{"result":[{"id":548,"title":"Invest Atlanta Releases 2024 Financial Statements","promo_title":"Invest Atlanta Releases 2024 Financial Statements","published_date":"2025-02-05","featured_image":{"id":1223,"parent_id":7,"resource_file_name":"gettyimages-dv676185.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":5438340,"resource_updated_at":"2020-05-31T11:55:56.599-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2020-05-31T11:55:57.250-04:00","updated_at":"2025-02-27T12:54:48.399-05:00","filename_hash":"gettyimages-dv676185_xDwWYQ9.jpg","width":5530,"height":3683},"filename":"invest-atlanta-releases-2024-financial-statements","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"JFphbQ","created_at":"2025-02-05T13:36:43.896-05:00","updated_at":"2025-02-27T12:54:48.375-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2000","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eView financial statements \u003ca href=\"/assets/marketing_pages_from_fy24_ada_fs_audit_report_final_QzMn5Wl.pdf\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":550,"title":"Atlanta and Georgia Rank Among Top Places to Do Business","promo_title":"Atlanta and Georgia Rank Among Top Places to Do Business","published_date":"2025-01-22","featured_image":{"id":2754,"parent_id":177,"resource_file_name":"siteselection.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1642300,"resource_updated_at":"2025-02-06T13:38:36.319-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2025-02-06T13:38:36.365-05:00","updated_at":"2025-02-06T13:38:40.234-05:00","filename_hash":"siteselection_nMyJQ9Z.png","width":1080,"height":813},"filename":"atlanta-and-georgia-rank-among-top-places-to-do-business","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"vYcXeA","created_at":"2025-02-06T13:36:22.019-05:00","updated_at":"2025-02-06T13:38:40.224-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Site Selection Magazine ranked Atlanta #3 on its North American Emerging Tech Hubs index, recognizing the city\u0026rsquo;s combination of tech talent and hard infrastructure required by the tech world.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2025","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSite Selection Magazine ranked Atlanta #3 on its North American Emerging Tech Hubs index, recognizing the city\u0026rsquo;s combination of tech talent and hard infrastructure required by the tech world.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCriteria used to determine the index included market connectivity (i.e., data center development, internet exchanges, cloud regions and subsea cables), tech employment and job growth, as well as projects in tech-affiliated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes, such as software, IT and data centers.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe publication also ranked Georgia as the state with the Best Business Climate and ranked Atlanta the third best city for corporate headquarters.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;More and more people are figuring out what we\u0026rsquo;ve known all along \u0026ndash; Atlanta and the state of Georgia are great places to launch, grow and scale a business,\u0026rdquo; says Dr. Eloisa Klementich, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;Our talent and innovative ecosystem rival any city in the world, and businesses are taking notice.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":542,"title":"Bond Funding Approved to Alleviate Housing Insecurity","promo_title":"Bond Funding Approved to Alleviate Housing Insecurity","published_date":"2024-11-06","featured_image":{"id":2718,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"dsc01783.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":548107,"resource_updated_at":"2024-11-06T11:46:20.957-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2024-11-06T11:46:21.043-05:00","updated_at":"2024-11-06T11:55:04.474-05:00","filename_hash":"dsc01783_WV4kjK3.jpg","width":2048,"height":1365},"filename":"bond-funding-approved-to-alleviate-housing-insecurity","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"hIo8yQ","created_at":"2024-11-06T11:55:04.447-05:00","updated_at":"2024-11-06T11:55:04.447-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Invest Atlanta Board approved $75 million in revenue bonds for the Homeless Opportunity Project.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2024","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCities across the U.S. are grappling with increased homelessness since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Atlanta is no exception. In fact, Partners for HOME, which coordinates Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Continuum of Care, found that the city\u0026rsquo;s unsheltered population has grown 63% since the pandemic \u0026ndash; from 640 in 2022 to 1,040 in 2024.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAtlanta City leadership has been moving with urgency to address housing insecurity across the city. Efforts include launching and funding programs to prevent the displacement of low-income renters and tax-burdened senior homeowners, as well as coordinating street outreach to rehouse residents living in encampments and ensure they have access to emergency shelters and supportive services.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost recently, the Invest Atlanta Board approved $75 million in revenue bonds for the Homeless Opportunity Project. These bonds will finance costs associated with the acquisition and installation of approximately 500 quick-delivery rapid housing units, along with 200 additional units of permanent supportive housing and other related projects. The Homeless Opportunity Project will be paired with an additional $10 million from the City of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Affordable Housing Trust Fund.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;This is not just about offering someone a roof over their heads for a night or two,\u0026rdquo; Mayor Andre Dickens said in September 2024 when the Homeless Opportunity Bond was first introduced as the largest investment to address homelessness in Atlanta history. \u0026ldquo;It is about creating a pathway and building a foundation for a better life. We are not just building housing; we are building hope.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Downtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":544,"title":"Combatting Food Insecurity","promo_title":"Combatting Food Insecurity","published_date":"2024-10-24","featured_image":{"id":2720,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"ys4.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":90649,"resource_updated_at":"2024-11-06T12:06:13.103-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2024-11-06T12:06:13.123-05:00","updated_at":"2024-11-07T09:50:04.975-05:00","filename_hash":"ys4_bwmKJxZ.jpg","width":855,"height":419},"filename":"combatting-food-insecurity","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"hl-UOQ","created_at":"2024-11-06T12:07:03.060-05:00","updated_at":"2024-11-07T09:50:04.948-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2024","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eRecent statistics show that 14% of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s population is food insecure, with minorities struggling with hunger more than other households. To help address this issue, the Invest Atlanta Board approved $2.5 million to fund five fresh food access projects that will significantly increase the availability of healthy, affordable food across the city. The funding will provide additional grocery options to more than 11,000 residents living in low-income and low-access areas as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;A city of opportunity is one where all residents have access to fresh, affordable food in their communities,\u0026rdquo; says Mayor Andre Dickens. \u0026ldquo;The funding approved by the Invest Atlanta Board upholds this commitment and will help us foster strong, healthy neighborhoods throughout the city.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMayor Dickens worked with Invest Atlanta to establish new fresh food access initiatives, including the Atlanta Food Access Catalyst Grant (AFACG) program for those affected by food insecurity, especially Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s senior population. Funding for the AFACG is part of a $6 million investment from the Atlanta City Council to bring more fresh food options to low-income and low-access neighborhoods.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eProjects approved by the Invest Atlanta Board for Atlanta Food Access Catalyst Grants include:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eGoodr Be on Edgewood \u0026ndash; Goodr is a national leader in innovative approaches to improving food security by connecting excess food that is completely safe for consumption with food insecure communities. Leveraging a $330,000 Atlanta Food Access Catalyst grant, Goodr will open a grocery store at Be on Edgewood serving Atlanta\u0026#39;s senior and unhoused communities. Goodr Be on Edgewood will also provide community members with healthcare services through a partnership with WellStar.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eCity of Refuge \u0026ndash; City of Refuge is a faith-based nonprofit servicing the city of Atlanta for nearly 30 years, including Washington Heights, Bankhead and Grove Park. By providing housing, job training and education, City of Refuge has established itself as a national leader in community development and economic mobility. The City of Refuge Transformation Center on Joseph E. Boone Boulevard is a new facility that will include an entrepreneurship hub, a healthcare clinic, a credit union, and a healthy neighborhood market. The project received a $200,000 Atlanta Food Access Catalyst Grant to help finance the development of the neighborhood market, as well as a $2 million in Beltline TAD grant and $8.5 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) financing to support the broader development project.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eAtlanta Community Food Bank \u0026ndash;\u0026nbsp;The Food Bank will renovate an existing commercial property along the Martin Luther King Drive corridor and open a Community Food Center (CFC). The Food Bank has been awarded a $250,000 Atlanta Food Access Catalyst grant and a $250,000 Tax Allocation District (TAD) grant, which will support the creation of the first Community Food Center in the city of Atlanta, reusing a vacant retail space on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;Addressing food insecurity is not merely a challenge,\u0026rdquo; says Dr. Eloisa Klementich, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta, \u0026ldquo;it is an imperative that demands collective action to ensure that every individual has access to the nourishment they need to thrive.\u0026quot;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional food access projects approved for funding by the Invest Atlanta Board include:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e500 James P. Brawley Drive \u0026ndash; The proposed project seeks to redevelop a well-known neighborhood space, commonly known as the \u0026ldquo;Yellow Store.\u0026rdquo; The vacant building will become a mixed-use development with neighborhood retail on the ground floor and residential on the second level. Leveraging a $750,000 Westside TAD grant, improvements include the addition of an outdoor canopy at the rear of the building intended to provide seating for a local food service tenant.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eSweet Auburn Municipal Market \u0026ndash; Opened in its current building on Auburn Avenue in 1924, the Municipal Market now houses 30 local businesses, including grocery vendors, retail stores and several popular eateries. Through a $775,000 Eastside TAD grant and funding from the City of Atlanta, the Municipal Market will reconfigure its vendor booths and fund a new Vendor Success Program administered by Invest Atlanta.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to increasing grocery options, the approved projects will create more than $53.8 million in economic impact and create or preserve 226 jobs.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":527,"title":"Cargill to Open Atlanta Office, Creating 400 New Jobs","promo_title":"Cargill to Open Atlanta Office, Creating 400 New Jobs","published_date":"2024-07-03","featured_image":{"id":467,"parent_id":7,"resource_file_name":"about_prmedia_mantle_940x360.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":482807,"resource_updated_at":"2018-01-09T11:29:57.446-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2018-01-09T11:29:57.692-05:00","updated_at":"2025-02-27T12:57:47.242-05:00","filename_hash":"about_prmedia_mantle_940x360_Qg5Y7Mk.jpg","width":1880,"height":720},"filename":"cargill-to-open-atlanta-office-creating-400-new-jobs","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"J4vmtA","created_at":"2024-07-09T17:01:04.789-04:00","updated_at":"2024-07-09T17:01:04.789-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2024","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGlobal food and agriculture leader Cargill is building on its already strong Georgia presence by establishing a new office hub in Atlanta, creating more than 400 jobs in the metro area. The company\u0026rsquo;s Digital, Technology and Data (DT\u0026amp;D) organization will be the initial primary occupant of the Atlanta hub, which will open in the fall of 2024.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Georgia, and Atlanta, are welcoming, business-friendly environments that provide an ideal backdrop for Cargill\u0026rsquo;s investment in technology and innovation,\u0026rdquo; says Cargill Board Chair and CEO Brian Sikes, \u0026ldquo;With a new office hub in Atlanta, Cargill will be able to harness the immense potential of digital technology to drive our business forward.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCargill is now hiring in preparation for its fall opening. Current and future job opportunities are available in data engineering, generative artificial intelligence, SAP and other critical fields \u0026ndash; all of which will be posted in the careers section of Cargill\u0026rsquo;s website.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Jennifer Hartsock, Cargill\u0026rsquo;s chief information and digital officer, the company\u0026rsquo;s decision to establish an office in Atlanta underscores its recognition of the city\u0026#39;s thriving tech innovation hub. \u0026ldquo;Atlanta\u0026#39;s rich pool of technical talent provides unparalleled access to the expertise needed to drive our digital transformation,\u0026rdquo; says Hartsock. \u0026ldquo;Employees working at this facility will help create digital solutions that power our global food supply chain, harness analytics and artificial intelligence to open new markets and drive technical innovation to make our food system more sustainable and accessible.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than 159 years of experience, Cargill sources, makes and delivers food products around the world, operating in 70 countries and selling to 125 global markets. The company is also an active community partner, contributing more than $1 million in the past year to support the Georgia FFA Foundation; Georgia Mountain Food Bank; Emory University; Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANNRS); and local schools.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Atlanta is a city committed to opportunity where companies have the talent, resources and welcoming environment needed to accelerate business in today\u0026rsquo;s global economy,\u0026rdquo; says Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. \u0026ldquo;By choosing Atlanta, Cargill is creating 400 new jobs that can further our economic growth and access to upward mobility for more residents in the city.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":524,"title":"Increasing Access to Healthy Food","promo_title":"Increasing Access to Healthy Food","published_date":"2024-05-30","featured_image":{"id":2500,"parent_id":7,"resource_file_name":"untitled_design_-1-.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1410947,"resource_updated_at":"2023-09-12T10:30:31.933-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2023-09-12T10:30:34.321-04:00","updated_at":"2024-08-02T09:55:23.090-04:00","filename_hash":"untitled_design_-1-_B3951l7.png","width":1340,"height":631},"filename":"increasing-access-to-healthy-food","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"3YXbHg","created_at":"2024-05-30T09:44:01.829-04:00","updated_at":"2024-05-30T09:51:51.532-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Working with City leadership, Invest Atlanta is identifying a range of solutions to address food insecurity and ensure that every Atlantan lives close to healthy food options.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2024","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWorking with City leadership, Invest Atlanta is identifying a range of solutions to address food insecurity and ensure that every Atlantan lives close to healthy food options.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo accomplish this, Invest Atlanta is prioritizing investments in programs that attract major supermarkets and grocery stores; expand, retain and improve corner and neighborhood markets; support innovative food access models; and drive policy, system and environment change. The goal of this food access strategy is for 85% of residents to live within a half-mile of fresh, affordable food by 2025.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eRecent progress has been made to address food insecurity and access to healthy food, including:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent Grocers Alliance (IGA) Named Technical Assistance Provider for Grocery Retail Operations\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta selected the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) as its technical assistance provider to support grocery retail operations in Atlanta. IGA was selected as part of a formal Request for Qualitied Contractors process, where the organization demonstrated expertise in the areas of grocery marketing and merchandising; supply chain and logistics; knowledge and management training; and networking and collaboration techniques. IGA will offer guidance and support to applicants looking to grow and expand their established grocery businesses in Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequest for Qualified Contractors for Municipal Grocery Store Development\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith a goal to increase the pipeline of businesses interested in establishing or expanding their grocery offerings within the city of Atlanta \u0026ndash; primarily in communities with food accessibility challenges \u0026ndash; Invest Atlanta has issued a Request for Qualified Contractors for Municipal Grocery Store Development.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eQualified entities will develop and operate a municipal grocery store within the city of Atlanta and partner with Invest Atlanta to provide general consultation and service implementation related to food access opportunities.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":519,"title":"Koncept House: Opening Doors and Spaces for Local Atlanta Entrepreneurs","promo_title":"Koncept House: Opening Doors and Spaces for Local Atlanta Entrepreneurs","published_date":"2024-04-18","featured_image":{"id":2623,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"anthony-5.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":4717903,"resource_updated_at":"2024-04-18T12:01:39.532-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2024-04-18T12:01:41.254-04:00","updated_at":"2024-04-18T12:02:55.825-04:00","filename_hash":"anthony-5_NZokDj5.jpg","width":2670,"height":4000},"filename":"koncept-house-opening-doors-and-spaces-for-local-atlanta-entrepreneurs","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"tiveMg","created_at":"2024-04-18T12:02:51.679-04:00","updated_at":"2024-04-18T12:02:51.679-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n For Koncept House founder Anthony Gee, entrepreneurship is a family tradition.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2024","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFor Koncept House founder Anthony Gee, entrepreneurship is a family tradition. Gee watched his mother build her own salon when he was a young boy, which instilled lifelong lessons that would go on to serve him\u0026nbsp;in powerful ways. Koncept House in Castleberry Hill embodies this legacy of supporting others, serving as a nontraditional co-working space that provides flexible, creative environments for entrepreneurs. Koncept House partners with 28 entrepreneurs\u0026ndash;a majority of which are Black female creators\u0026ndash;who offer a range of services and products from skincare to coffee, vitamins and more.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the opening of Koncept House in 2019, Gee saw more and more growth but not enough spaces to accommodate burgeoning entrepreneurs. \u0026ldquo;As the waitlist of entrepreneurs kept growing, I knew there was a demand for a second location of Koncept House,\u0026rdquo; Gee says.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHaving a different business model, he knew they needed a different type of funding partner.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Financing is challenging because people don\u0026rsquo;t understand our market,\u0026rdquo; he explains \u0026ldquo;If you are a bank you don\u0026rsquo;t want to back a place with a bunch of small companies. It isn\u0026rsquo;t traditional coworking. Our business model is very different.\u0026rdquo; This led him to search for a less traditional funding source--one he found in the Atlanta Open for Business Fund - \u003ca href=\"http://investatlanta.com/cdpa\"\u003eCommercial Down Payment Assistance Program\u003c/a\u003e (CDPA).\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCDPA offers low-interest financing to assist existing business owners in the city of Atlanta with purchasing commercial property. Through this program, Gee and his team were able to receive the guidance and financial support needed to make their dream of a second location a reality.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https://www.investatlanta.com/businesses/small-businesses/openforbusiness\"\u003eAtlanta Open for Business Fund\u003c/a\u003e is designed to help small business owners in Atlanta build wealth by investing in assets such as commercial space, equipment and technology. It is supported by a generous donation of $20 million from Wells Fargo and in partnership with United Way of Greater Atlanta to help Atlanta businesses impacted by the pandemic recover.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe impact of the Atlanta Open for Business Fund on Koncept House will reverberate for years to come. Through CDPA, Koncept House\u0026rsquo;s new location on the Beltline will house 15-18 entrepreneurs and provide them the space and support needed to take their next steps in fulfilling their entrepreneurial goals.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"https://www.koncepthouse.com/\"\u003eKoncept House\u003c/a\u003e to learn more about their incredible entrepreneurs.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":472,"title":"Magic Happens Here","promo_title":"Magic Happens Here","published_date":"2023-02-28","featured_image":{"id":2343,"parent_id":142,"resource_file_name":"img_4824.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":1477243,"resource_updated_at":"2023-02-28T17:10:00.047-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2023-02-28T17:10:00.776-05:00","updated_at":"2023-03-01T09:41:18.797-05:00","filename_hash":"img_4824_535wOKe.jpg","width":1920,"height":1280},"filename":"magic-happens-here","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"6ooLYA","created_at":"2023-02-28T17:12:37.226-05:00","updated_at":"2023-03-01T09:41:18.685-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Atlanta has more cigar shops per square mile than any other city in the United States. But there\u0026rsquo;s one nestled in the heart of the historic Old Fourth Ward and Sweet Auburn community that stands out from the rest.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2023","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAtlanta has more cigar shops per square mile than any other city in the United States. But there\u0026rsquo;s one nestled in the heart of the historic Old Fourth Ward and Sweet Auburn community that stands out from the rest.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHeather and Rafa Ramirez opened Havana Cigars, which specializes in Cuban coffee and authentic Cuban Seed Cigars, in 2016. Hand-rolled and aged 6-10 years, these are not your run-of-the-mill cigars. \u0026ldquo;We don\u0026rsquo;t sell big brands, only small-batch, boutique cigars,\u0026rdquo; explains Heather. \u0026ldquo;We work with mom-and-pop shops and family-owned farms who cultivate the seeds ethically, based on Cuban tradition.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAmong others, and including its own cigar line, Havana Cigars features cigars made by the Gomez Sanchez family, which has been in the business since 1934; the Plasencia family, which has been growing tobacco and making cigars for over five generations; as well as the only Afro Latina cigar line, which is cultivated in Estel\u0026iacute;, Nicaragua. Heather and Rafa, in fact, have become trendsetters in their own right and are known among aficionados from around the world who descend upon their shop to try cigars not found anywhere else.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;For us it\u0026rsquo;s about quality over quantity and supporting other woman- and minority-owned businesses like ourselves,\u0026rdquo; says Rafa, who is Afro Cuban, born and raised in Havana.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to its unique selection of fine cigars, Havana Cigars\u0026rsquo; living-room vibe has become a go-to place for patrons to visit and feel at home. \u0026ldquo;You\u0026rsquo;re not just coming for a stick; you\u0026rsquo;re coming for an experience,\u0026rdquo; says Heather. \u0026ldquo;People discuss all kinds of topics and important issues. I see young adults talking with their elders. There\u0026rsquo;s a sense of community and natural networking that\u0026rsquo;s so organic.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThere was a time when Heather was uncertain about the future of Havana Cigars after their original store, also on Auburn Avenue, was unexpectedly sold to a developer. Heather and Rafa had opportunities to move elsewhere but were determined to stay on Auburn Avenue. With help from the Invest Atlanta Resurgence Grant Fund, which was created in 2020 to support economic growth and recovery in the wake of the pandemic, they were able to move into a new, larger location on the same block.