closes on Nashville property eyed for 325-unit development

“We made an early prediction that the Greenway, much like the Beltline in Atlanta, will play a huge role in the future of Nashville, and were the first to significantly invest in Greenway living."

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Publicly traded hot dog chain plans first Georgia restaurants

Portillo's is considering a Georgia expansion.

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Three faces helping Atlanta become America's soccer capital

Here are three people elevating Atlanta's status as a U.S. soccer hub.

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How upstart Buckhead firm Arkadios Capital plucks talent from giants

Aggressive recruitment has coincided with higher production.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Taxpayers could be in for a rude awakening as clock ticks on tax cuts

Tax benefits from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed under the Trump administration are on track to phase out. Here's what businesses need to know.

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Downtown Dunwoody: Can a shopping center fill the void?

Business owners and local officials are slowly transforming Dunwoody Village into a de facto downtown for the city.

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Apartment tower unveiled for Georgia Tech's Science Square (Rendering)

The tower, called The Grace Residences, is one of two components comprising Science Square’s first phase of development.

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Downtown Signia will feature state's largest hotel ballroom

The Signia by Hilton is set to open Jan. 4. Construction is now about 70% complete.

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Monday, September 25, 2023

This Cumberland office building is tightly leased — and just landed two new deals

Leasing activity is continuing at a consistent pace.

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Bank of America raises minimum wage to $23 an hour as part of broader effort

It's part of Bank of America's larger initiative to reach a minimum wage of $25 per hour by 2025.

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Investor activity slides amid a more challenging housing market

Investors are pulling back from the housing market at a time of higher mortgage rates and less inventory.

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Hollywood writers reach tentative agreement to end strike

Hollywood actors, however, are still on strike.

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Atlanta just became the center of U.S. Soccer. What's next?

Already boasting a MLS team with the league’s most rabid fanbase, the facility cements Atlanta as the de facto soccer capital of the nation, according to leaders of the sport.

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Seven years on, fake accounts scandal still casts long shadow over Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo is still trying to move beyond the 2016 fake account scandal. It's harder than it looks.

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Sunday, September 24, 2023

The Playbook: IRS hits pause on lucrative tax credit

This week's Playbook Edition looks at the IRS hitting pause on a lucrative tax credit, why leaning into strengths can boost gender diversity and more.

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Friday, September 22, 2023

DeKalb is running out of land. Officials seek more housing options.

DeKalb County is trying to allow more types of missing middle housing, a broad range of residential units aimed at bridging the density gap between single-family homes on large lots and high-rise apartments.

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Atlanta's largest law firm reenters market, explores future office plans

After more than a decade, what could lure Alston & Bird to a new building?

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Chip Watson leads SRS Real Estate Partners' new Atlanta industrial practice

Chip Watson is serving as managing principal of SRS Real Estate Partners' new Atlanta industrial team, bringing more than 20 years of experience.

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

DeKalb County considers cottages to ease housing shortfall

DeKalb leaders are embracing small cottage homes as an attainable option for first-time homebuyers and empty nesters.

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Elton John says 'goodbye' to Atlanta, lists Buckhead condo for $5 million

An Atlanta condo fit for a rocket man — or perhaps a tiny dancer — is on the market.

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Gwinnett County officials advance $17B transit plan

Gwinnett officials are counting on transit becoming a part of everyday life for current and future residents in the suburban county.

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The Blank Foundation announces 'single largest investment' in support of Atlanta’s Westside

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announces its single largest investment in Atlanta's Westside. Here's what the funding will support.

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Viewpoint: How are meeting planners creating a sense of community?

"I don’t know about you, but the first industry event I attended after the world halted was everything I needed. The hugs, the smiles, the friendship — I was more starved for it than I realized," Ahrens said.

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Former Mayor Shirley Franklin: Atlanta needs to control more land as city grows

Shirley Franklin, who dropped by Atlanta Business Chronicle's office to discuss the city's growth, said Atlanta officials need to acquire more land to make a difference in the intense need for equity.

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Henry County to get a $215M health care boost

Henry County stands to get a major boost to its health infrastructure.

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Fifth Third CEO Spence: Big acquisitions not likely in near future

Fifth Third Bancorp has added major fintech capabilities the two years by way of acquisition. CEO Tim Spence said the company isn't looking for any more big deals right now.

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BizSpotlight: Square Feet Studio

Square Feet Studio, the award-winning architecture

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How Georgia's rural jobs boom impacts metro Atlanta

Georgia leads all states with 27,817 newly announced electric vehicle manufacturing jobs, according to the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. And the wins keep coming.

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Cooper Carry expands with second acquisition in 63-year history

With the acquisition, Cooper Carry will grow to 360 employees.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

RE/MAX, Anywhere Real Estate reach settlements in high-stakes lawsuit that could reshape homebuying

Experts say the class-action lawsuit could upend the homebuying industry by changing how buyer broker commissions work. Here's what buyers, sellers and Realtors need to know about the settlement.