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We would never have been able to stay and build out a new store if it weren\u0026rsquo;t for Invest Atlanta and this grant,\u0026rdquo; says Heather. \u0026ldquo;We are grateful. There\u0026rsquo;s so much historic richness and good energy in this community. Magic happens here.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Old Fourth Ward\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":452,"title":"Historic Theatrical Outfit to Undergo Renovations","promo_title":"Historic Theatrical Outfit to Undergo Renovations","published_date":"2022-09-21","featured_image":{"id":2056,"parent_id":127,"resource_file_name":"balzer_3.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":141536,"resource_updated_at":"2022-09-21T11:47:12.683-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2022-09-21T11:47:12.718-04:00","updated_at":"2022-09-21T11:47:48.544-04:00","filename_hash":"balzer_3_3kwmYjl.jpg","width":904,"height":618},"filename":"historic-theatrical-outfit-to-undergo-renovations","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"0K89ig","created_at":"2022-09-21T11:47:48.402-04:00","updated_at":"2022-09-21T11:47:48.402-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s second-oldest professional theater will soon receive a $2 million renovation with financial assistance from a $200,000 Westside TAD Downtown Fa\u0026ccedil;ade Improvement Grant.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2022","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAtlanta\u0026rsquo;s second-oldest professional theater will soon receive a $2 million renovation with financial assistance from a $200,000 Westside TAD Downtown Fa\u0026ccedil;ade Improvement Grant.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2005, the Theatrical Outfit, which has been operating in Atlanta for 45 years, purchased and renovated the historic Herren\u0026rsquo;s Restaurant building at 84 Luckie St., making it their permanent home. Herren\u0026rsquo;s Restaurant was a prominent business in downtown Atlanta from 1934 until 1987, after which the building remained vacant until it was purchased by Bill Balzer and donated to Theatrical Outfit in 2005.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Theatrical Outfit is now undertaking a $2 million renovation of the Balzer Theater to include expansion of the lobby space, updates to the interior and restoration of the fa\u0026ccedil;ade to create a more visible storefront that historically aligns with the original exterior design.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOther improvements will include a new energy-efficient LED display marquee signage and new and enlarged windows. What\u0026rsquo;s more, the original Herren\u0026rsquo;s sign, which is currently mounted on an interior stairwell, will be relocated to the lobby and illuminated to ensure visibility from the street.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Westside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":441,"title":"New Primary Care Facility to Open in the Westside","promo_title":"New Primary Care Facility to Open in the Westside","published_date":"2022-05-26","featured_image":{"id":1939,"parent_id":115,"resource_file_name":"propco.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":275397,"resource_updated_at":"2022-05-26T09:50:20.902-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2022-05-26T09:50:21.677-04:00","updated_at":"2022-05-26T12:42:33.135-04:00","filename_hash":"propco_ooraeNr.png","width":489,"height":279},"filename":"new-primary-care-facility-to-open-in-the-westside","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"N2HVXg","created_at":"2022-05-26T09:50:48.149-04:00","updated_at":"2022-05-26T12:42:33.103-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n A blighted property that has been vacant for more than 20 years will soon be transformed into a full-service healthcare entity serving the Grove Park and greater Westside communities.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2022","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eA blighted property, that has been vacant for more than 20 years, will soon be transformed into a full-service healthcare entity, serving the Grove Park and greater Westside communities.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta closed on a $500,000 Perry Bolton Tax Allocation District (TAD) grant to Ames Properties, LLC.\u0026nbsp; Owner and entertainment attorney, Jonathan Leonard, acquired the 11,000 square-foot commercial property located at 2056 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway in 2021 with the intent to renovate.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNow under development, the property will be leased to a full-service healthcare entity, Primary Care Cohort 2 PropCo, which is an affiliate of Humana, Inc.\u0026nbsp;In addition to the nearly $1.8 million investment, supporting the whitebox construction\u0026nbsp;PropCo will invest capital to complete the buildout of its offices, which are scheduled to open in September 2022. The remaining 2,500 square footage will be available for lease to a compatible business.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;This is a much-welcomed amenity to the corridor,\u0026rdquo; says Semira Ajani, assistant director, Westside Initiatives. \u0026ldquo;The project is the first Resurgence\u0026nbsp;Grant to be awarded in the Perry Bolton TAD and represents an outstanding win for the Grove Park neighborhood and the greater Westside.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Westside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":436,"title":"Tax Allocation District (TAD) Investments at Work","promo_title":"Tax Allocation District (TAD) Investments at Work","published_date":"2022-02-23","featured_image":{"id":1856,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"umc1.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":342480,"resource_updated_at":"2022-02-23T11:09:54.918-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2022-02-23T11:09:55.112-05:00","updated_at":"2022-02-23T11:10:52.986-05:00","filename_hash":"umc1_jpPDl1V.jpg","width":2200,"height":1166},"filename":"tax-allocation-district-tad-investments-at-work","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"PdsFCg","created_at":"2022-02-23T11:10:52.913-05:00","updated_at":"2022-02-23T11:10:52.913-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2022","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Invest Atlanta Board has approved $3.51 million across three TAD grant funds to help finance projects that increase affordable housing and revitalize a commercial building along a key Atlanta corridor.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA $250,000 grant from the\u003cstrong\u003e Eastside TAD Pre-Development Loan\u003c/strong\u003e (Evergreen) was approved to begin Phase 1 of development for \u003cstrong\u003e360 Peachtree\u003c/strong\u003e. Located on Atlanta First United Methodist Church\u0026rsquo;s surface parking lots, the 16-story building will be constructed over a shared, four-story podium building and feature the new Atlanta First Day School (AFDS) and Ansley School building, a parking garage, approximately 5,000 square feet of retail space, as well as 170 units of housing. Housing affordability will include 42 units at 30% AMI, 85 units at 50% AMI, 19 units at 60% AMI and 24 units at market rate.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eUp to $2.6 million in Pay-As-You-Go financing from the \u003cstrong\u003eCampbellton Road TAD,\u003c/strong\u003e along with $25 million in tax exempt bonds, will pave the way for the new construction of \u003cstrong\u003eBrentwood Commons.\u003c/strong\u003e The modern, 113-unit, three-story housing development will bring workforce and affordable housing to the Campbellton Road neighborhood. Affordability will include 36 units at 50% AMI, 54 units at 60% AMI and 18 units at 80% AMI. Five units will be sold at market rate.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eWestside TAD Resurgens Fund\u003c/strong\u003e totaling $660,000 will aid in the renovation of a commercial building in the Vine City neighborhood. The property, located at \u003cstrong\u003e201 Joseph E. Lowery\u003c/strong\u003e, is owned by experienced entrepreneurs with roots in the neighborhood who are wanting to operate their businesses from a single location. The original house was constructed in 1930 and a large addition was completed in 1961. The property has been vacant for more than 15 years. The total leasable space is approximately 11,724 square feet, and the owners will lease 8,400 square feet for their financial services, accounting, martial arts and nonprofit businesses. Up to 16 spaces of various sizes will be created for small businesses with compatible services, and there will be roughly 1,600 square feet of meeting/event space available.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":433,"title":"New Markets Tax Credit Program Helps Finance New Trees Atlanta Headquarters","promo_title":"New Markets Tax Credit Program Helps Finance New Trees Atlanta Headquarters","published_date":"2021-12-20","featured_image":{"id":1772,"parent_id":86,"resource_file_name":"covid_volunteer_pruning_-_credit_trees_atlanta.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":122698,"resource_updated_at":"2021-12-20T14:54:04.664-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2021-12-20T14:54:04.710-05:00","updated_at":"2021-12-21T10:03:42.269-05:00","filename_hash":"covid_volunteer_pruning_-_credit_trees_atlanta_5EaWZBO.jpg","width":768,"height":373},"filename":"new-markets-tax-credit-program-helps-finance-new-trees-atlanta-headquarters","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"SLUc7w","created_at":"2021-12-20T15:05:27.654-05:00","updated_at":"2021-12-21T10:03:42.246-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Trees Atlanta will receive $13 million in New Markets Tax Credits funding to support its new headquarters at 825 Warner St. SW in Atlanta.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2021","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTrees Atlanta will receive $13 million in New Markets Tax Credits funding to support its new headquarters at 825 Warner St. SW in Atlanta (adjacent to Murphy Crossing in between Pittsburgh and the West End). Founded in 1985, Trees Atlanta works to protect and expand metro Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s tree canopy through forest restoration, youth education, and advocacy. The organization impacts 4,200 youth annually through its programming, including workforce development programs aimed at preparing high school students for green careers.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe new 22,000-square-foot facility will allow Trees Atlanta to plant 9,500 trees annually, reach more than 9,000 students per year, directly employ 95 high school students annually, and create 20 full-time equivalent\u0026nbsp;jobs. Trees Atlanta has made a deliberate effort to focus tree planting and youth education in Council District 11 in Southwest Atlanta. With a 20% unemployment rate and median household income of less than $42,000, the district includes many of the city\u0026rsquo;s most disadvantaged neighborhoods.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eEquity undergirds all of Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s efforts\u0026mdash;including environmental equity. Urban tree canopies improve air quality by capturing carbon emissions and other pollutants\u0026mdash;a single tree can absorb up to 150 kg of CO2 per year. Tree canopies also greatly reduce flooding and mitigate the heat island effect by cooling summer air temperatures by up to 5 degrees, reducing air conditioning needs by 30% and heating needs by up to 50%. Trees have also been found to improve physical and mental health by decreasing blood pressure and stress.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Trees Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s new headquarters project aligns perfectly with Atlanta Emerging Markets\u0026rsquo; mission to foster job creation and neighborhood revitalization\u0026rdquo; said Stephen McRae, president, Atlanta Emerging Markets, Inc. and manager of Investment Services. \u0026ldquo;Equity drives our work at Invest Atlanta and AEMI, however environmental equity sometimes flies under the radar. This project, and the work of Trees Atlanta, will create workforce development opportunities for in-demand green jobs and ensure that all areas of Atlanta have access to cleaner air and a healthier environment.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":434,"title":"Micron Technology Chooses Atlanta for Research Center, Creates 500 Jobs","promo_title":"Micron Technology Chooses Atlanta for Research Center, Creates 500 Jobs","published_date":"2021-12-20","featured_image":{"id":1786,"parent_id":86,"resource_file_name":"untitled_design_-1-.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":15125,"resource_updated_at":"2022-01-19T10:50:18.773-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2022-01-19T10:50:19.384-05:00","updated_at":"2022-01-19T10:50:29.070-05:00","filename_hash":"untitled_design_-1-_RJo5Ozl.png","width":600,"height":200},"filename":"micron-technology-chooses-atlanta-for-research-center-creates-500-jobs","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"DNt5kw","created_at":"2021-12-20T15:08:37.159-05:00","updated_at":"2022-01-19T10:50:29.014-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Micron Technology Inc., one of the world\u0026rsquo;s largest semiconductor manufacturers and the only U.S.-based manufacturer of memory, will open a state-of-the-art memory design center in Midtown Atlanta in January 2022. The new center will include offices, a data center, and research and development operations, creating 500 jobs in the metro Atlanta region.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2021","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMicron Technology Inc., one of the world\u0026rsquo;s largest semiconductor manufacturers and the only U.S.-based manufacturer of memory, will open a state-of-the-art memory design center in Midtown Atlanta in January 2022. The new center will include offices, a data center, and research and development operations, creating 500 jobs in the metro Atlanta region.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMicron is an industry leader in memory and storage solutions with operations across 17 countries. The Fortune 500 company delivers innovations that fuel the data economy in key areas, including artificial intelligence (AI), 5G applications, data center, intelligent edge, and across the client and mobile user experience. This new design center will be a key component to the company\u0026rsquo;s global technology and product development infrastructure, which has existing centers of excellence in multiple countries around the world, as well as in several U.S. locations, including Micron\u0026rsquo;s corporate headquarters and world-leading technology development center in Boise, Idaho.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Atlanta has become an emerging hub for high-tech, characterized by a rich culture and university ecosystem,\u0026rdquo; said Scott DeBoer, Executive Vice President of Technology and Products at Micron. \u0026ldquo;Establishing a memory design center in Atlanta enables us to partner closely with world-class universities on leading-edge technology development and expand our talent pool with people who can bring different ideas, backgrounds, and experiences to our R\u0026amp;D and innovation efforts.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Technology companies are drawn to our city for its diverse and fast-growing pool of tech talent,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. \u0026ldquo;With the addition of Micron Technology\u0026rsquo;s engineering center in Atlanta, we gain another world-class company within our thriving technology sector and a valuable partner in our efforts to create good-paying jobs.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe new 93,000-square-foot site will open its doors for business in January 2022. 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Individuals interested in career opportunities with Micron are encouraged to visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.micron.com/\"\u003ewww.micron.com\u003c/a\u003e for additional information.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":429,"title":"Norfolk Southern Opens Atlanta Headquarters","promo_title":"Norfolk Southern Opens Atlanta Headquarters","published_date":"2021-11-22","featured_image":{"id":1761,"parent_id":83,"resource_file_name":"true_light_haven_-3-.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":795082,"resource_updated_at":"2021-11-22T15:56:44.404-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2021-11-22T15:56:44.455-05:00","updated_at":"2021-11-22T16:21:35.034-05:00","filename_hash":"true_light_haven_-3-_2ayyo1Y.png","width":810,"height":540},"filename":"norfolk-southern-opens-atlanta-headquarters","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"_YMRqQ","created_at":"2021-11-22T16:21:35.004-05:00","updated_at":"2021-11-22T16:21:35.004-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Norfolk Southern Corporation officially opened its state-of-the-art headquarters in Midtown Atlanta, right in the heart of Tech Square.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2021","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNorfolk Southern Corporation officially opened its state-of-the-art headquarters in Midtown Atlanta, right in the heart of Tech Square.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe company, which provides freight transportation for industrial, agriculture, energy, consumer products and e-commerce, employs 19,000 employees across its footprint \u0026ndash; 3,000 of whom will operate out of the new Atlanta headquarters.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;There are many reasons we are proud to call Atlanta home,\u0026rdquo; said Jim Squires, chairman, president and CEO of Norfolk Southern. \u0026ldquo;The city is diverse and culturally rich, with amenities that will ensure our employees and their families thrive. We are committed that Norfolk Southern and its people will be more than just residents of Atlanta \u0026ndash; we plan to be engaged community partners, committed to the future of our new home.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 750,000-square-foot building was specifically designed for sustainability and employee health and wellness. Built to LEED version 4 specifications, the Norfolk Southern headquarters aims to be one of the first LEED Gold certified office buildings in Georgia. Building features include:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eTwo modern architecture glass towers with a connecting campus-style hub\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eTouchless technology from top to bottom\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eOpen workspaces, street-level plazas and rooftop terraces\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eEmployee amenities, including a restaurant-like food hall, 24/7 fitness center, on-site daycare, coffee shop, art installations and an artist in residence studio\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Norfolk \u0026amp; Western merged with Southern Railway in 1982 to form Norfolk Southern, the headquarters was in Norfolk, Va., while the company\u0026rsquo;s operations and technology leadership was located in Atlanta. The new headquarters building enhances the company\u0026rsquo;s presence in Georgia, which dates to the mid-1840s.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Norfolk Southern\u0026rsquo;s presence will help accelerate the city\u0026rsquo;s competitive advantage in technology. Today our data scientists, engineers and IT professionals are using artificial intelligence, machine vision and advanced analytics to make the railroad industry safer, and improve service for our customers,\u0026rdquo; added Squires. \u0026ldquo;At the same time, we will continue to lead our industry in sustainability. Today\u0026rsquo;s locomotives are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight over land.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":412,"title":"Irish Fintech Joins Atlanta Business Community ","promo_title":"Irish Fintech Joins Atlanta Business Community ","published_date":"2021-06-22","featured_image":{"id":1634,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"wayflyer.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":68057,"resource_updated_at":"2021-06-22T20:49:34.360-04:00","caption":"Wayflyer","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2021-06-22T20:49:34.402-04:00","updated_at":"2021-06-23T09:15:55.116-04:00","filename_hash":"wayflyer_V1BPWWe.png","width":1200,"height":628},"filename":"irish-fintech-joins-atlanta-business-community","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"7J0u2g","created_at":"2021-06-22T20:51:02.646-04:00","updated_at":"2021-06-23T09:15:55.074-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2021","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"clear:both;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp paraeid=\"{3c2eeafc-1025-4123-945c-0562fe9c11da}{216}\" paraid=\"1319174263\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWayflyer\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; the revenue-based financing and growth platform for eCommerce merchants \u0026ndash; is expanding to the United States. The rapidly growing Irish startup is opening an office in Atlanta, citing the city\u0026rsquo;s extensive fintech community and growth opportunities.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp paraeid=\"{3c2eeafc-1025-4123-945c-0562fe9c11da}{216}\" paraid=\"1319174263\"\u003eThe move comes on the back of\u0026nbsp;Wayflyer\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;recent $76 million all-\u0026nbsp;equity Series A raise and partnership with\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.wayflyer.com/news/wayflyer-and-adobe-announce-merchant-finance-solution-to-propel-ecommerce-industry\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAdobe Commerce\u003c/a\u003e. Currently, 75 percent\u0026nbsp;of Wayflyer\u0026rsquo;s customer base operates in the U.S., and funds from the Series A round will be used for on-the-ground U.S. expansion.\u0026nbsp;Wayflyer\u0026rsquo;s Atlanta investment is expected to create more than 50 new sales jobs by the end of 2021 in addition to positions in customer support, marketing and underwriting.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp paraeid=\"{3c2eeafc-1025-4123-945c-0562fe9c11da}{216}\" paraid=\"1319174263\"\u003eAccording to\u0026nbsp;Wayflyer U.S. Director of Sales\u0026nbsp;Jay Puentes,\u0026nbsp;despite\u0026nbsp;double-digit growth year over year\u0026nbsp;in\u0026nbsp;the eCommerce industry, eCommerce companies continue to have working capital challenges, which limit\u0026nbsp;opportunities for growth. \u0026ldquo;Wayflyer is uniquely positioned to solve these issues and help eCommerce entrepreneurs unlock their potential,\u0026rdquo; Puentes said. \u0026ldquo;In the past three weeks alone, the Wayflyer U.S. team has doubled from 7 to 15, and I look forward to leveraging the extensive local network I\u0026#39;ve built over the last decade to oversee expansion in the area.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":410,"title":"Dr. Eloisa Klementich Receives Prestigious Award ","promo_title":"Dr. Eloisa Klementich Receives Prestigious Award ","published_date":"2021-06-22","featured_image":{"id":1640,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"catalyst_award.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1250278,"resource_updated_at":"2021-06-29T10:36:21.160-04:00","caption":"Catalyst Award","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2021-06-29T10:36:21.994-04:00","updated_at":"2021-06-29T10:37:11.551-04:00","filename_hash":"catalyst_award_W1vpQN2.png","width":1200,"height":628},"filename":"dr-eloisa-klementich-receives-prestigious-award","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"aQZTag","created_at":"2021-06-22T20:38:54.255-04:00","updated_at":"2021-06-29T10:37:11.476-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2021","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cp paraeid=\"{9fcb5324-6ddd-44c1-9308-5b5bf5bb8b7f}{71}\" paraid=\"2121177465\"\u003eThe Atlanta Business League (ABL) has recognized Dr. Eloisa Klementich,\u0026nbsp;president and CEO of Invest Atlanta, with its 2021 Catalyst Award for her ongoing\u0026nbsp;efforts to enhance opportunities 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agencies as if it\u0026rsquo;s their own, as if it\u0026rsquo;s their home, as if their life depends on it.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":405,"title":"FanDuel to Open Atlanta Office ","promo_title":"FanDuel to Open Atlanta Office ","published_date":"2021-05-25","featured_image":{"id":1603,"parent_id":1,"resource_file_name":"fanduel_-_i_i.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":30906,"resource_updated_at":"2021-05-26T09:32:17.879-04:00","caption":"Fanduel3","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2021-05-26T09:32:17.927-04:00","updated_at":"2021-05-26T09:32:34.349-04:00","filename_hash":"fanduel_-_i_i_W1N8p42.png","width":1080,"height":1080},"filename":"fanduel-to-open-atlanta-office","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"InzPEQ","created_at":"2021-05-25T22:09:41.221-04:00","updated_at":"2021-05-26T09:32:34.327-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Leading sports-tech entertainment company\u0026nbsp;FanDuel Group\u0026nbsp;is investing\u0026nbsp;more than $15 million\u0026nbsp;to open\u0026nbsp;a campus in Atlanta\u0026nbsp;that is expected 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Not only will the center expand Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s digital media and e-entertainment sectors, it will also provide new job opportunities in software engineering, product development, information technology (IT), user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Atlanta continues to attract companies across many different industries looking to join our welcoming business community, that includes a highly skilled and diverse workforce,\u0026rdquo; said Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFanDuel will support educational training programs that include Georgia\u0026rsquo;s university system, the state\u0026rsquo;s private colleges, its renowned Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other non-collegiate programs. The company plans to work closely with these institutions to create curriculums that train and educate candidates for future careers in the tech industry.