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Details on Cam Newton's plans for restaurant in Castleberry Hill

The Atlanta native and NFL quarterback submitted an application to the City of Atlanta for the restaurant he plans to open in Castleberry Hill.

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UAW strikes may drive more electric vehicle investment into Georgia

Georgia is a right-to-work state, meaning workers are not legally required to become union members as a condition of employment.

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Post-Covid, planners seek to make events more diverse and inclusive

The Covid-induced slowdown in the business world allowed for a "reset" in values.

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Craft beer regulations cost Georgia jobs, investments, Creature Comfort CEO says

Creature Comforts co-founder and CEO Chris Herron described the challenges facing Georgia's beer industry and what breweries can do to find success.

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Aprio CGO: Leading with a ‘people first’ approach fuels meaningful relationships

Aprio LLP Chief Growth Officer Cheri Husney is part of a Women Who Lead panel discussing the topic "Owning Your Seat at the Table" on Sept. 21.

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Where distressed commercial real estate loans are piling up the fastest

The rate of loans backing office properties that are considered distressed or delinquent is on the rise as landlords of outdated office towers struggle to refill vacant spaces and cash flow on those buildings becomes a bigger challenge.

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When it’s time to dine, event attendees want global flavors, new presentations — and less alcohol

The popular food offerings by event planners depict a global fusion cuisine ranging from Brazilian churrasco to peri peri chicken and poke bowls.

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Here's how much U.S. Soccer headquarters could generate for Atlanta's economy

U.S. Soccer's planned national training center could be a financial boon to Atlanta.

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Portman turns toward office workers to strengthen Amsterdam Walk

Portman Holdings is counting on residents and office workers to energize Amsterdam Walk. Here's a look at the developer's latest plans.

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Building relationships one person at a time to improve access to health care, improve health equity

A lack of trust in the health care system contributes to poor health.

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Tishman Speyer division acquires massive apartment community in Sandy Springs

Avia is one of few large apartment buildings to trade this year.

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How Children's Healthcare retains employees amid its expansion

Health programs are a key recruitment and retention tool for companies.

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

The IRS is temporarily shutting down the lucrative ERC tax credit. Here's why.

After several warnings about potential schemes and investigations into fraudulent claims, the IRS is putting a moratorium on the lucrative Employee Retention Credit. Here's what businesses need to know.

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Downtown Atlanta is resilient. What will make it thrive?

A series of policy changes and initiatives could help transform Downtown into a "cantilever for shared prosperity" for metro Atlanta, according to an urban planning and real estate expert.

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Wheels Up picks Delta Air Lines board member as next CEO

A long-time Delta leader is taking over one of the world's largest private jet providers, which recently expanded in Atlanta.

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Michelin confirms details for first Atlanta guide ceremony

Atlanta's first Michelin Guide will come out Oct. 24.

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Despite shut-downs, spending in Georgia's film and TV industry reaches $4.1 billion

The slowdown was likely due to the Hollywood writers strike that began in May.

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Home Depot is expanding for the first time in years. Here's why.

Home Depot intends to open 80 new stores in the next five years.

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Atlanta Housing leader to leave amid citywide affordability push

Atlanta Housing is looking for a new leader as Eugene Jones Jr. plans his departure.

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Delta Air Lines: Here's the secret to its survival during the pandemic

Delta has recently made a full comeback from the travel slowdown of the past few years.

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Emory taps Accenture AI veteran for newly created leadership role

Find out who Emory named for its first inaugural chief data officer

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Pinky Cole unpaid wages lawsuit nearing settlement

A former employee at Bar Vegan sued the restaurant and its owners in November 2022.

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Underground Atlanta developers see possibilities in student housing

Across U.S. cities, planners are studying how to convert obsolete office towers into apartments. The same is true in Atlanta, where Downtown leaders are considering the possibilities as the U.S. office market struggles.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Developers to add 500 units to Buckhead's growing apartment pipeline

The apartment tower will add more units to a part of the city that has exploded with residential development over the last decade.

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Wealth management firm Homrich Berg names CEO successor

One of Atlanta's largest wealth management firms will soon have a new leader.

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Monday, September 11, 2023

First Advantage buys biometrics company Infinite ID from private equity firm for $41M

The deal, which closed last week, was First Advantage's third since going public in 2021.

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BeltLine to study transit around bulk of Atlanta trail network

The two-year study will identify transit alignment and station locations for future light rail.

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WeWork plans to renegotiate most of its office leases. Here's what that means for landlords, individual office markets.

WeWork is making moves to restructure nearly all of its office leases as the coworking giant works to address what it's called "substantial doubt" about its long-term prospects.