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis effort\u0026nbsp;also\u0026nbsp;will\u0026nbsp;involve\u0026nbsp;an active company presence on campuses, onsite events, career fairs and networking events.\u0026nbsp;What\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;more,\u0026nbsp;FanDuel\u0026nbsp;is\u0026nbsp;establishing local community partnerships\u0026nbsp;with organizations across Atlanta to provide resume-building workshops, mock interview sessions, case studies and mentorship programs.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;As we grow our business in a very competitive industry, it\u0026rsquo;s critical we have access to a diverse talent pool needed to build the most innovative platform in the sector,\u0026rdquo; said Sarah\u0026nbsp;Butterfass, Chief Product Officer, FanDuel Group. \u0026ldquo;During this process, it became clear that Atlanta provided FanDuel with a winning combination of access to a thriving tech cluster, respected educational institutions we could partner with and a diverse and welcoming community eager for our arrival.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Businesses\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":406,"title":"Overtime Elite Makes Atlanta Home ","promo_title":"Overtime Elite Makes Atlanta Home ","published_date":"2021-05-25","featured_image":{"id":1600,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"ote_-_fbli.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1102156,"resource_updated_at":"2021-05-25T22:11:28.421-04:00","caption":"Overtime Elite","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2021-05-25T22:11:28.569-04:00","updated_at":"2021-05-25T22:14:30.411-04:00","filename_hash":"ote_-_fbli_5EynRPJ.png","width":940,"height":788},"filename":"overtime-elite-makes-atlanta-home","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"wD7Rwg","created_at":"2021-05-25T22:14:06.653-04:00","updated_at":"2021-05-25T22:14:30.372-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Transformative new sports league\u0026nbsp;Overtime Elite\u0026nbsp;(OTE) has\u0026nbsp;selected Atlanta as its home\u0026nbsp;after a year-long search\u0026nbsp;that included\u0026nbsp;eight\u0026nbsp;U.S.\u0026nbsp;cities.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2021","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTransformative new sports league\u0026nbsp;Overtime Elite\u0026nbsp;(OTE) has\u0026nbsp;selected Atlanta as its home\u0026nbsp;after a year-long search\u0026nbsp;that included\u0026nbsp;eight\u0026nbsp;U.S.\u0026nbsp;cities.\u0026nbsp;OTE, which offers the world\u0026rsquo;s most talented young basketball players a better pathway to becoming professional athletes,\u0026nbsp;will begin\u0026nbsp;playing in Atlanta this September.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlanning is underway on the construction of a new 103,000-square-foot facility\u0026nbsp;at\u0026nbsp;Atlantic Station, where OTE\u0026rsquo;s players will train,\u0026nbsp;study\u0026nbsp;and compete. This project will create up to 400 construction jobs in metro Atlanta\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash;\u0026nbsp;at least 30% of which will be diverse hires.\u0026nbsp;To maximize efficiency and reduce waste, the structure will be built using recycled and reused components, with an energy-efficient HVAC system and green-compliant LED lighting system and outer covering. The facility will be completed in time for the league\u0026rsquo;s September debut.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOTE\u0026nbsp;also\u0026nbsp;is committed to building an inclusive,\u0026nbsp;diverse\u0026nbsp;and equitable workforce, with a focus on hiring among communities of color and employing people who live within Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s city limits.\u0026nbsp;It\u0026nbsp;is actively recruiting and hiring more than 100 people in the city\u0026nbsp;for\u0026nbsp;its\u0026nbsp;basketball, educator, residential, food service and support staff.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;If we could construct a city that would be the perfect home for Overtime Elite, it would look just like Atlanta,\u0026rdquo; said\u0026nbsp;Aaron Ryan,\u0026nbsp;Overtime Elite Commissioner and President. \u0026ldquo;The city\u0026rsquo;s storied basketball history, diverse population, vibrant business community and rich culture make Atlanta a special place. OTE is committed to being an active contributor to the community.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOTE\u0026nbsp;provides a comprehensive accelerator for elite players\u0026rsquo; professional careers, preparing them for the next level in a way not possible in an ordinary high school environment. The league offers a year-round development program,\u0026nbsp;combining world-class coaching, cutting-edge sports science and performance technologies, top-notch facilities and a rigorous, highly personalized academic program that energizes and enhances each athlete\u0026rsquo;s journey from proficiency to pro.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith\u0026nbsp;longstanding personal and professional relationships within the Atlanta Hawks organization, OTE has\u0026nbsp;a deep respect for the team\u0026rsquo;s long history in the city and the role they have played to\u0026nbsp;create positive change in the community. Similarly, OTE has been inspired by\u0026nbsp;Atlanta Dream\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;the impact its players have had using their voice to increase voter participation in the 2020 election.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Overtime Elite is a welcome addition to Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s rich sports tradition, elevating the city as a global center for basketball development and a cultural hub for people of all backgrounds,\u0026rdquo; said Atlanta Hawks player and Overtime investor Trae Young.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":374,"title":"Atlanta Mission to Open their First Low-Barrier Homeless Shelter with Help from AEMI","promo_title":"Atlanta Mission to Open their First Low-Barrier Homeless Shelter with Help from AEMI","published_date":"2021-01-04","featured_image":{"id":1454,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"atlanta_mission.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":219801,"resource_updated_at":"2021-01-04T14:20:12.021-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2021-01-04T14:20:12.645-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-04T14:20:36.059-05:00","filename_hash":"atlanta_mission_4XzR8oE.jpg","width":1500,"height":1000},"filename":"atlanta-mission-to-open-their-first-low-barrier-homeless-shelter-with-help-from-aemi","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"FnTI0w","created_at":"2021-01-04T14:04:30.503-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-04T14:20:36.032-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n \u003cbr /\u003e\r\nOn December 10, Atlanta Emerging Markets, Inc., in partnership with Invest Atlanta, closed a $5.5 million New Markets Tax Credit transaction with the Atlanta Mission to support Restoration House, a new $19 million shelter facility for homeless women and children.\u0026nbsp;\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2020","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOn December 10, Atlanta Emerging Markets, Inc., in partnership with Invest Atlanta, closed a $5.5 million New Markets Tax Credit transaction with the Atlanta Mission to support Restoration House, a new $19 million shelter facility for homeless women and children.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nLocated off Northside Drive, this low-barrier homeless shelter for women and children will serve over 1,200 individuals by providing 100 new shelter beds and critically important wrap-around services, including job training, childcare, and healthcare to Atlanta\u0026#39;s most vulnerable homeless population.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026ldquo;Low-barrier\u0026rdquo; indicates that the shelter will accept all individuals as long as they are not a risk to themselves or others, whereas traditional shelters typically can only be accessed by individuals who meet restrictive admissions regulations such as sobriety, medication compliance, and identification.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nFounded in 1938, the Atlanta Mission is the oldest and largest provider of support services for metro Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s homeless. The organization served over 7,000 individuals last year alone, including 248,000 nights of shelter, 657,000 meals served, 153 clients connected with employment, and 154 connected with permanent housing.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Northwest\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":368,"title":"Kainos to Open Sales and IT Hub In Atlanta","promo_title":"Kainos to Open Sales and IT Hub In Atlanta","published_date":"2020-12-21","featured_image":{"id":1448,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"kainos.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":170900,"resource_updated_at":"2020-12-21T11:28:37.865-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2020-12-21T11:28:38.300-05:00","updated_at":"2020-12-21T11:34:13.607-05:00","filename_hash":"kainos_ZO165bX.png","width":600,"height":300},"filename":"kainos-to-open-sales-and-it-hub-in-atlanta","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"NvKNBw","created_at":"2020-12-21T11:34:13.580-05:00","updated_at":"2020-12-21T11:34:13.580-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Global digital technology company Kainos is investing $1.2 million to open a North American sales and IT hub in Buckhead, bringing 137 jobs to the city.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2020","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-bc66f86c-7fff-ede3-54f6-ddb7c83f3c95\"\u003eGlobal digital technology company Kainos is investing $1.2 million to open a North American sales and IT hub in Buckhead, bringing 137 jobs to the city.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Kainos specializes in digital transformation and the deployment of Workday\u0026rsquo;s innovative Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software suite. The company builds agile, customized digital services for public, commercial and healthcare organizations. And, as a specialized Workday partner, Kainos manages complex deployment and integrations and is the leader in Workday test automation.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to Nigel Hutchinson,\u003c/span\u003e vice president of Kainos, North America, the company chose Atlanta not only because it was recently named the No. 1 Tech Hub, but also because of its thriving business community and available talent supported by investment in technology education and infrastructure.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s a great cultural fit too,\u0026rdquo; said Hutchinson. \u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re open and supportive, ambitious and solutions-oriented, and people who join us here in Atlanta will find they\u0026rsquo;re joining a global team eager to share knowledge and build on success that has been in development for over 30 years.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Buckhead\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":367,"title":"Boston Consulting Group Doubles Atlanta Presence","promo_title":"Boston Consulting Group Doubles Atlanta Presence","published_date":"2020-12-21","featured_image":{"id":269,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"bcg_feature.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":65587,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T11:01:25.555-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2017-12-21T11:01:25.708-05:00","updated_at":"2020-12-21T10:59:54.459-05:00","filename_hash":"bcg_feature_MYq4Dyj.jpg","width":736,"height":552},"filename":"boston-consulting-group-doubles-atlanta-presence","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"-p_LIA","created_at":"2020-12-21T10:59:54.413-05:00","updated_at":"2020-12-21T10:59:54.413-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is investing $18 million to expand its Atlanta Business Services Center, Nexus. This investment will add nearly 60,000 square feet to its current office located in Downtown Atlanta on Peachtree Street and will more than double its Atlanta presence.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2020","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-7f0f58da-7fff-f3da-4b89-e1c6e819abad\"\u003eBoston Consulting Group (BCG) is investing $18 million to expand its Atlanta Business Services Center, Nexus. This investment will add nearly 60,000 square feet to its current office located in Downtown Atlanta on Peachtree Street and will more than double its Atlanta presence. It also will create 331 additional jobs in the city, including opportunities in administrative services, human resources, finance, information technology, operations and design.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs one of the world\u0026rsquo;s leading management consulting firms, BCG first opened an Atlanta office in 1995 and later established Nexus in 2017, creating 268 new jobs. BCG also owns BrightHouse, an Atlanta-based global creative consultancy located in Ponce City Market that focuses on brand strategy. When its expansion in Atlanta is complete, BCG and BrightHouse will employ more than 900 people across three metro Atlanta offices.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026ldquo;BCG has been proud to be part of the fabric of the Atlanta community since 1995,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;said Rodrigo Garcia-Escudero, BCG managing director and partner. \u0026ldquo;We are eager to play our part in helping Atlanta continue to thrive and be a leading location for business in the post-COVID reality.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Downtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":366,"title":"Approved Incentives Bring Jobs to Atlanta ","promo_title":"Approved Incentives Bring Jobs to Atlanta ","published_date":"2020-11-24","featured_image":{"id":1443,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"nov._board_incentives.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":171580,"resource_updated_at":"2020-11-25T08:43:52.211-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2020-11-25T08:43:52.286-05:00","updated_at":"2020-11-30T17:14:51.907-05:00","filename_hash":"nov._board_incentives_38LY3xe.png","width":600,"height":200},"filename":"approved-incentives-bring-jobs-to-atlanta","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"YElJCw","created_at":"2020-11-25T08:45:46.911-05:00","updated_at":"2020-11-30T16:46:05.063-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n This month, the Invest Atlanta Board approved four economic incentives that will help create and retain more than 2,420 jobs in Atlanta and will bring more than $703 million in capital investment to the city.\u0026nbsp;\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2020","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis month, the Invest Atlanta Board approved four economic incentives that will help create and retain more than\u0026nbsp;2,420\u0026nbsp;jobs in Atlanta and will bring more than $703 million in capital investment\u0026nbsp;to the city.\u0026nbsp;The incentives\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan\u003ewere awarded to the following companies:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-3b058a3b-7fff-f0a4-ed41-a11b69f6df35\"\u003eBlackRock Financial Management Inc.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; The financial services and investment company headquartered in New York City has brought its iHub to Atlanta, citing the city\u0026rsquo;s diverse and deep talent pool. BlackRock will create 1,000 new jobs, 600 of which will be middle-wage jobs.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-3b058a3b-7fff-f0a4-ed41-a11b69f6df35\"\u003eInvesco Group Services\u003c/span\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u0026ndash; The independent investment management firm has committed to retain its headquarters in Atlanta and consolidate operations following its purchase of Oppenheimer Fund. This commitment keeps 586 existing Invesco employees in the city and adds 500 new jobs.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-3b058a3b-7fff-f0a4-ed41-a11b69f6df35\"\u003eNorfolk Southern Corporation\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; The North American freight railroad company is relocating its corporate headquarters to Atlanta and consolidating all its corporate staff and operation controllers in the city. This will retain 2,025 Norfolk Southern employees in the city and add 850 new jobs.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-3b058a3b-7fff-f0a4-ed41-a11b69f6df35\"\u003eCoffee Café Bakery\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; The subsidiary of ZSC Enterprises and Chunara Food Group (CFG) provides donuts and bakery products to Dunkin\u0026rsquo; brand restaurants. The board approved a lease purchase bond resolution on its $10,000,000 personal property investment for the Coffee Café Bakery facility, which will create up to 70 middle-wage jobs in Southwest Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Southside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":360,"title":"Coffee Café Bakery Production Facility to Supply Baked Goods and Jobs","promo_title":"Coffee Café Bakery Production Facility to Supply Baked Goods and Jobs","published_date":"2020-10-19","featured_image":{"id":1411,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"oct_i_i_coffee.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1185195,"resource_updated_at":"2020-10-19T14:03:04.355-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2020-10-19T14:03:04.427-04:00","updated_at":"2020-10-19T14:04:31.491-04:00","filename_hash":"oct_i_i_coffee_PgllvLZ.png","width":1080,"height":720},"filename":"coffee-cafe-bakery-production-facility-to-supply-baked-goods-and-jobs","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"BdntHw","created_at":"2020-10-19T14:04:31.461-04:00","updated_at":"2020-10-19T14:04:31.461-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Coffee Caf\u0026eacute; Bakery, a subsidiary of a ZSC Enterprises and Chunara Food Group (CFG) partnership, is building a new, $10 million production facility in Fulton County, which will supply goods to over 150 Dunkin\u0026rsquo; restaurants across metro Atlanta.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2020","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGeorgia is a national leader in the food industry, and Dunkin\u0026rsquo;-supplier Coffee Caf\u0026eacute; Bakery represents the latest addition to the Atlanta region\u0026rsquo;s robust foods industry.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee Caf\u0026eacute; Bakery, a subsidiary of a ZSC Enterprises and Chunara Food Group (CFG) partnership, is building a new, $10 million production facility in Fulton County, which will supply goods to over 150 Dunkin\u0026rsquo; restaurants across metro Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eLocated at Browns Mill Road Southeast in one of Georgia\u0026rsquo;s Federal Qualified Opportunity Zones, Coffee Caf\u0026eacute; Bakery\u0026rsquo;s 31,150-square-foot facility will include high-tech production lines and equipment used for mixing, frying, glazing and finishing baked goods, including the brand\u0026rsquo;s signature donuts. The facility will create up to 70 middle-wage job opportunities for local residents.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Nathan Regan, senior vice president of Economic Development for\u0026nbsp;Invest Atlanta, Invest Atlanta worked closely with the company and put together as many products as it could to make a normally slim-margin food manufacturing facility work inside the city of Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;This is an investment in Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Southside,\u0026rdquo; says Nathan. \u0026ldquo;They\u0026rsquo;ve agreed to hire workers from WorkSource Atlanta and will be training employees on this new type of equipment, which will provide good and promising jobs. This is a win, win, win for everyone involved.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCFG, a Georgia Minority Business Award recipient, was established in 1989 by a former hourly Taco Bell employee. Today, this family-owned and operated enterprise includes more than 75 restaurants under its umbrella, such as Checkers, Popeyes, TGI Friday\u0026rsquo;s, Church\u0026rsquo;s Chicken, Dunkin\u0026rsquo; Brands and Take 5 franchises. CFG partner ZSC Enterprises is one of the fastest-growing Dunkin\u0026rsquo; franchisees in Georgia.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith control of just under 50 Dunkin\u0026rsquo; restaurants in the Atlanta area, CFG and ZSC are expanding to ensure their restaurants and the broader Atlanta market will have an ample supply of baked goods as Dunkin\u0026rsquo; continues growing across the state.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Southside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":348,"title":"Executive Corner: Why Milletech Systems, Inc. Chose Atlanta for their Expansion ","promo_title":"Executive Corner: Milletech Systems, Inc. CEO Nasir Mujawar ","published_date":"2020-09-11","featured_image":{"id":1374,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"screen_shot_2020-09-11_at_2.24.58_pm.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1170138,"resource_updated_at":"2020-09-11T14:25:38.907-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2020-09-11T14:25:39.556-04:00","updated_at":"2020-09-11T14:29:38.184-04:00","filename_hash":"screen_shot_2020-09-11_at_2.24.58_pm_XJn9kWv.png","width":1804,"height":958},"filename":"executive-corner-milletech-systems-inc-ceo-nasir-mujawar","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"krmQxQ","created_at":"2020-09-11T14:26:42.435-04:00","updated_at":"2020-09-11T14:29:38.161-04:00","video_link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/456216836","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Milletech Systems, Inc. CEO Nasir Mujawar sat down with Invest Atlanta in the Executive Corner to share about making the move to Atlanta with the support of the City, Invest Atlanta, and State Economic Development Partners.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2000","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-2e66c836-7fff-8c2a-c2a2-a49c365b9c66\"\u003eMilletech Systems, Inc. CEO Nasir Mujawar sat down with Invest Atlanta in the Executive Corner to share about making the move to Atlanta with the support of the City, Invest Atlanta, and State Economic Development Partners.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-2e66c836-7fff-8c2a-c2a2-a49c365b9c66\"\u003eFounded in 2000, Milletech provides end-to-end business solutions through e-business suites, business intelligence solutions, cloud infrastructure, application migration services, cloud technologies, and web-based application development. Leveraging its differentiators of quality project management, thorough understanding of business practices, technical proficiency, and proven software design and delivery models, Milletech delivers a sustainable cost model while utilizing a local workforce.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-2e66c836-7fff-8c2a-c2a2-a49c365b9c66\"\u003e\u0026ldquo;Milletech\u0026rsquo;s Software Development Center will create jobs in emerging cloud technologies and software development in the city of Atlanta, instead of offshoring those opportunities to other countries. This facility is a first-of-its-kind software development center, which will provide career pathways to Georgia\u0026rsquo;s local talent pool while boosting the state economy,\u0026rdquo; said Nasir Mujawar, CEO of Milletech Systems Inc.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-2e66c836-7fff-8c2a-c2a2-a49c365b9c66\"\u003eLeveraging local talent from Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s HBCUs, Milletech plans to recruit more than 100 Georgia college graduates for full-time positions every year in collaboration with WorkSource Atlanta - the city\u0026rsquo;s workforce development agency, and the University System of Georgia.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-2e66c836-7fff-8c2a-c2a2-a49c365b9c66\"\u003eWorkSource Atlanta is in the process of integrating into Invest Atlanta to unify economic development and workforce development programs in the city of Atlanta.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":337,"title":"#ATLStrong Small Business Stories - iWi Fresh Pivots to “Uber Self Care” During Pandemic","promo_title":"#ATLStrong Small Business Stories - iwi Fresh","published_date":"2020-07-21","featured_image":{"id":1295,"parent_id":1,"resource_file_name":"iwi_fresh.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":112807,"resource_updated_at":"2020-07-21T21:45:00.309-04:00","caption":"iwi Fresh","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2020-07-21T21:45:00.867-04:00","updated_at":"2020-07-22T10:42:01.536-04:00","filename_hash":"iwi_fresh_5E6q6Oq.jpg","width":1303,"height":799},"filename":"atlstrong-small-business-stories-iwi-fresh-pivots-to-uber-self-care-during-pandemic","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"JizsPA","created_at":"2020-07-21T21:45:39.407-04:00","updated_at":"2020-07-22T10:42:01.483-04:00","video_link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/440647944","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2020","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYolanda Owens, owner of iwi Fresh - the garden day spa located in the historic Castleberry Hill Art district - has been making her own natural skincare recipes for fourteen years. Inspired by her grandmother, Owens developed the hobby of creating skincare products and beauty creams for her family and friends. Nicknamed \u0026ldquo;The Skincare Chef,\u0026rdquo; Owens went on to open iwi Fresh in 2010, where clients can purchase their farm-based, raw ingredient products and enjoy spa treatments.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Owens developed several innovative ways to adapt, such as creating \u0026ldquo;Uber Self Care\u0026rdquo; which delivered products to customers\u0026rsquo; doorsteps. \u0026ldquo;Another pivot that we did was Quarantine Selfcare Curbside Pickup,\u0026rdquo; Owens explained, where customers could pick up products safely from outside the store.\u0026nbsp; Additionally, Owens has taken to social media to promote their products and services and hosts an Instagram Live program about self care.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe new product packages that iwi Fresh launched in order to serve its clients during the pandemic also came with extra expenses, such as packaging materials and ingredients. The Business Continuity Loan Fund (BCLF) was able to help the company with these needs. \u0026ldquo;With the [BCLF] money I was able to take care of staff, and I was able to take care of inventory,\u0026rdquo; said Owens. \u0026ldquo;Invest Atlanta seems like the central hub for small business owners in Atlanta,\u0026rdquo; remarked Owens. \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s the go-to place.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":319,"title":"Invest Atlanta Releases its 2019 Annual Report","promo_title":" Key Highlights from IA's 2019 Annual Report","published_date":"2020-02-20","featured_image":{"id":1106,"parent_id":1,"resource_file_name":"annualreport2019cover.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":57362,"resource_updated_at":"2020-02-20T21:02:26.383-05:00","caption":"Annual Report 2019 cover","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2020-02-20T21:02:26.856-05:00","updated_at":"2020-05-19T14:52:12.960-04:00","filename_hash":"annualreport2019cover_6aV9eN4.png","width":845,"height":723},"filename":"invest-atlanta-releases-its-2019-annual-report","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"tCmWKw","created_at":"2020-02-20T21:03:44.738-05:00","updated_at":"2020-05-19T14:52:12.900-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2019","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis month, Invest Atlanta released its 2019 Annual Report, highlighting the year\u0026rsquo;s successes across several key programs, including affordable housing, neighborhood redevelopment and small business development.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nDr. Eloisa Klementich, President and CEO of Invest Atlanta, emphasized Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s continued commitment to increasing prosperity for all Atlantans: \u0026ldquo;This ideal of social and economic equity is so fundamental to who Invest Atlanta is as an organization that we officially introduced our first equity statement and equity core value, which serve as the foundation for all the work we do.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nKey highlights from 2019 include:\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nInvest Atlanta facilitated $233 million towards affordable housing.\u0026nbsp; Using strategies such as income averaging and co-living, Invest Atlanta is able to help effectuate deeper levels of affordability and added housing options. Additionally, the organization is working together with city leaders on a $1 billion investment to both create and preserve 20,000 units by 2026.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nInvest Atlanta provided $14 million in tax allocation districts grants (TADs) to boost development and revitalize communities throughout Atlanta. Through TAD grants, entrepreneurs are able to assist in the revitalization of communities including historic districts like Sweet Auburn. Of the 14 TAD projects Invest Atlanta facilitated in 2019, there were 237 affordable housing units and 749 jobs created with the total economic impact totaling $226 million.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nOn the business front, Invest Atlanta doubled down on its Southside strategy in 2019 with new initiatives. Through the Southside Small Business Fair, Accelerate Southside, the Community Wealth Building Accelerator and other programs, Invest Atlanta is helping position the Southside for new investment and business growth. Business attraction and retention activity was steady. In 2019, Atlanta added 19 new companies through Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s business attraction efforts, generating 2,547 new full-time jobs. \u0026nbsp;Additionally, 15 businesses expanded their Atlanta operations, adding more than 2,261 new jobs and $621 million to the local economy.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nRead Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s full 2019 Annual Report\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.investatlanta.com/assets/ia_2019_annual_report_Pg499zV.pdf\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":301,"title":"Dr. Eloisa Klementich a 2019 Women Who Mean Business Award Honoree","promo_title":"Dr. Eloisa Klementich a 2019 Women Who Mean Business Award Honoree","published_date":"2019-10-16","featured_image":{"id":1012,"parent_id":1,"resource_file_name":"eloisa_whmb_insights.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1507646,"resource_updated_at":"2019-10-21T09:26:49.036-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2019-10-21T09:26:49.538-04:00","updated_at":"2021-06-29T10:37:11.528-04:00","filename_hash":"eloisa_whmb_insights_QgMLzyN.png","width":1200,"height":690},"filename":"dr-eloisa-klementich-named-a-2019-women-who-mean-business-award-winner","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"BKaklw","created_at":"2019-10-21T09:27:32.278-04:00","updated_at":"2019-10-21T13:40:29.393-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Atlanta Business Chronicle\u0026#39;s Women Who Mean Business Awards program honored Invest Atlanta President \u0026amp; CEO Dr. Elosia Klementich as one of 21 women who drive Atlanta business across different industries and professions.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2019","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Atlanta Business Chronicle\u0026#39;s Women Who Mean Business Awards program honored Invest Atlanta President \u0026amp; CEO Dr. Elosia Klementich as one of 21 women who drive Atlanta business across different industries and professions. Program honorees were selected for making significant strides in their careers, making a difference in their communities, blazing a trail for others and leaving an indelible mark on the Atlanta business community. Atlanta Business Chronicle honored the 2019 Women Who Mean Business on the evening of Oct. 17.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Klementich spoke to the Atlanta Business Chronicle in an interview posted \u003ca href=\"https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/c/meet-the-2019-women-who-mean-business-award/10852/invest-atlantas-eloisa-klementich.html\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: You\u0026rsquo;ve been named one of Atlanta Business Chronicle\u0026rsquo;s Women Who Mean Business 2019. How can other women leaders win similar accolades for their achievements?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA: Never do anything for the accolades. Rather, when you dedicate yourself to what you love, and you have passion for making a difference in the lives of those around you, your work will speak for itself.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does leadership mean to you?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA: To lead is to establish a vision, a north star, while creating a safe, innovative environment where people can thrive as they drive toward that vision.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Please give some details about one of your top accomplishments of the past year that you are most proud of.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA: Supporting $342 million in economic investment and 2,753 in jobs while leading the city\u0026#39;s first economic development strategy based on economic mobility principles. A vibrant Atlanta begins with an equitable Atlanta.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What past challenge has most shaped your current thinking?\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA:. The greatest gift of a challenge is the hindsight it provides. Understanding where obstacles may lie helps me avoid pitfalls to keep our team focused our mission. One of my guiding principles is to question everything, seek support, and rely on my leadership team.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Who is a favorite leader you admire, and why?\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA: I have the utmost respect for Madeleine Albright. Not only was she the first female secretary of state but her achievements and impact on this country have been long-lasting, and her inspiration to other women has been profound.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What are you currently reading?\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA: \u0026ldquo;Thank You for Being Late,\u0026rdquo; Thomas Friedman\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do you motivate and inspire teams to achieve big goals?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA: Offer an environment that allows staff to try something new, knowing that failure is part of the learning process. Encouraging innovation stimulates the team to drive toward higher levels of excellence.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Where do you find inspiration?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA: Personalized notes from the people we serve. I have received many from small business owners who have benefitted from our loan programs, from first-time homebuyers we supported, and from seniors who received financial assistance for critical home repairs. All the notes had one thing in common: Invest Atlanta made a positive difference in their lives. Not only does this inspire me, it is also why I love what I do. I am honored and humbled to be able to provide these services on behalf of the board and the city.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":280,"title":"Variotech Chooses Atlanta for North American Headquarters","promo_title":"Variotech Chooses Atlanta for North American Headquarters","published_date":"2019-07-17","featured_image":{"id":930,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"variotech_3.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":930158,"resource_updated_at":"2019-07-17T10:46:55.106-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2019-07-17T10:46:55.180-04:00","updated_at":"2019-07-17T10:49:05.756-04:00","filename_hash":"variotech_3_zmrLv4k.png","width":1200,"height":771},"filename":"variotech-chooses-atlanta-for-north-american-headquarters","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"jyJjhQ","created_at":"2019-07-17T10:48:11.091-04:00","updated_at":"2019-07-17T10:49:05.721-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Variotech,\u0026nbsp;a world leader in tray solutions, will create 20 new jobs at a new North American headquarters in the City of Atlanta. The German manufacturer\u0026nbsp;will serve the automotive industry and electronic customer base from their new North American headquarters in Atlanta.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2019","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.variotech.de/en/about-us\"\u003eVariotech\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;a world leader in tray solutions, will create 20 new jobs at a new North American headquarters in the City of Atlanta. The German manufacturer\u0026nbsp;will serve the automotive industry and electronic customer base from their new North American headquarters in Atlanta.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026ldquo;Variotech\u0026rsquo;s choice of Atlanta for its North American headquarters represents another big win for our expanding automotive sector,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, President and CEO of Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;With more than 2,600 foreign-owned businesses in the area and global connectivity through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, it is no surprise to see another European company bring their North American headquarters to the city.\u0026rdquo;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026ldquo;In selecting Georgia for our North America headquarters, we are able to serve our existing customer base better and faster, and we are able to convince potential new customers with our products,\u0026rdquo; said Benedikt Fleig, President and CEO of Variotech. \u0026ldquo;We were impressed with how Georgia perfectly fits our needs to accelerate our growth.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta worked in partnership with the\u0026nbsp;Georgia Department of Economic Development\u0026#39;s Global Commerce Division on this project.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026ldquo;We are excited to welcome an innovative company like Variotech to Georgia,\u0026rdquo; said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson. \u0026ldquo;Georgia has been cultivating relationships in Germany for more than 45 years, and we are thrilled that Variotech chose Atlanta to call home as they expand in the U.S. market.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":274,"title":"Invest Atlanta Board Supports Financing for 150 New Affordable Housing Units","promo_title":"Invest Atlanta Board Supports Financing for 150 New Affordable Housing Units","published_date":"2019-06-20","featured_image":{"id":917,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"dlh_insight.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":584607,"resource_updated_at":"2019-06-20T09:41:37.236-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2019-06-20T09:41:37.315-04:00","updated_at":"2019-07-11T14:58:35.941-04:00","filename_hash":"dlh_insight_QgXllLE.png","width":1320,"height":597},"filename":"invest-atlanta-board-supports-financing-for-150-new-affordable-housing-units","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"yx6mlQ","created_at":"2019-06-20T09:42:23.936-04:00","updated_at":"2019-07-11T14:58:35.905-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n At its monthly meeting, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors supported the creation of 150 affordable rental units in the Grove Park and Center Hill neighborhoods.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2019","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt its monthly meeting, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors supported the creation of 150 affordable rental units in the Grove Park and Center Hill neighborhoods.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Invest Atlanta Board approved $15 million in tax-exempt bond financing and $1 million in Hollowell/MLK TAD Grant funding for construction of new a multifamily development along Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway. The development will contain 150 affordable units, with 130 units set aside for households earning 60 percent AMI or below.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, the developer intends to reserve 10 percent of the units for young adults who are aging out of the foster care system.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe developer, Vecino Group, has a history of creating affordable housing developments across the United States, and the development will be one of its first projects in Georgia. In addition to affordable housing, the development will include space for urban farming, an amphitheater, artists gallery, a recording studio, and 10,000 square feet of retail space. Vecino Group is currently working with the Center Hill Neighborhood Association to gain insight and feedback on ideas for community-focused retail.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;m also very pleased with the project,\u0026rdquo; said IA Board Member Bill Bozarth. \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s design, when you look at the whole package, has a number of items that are very innovative.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMayor Keisha Lance Bottoms pledged to leverage $1 billion towards housing affordability to produce and preserve 20,000 units of affordable housing within the City of Atlanta by 2026. Through its various affordable housing strategies, Invest Atlanta continues to advocate for affordable housing in Atlanta as the city grows and serves as a primary objective of the agency.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Southside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":272,"title":"Invesco Adding 500 Jobs in a Major Expansion in Midtown ","promo_title":"Invesco Adding 500 Jobs in a Major Expansion in Midtown ","published_date":"2019-06-01","featured_image":{"id":912,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"midtown_insight.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1338685,"resource_updated_at":"2019-06-04T09:54:37.307-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2019-06-04T09:54:37.374-04:00","updated_at":"2019-06-04T09:55:35.400-04:00","filename_hash":"midtown_insight_OPXNxjN.png","width":1200,"height":508},"filename":"invesco-adding-500-jobs-in-a-major-expansion-in-midtown","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"I1puIw","created_at":"2019-06-04T09:55:35.358-04:00","updated_at":"2019-06-04T09:55:35.358-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Invesco, one of the world\u0026rsquo;s leading investment managers, plans to significantly expand its global headquarters in Atlanta, adding 500 jobs and investing $70 million as part of a major expansion of its business.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2019","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInvesco, one of the world\u0026rsquo;s leading investment managers, plans to significantly expand its global headquarters in Atlanta, adding 500 jobs and investing $70 million as part of a major expansion of its business.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I would like to thank Invesco for its commitment to the City of Atlanta and am pleased to see another global company expanding here,\u0026rdquo; said Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. \u0026ldquo;This expansion is a testament to the role public-private partnerships play in creating new jobs and economic opportunity for Atlanta residents.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvesco\u0026rsquo;s presence in Atlanta dates back more than forty years to 1978, when its assets under management totaled $400 million. Drawn by the strong supply of talent, world-class airport, and outstanding quality of life in the city, Invesco moved its global headquarters to Atlanta in 2007.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re excited by the opportunity to build on our forty-year presence in the city and meaningfully expand our local team to nearly 1,200 professionals, which will enhance our ability to meet client needs here in Atlanta and across the globe,\u0026rdquo; said Martin L. Flanagan, President and CEO of Invesco. \u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re also pleased to join MetLife Investment Management \u0026amp; Granite Properties in the development of one of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s premier locations at the corner of 17th Street and West Peachtree Street. To further strengthen our global operating platform, we will make a significant, $70 million investment in our business here for the benefit of our clients, employees, and shareholders, while continuing to play an active role in our community.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eToday Invesco is entrusted with managing $1.2 trillion in assets on behalf of clients worldwide. It is the sixth-largest U.S. retail asset manager and the thirteenth-largest investment manager globally. Invesco employs more than 650 professionals in Atlanta and has more than 8,000 employees in twenty-five countries focused on delivering a comprehensive range of active, passive, and alternative capabilities to help clients around the world meet their investment objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo accommodate the additional employees and further strengthen its presence in Atlanta, Invesco will move to a new global headquarters building in Midtown Union currently under development by MetLife Investment Management \u0026amp; Granite Properties and scheduled for completion in August 2022.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta worked in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), Metro Atlanta Chamber, and Georgia Power.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":265,"title":"Invest Atlanta Receives Top National Economic Development Award","promo_title":"Invest Atlanta Receives Top National Economic Development Award","published_date":"2019-05-08","featured_image":{"id":894,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"ia_staff.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1109909,"resource_updated_at":"2019-05-09T09:04:14.786-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2019-05-09T09:04:14.870-04:00","updated_at":"2019-05-21T11:57:14.409-04:00","filename_hash":"ia_staff_azj4DEe.png","width":1200,"height":510},"filename":"invest-atlanta-receives-top-national-economic-development-award","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"Nlw9PA","created_at":"2019-05-07T09:17:26.218-04:00","updated_at":"2019-05-21T11:57:14.371-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Site Selection Magazine recently honored Invest Atlanta with a\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://siteselection.com/issues/2019/may/2019-mac-conway-awards.cfm\"\u003eMac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development\u003c/a\u003e.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2019","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSite Selection Magazine recently honored Invest Atlanta with a \u003ca href=\"https://siteselection.com/issues/2019/may/2019-mac-conway-awards.cfm\"\u003eMac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Award is named after Site Selection founding publisher H. McKinley \u0026quot;Mac\u0026quot; Conway, and recognizes the top local and regional economic development agencies in the U.S. for their roles in helping to deliver prosperity to their communities.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta and the Metro Atlanta Chamber were recognized for their joint efforts on major business attraction wins such as Norfolk Southern and Blackrock. The Creative Industries Loan Fund was also mentioned as an innovative new economic development program for the City of Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Locations throughout the US and in every region of the world compete aggressively for direct investment at home and from abroad,\u0026rdquo; said Site Selection Editor in Chief Mark Arend. \u0026ldquo;Those appearing on these rankings have demonstrated with actual project numbers and other measures that they have the location attributes most in demand by capital investors.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis year\u0026rsquo;s Mac Conway Award winners have been determined by an index that examines 2018 corporate facility investment projects in U.S. metro areas as tracked by Site Selection\u0026rsquo;s proprietary Conway Projects Database, part of the Conway Analytics toolbox. Scores are awarded based on six criteria: total projects, total investment associated with those projects and jobs associated with those projects. The remaining three criteria represent a per capita calculation of those same metrics.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Atlanta is a fantastic market for world-class talent, and we\u0026rsquo;re thrilled to grow our presence in the region,\u0026rdquo; said Warren Wick, EVP Commercial Sales of Salesforce.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":266,"title":"Executive Corner: Norfolk Southern CEO Jim Squires","promo_title":"Executive Corner: Norfolk Southern CEO Jim Squires","published_date":"2019-05-07","featured_image":{"id":885,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"nfs_exec_corner_insight_4.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":911166,"resource_updated_at":"2019-05-07T10:18:40.236-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2019-05-07T10:18:40.298-04:00","updated_at":"2019-05-07T10:20:21.501-04:00","filename_hash":"nfs_exec_corner_insight_4_1OL2JBw.png","width":1200,"height":536},"filename":"executive-corner-norfolk-southern-ceo-jim-squires","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"Mf7oOA","created_at":"2019-05-07T10:14:36.319-04:00","updated_at":"2019-05-07T10:20:21.463-04:00","video_link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/332502279","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Norfolk Southern CEO Jim Squires spoke about why the City of Atlanta was the right choice for its headquarters relocation.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2019","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNorfolk Southern CEO Jim Squires spoke about why the City of Atlanta was the right choice for its headquarters relocation.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn March 2019, the freight rail company broke ground on its new corporate headquarters in Midtown Atlanta. The railroad\u0026rsquo;s relocation, which the company officially announced in December 2018, will bring approximately 850 jobs to Atlanta with an average salary of $105,000 and generate an economic impact of around $811 million for the region. Plans call for the building to be completed and occupied by Norfolk Southern in the third quarter of 2021.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSquires spoke about why they decided to make the move to Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Atlanta has a lot of natural advantages,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;For example, it has outstanding transportation connections, so the Airport is a major attraction. It\u0026rsquo;s a major freight transportation node on our rail network today, so being close to that, having the headquarters right in the middle of the operations network, that\u0026rsquo;s a plus for us as well. The ability to recruit from Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s colleges and universities, that\u0026rsquo;s a big draw. We were fortunate to locate an outstanding site here in midtown Atlanta and so we\u0026rsquo;re very excited to be in that tech corridor part of Atlanta.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, the City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta, the Metro Atlanta Chamber, the state of Georgia, and many other partners worked together to attract the company. Squires spoke highly of the process.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;ve had such wonderful support from the state of Georgia, from the City of Atlanta, from economic development partners in the City and at the state level,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;ve had the support of many business partners in the private sector as well. We really appreciate all the support that we received from Invest Atlanta as well.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":259,"title":"Supply Chain Leader Dematic to Establish Global HQ in Atlanta","promo_title":"Supply Chain Leader Dematic to Establish Global HQ in Atlanta","published_date":"2019-04-10","featured_image":{"id":854,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"tech_square.