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Hawks DEI officer Camye Mackey: ‘I have not veered’ from my core values

Mackey is one of four panelists slated to speak at Atlanta Business Chronicle's Women Who Lead: Owning Your Seat at the Table' event on Sept. 21.

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Microsoft Security executive: ‘When it comes to building connections, authenticity and integrity rule’

Hart is one of four panelists slated to speak at Atlanta Business Chronicle's Women Who Lead: Owning Your Seat at the Table' event on Sept. 21.

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Sunday, September 10, 2023

The Playbook: Execs' new big worry is a familiar one

In this week's edition of The Playbook, we take a look at the new top concern for executives, the other costs of commuting and more.

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Friday, September 8, 2023

After success of Graydon and The Dillon, Kolter Urban eyes more condo developments in Buckhead

Kolter Urban is looking for more development opportunities in Buckhead.

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Bamboo Equity Partners buys another industrial property in Atlanta

A St. Louis developer has expanded in the Atlanta market with an industrial purchase near that city's airport.

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Boutique owner Lisa Bobb's retirement dream came true early

Ahead of Atlanta Business Chronicle's Minority-Owned Business Forum, Lisa Bobb shares her career journey.

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Atlanta's 25 Largest Money Managers

Rank Business name Total assets under management for Atlanta office (discretionary) Of total assets, amount equity Of total assets, amount fixed income Number of CFAs in Atlanta Total Atlanta staff Partial list of investment styles or products offered 1 Invesco Ltd., 1331 Spring St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30309, 404-892-0896, invesco.com 307490000000 12720000000 294770000000 48 807 fixed-income, global asset allocation 2 Voya Investment Management, 5780 Powers Ferry Rd., #400, Atlanta, GA 30327, 770-980-5100,...

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Atlanta BeltLine paid a premium for Pittsburgh Yards. It's OK with that.

On the BeltLine Southside Trail, land for development is in high demand. Here's why one site is preserved for the community.

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Georgia Restaurant Association CEO Karen Bremer to retire

Karen Bremer has led the Georgia Restaurant Association for more than a decade.

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Why this developer plans to pump $40M into an overlooked Southside neighborhood

Omar Ali, president of Steel Fabrication Exponents and Ali Development LLC, shares his career journey

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CDC director Mandy Cohen wants employees back in the office

The new director of the CDC is focused on fostering joy among her Atlanta employees. And that means returning to in-person work.

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

'Key site to get locked in:' Affordable housing pitched near BeltLine's Southside Trail

An affordable housing developer is targeting Chosewood Park for a new project close to the BeltLine’s Southside Trail.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award winners announced for 2023

Atlanta Business Chronicle DEI Awards recognize the outstanding organizations and individuals in metro Atlanta who bolster equality across all areas of diversity.

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Emptying office buildings bring back memories of mall failures

Outdated office buildings are facing a reckoning of relevance, just as many malls did in the 2000s, 2010s and even today.

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'An economic development issue': Atlanta real estate leaders tackle housing crisis

If balancing gentrification with preservation is the 'Holy Grail' of urban planning, that quest is most intense in Atlanta neighborhoods around the BeltLine.

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Atlanta Falcons valuation soars to $4.7 billion, Forbes says

The Atlanta Falcons franchise value jumped more than the NFL average in the past year, according to Forbes’ newly released annual NFL franchise valuation estimates.

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Gwinnett unveils vision for $17B transit expansion

The plan is aimed at alleviating Gwinnett's transportation woes in coming years.

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Dragon Con attendance approaches pre-pandemic levels (Photos)

Dragon Con, a five-day pop culture convention hosted each Labor Day in Downtown Atlanta, attracted 70,000 fans this year.

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Atlanta warehouses to lay off 225 employees after losing PepsiCo contract

This is the second layoff announcement at a metro Atlanta logistics facility in two months.

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Atlanta Humane Society poised to help pets, people (Podcast)

Here's what's next for the Atlanta Humane Society.

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Monday, September 4, 2023

Small-business grants you can apply for in September 2023

From grants for moms to DoorDash, small-business owners can apply for a number of funding opportunities.

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Here's how Recess uses technology to set itself apart

Erik Goranson is a restauratuer. Or is he a tech CEO?

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Friday, September 1, 2023

How can you get access to capital? Financial experts give advice

Access to capital is often cited as one of the biggest challenges for minority-owned business.

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Healthiest Employers: Douglasville makes healthcare easily accessible for employees

The rankings of Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Healthiest Employers Awards finalists were unveiled at an evening event Aug. 31.

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Healthiest Employers: Northwestern Mutual Goodwin, Wright helps employees rethink wellness

The rankings of Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Healthiest Employers Awards finalists will be unveiled at an evening event Aug. 31.

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