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1587989,"resource_updated_at":"2019-04-10T11:25:24.703-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2019-04-10T11:25:24.775-04:00","updated_at":"2019-04-23T08:58:11.819-04:00","filename_hash":"tech_square_LgBLwOb.png","width":1200,"height":536},"filename":"supply-chain-leader-dematic-to-establish-global-hq-in-atlanta","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"JtjJnA","created_at":"2019-04-10T11:26:37.751-04:00","updated_at":"2019-04-10T11:34:57.756-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Dematic, a world leader in supply chain technology and innovation, will create more than 230 jobs and invest approximately $30 million in a new global headquarters in the CODA complex in Midtown Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Tech Square.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2019","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDematic, a world leader in supply chain technology and innovation, will create more than 230 jobs and invest approximately $30 million in a new global headquarters in the CODA complex in Midtown Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Tech Square.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDematic\u0026rsquo;s global headquarters will support its operations in 27 countries and more than 7,000 employees across the globe. With a long history in Metro Atlanta, Dematic employs more than 100 people in several locations including Peachtree Corners and Griffin.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Technology is at the core of what we do,\u0026rdquo; said Hasan Dandashly, Dematic President and CEO. \u0026ldquo;We are the leading supplier and partner in the advanced automated logistics and materials handling industry. Our solutions combine the latest advancements in software, robotics and mechatronics to drive optimal performance for our customers. Innovation has enabled us to be a market leader through the first three industrial revolutions. Establishing our headquarters in Atlanta reflects our commitment to remaining a world leader in technology and innovation in the supply chain solution space through industry 4.0.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I am very pleased to welcome Dematic to Atlanta,\u0026rdquo; said Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. \u0026ldquo;The world-class talent coming out of our universities and technology assets Midtown offers continue to make the City of Atlanta a top choice for global technology companies to locate their business. The more than 230 jobs created through this move will provide new economic opportunities for more Atlantans.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith aggressive growth targets, Dematic is hiring for a variety of roles to support the business.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;By locating in the heart of Midtown, this logistics leader will have access to top tech talent, research facilities, and opportunities for collaboration within the world-class Coda computer center,\u0026quot; said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, President and CEO of Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;\u0026nbsp;This is another significant headquarters relocation, which will bring an estimated economic impact of $62 million to Atlanta.\u0026quot;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":258,"title":"Atlanta Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Norfolk Southern Headquarters","promo_title":"Atlanta Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Norfolk Southern Headquarters","published_date":"2019-03-30","featured_image":{"id":853,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"norfolk_southern_groundbreaking.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1103168,"resource_updated_at":"2019-04-09T09:03:34.282-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2019-04-09T09:03:34.359-04:00","updated_at":"2019-04-09T09:04:35.383-04:00","filename_hash":"norfolk_southern_groundbreaking_gvP8Pn2.png","width":1200,"height":536},"filename":"atlanta-celebrates-groundbreaking-for-new-norfolk-southern-headquarters","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"l2qYLQ","created_at":"2019-04-09T09:04:07.479-04:00","updated_at":"2019-04-09T09:04:35.345-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Norfolk Southern, joined by Georgia state and city leaders, held a March groundbreaking ceremony to launch construction of its new corporate headquarters building in Atlanta.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2019","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNorfolk Southern, joined by Georgia state and city leaders, held a March groundbreaking ceremony to launch construction of its new corporate headquarters building in Atlanta.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026ldquo;This is an exciting day for Norfolk Southern: We break ground on a new headquarters building, and equally important, begin a new chapter of our railroad\u0026rsquo;s proud history in Atlanta,\u0026rdquo; said James A. Squires, chairman, president and chief executive officer. \u0026ldquo;Today, we celebrate the start of an exciting era of collaboration and alignment for the NS corporate team that will benefit our employees, our customers, our shareholders, and the communities we serve.\u0026rdquo;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nAmong state and local leaders joining Squires for the event were\u0026nbsp;Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. Both the state and the city worked closely with Norfolk Southern on development agreements that contributed to the company\u0026rsquo;s decision, announced in December, to relocate its corporate headquarters from Norfolk, Virginia, to Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I would like to thank CEO Jim Squires and the entire Norfolk Southern team on their decision to make Atlanta their new home,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Bottoms. \u0026ldquo;This relocation is not only a testament to Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s thriving, inclusive business community and talented workforce; it exemplifies the power of public-private sector teamwork in our city. We look forward to continued work with the Norfolk Southern team as they begin to transition to Atlanta.\u0026quot;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNorfolk Southern and Cousins Properties are designing a campus that reimagines the employee work environment and experience. Amenities to help employees thrive will include a vibrant on-site dining facility, an adjacent rooftop garden and private greenspace, a comprehensive fitness center, state-of-the-art conference and training facilities, on-site child-care, and a variety of individual and shared workspaces to serve employees\u0026rsquo; diverse needs while promoting interaction and collaboration.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nThe headquarters site is in Tech Square,\u0026nbsp;a hub of innovation, technology, and talent in the heart of Midtown Atlanta with close ties to Georgia Tech, a continual source of talent for Norfolk Southern\u0026rsquo;s management trainee program. In addition, with easy access to MARTA, highways in every direction, and a world-class airport, Norfolk Southern employees will be close to home, close to the Norfolk Southern rail network, and just a step from partners and customers in North America and across the globe.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nPlans call for the building to be completed and occupied by Norfolk Southern in the third quarter of 2021.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nThe railroad\u0026rsquo;s relocation will bring approximately 850 jobs to Atlanta with an average salary of $105,000 and generate an economic impact of around $811 million for the region.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":245,"title":"Nathan Regan Joins Invest Atlanta as Senior Vice President of Economic Development","promo_title":"Nathan Regan Joins Invest Atlanta as Senior Vice President of Economic Development","published_date":"2019-02-13","featured_image":null,"filename":"nathan-regan-joins-invest-atlanta-as-senior-vice-president-of-economic-development","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"Es4Jyg","created_at":"2019-02-13T11:40:16.788-05:00","updated_at":"2019-02-13T11:40:16.788-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Invest Atlanta announced the hiring of Nathan Regan to serve as the agency\u0026rsquo;s senior vice president of Economic Development. Regan will lead the economic development team focusing on business attraction, business retention and expansion, small business development, innovation and entrepreneurship, foreign direct investment (FDI) and creative industries activities.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta announced the hiring of Nathan Regan to serve as the agency\u0026rsquo;s senior vice president of Economic Development. Regan will lead the economic development team focusing on business attraction, business retention and expansion, small business development, innovation and entrepreneurship, foreign direct investment (FDI) and creative industries activities.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The City of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s economy continues to thrive, and a key to further growth and vitality is a renewed focus on target industry sectors and an expanded global development strategy,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, President and CEO of Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;Nathan\u0026rsquo;s experience in economic development and leadership in building deep trade and investment connections with other countries will be a huge asset for increasing job growth and attracting new foreign direct investment.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBefore joining Invest Atlanta, Regan worked in both private industry and the public sector.\u0026nbsp; He served as a legislative fellow to a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, focusing on economic development, jobs, and energy and environmental legislation. Regan also served as a Senior International Investment Specialist in the U.S. Department of Commerce\u0026rsquo;s SelectUSA unit, managing an international foreign direct investment team resulting in $500 million worth of investments and more than 1,000 new jobs. In this position, he served as a liaison with state and local economic development agencies around the country on FDI industry best practices and managed FDI projects coming from Europe.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I am grateful for the opportunity to lead a top-tier economic development team,\u0026rdquo; said Nathan Regan. \u0026ldquo;I look forward to building off the recent success Invest Atlanta has had attracting global companies to the city, and I will work to support the innovative programs the organization has put in place to make this city one of the most competitive in the world.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to his federal service, Regan worked in sales and marketing in international business development.\u0026nbsp; He began his career doing program management and business development for the U.S. operations of various European automotive supply companies. He later served as a commercial attach\u0026eacute; with the French Consulate in Atlanta and was responsible for attracting French foreign direct investment to the region. He was subsequently recruited to join the Danish Trade Council in Atlanta, where he served as a Senior International Trade Specialist and was responsible for trade and investment ties between Georgia and Denmark. He oversaw the Danish Business Incubator and was responsible for creating more than 30 Atlanta-based companies and generating more than 200 jobs in the Atlanta metro region. In 2012, Regan was selected to manage the Bahrain Economic Development Board\u0026rsquo;s Washington, D.C. office, where he worked with Fortune 500 companies on increasing trade and investment in the Middle East.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eRegan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Furman University and a Master of International Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University\u0026rsquo;s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). He served as a Commissioner for Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser\u0026rsquo;s Age-Friendly Business Initiative, where he worked to foster a more vibrant business community. He is a member of the International Economic Development Council and a native of Greenville, South Carolina.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":242,"title":"New Markets Tax Credits and TAD Financing Approved for Quest Nonprofit Center for Change","promo_title":"New Markets Tax Credits and TAD Financing Approved for Quest Nonprofit Center for Change","published_date":"2019-01-24","featured_image":{"id":788,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"qncc.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":2481692,"resource_updated_at":"2019-01-24T09:32:39.234-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2019-01-24T09:32:39.328-05:00","updated_at":"2019-06-10T16:23:43.062-04:00","filename_hash":"qncc_zmpLVNW.png","width":1741,"height":750},"filename":"new-markets-tax-credits-and-tad-financing-approved-for-quest-nonprofit-center-for-change","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"xa5cuw","created_at":"2019-01-24T09:33:57.785-05:00","updated_at":"2019-01-24T09:37:33.965-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Invest Atlanta and Atlanta Emerging Markets, Inc. recently closed transactions to fund construction of the Quest Nonprofit Center for Change on Atlanta\u0026#39;s Westside.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2019","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta and its affiliate Atlanta Emerging Markets, Inc. (AEMI) recently closed transactions to fund construction of the Quest Nonprofit Center for Change (QNCC) on Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Westside. The Quest Community Development Organization will transform a commercial strip center into a catalytic project that will provide new space for neighborhood-oriented commercial and nonprofit tenants.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quest Nonprofit Center for Change will bring together nonprofits and socially responsible businesses under one roof to provide resources to the Westside. In addition to the nonprofits that will become tenants, Quest will also move its headquarters to the facility. The current site has Family Dollar as an anchor tenant with a lease that will continue with the new building.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOver the last 15 years, the Quest Community Development Organization has provided affordable, supportive housing and services to homeless and low-income men and women so that they may become self-sufficient. The majority of Quest\u0026rsquo;s services are provided to those who suffer from mental illnesses, substance abuse, or other chronic health conditions.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta and AEMI provided two types of funding for the project. Invest Atlanta provided a $500,000 Westside Tax Allocation District (TAD) grant, passed by the Board of Directors in November 2018, and AEMI provided $7.5 million in New Markets Tax Credits with SunTrust as the tax credit investor, passed in January 2019.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe $10.8 million project is located at 305 Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard Northwest, selected for its proximity to Quest\u0026rsquo;s housing developments and clients. QNCC and its tenant businesses will support 80 full-time jobs, and employees will be identified in part through partnerships with local organizations including the Center for Working Families and Westside Works.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eQNCC will also provide 25,000 pounds of fresh produce annually by increasing Westside Grower\u0026rsquo;s capacity by 150%, offer case management and supportive services to 650 people each year, provide 4,000 people with financial education and empowerment, and improve access to commercial goods.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe development will be the first-class B office space in Vine City, with more than 26,000 square feet of leasable space. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2019 and be completed by November 2019. \u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Development\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Westside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":234,"title":"Emory Proton Therapy Center Opens in Midtown","promo_title":"Emory Proton Therapy Center Opens in Midtown","published_date":"2018-12-10","featured_image":{"id":774,"parent_id":1,"resource_file_name":"ribbom_full03_1544457569_.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpg","resource_file_size":135823,"resource_updated_at":"2018-12-10T10:59:29.609-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2018-12-10T10:59:29.638-05:00","updated_at":"2018-12-10T11:02:42.238-05:00","filename_hash":"ribbom_full03_1544457569__mpgD1LR.jpg","width":1024,"height":486},"filename":"emory-proton-therapy-center-opens-in-midtown","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"GzlI7A","created_at":"2018-12-10T10:56:39.593-05:00","updated_at":"2018-12-10T10:59:38.817-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Emory Proton Therapy Center will create 128 jobs, a projected $500 million economic impact, and treat nearly 35,000 patients over the next 20 years.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Winship Cancer Institute held the grand opening of the Emory Proton Therapy Center on December 6 in Midtown. More than 150 special guests were in attendance to witness the ribbon cutting for this cutting-edge facility.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Emory Proton Therapy Center is approximately 170,000 square feet with three levels housing a cyclotron, treatment rooms, examinations rooms, and administrative space. The new facility will treat nearly 35,000 patients over the next 20 years and will further solidify the City of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s reputation as a global healthcare destination.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eProton therapy is a highly advanced form of radiation therapy that can provide cancer patients with fewer side effects and complications and an increased likelihood of superior outcomes in comparison to surgery, chemotherapy, and other conventional radiation therapy options. The first patient was treated at the Center on December 4.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Invest Atlanta board unanimously supported the Center by agreeing to issue up to $400 million in tax-exempt 501(c)(3) bonds, with proceeds going toward final construction costs and refinancing the project\u0026rsquo;s debt.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The support we received from Invest Atlanta, Dr. Klementich, Alan Ferguson, and their executive and senior leadership was absolutely tremendous,\u0026rdquo; said Steve Hicks, President \u0026amp; CEO of Provident Resources Group.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Center is a part of North Avenue\u0026rsquo;s expanding medical technology district and will bring 128 permanent medical jobs and a projected $500 million economic impact to Midtown. It is the first facility of its kind in Georgia and one of 25 in the United States.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe closest facility offering similar treatment was in Jacksonville, FL. Now, the Emory Proton Therapy Center is a more accessible option for local patients looking to receive advanced treatments for brain, spine, breast, and other types of cancer.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;On behalf of the City of Atlanta and the Invest Atlanta team, we are excited to have been a part of the economic impact that this will have on our city,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. \u0026ldquo;But most importantly, we are excited to be a part of saving lives. We look forward to celebrating life, and longer lives, in the City of Atlanta.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Development\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":233,"title":"AssetMark Brings Operations Hub to Downtown Atlanta","promo_title":"AssetMark Brings Operations Hub to Downtown Atlanta","published_date":"2018-12-07","featured_image":{"id":771,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"downtown_skyline.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1214052,"resource_updated_at":"2018-12-07T09:08:05.824-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2018-12-07T09:08:06.068-05:00","updated_at":"2018-12-07T09:08:58.418-05:00","filename_hash":"downtown_skyline_eXJVpoj.png","width":1200,"height":537},"filename":"assetmark-brings-operations-hub-to-downtown-atlanta","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"YldbDw","created_at":"2018-12-07T09:08:58.381-05:00","updated_at":"2018-12-07T09:08:58.381-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n AssetMark, Inc., an independent provider of investment and consulting solutions for financial advisors, announced that they had\u0026nbsp;signed a lease for a 4,300 square foot software development office at 101 Marietta Street NW in Atlanta, Georgia.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAssetMark, Inc., an independent provider of investment and consulting solutions for financial advisors, announced that they had\u0026nbsp;signed a lease for a 4,300 square foot software development office at 101 Marietta Street NW in Atlanta, Georgia.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We want to welcome AssetMark to its new home in downtown Atlanta as they target their solutions to the country\u0026rsquo;s more than 300,000 independent financial advisors,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, President and CEO of Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;Our city\u0026rsquo;s abundance of tech talent, strong business climate, educational institutions, and \u0026nbsp;financial services ecosystem continue to attract industry leaders like AssetMark. This announcement once again demonstrates Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s ability to bring top-tier financial technology companies to the heart of the city.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the center of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s business district, the new office is in an area designated by the federal Opportunity Zones Program, which is designed to stimulate economic development through tax incentives for organizations investing in the community. The opening of AssetMark\u0026rsquo;s new office location will also create 13 new high-wage jobs in Fulton County.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Our excitement about this new office is twofold,\u0026rdquo; said Charles Goldman, President and CEO of AssetMark. \u0026ldquo;This expansion is a strategic investment in future AssetMark technology initiatives, and we are proud to play a part in the creation of economic opportunity in an Opportunity Zone in Georgia.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAtlanta has one of the country\u0026rsquo;s fastest-growing economies, and is becoming a hub of IT talent due to the city\u0026rsquo;s combination of affordable housing opportunities, local universities, and a growing community of FinTech startups.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e101 Marietta Street features state-of-the-art amenities, including a fitness center and renovated meeting spaces. The building is close to two MARTA rail stations, providing optimal accessibility to Metro Atlanta, and is located within walking distance of Centennial Olympic Park, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Georgia Aquarium, and CNN Center.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Downtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":228,"title":"Invest Atlanta Board Approves Gulch Development ","promo_title":"Invest Atlanta Board Approves Gulch Development ","published_date":"2018-11-09","featured_image":{"id":743,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"gulch_rendering.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":2278338,"resource_updated_at":"2018-11-08T10:56:29.225-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2018-11-08T10:56:29.282-05:00","updated_at":"2018-11-09T09:43:40.973-05:00","filename_hash":"gulch_rendering_NngLK6v.png","width":1269,"height":735},"filename":"invest-atlanta-board-approves-gulch-development","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"o94TzA","created_at":"2018-11-08T10:58:01.101-05:00","updated_at":"2018-11-09T09:43:40.942-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors approved the Gulch development at a special called board meeting on Thursday, November 8.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt a special called board meeting on Thursday, November 8, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors approved the Gulch development.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result of the Gulch development, Atlanta will receive:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e$28 million investment into a citywide affordable housing fund\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eRequired minimum affordable housing residential units of 200 or 20%, whichever is greater\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e$2 million commitment for workforce training\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e$12 million investment into a citywide economic development fund\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eCommitment to unprecedented levels of minority and female- owned businesses with a goal of at least 38% utilization and an offer of 10% equity\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e$12 million commitment towards the construction of a new seven-bay fire station.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional terms of the deal include:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eCIM assuming all financial risk, including all design and construction expenses and serving as the sole purchaser of the new TAD bonds\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eCIM paying taxes in full, only receiving the benefit of TAD supplemental payments as reimbursements once compliance on obligations and expenses has been independently verified. For qualified expenses, Invest Atlanta will make reimbursement payments to CIM for up to 12.5% of total project costs or through 2038, whichever occurs first\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eReducing TAD bond proceeds available to CIM from $500 million to $32 million, with up to $8 million in bond proceeds available to Empowerment Zone Communities.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Development\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n South Downtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":226,"title":"BlackRock's New Innovation Center to Create 1,000 Jobs in Atlanta","promo_title":"BlackRock's New Innovation Center to Create 1,000 Jobs in Atlanta","published_date":"2018-10-25","featured_image":{"id":739,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"blackrock_image.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":989808,"resource_updated_at":"2018-11-07T09:55:40.393-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2018-11-07T09:55:40.507-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-04T14:20:36.050-05:00","filename_hash":"blackrock_image_PgnYLYN.png","width":1000,"height":498},"filename":"blackrock-bringing-1000-jobs-to-new-innovation-center-in-atlanta","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"Ik2gFA","created_at":"2018-11-07T09:56:37.096-05:00","updated_at":"2018-11-07T10:12:52.531-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n BlackRock, the world\u0026rsquo;s largest asset management firm and a technology solutions provider, has chosen Atlanta for the company\u0026rsquo;s newest Innovation Hub. BlackRock plans to build its presence in the City of Atlanta, partner with the Atlanta business community and local universities, and create 1,000 career opportunities over the next several years.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBlackRock, the world\u0026rsquo;s largest asset management firm and a technology solutions provider, has chosen Atlanta for the company\u0026rsquo;s newest Innovation Hub. BlackRock plans to build its presence in the City of Atlanta, partner with the Atlanta business community and local universities, and create 1,000 career opportunities over the next several years.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s culture of collaboration with public and private stakeholders bolsters our region\u0026rsquo;s economy, creates well-paying jobs and expands economic opportunity,\u0026rdquo; said Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. \u0026ldquo;The opening of BlackRock\u0026rsquo;s Atlanta Innovation Hub continues this legacy and we look forward to welcoming and working with them.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBy expanding in Atlanta, BlackRock will extend its technology capabilities and enjoy proximity to top universities, including Georgia Tech, where BlackRock currently sponsors the BlackRock Hallac Scholarship for socioeconomically disadvantaged students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;BlackRock\u0026rsquo;s decision to locate in Atlanta is a testament to the strength of our rapidly growing technology ecosystem,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;Technology business expansions in 2018 alone are projected to create an economic impact of $500 million as these companies make thousands of new hires and millions of dollars of capital investment. BlackRock is at the forefront of investment tech and will join more than 20 corporate innovation centers here that make us a top-tier city for corporate innovation.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInnovative companies like BlackRock have been attracted to Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s talent, affordability, accessibility, infrastructure,\u0026nbsp;and booming tech ecosystem. Atlanta has recently welcomed the expansion of Pandora, the new Georgia Pacific Innovation Center, Starbucks\u0026rsquo; east coast shared services facility, and the expansion of Salesforce. These four expansions will create over 1,400 jobs.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The Atlanta innovation hub is an example of BlackRock\u0026rsquo;s strategy to serve clients globally and locally and we are excited to build our presence in the area over the next several years,\u0026rdquo; said BlackRock Chief Operating Officer Rob Goldstein. \u0026ldquo;Atlanta was chosen for its skilled and diverse talent pool, thriving business community and high quality of life as we look to attract top talent and constantly innovate how we operate.\u0026quot;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":223,"title":"Salesforce Bringing 600 Jobs to Atlanta","promo_title":"Salesforce Bringing 600 Jobs to Atlanta","published_date":"2018-10-16","featured_image":{"id":726,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"salesforce_tower_insight.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":843584,"resource_updated_at":"2018-10-16T11:03:57.957-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2018-10-16T11:03:58.062-04:00","updated_at":"2018-10-16T11:05:29.523-04:00","filename_hash":"salesforce_tower_insight_wjNDKE8.png","width":1183,"height":538},"filename":"salesforce-bringing-600-jobs-to-atlanta","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"sgVc9A","created_at":"2018-10-16T11:05:10.044-04:00","updated_at":"2018-10-16T11:05:29.492-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Salesforce, the global customer relationship management (CRM) leader, recently announced they will create 600 jobs and invest $12.25 million to significantly expand its presence in Atlanta.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSalesforce, the global customer relationship management (CRM) leader, recently announced they will create 600 jobs and invest $12.25 million to significantly expand its presence in Atlanta. The company will grow its footprint to seven floors in its existing building, The Atlanta Plaza, which will now be known as Salesforce Tower Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Salesforce joins other market-leading global brands that have recently announced plans to grow their operations in Atlanta,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. \u0026ldquo;We are proud to be a top choice for companies looking for a talented workforce, quality-of-life, and a welcoming and inclusive business community. The Salesforce cloud will be an exciting addition to our ever-evolving skyline.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSalesforce , the global leader in CRM, announced Salesforce Tower Atlanta, significantly expanding the company\u0026rsquo;s regional headquarters in Atlanta. As part of the expansion, Salesforce plans to add 600 new jobs locally, over the next five years, helping fuel the city\u0026rsquo;s economic development. The company will grow its footprint in The Atlanta Plaza in Buckhead, which will now be known as Salesforce Tower Atlanta. Salesforce employees will start moving into the newly renovated floors beginning in 2019.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSalesforce Tower Atlanta joins the ranks of other Salesforce regional headquarters, including Salesforce Tower New York, Salesforce Tower Indianapolis, Salesforce Tower London, and the company\u0026rsquo;s worldwide headquarters, Salesforce Tower San Francisco.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Top global tech firms like Salesforce are choosing Atlanta to access our highly skilled workforce, advanced technology infrastructure and academic institutions,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, President and CEO of Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;A majority of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s recent new business activity has been in technology and related industry sectors, which has created more than 2,300 new technology-focused jobs so far this year. We are proud to have Salesforce plant deeper roots in Atlanta and look forward to working closely with the company as they continue to grow here.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSalesforce has been named one of Fortune\u0026rsquo;s Best Places to Work for the past 10 years and was recently ranked one of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Best Places to Work by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Salesforce Tower Atlanta will be a hub for world-class, diverse talent, enabling the company to deliver new innovations to its more than 150,000 customers around the world. Salesforce has nearly 600 employees in the Atlanta area and more than 32,000 employees worldwide. Atlanta is home to many Salesforce customers including Coca-Cola, InterContinental Hotels Group, SunTrust and Kabbage.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Salesforce continues to reach new heights and we\u0026rsquo;re thrilled to further our commitment to the city of Atlanta,\u0026rdquo; said Elizabeth Pinkham, EVP, Real Estate, Salesforce. \u0026ldquo;Salesforce Tower Atlanta provides a one-of-a-kind workspace where all of our employees can do the best work of their lives while supporting the community by giving back.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Buckhead\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":215,"title":"IA Board Passes Sweeping New Projects for Affordable Housing, Job Creation and Neighborhood Revitalization","promo_title":"IA Board Passes Sweeping New Projects for Atlanta","published_date":"2018-09-01","featured_image":{"id":711,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"healey_building.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":964130,"resource_updated_at":"2018-09-11T13:39:02.069-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2018-09-11T13:39:02.201-04:00","updated_at":"2018-09-11T13:40:54.576-04:00","filename_hash":"healey_building_eX2VvN6.png","width":1000,"height":598},"filename":"ia-board-passes-sweeping-new-projects-for-affordable-housing-job-creation-and-neighborhood-revitalization","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"WjP-Og","created_at":"2018-09-11T13:40:13.521-04:00","updated_at":"2018-09-11T13:40:54.544-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n At Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s August 2018 board meeting, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and members of the Invest Atlanta board approved 15 resolutions to provide more affordable housing, as well as create new jobs and bring additional investment to Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s communities.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s August 2018 board meeting, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and members of the Invest Atlanta board approved 15 resolutions to provide more affordable housing, as well as create new jobs and bring additional investment to Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s communities.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe actions taken by the board will result in 502 affordable housing units, 522 new full-time jobs, and $277 million worth of economic investment to our City.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The actions of the Invest Atlanta Board demonstrates our strong commitment to achieving the goals of our One Atlanta vision: affordable housing; equitable job growth; and protecting our legacy residents and the neighborhoods they helped to build,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Bottoms.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMajor projects the board approved include:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e272 Affordable Multi-Family Units at The Villages of East Lake:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eThe Urban Residential Finance Authority (URFA) board approved the preservation and renovation of 272 affordable housing units at the Villages of East Lake. The passage of an inducement resolution will provide $43 million in tax-exempt bond financing and extend affordability at the development for 30 years. 272 of the development\u0026rsquo;s 542 units will be reserved for those earning 60 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI) or below.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e196 Affordable Senior Housing Units at Peachtree Road Senior Tower:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eThe URFA board approved an inducement resolution to support $16 million in tax-exempt bond financing for the acquisition and rehabilitation of Peachtree Senior Tower, an existing public housing tower serving seniors and young disabled individuals. The 196 units will be available to those earning an AMI of 60 percent or less, and RAD project-based vouchers will enable tenants to pay no more than 30 percent of their income on rent.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e34 Affordable Multi-Family Units at 143 Alabama:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eA $2 million Westside TAD grant approved by the Atlanta Development Authority (ADA) board will support the renovation of the historic Atlanta Constitution building at 143 Alabama Steet. The developer, Pope \u0026amp; Land, is renovating this historic building into office space and ground-floor retail. Working with Place Properties, the developer will also build 112 new residential units, 34 of which will be income-restricted to households earning 80 percent of AMI.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChattahoochee Land Swap:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eThe ADA board approved a fair market exchange of land with Chattahoochee Trails, LLC for the assemblage of the Chattahoochee River Greenway and a proposed mixed-income housing and retail development. The development team has agreed to a minimum of 20 percent workforce housing targeting residents earning between 60 to 120 percent of AMI. Housing will range from apartments for rent to townhomes for sale.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 Jobs at New Starbucks Office:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eThe ADA board approved an Economic Opportunity Fund grant of up to $250,000 to support the creation of a satellite office for Starbucks Corporation in the City of Atlanta. This was a competitive project that Invest Atlanta, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Metro Atlanta Chamber, and Georgia Power worked on in partnership. The company will create an estimated 500 fulltime jobs, with a total expected investment of around $16 million and an economic impact of $190 million.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorgia Aquarium Expansion:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;The ADA board approved a $7.5 million Westside TAD grant that will support The Georgia Aquarium as they seek to develop a 68,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility to house a one-of-a-kind predator exhibit, which will display aquatic life not presently available to visitors. The $108 million total capital investment will add a dynamic new architectural element to Downtown Atlanta, while adding 22 fulltime employees and 20 part-time employees. Currently, the Georgia Aquarium generates $5.5 million in sales tax, and the expansion will generate an additional $1.3 million.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdating the Fa\u0026ccedil;ade of Historic Healey Building:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eThe ADA board approved a Westside TAD Downtown Fa\u0026ccedil;ade Improvement grant of up to $199,820 to support the renovation and improvement of the exterior of the historic mixed-use Healey Building in Downtown Atlanta. The Healey, completed in 1913, was the last major skyscraper built in Atlanta preceding World War I. The internal and external improvements will significantly enhance the appearance of the building to prospective tenants, keep rents competitive and attractive by subsidizing exterior improvements, and bring the commercial space to current market standards.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperty Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) to Support Energy Efficiency and Green Jobs:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eThe Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board approved the issuance of $500 million in bonds to support the PACE financing program to provide property owners with access to private capital to finance improvements that reduce energy and water consumption. The PACE program will ease access to private capital for green building projects, reduce energy bills and increases property values, create local green jobs, and sustain Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s role as a leader in sustainability.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s days like today that make me most proud to lead this great organization,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, President and CEO of Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;By supporting 502 affordable housing units and creating 522 jobs and many other investments, we\u0026rsquo;re making an impact the lives of so many businesses and residents throughout the city. The actions taken today under the guidance of Mayor Bottoms are helping to create a more dynamic and equitable Atlanta.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":190,"title":"FinTech Leader InComm Creating 100 Jobs in Atlanta","promo_title":"FinTech Leader InComm Creating 100 Jobs in Atlanta","published_date":"2018-05-16","featured_image":{"id":627,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"incomm_ia.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":376223,"resource_updated_at":"2018-05-03T13:42:53.830-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2018-05-03T13:42:53.944-04:00","updated_at":"2018-07-17T16:02:18.493-04:00","filename_hash":"incomm_ia_bzwWElE.jpg","width":3576,"height":2632},"filename":"fintech-leader-incomm-creating-100-jobs-in-atlanta","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"7UD2pg","created_at":"2018-05-03T13:48:41.815-04:00","updated_at":"2018-05-21T14:18:03.189-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n InComm, a leading prepaid product and payment technology company based in Atlanta, will create more than 100 jobs and invest over $20 million in capital developments in Atlanta.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInComm, a leading prepaid product and payment technology company based in Atlanta, will create more than 100 jobs and invest over $20 million in capital developments in Atlanta. Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Business Retention and Expansion team worked with our city and state partners on this project.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I am pleased that InComm has chosen to continue its growth in Atlanta, bringing more than 100 new, well-paying jobs and an additional capital investment to the downtown area,\u0026rdquo; said Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. \u0026ldquo;In the last year, several major companies have announced expansions in the city, including Accenture and the Boston Consulting Group. Their commitments are helping increase economic opportunity throughout Atlanta. I look forward to working alongside InComm\u0026rsquo;s executive leadership as they grow their business in our city.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInComm provides connectivity to a variety of service providers that allow consumers to conduct everyday business at more than 500,000 points of retail distribution. The company enables consumers to activate prepaid products, pay bills online, purchase digital goods in stores or add funds to an online account.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis expansion follows the close of InComm\u0026rsquo;s deal to acquire distribution rights of American Express\u0026rsquo;s\u0026reg; prepaid reloadable and gift card products in the U.S., as well as the purchase of the Serve\u0026reg; technology platform. InComm has become the program manager and processor, and American Express will remain the issuer and network for all products involved in the transaction.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The addition of the American Express suite of products strengthens the already extensive portfolio of prepaid cards and technologies that we provide to retailers and consumers,\u0026rdquo; said Brooks Smith, CEO of InComm. \u0026ldquo;In addition to bringing new distribution partners into our network, we look forward to welcoming 400 employees to our workforce nationally, more than 150 of whom will work in several of our Georgia offices. Some are transitioning from American Express and others are being hired by InComm as a result of the new business. Their knowledge will be invaluable as we integrate these products into our portfolio over the coming months.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMetro Atlanta has become known as Transaction Alley because of the number of FinTech companies located in the region. In fact, 70% of all U.S. financial transactions pass through the state of Georgia.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":188,"title":"Music Tech Giant Pandora Creating 250 Jobs in Atlanta","promo_title":"Music Tech Giant Pandora Creating 250 Jobs in Atlanta","published_date":"2018-04-29","featured_image":{"id":625,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"atlantic_station.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":730855,"resource_updated_at":"2018-04-30T16:16:04.057-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2018-04-30T16:16:04.095-04:00","updated_at":"2018-05-01T08:27:39.410-04:00","filename_hash":"atlantic_station_1OXYvzK.png","width":719,"height":499},"filename":"music-tech-giant-pandora-creating-250-jobs-in-atlanta","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"bOeYPA","created_at":"2018-04-30T16:16:51.509-04:00","updated_at":"2018-05-01T08:27:39.379-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Pandora, the largest music streaming service in the U.S., will expand its presence and create 250 jobs in Atlanta over the next three years.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePandora, the largest music streaming service in the U.S., will expand its presence and create 250 jobs in Atlanta over the next three years.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Pandora\u0026rsquo;s investment in Atlanta is a testament to the value of our highly skilled workforce and business-friendly environment for attracting innovative companies,\u0026rdquo; said Deal. \u0026ldquo;With this expansion, Pandora will benefit from the strategic resources available to digital leaders operating in Georgia, as well as close proximity to our vibrant arts and entertainment communities. We appreciate Pandora\u0026rsquo;s ongoing commitment here in Georgia and look forward to strengthening our partnership as the company continues to grow and create meaningful employment opportunities for our citizens.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePandora plans to hire for positions in product and engineering, sales, client services, legal and human resources.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Atlanta has been home to a wide array of top artists who have both defined and defied genres,\u0026rdquo; said Pandora CEO Roger Lynch. \u0026ldquo;This rich music history, combined with Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s diverse talent, dynamic startup culture, and extensive higher education community, make it the right place to grow our team. We look forward to expanding our presence in Atlanta and becoming a bigger part of the local community.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Like Pandora, Atlanta sits at the nexus of music and technology,\u0026rdquo; said Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. \u0026ldquo;We are a premier destination for some of the world\u0026rsquo;s most talented musical artists and producers, as well as tech talent. I trust this combination will be beneficial to Pandora as it stays at the forefront of music technology and am pleased to welcome many new Pandora employees to Atlanta.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eGeorgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Project Manager Laura Pemberton represented the Global Commerce Division in partnership with the Metro Atlanta Chamber, the Development Authority of Fulton County and Georgia Power.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Atlanta places Pandora at the ideal intersection of culture, technology and a diverse workforce,\u0026rdquo; said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. \u0026ldquo;Georgia has been long known for its robust entertainment and technology sectors, and we look forward to welcoming a company that is invested in both the entertainment and technology world.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":182,"title":"AEMI Supports New Arts-Focused Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta Facility","promo_title":"AEMI Supports New Arts-Focused Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta Facility","published_date":"2018-03-28","featured_image":{"id":595,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"bgcma_closing_6.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":2105269,"resource_updated_at":"2018-03-29T08:52:02.111-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2018-03-29T08:52:02.166-04:00","updated_at":"2018-03-29T09:36:34.945-04:00","filename_hash":"bgcma_closing_6_KDZqM7e.png","width":1167,"height":774},"filename":"deal-closed-boys-and-girls-club-of-metro-atlanta","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"NYOV4w","created_at":"2018-03-28T12:54:12.362-04:00","updated_at":"2018-03-29T09:36:34.933-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n On March, 28 2018, Atlanta Emerging Markets, Inc. (AEMI) closed on a $10 million New Markets Tax Credits transaction to support the construction of the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s new 25,000-square-foot facility in southwest Atlanta.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOn March, 28 2018, Atlanta Emerging Markets, Inc. (AEMI) closed on a $10 million New Markets Tax Credits transaction to support the construction of the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s new 25,000-square-foot facility in southwest Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe building is scheduled to be completed later this year, and once it opens, the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) will be able to bring innovative, arts-focused youth development programming to Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Westside neighborhoods.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe facility, located at 434 Peeples St. SW, will have an emphasis on engaging teens through the arts to achieve positive youth development outcomes. It replaces the currently outdated and underutilized John Harland facility and will be the first Club of its kind for emphasis on arts programming. The dedicated arts spaces will include music and film studios, visual arts studio and gallery, dance studio, maker space, graphic design and tech lab, and a spoken word caf\u0026eacute;.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll this will be open and accessible to all BGCMA members. The organization was founded in 1938 and currently operates 25 locations across metro Atlanta.\u0026nbsp; They serve 9,000 unique members annually and see 3,500 individuals daily. Programming revolves around three core areas: academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character/leadership. Eighty-four of their funds are spent on programming, and member fees are only $50 per school year, which can be waived for financial need. The Club has seen strong results, as at the close of the 2015-2016 school year 95% of 6th-12th grade members were on track to graduate high school on time.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boys and Girls club projects that 225 individuals will be served at this facility daily, up from the current total of 131 daily, and 1,100 individuals will be served annually. They will also look to partner on additional programming with Atlanta Public Schools, Woodruff Arts Center, SCAD, and Moving in the Spirit.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto Credit: Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Southside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":184,"title":"Executive Corner: Honeywell Home and Building Technologies","promo_title":"Executive Corner: Honeywell Home and Building Technologies","published_date":"2018-03-27","featured_image":{"id":610,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"executivecorner-honeywell.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":746426,"resource_updated_at":"2018-04-12T09:47:29.618-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2018-04-12T09:47:29.725-04:00","updated_at":"2018-04-19T13:25:16.355-04:00","filename_hash":"executivecorner-honeywell_r69WnpR.png","width":1280,"height":720},"filename":"executive-corner-honeywell-home-and-building-technologies","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"lxovVQ","created_at":"2018-04-12T09:49:51.454-04:00","updated_at":"2018-04-19T13:25:16.338-04:00","video_link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/261527422","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Gary Michel, President and CEO of Honeywell Home and Building Technologies, recently participated in our Executive Corner video series.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGary Michel, President and CEO of Honeywell Home and Building Technologies, recently participated in our Executive Corner video series. Michel explains how Atlanta\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;great level of talent,\u0026quot; thriving tech community, and concentration of Fortune 500 companies attracted the company to Midtown Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe company announced in 2016\u0026nbsp;they would establish their first software development center and\u0026nbsp;home and building technologies headquarters operation in Atlanta. This project is bringing 800 new full-time positions and $19 million in investment to the City of Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHoneywell\u0026rsquo;s new Georgia operation will serve as a development center for software and technologies ranging across the company\u0026rsquo;s three divisions: Honeywell Aerospace, Performance Materials,\u0026nbsp;and Technologies; Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":181,"title":"IA Team Heads to South By Southwest to Tell the Atlanta Story","promo_title":"IA Team Heads to South By Southwest to Tell the Atlanta Story","published_date":"2018-03-19","featured_image":{"id":585,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"sxsw_panel_ia.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":143422,"resource_updated_at":"2018-03-19T12:55:09.365-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2018-03-19T12:55:09.449-04:00","updated_at":"2018-03-19T16:10:10.978-04:00","filename_hash":"sxsw_panel_ia_Qggw7N2.jpg","width":1085,"height":814},"filename":"south-by-southwest-sxsw-atlanta","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"lrQ9WA","created_at":"2018-03-19T12:56:09.364-04:00","updated_at":"2018-03-19T16:10:10.966-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Last week, members of the Invest Atlanta team traveled to Austin, Texas for South by Southwest (SXSW), where they promoted the City of Atlanta and laid the groundwork for future collaborations.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eLast week, members of the Invest Atlanta team traveled to Austin, Texas for South by Southwest (SXSW), where they promoted the City of Atlanta and laid the groundwork for future collaborations. While at the tech, film, and music festival, the team also attended sessions about the latest trends in tech, including Virtual Reality (VR), blockchain (over 35 sessions!), and Internet of Things (IoT). The team was pleased to find the conference schedule was full of opportunities to engage on dialogue around diversity and inclusion, smart cities, music and entertainment tech, and building investment pipelines, all topics that the Invest Atlanta team is currently engaged in.\u0026nbsp; The knowledge the IA team gained at SXSW will no doubt inform future programs and initiatives.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNoelle London and Sheoyki Jones both participated in informative panel discussions on the Comcast stage. London talked about the state of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s startup ecosystem with Holly Beilin of \u003ca href=\"https://hypepotamus.com/\"\u003eHypeotamus\u003c/a\u003e, Burunda Prince-Jones of Comcast\u0026rsquo;s \u003ca href=\"https://thefarmatl.com/\"\u003eThe Farm\u003c/a\u003e innovation accelerator, and Charlton Cunningham of \u003ca href=\"http://www.startupatlanta.com/\"\u003eStartup Atlanta\u003c/a\u003e. Jones covered Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s booming media and entertainment sector with ChooseATL\u0026rsquo;s Kate Atwood and Blossom Media\u0026rsquo;s Diamonde Williamson.\u0026nbsp; The recently-launched \u003ca href=\"http://www.investatlanta.com/businesses/startups-creatives/creative-industries-loan-fund\"\u003eCreative Industries Loan Fund\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;was a key topic in a discussion about how the City of Atlanta is supporting our independent content creators and creative entrepreneurs.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral Atlanta-based startups took part in SXSW\u0026nbsp;pitch competitions.\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://polyport.io/landing/\"\u003ePolyPort\u003c/a\u003e, a 3D design asset protection company, took home first prize in the \u0026ldquo;Security and Privacy Technologies\u0026rdquo; category. Both \u003ca href=\"https://www.gyomo.com/\"\u003eGyomo\u003c/a\u003e, whose software provides email security protection and \u003ca href=\"http://www.trycrescendo.com/\"\u003eCrescendo\u003c/a\u003e, who offers performance assessment software powered by AI, were recognized as standouts in their respective categories. \u003ca href=\"https://qoins.io/\"\u003eQoins\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;a former Invest Atlanta International Startup Exchange participant, placed 2nd in Tech.co\u0026rsquo;s Startup of the Year competition.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe ChooseATL house, hosted by the Metro Atlanta Chamber, was once again a big hit, thanks to informative panel discussions and a guest appearance by T.I. Along with the launch of \u003ca href=\"https://www.thea.network/\"\u003eTHEA\u003c/a\u003e, the first city-based video streaming platform, the ChooseATL team told the Atlanta story in an effort to show off our city to businesses and the next-generation of talent. Atlanta showed up strong to SXSW 2018, and Invest Atlanta was proud to be a part of it.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":180,"title":"IA’s Kevin Johnson Helps Launch WiredScore Certification for Atlanta Commercial Real Estate","promo_title":"IA’s Kevin Johnson Helps Launch WiredScore Certification for Atlanta Commercial Real Estate","published_date":"2018-03-07","featured_image":{"id":575,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"wiredscore_ia.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":965464,"resource_updated_at":"2018-03-13T10:02:17.903-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2018-03-13T10:02:17.946-04:00","updated_at":"2018-03-13T10:04:41.770-04:00","filename_hash":"wiredscore_ia_W11ZeM4.png","width":974,"height":732},"filename":"ias-kevin-johnson-helps-launch-wiredscore-certification-for-atlanta-commercial-real-estate","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"GmnvJA","created_at":"2018-03-13T10:04:41.746-04:00","updated_at":"2018-03-13T10:04:41.746-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n ​At an event at Atlanta Tech Village, WiredScore\u0026nbsp;announced the official launch of Wired Certification into the Atlanta commercial real estate market. With this launch, Atlanta businesses can now identify office buildings that offer best-in-class connectivity infrastructure to keep their companies online and productive.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt the Atlanta Tech Village, WiredScore\u0026nbsp;announced the official launch of Wired Certification into the Atlanta commercial real estate market. With this launch, Atlanta businesses can now identify office buildings that offer best-in-class connectivity infrastructure to keep their companies online and productive. A recent market research report, Atlanta 2018 Tenant Tech Trends, found that 96% of Atlanta tenants surveyed said access to reliable internet was critical to their success.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;We support WiredScore\u0026#39;s mission to improve transparency around digital infrastructure in commercial properties. By doing so, we can promote Atlanta\u0026#39;s global competitiveness as a destination for businesses across all sectors and support the existing community of innovative organizations that call Atlanta home. With Wired Certification, companies in Atlanta will be able to identify properties that provide access to the reliable and resilient connectivity their businesses depend on and be confident that the property is future-proofed to support continued growth,\u0026rdquo; said Kevin Johnson, Senior Vice President of Economic Development for Invest Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe commercial owners and developers leading the adoption of Wired Certification in Atlanta are: The Allen Morris Co, The Ardent Companies, The Brookdale Group, Columbia Property Trust, Hines, Jamestown, Lionstone Investments, North American Properties, Richard Bowers and Co, Seven Oaks Management, Third Rail Studios and Zeller Realty Group with more committing to Wired Certification in the coming weeks.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTenants including Amazon, Deloitte, Google, and Salesforce have signed leases in Wired Certified buildings across the country. Prominent local projects such as T3 West Midtown, Atlantic Yards and Northwinds VII are using Wired Certification to ensure the projects are future-proofed and well-connected as they target prominent corporate occupiers for pre-leasing.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The growing adoption of Wired Certification will showcase Atlanta as a smart place to grow businesses and invest. Connectivity is a fundamental resource for businesses to operate successfully and demonstrating that Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Commercial Real Estate assets have advanced connectivity infrastructure, by providing transparent, globally-recognized ratings will help to attract and retain businesses to Atlanta. We are thrilled to be working with the industry leaders and Invest Atlanta to promote better connectivity infrastructure across the market,\u0026rdquo; said WiredScore\u0026rsquo;s Head of Atlanta, JD Jeske.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":176,"title":"Mayor Bottoms and Anthem Break Ground on New Technology Center ","promo_title":"Mayor Bottoms and Anthem Break Ground on New Technology Center ","published_date":"2018-03-02","featured_image":{"id":558,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"anthem_groundbreaking_v3.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1872206,"resource_updated_at":"2018-03-02T10:22:33.661-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2018-03-02T10:22:33.717-05:00","updated_at":"2018-03-02T10:26:51.001-05:00","filename_hash":"anthem_groundbreaking_v3_QggM4Vw.png","width":1193,"height":797},"filename":"mayor-bottoms-and-anthem-break-ground-on-new-technology-center","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"UezCow","created_at":"2018-03-02T10:23:41.975-05:00","updated_at":"2018-03-02T10:26:50.987-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n In February, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined other dignitaries at a groundbreaking ceremony for Anthem\u0026rsquo;s new technology center in Midtown Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Tech Square.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn February, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined other dignitaries at a groundbreaking ceremony for Anthem\u0026rsquo;s new technology center in Midtown Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Tech Square.\u0026nbsp; When opened in 2020, the 352,000 square-foot state-of-the-art structure will house approximately 3,000 multi-disciplinary IT professionals dedicated to simplifying the health care experience for consumers and care providers, improving quality of care, and lowering health care costs.\u0026nbsp; Anthem, Inc. is one of the nation\u0026rsquo;s leading health benefits companies.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Midtown Atlanta is one of the most dynamic technology and innovation centers in the United States and we are excited to add Anthem\u0026rsquo;s new expansion to our growing healthcare IT ecosystem,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. \u0026ldquo;Anthem\u0026rsquo;s decision to build its new Technology Center here underscores its workers\u0026rsquo; desire for the mobility options and the diverse, accessible lifestyle offered in one of America\u0026rsquo;s best urban neighborhoods.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta played a key role in ensuring this project moved forward. In October 2017, the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors approved an $850,000 Economic Opportunity Fund grant to Anthem. The Board also approved the issuance of lease-purchase bonds to support the construction of the new building at the corner of 4th and West Peachtree streets in Tech Square.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnthem chose to locate in Tech Square because it has become known globally as an innovation hotbed and includes research facilities, incubators, technology start-ups, the Georgia Institute of Technology campus, and the neighboring mixed-use Coda building currently under construction. In addition, the state of Georgia is hotbed for Health IT companies, with more than 200 companies employing approximately 30,000 people.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Atlanta is rich with technology talent, and we are excited to take this next step in creating a hub for our IT organization here with a contemporary and inspiring space for current and future Anthem IT professionals,\u0026rdquo; said Tom Miller, Anthem senior vice president of innovation and chief information officer. \u0026ldquo;Located in the technology epicenter of Atlanta, the collaborative environment will enable Anthem\u0026rsquo;s IT team to more quickly turn health care ideas into real-time solutions and develop innovative tools and resources that will make it easier and more convenient for consumers to manage their health and wellbeing.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe architectural firm, John Portman \u0026amp; Associates, designed the building and provided Anthem the opportunity to create spaces that support its progressive and collaborative work style. More than 14,000 square-feet of terrace area will allow for an inviting green space, bringing the outside in, to support health and wellness. As part of the LEED- and Fitwel-certified design, Anthem placed an emphasis on energy and water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and design that encourages an active work environment through indoor and outdoor spaces.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Portman is delighted to partner with Anthem to create another significant development in Midtown Atlanta. The Anthem Technology Center will complement Coda and further cement Midtown as the focal destination for businesses that are focused on collaboration, recruitment, and positioning,\u0026rdquo; said Ambrish Baisiwala, chief executive officer of Portman Holdings.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":172,"title":"Atlanta Tech Start-Up Volantio Secures $2.6 Million in Financing","promo_title":"Atlanta Tech Start-Up Volantio Secures $2.6 Million in Financing","published_date":"2018-02-12","featured_image":{"id":539,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"volantio_hype_new.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":185968,"resource_updated_at":"2018-02-20T11:42:22.554-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2018-02-20T11:42:22.593-05:00","updated_at":"2018-02-22T08:53:45.408-05:00","filename_hash":"volantio_hype_new_eXX2b2e.jpg","width":800,"height":600},"filename":"atlanta-tech-start-up-volantio-secures-26-million-in-financing","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"kJVHwQ","created_at":"2018-02-20T11:42:34.588-05:00","updated_at":"2018-02-22T08:53:45.393-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Volantio, a global leader in post-booking revenue and capacity optimization software for airlines, announced a $2.6M Series B funding round.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eVolantio, a global leader in post-booking revenue and capacity optimization software for airlines, announced a $2.6M Series B funding round led by Ingleside Investors and strategic investors International Airlines Group (IAG), JetBlue Technology Ventures, and Qantas Ventures.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We are extremely proud that the investment arms of three key global aviation leaders, spanning three distinct geographies, have chosen to back Volantio and its market leading technology\u0026rdquo; said Azim Barodawala, Volantio\u0026rsquo;s CEO.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe offices of Volantio can be found at Flatiron City in Downtown Atlanta, thanks in part to assistance from Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s business attraction team. The company was also a participant in the \u003ca href=\"http://www.investatlanta.com/impact-insights/companies-announced-for-2017-atlanta-international-startup-exchange\"\u003e2017 Atlanta International Startup Exchange\u003c/a\u003e, which allowed them to travel to Toulouse, France and connect with prospective customers.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eYanaTM, Volantio\u0026rsquo;s flagship web-based platform, leverages machine learning algorithms to drive higher unit revenues and improved capacity utilization after customers have booked their flights, while also improving overall customer experience. Airlines use the technology to proactively identify flexible passengers on high demand flights, make them offers to move to lower demand flights, and automatically rebook them once they accept. Passengers are notified, via mobile, days in advance of departure, minimizing last-minute hassle and providing enough time to change plans accordingly. Offers can include upgrades, travel vouchers, and frequent flier points.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;Our platform provides a rare triple-win,\u0026rdquo; said Barodawala. \u0026ldquo;Flexible passengers receive a benefit for changing their travel plans, last-minute travelers are able to access flights that otherwise would have been full, and airlines can better maximize network capacity and unit revenue, while putting greater predictability and control back in the hands of their customers.\u0026quot;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Businesses\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Downtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":171,"title":"Atlanta Sleep Tech Innovator To Expand Thanks to IA Support","promo_title":"Atlanta Sleep Tech Innovator To Expand Thanks to IA Support","published_date":"2018-01-30","featured_image":{"id":538,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"smart-mattress-tablet-new-site.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":129042,"resource_updated_at":"2018-02-20T11:34:18.911-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2018-02-20T11:34:18.942-05:00","updated_at":"2018-02-20T11:34:27.863-05:00","filename_hash":"smart-mattress-tablet-new-site_gvvlNLP.jpg","width":900,"height":601},"filename":"atlanta-sleep-tech-innovator-to-expand-thanks-to-ia-support","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"pyweNg","created_at":"2018-02-20T11:31:07.043-05:00","updated_at":"2018-02-20T11:34:27.829-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Responsive Surface Technology announced it had received funding through two Invest Atlanta-affiliated programs, the Atlanta Advantage Loan Fund and New Markets Tax Credit financing.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eResponsive Surface Technology, an Atlanta-based sleep technology innovator, announced it had received funding through two Invest Atlanta-affiliated programs, the Atlanta Advantage Loan Fund and New Markets Tax Credit financing. The additional capital provided will enable ReST to grow its inventory and expand marketing and research efforts.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eManaged through Advantage Capital Partners, the Atlanta Advantage Loan Fund is a revolving loan program for businesses in the City of Atlanta located in census designated distressed neighborhoods. Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s New Markets Tax Credit program is administered through Atlanta Emerging Markets Inc. and aims to attract private investment to Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s underserved neighborhoods and financially support catalytic projects that provide services or create quality jobs accessible to low-income residents.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Invest Atlanta is proud to play a key role in helping innovative businesses like Responsive Surface Technology expand and grow in the City of Atlanta,\u0026rdquo; said Dale Royal, President, Atlanta Emerging Markets, Inc. \u0026ldquo;Tech companies like ReST employ over 270,000 people in metro Atlanta alone. Through a variety of programs like the Atlanta Advantage Loan Fund and New Market Tax Credits, Invest Atlanta and Atlanta Emerging Markets, Inc. offer businesses additional ways to access to capital so they can prosper in Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s vibrant economy and help bring new investment to neighborhoods throughout the city.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs the company expands, ReST aims to become the leading sleep technology innovator in the world. ReST is committed to expanding its Atlanta footprint by continuing to grow its operations in West Midtown and creating new jobs. The company plans to invest in local talent, including skilled workers from Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Westside neighborhoods.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We are excited to have received additional funding through Invest Atlanta,\u0026rdquo; said Lloyd Sommers, General Manager of ReST. \u0026ldquo;The funds will support our efforts to expand distribution so that more people than ever before will have the opportunity to experience why the ReST Bed\u0026trade; has in less than two years become the leading mattress for endurance athletes and those with back pain.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":164,"title":"Group PSA, Europe’s 2nd Largest Carmaker, Establishes HQ in Atlanta","promo_title":"Group PSA, Europe’s 2nd Largest Carmaker, Establishes HQ in Atlanta","published_date":"2018-01-25","featured_image":{"id":510,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"psa_groupe_mailchimp.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":80847,"resource_updated_at":"2018-02-06T15:01:23.904-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2018-02-06T15:01:23.935-05:00","updated_at":"2018-05-03T14:14:54.800-04:00","filename_hash":"psa_groupe_mailchimp_XJj2vDY.jpg","width":1506,"height":672},"filename":"group-psa-europes-2nd-largest-carmaker-establishes-hq-in-atlanta","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"gvS5NA","created_at":"2018-02-04T13:47:05.664-05:00","updated_at":"2018-02-06T15:01:29.903-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Governor Nathan Deal, and Invest Atlanta announced that Groupe PSA will locate its new North American headquarters in Atlanta.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Governor Nathan Deal, and Invest Atlanta announced that Groupe PSA, a French multinational manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles, will locate its new North American headquarters in Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I am very pleased that PSA Groupe has selected Atlanta for its North American headquarters and look forward to working with the company\u0026rsquo;s executive leadership to grow their operations here,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Bottoms. \u0026ldquo;Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s automotive sector continues to expand, and the city is now home to three leading European automotive company headquarters, including PSA Groupe, Mercedes-Benz USA and Porsche Cars North America. Automotive companies are attracted to Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s highly skilled workforce, a strong research and technology community, and easy access to Europe and points across the world through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith its five world-renowned brands, Peugeot, Citro\u0026euml;n, DS, Opel and Vauxhall Motors, as well as its mobility application brand called Free2Move, Groupe PSA is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world, and the second largest in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Attracting foreign direct investment is critical to making Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s economy globally competitive, and it is great news to have Groupe PSA, Europe\u0026rsquo;s second-largest carmaker, invest in our city,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;We look forward to working closely with Groupe PSA as they take this step of re-entering the North American market. They are the twentieth company to announce a headquarters relocation or major expansion in Atlanta since 2010, which has created a total of nearly 11,000 new jobs.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We are thrilled that Groupe PSA, the second-largest carmaker in Europe and one of the top mobility providers in the world, has picked Atlanta for its new North American home,\u0026rdquo; said Governor Deal. \u0026ldquo;Groupe PSA joins a growing family of innovative automotive manufacturers and suppliers operating here in Georgia. This announcement is a great win for our state and yet another testament to the strength of our business environment and infrastructure.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eGroupe PSA employs more than 200,000 individuals worldwide, with an annual revenue of $60 billion and 3.6 million vehicles sold annually. Georgia is home to more than 320 automotive facilities that employ more than 27,800 Georgians. Groupe PSA will be the third North American headquarters in Atlanta of a major global Original Equipment Manufacturer.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":165,"title":"GSMA Opens North American Regional Office at Armour Yards","promo_title":"GSMA Opens North American Regional Office at Armour Yards","published_date":"2018-01-12","featured_image":{"id":511,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"gsma_eloisa_feature-1024x768.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":123276,"resource_updated_at":"2018-02-06T15:02:08.833-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2018-02-06T15:02:08.863-05:00","updated_at":"2018-05-03T14:15:12.597-04:00","filename_hash":"gsma_eloisa_feature-1024x768_E6VQ1pK.jpg","width":1024,"height":768},"filename":"gsma-opens-north-american-regional-office-at-armour-yards","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"sRPr8Q","created_at":"2018-02-04T13:50:45.947-05:00","updated_at":"2018-02-06T15:02:14.576-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe\u0026nbsp;GSMA held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its new North American regional office in Armour Yards near Midtown Atlanta.\u0026nbsp;At a ceremony attended by Dr. Eloisa Klementich and other dignitaries and leaders from the Atlanta technology community, the GSMA officially opened its new 15,000 square-foot offices, which will house nearly 90 GSMA employees.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We are so excited to welcome GSMA to the City of Atlanta,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Klementich.\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;To have the organization at the forefront of the global mobile industry here at Armour Yards gets 2018 off to a terrific start. This move will strengthen Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s reputation as a tech hub in the global mobility space, and further promote Atlanta as a city with a thriving tech industry sector to retain and attract top talent and business.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAtlanta has been ranked as the most mobile-friendly city in the U.S., and we\u0026rsquo;re home to leaders in all facets of mobile technology. Our region is home to leading mobile tech marketers\u0026mdash;like Coca-Cola and Delta\u0026mdash;leading mobile content producers like Turner and Cox\u0026mdash;and mobility telecom companies\u0026mdash;like AT\u0026amp;T Wireless and Earthlink. In fact, 100 communication service companies are located in our state, putting Georgia at #5 in the country.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAtlanta is\u0026nbsp;a leader, not just in mobility, but also in the Internet of Things\u0026mdash;or IoT\u0026mdash;Health IT, FinTech, and cybersecurity. Georgia\u0026rsquo;s more than 14,000 tech companies employ around 200,000 workers, with an estimated annual economic impact of $113 billion. In the last two years, company relocations and expansions in Atlanta account for more than 6,000 new technology jobs and over $600 million of capital investment in the city.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith global headquarters in London, the GSMA represents nearly 800 mobile operators worldwide, as well as more than 300 other companies including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers, internet companies and organizations in adjacent industry sectors. Operator members in the North America region include companies such as AT\u0026amp;T, Bell Mobility, Digicel, Rogers Communications, Sprint, T-Mobile, Telus and Verizon, among many others.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The opening of our new North American office marks the start of the next chapter for the GSMA in the region,\u0026rdquo; said Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA. \u0026ldquo;Our new location in Midtown Atlanta puts us at the very center of the vibrant, dynamic tech scene in the city, enabling us to draw on a rich talent pool and engage even more closely with the broad technology ecosystem that has developed here.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":3,"title":"Invest Atlanta and Partners Showcase Atlanta FinTech at Money2020","promo_title":"Invest Atlanta and Partners Showcase Atlanta FinTech at Money2020","published_date":"2017-10-31","featured_image":{"id":209,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"money2020_main.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":306850,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-20T11:32:36.398-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-20T11:32:36.688-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-20T13:30:23.205-05:00","filename_hash":"money2020_main_4X3bk4q.jpg","width":3362,"height":1815},"filename":"invest-atlanta-and-partners-showcase-atlanta-fintech-at-money2020","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"adGRMA","created_at":"2017-12-20T11:34:07.568-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-20T13:30:22.537-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Invest Atlanta Economic Development team traveled to Las Vegas for Money 2020, the world\u0026rsquo;s largest FinTech innovation conference.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Invest Atlanta Economic Development team traveled to Las Vegas in October for Money 2020, the world\u0026rsquo;s largest payments and financial services innovation conference. Working with the state of Georgia, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, and FinTech Atlanta, Invest Atlanta had an incredibly successful time in Las Vegas as the city, state, and region continue to rise as a leader in the FinTech industry.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe region was well represented at Money 2020, with 20 large Atlanta companies and 156 FinTech companies with a Georgia presence in attendance. In addition, 12 speakers and 14 panel sessions focused on the region\u0026rsquo;s strengths in the FinTech industry. In addition, the FinTech Atlanta team hosted a high-profile curated discussion with Bloomberg at a CEO dinner, while more than 60 people (14 large funds) attended their venture capital reception. The team hosted more than 10 individual meetings at a sold-out reception attended by 300 people. In addition, FinTech Atlanta posters and signs around could be sign throughout the event space.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAtlanta has become known as \u0026ldquo;Transaction Alley\u0026rdquo; for its role as the epicenter of a growing segment of the FinTech, or financial services, industry. Around 70 percent of U.S. financial transactions pass through Georgia. The state\u0026rsquo;s FinTech companies generate an annual revenue of more than $72 billion, and collectively process more than 118 billion transactions per year. Together, this represents $2 trillion of purchase volume each year, supporting nearly 4 million merchants.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":14,"title":"Atlanta Cuts the Ribbon on the North Avenue Smart Corridor","promo_title":"Atlanta Cuts the Ribbon on the North Avenue Smart Corridor","published_date":"2017-09-15","featured_image":{"id":221,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"north_ave_feature.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":1483350,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-20T14:23:49.244-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-20T14:23:49.651-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-20T14:25:50.153-05:00","filename_hash":"north_ave_feature_bzneky8.jpg","width":5120,"height":3840},"filename":"atlanta-cuts-the-ribbon-on-the-north-avenue-smart-corridor","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"p5D3cg","created_at":"2017-12-20T14:25:49.019-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-20T14:25:49.019-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The City of Atlanta and Georgia Tech launched the North Avenue Smart Corridor at Ponce City Market on September 14.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe City of Atlanta and Georgia Tech officially launched the North Avenue Smart Corridor at Ponce City Market on September 14.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFunded by the Renew Atlanta Infrastructure Bond, the Smart Corridor will have more than 100 street sensors gather real-time data, which will then be used to provide efficient traffic management through data analytics. The goal is to improve traffic flow, increase automotive and pedestrian safety, and reduce emergency response times.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;This event represents another giant step forward for Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Smart City future, and it\u0026rsquo;s all about our progress in being first to the future,\u0026rdquo; Mayor Kasim Reed said at the ceremony. \u0026ldquo;The North Avenue Smart Corridor really is a game changer for the City of Atlanta.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis project is part of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s larger Smart City strategy to implement a data-centric approach to improving quality of life, growing the local economy, and ensuring greater equity in the city.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNorth Avenue was chosen as the location for the initial pilot project because of its importance as an employment corridor and an important east-west transportation artery. The street connects Georgia Tech, Coca-Cola headquarters, Georgia Department of Transportation headquarters, the North Ave. MARTA rail station, and the Atlanta BeltLine\u0026rsquo;s Eastside Trail.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta funded the purchase of smart cameras that will be used to gather critically important data. Several Atlanta-based technology companies are involved in implementing the project. Applied Information is providing connected vehicle infrastructure, and Surtrac will offer their Artificial Intelligence-based adaptive traffic signal system.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the dozens on hand to celebrate the occasion were Georgia Tech President G.P. \u0026ldquo;Bud\u0026rdquo; Peterson, Renew Atlanta General Manager Faye DiMassimo, Chief Information Officer Samir Saini, as well as Councilmembers Alex Wan, Andre Dickens, and C.T. Martin.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Development\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n North Avenue\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":15,"title":"FlatironCity Named ULI Atlanta’s 2017 Project of the Year","promo_title":"FlatironCity Named ULI Atlanta’s 2017 Project of the Year","published_date":"2017-09-15","featured_image":{"id":222,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"flatiron_poty_iainsight.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":905179,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-20T14:28:44.937-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-20T14:28:45.114-05:00","updated_at":"2018-08-03T15:18:50.421-04:00","filename_hash":"flatiron_poty_iainsight_mpoaK91.png","width":1029,"height":628},"filename":"flatironcity-named-uli-atlantas-2017-project-of-the-year","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"BQTw3Q","created_at":"2017-12-20T14:30:28.854-05:00","updated_at":"2018-08-03T15:18:50.404-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n FlatironCity was awarded the 2017 Project of the Year by ULI Atlanta at the organization\u0026rsquo;s annual Awards of Excellence.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFlatironCity was awarded the 2017 Project of the Year by The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Atlanta at the organization\u0026rsquo;s annual Awards of Excellence. Invest Atlanta supported the renovation of the Flatiron building, Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s oldest skyscraper, into a next-generation office space.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe project received a $1.5 million Westside TAD investment from Invest Atlanta, as well as a $11.2 million New Markets Tax Credit allocation through Atlanta Emerging Markets, Inc. (AEMI).\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The financing for this project was particularly creative, using various public and private sector financial tools,\u0026rdquo; one award juror told the\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2017/09/15/project-of-the-year-flatiron-city-transforms.htm\"\u003eAtlanta Business Chronicle\u003c/a\u003e. \u0026ldquo;In addition, this project took an existing Atlanta asset that was a burden in an important location downtown and repurposed it through adaptive reuse into a source of energy and creativity.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Development\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Downtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":29,"title":"Invest Atlanta Supports Projects Key to City’s Past, Present, and Future","promo_title":"Invest Atlanta Supports Projects Key to City’s Future","published_date":"2017-08-09","featured_image":{"id":235,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"newport_feature.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1790667,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-20T15:30:04.755-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-20T15:30:04.922-05:00","updated_at":"2018-04-03T12:29:08.995-04:00","filename_hash":"newport_feature_2ampqRr.png","width":934,"height":701},"filename":"invest-atlanta-supports-projects-key-to-citys-past-present-and-future","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"5rjZbw","created_at":"2017-12-20T15:40:46.704-05:00","updated_at":"2018-04-03T12:29:08.982-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n At their July meeting, the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors authorized seven Eastside TAD grants totaling $27.4 million.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt their July meeting, the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors authorized seven Eastside TAD grants totaling $27.4 million. Once finalized, this funding will support projects that honor Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s past through the rehabilitation of key historic assets, while also strengthening the city\u0026rsquo;s economy for the future. In total, the seven projects these grants support will create 3,456 new full-time jobs, attract $486.7 million in investment, and have an estimated economic impact of $694.3 million.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral of the grants will be used to renovate key historic buildings\u0026mdash;including the 90-year-old Medical Arts Building and the 127-year-old historic home of Alexander Hamilton, Jr.\u0026mdash;and bring them into higher and better use. Others focus on attracting new investment and development to areas like Underground Atlanta and South Downtown.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;A lot of very hard, deliberate work has been done, piece by piece,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Kasim Reed, who led the meeting in his role as Board Chair. \u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re just staying at it.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is an overview of the economic benefits these projects provide, along with a brief description of each.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" data-save-url=\"http://insight.investatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/excel_chart_5.png\" data-verified=\"redactor\" src=\"http://insight.investatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/excel_chart_5.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; border: 0px; width: auto; height: auto; color: rgb(56, 64, 71); font-family: \u0026quot;Whitney SSm A\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Whitney SSm B\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMedical Arts Building:\u0026nbsp;This Beaux-Arts style office building designed by G. Lloyd Preacher, the architect of Atlanta City Hall, is on the National Register of Historic places. The historic preservation of this vacant property will reactivate 85,000 square-feet of Downtown space.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://insight.investatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/medical_arts_2.png\" style=\"color: rgb(61, 138, 235); text-decoration-line: none; outline: none; margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" data-verified=\"redactor\" src=\"http://insight.investatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/medical_arts_2-300x267.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; border-width: 0px; border-style: initial; width: auto; height: auto; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e135 Auburn Avenue:\u0026nbsp;Gene Kansas Commercial Real Estate will renovate the second floor and exterior of the building into 9,500 square-feet of office space for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and non-profits. \u0026ldquo;This is one of the projects I\u0026rsquo;m excited about,\u0026rdquo; Board Vice-Chair Constance Barkley-Lewis said at the meeting. \u0026ldquo;I think this will a huge impact on improving an area that arguably should be the number one priority because it really is the heartbeat, the soul of Atlanta.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://insight.investatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/auburn_2.png\" style=\"color: rgb(61, 138, 235); text-decoration-line: none; outline: none; font-family: \u0026quot;Whitney SSm A\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Whitney SSm B\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" data-verified=\"redactor\" src=\"http://insight.investatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/auburn_2-300x157.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; border-width: 0px; border-style: initial; width: auto; height: auto; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eUnderground Atlanta Retail and Office Development:\u0026nbsp;An Eastside TAD grant will support the development of 325,000 square-feet of retail space that will include an anchor grocery store, as well as 25,230 square-feet of office space. Councilmember Cleta Winslow, who represents the area surrounding Underground, spoke in support of the project at the board meeting. \u0026ldquo;This is a very exciting moment for us,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;m looking forward to the future positive development of this area.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://insight.investatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/underground_1.png\" style=\"color: rgb(61, 138, 235); text-decoration-line: none; outline: none; font-family: \u0026quot;Whitney SSm A\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Whitney SSm B\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" data-verified=\"redactor\" src=\"http://insight.investatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/underground_1-300x173.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; border-width: 0px; border-style: initial; width: auto; height: auto; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hamilton Howell House:\u0026nbsp;With the help of the $100,000 Eastside TAD grant, Mtamanika Youngblood will renovate and convert the historic home of Alexander Hamilton Jr. into a bed and breakfast that will promote cultural tourism and historic preservation within the Sweet Auburn community. \u0026ldquo;This is a prime example of providing moneys to support folks in the community,\u0026rdquo; said Board Treasurer Randy Hazelton.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://insight.investatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/hamilton_howell_1.png\" style=\"color: rgb(61, 138, 235); text-decoration-line: none; outline: none; font-family: \u0026quot;Whitney SSm A\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Whitney SSm B\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" data-verified=\"redactor\" src=\"http://insight.investatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/hamilton_howell_1-300x216.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; border-width: 0px; border-style: initial; width: auto; height: auto; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Avery at Underground Atlanta:\u0026nbsp;This $36.7 million, 4-story workforce multifamily development will sit within the heart of Underground Atlanta. Of the 180 total units, 150 (83%) will be income restricted to households earning 60% AMI or below and 30 units (17%) will be market-rate units targeted at households earning 80%-120% of AMI.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://insight.investatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/avery_rendering_feature.jpg\" style=\"color: rgb(61, 138, 235); text-decoration-line: none; outline: none; font-family: \u0026quot;Whitney SSm A\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Whitney SSm B\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" data-verified=\"redactor\" src=\"http://insight.investatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/avery_rendering_feature-300x225.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; border-width: 0px; border-style: initial; width: auto; height: auto; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNewport South Downtown Redevelopment:\u0026nbsp;The board approved an $8 million Eastside TAD grant to Newport U.S. RE to renovate and adaptively reuse 38 buildings in South Downtown into a vibrant mixed-income, mixed-use neighborhood. The development will include 52 residential units, 11 of which will be targeted to households earning 80% AMI. The overall project is estimated to create 2,300 new permanent jobs and have an economic impact of $260 million.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" data-verified=\"redactor\" src=\"http://insight.investatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/newport_2-300x169.png\" style=\"max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; border: 0px; width: auto; height: auto; color: rgb(56, 64, 71); font-family: \u0026quot;Whitney SSm A\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Whitney SSm B\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eKing Memorial MARTA Transit-Oriented Development (TOD): The board approved a $6 million Eastside TAD grant to Place Properties to support the development of a $64.5 million, 385-unit modular multifamily community at the King Memorial MARTA station. Twenty-five percent of the units, or 93, will be income-restricted to households earning 80% AMI.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Development\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n South Downtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":32,"title":"Executive Corner: GPTC’s Preisinger On the Emory Proton Therapy Center","promo_title":"Executive Corner: GPTC’s Preisinger On the Emory Proton Therapy Center","published_date":"2017-08-04","featured_image":{"id":239,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"gptc_exec_corner_feature.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":811400,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-20T15:54:56.940-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-20T15:54:57.102-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-20T15:55:19.193-05:00","filename_hash":"gptc_exec_corner_feature_QgDeO5o.png","width":722,"height":541},"filename":"executive-corner-gptcs-preisinger-on-the-emory-proton-therapy-center","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"XFyZJw","created_at":"2017-12-20T15:55:18.622-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-20T15:55:18.622-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Ashley Preisinger recently visited Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Executive Corner to discuss why they chose to build a facility in Midtown Atlanta.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAshley Preisinger, President of the Georgia Proton Treatment Center, recently visited Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Executive Corner to discuss the benefits of proton therapy treatment, why they chose to build a facility in Midtown Atlanta, and how Invest Atlanta and the City of Atlanta have supported this effort. Take a look:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn July, the Emory Proton Therapy Center\u0026rsquo;s cyclotron\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://insight.investatlanta.com/2017/07/14/cyclotron-emory-proton-therapy-center/\"\u003earrived in Atlanta\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and was loaded into the facility. A 78-wheel truck towing a 210-foot trailer was necessary to bring the 90-ton proton accelerator on its 250-mile journey from Savannah to Atlanta.Once complete, the Center will treat 35,000 cancer patients over the next 20 years using a highly-advanced form of radiation therapy. The new facility will be part of North Avenue\u0026rsquo;s expanding medical technology district, further solidifying the City of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s reputation as a global healthcare destination. It will also bring 128 permanent medical jobs and $500 million in projected economic impact to Midtown.Invest Atlanta provided the support necessary to make the project a reality. Our Board of Directors passed the issuance to $400 million in tax-exempt 501(c)(3) bonds, with proceeds going toward final construction costs and refinancing the project\u0026rsquo;s existing debt. On June 28, 2017, the board approved the final bond pricing.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":37,"title":"Cyclotron Arrival a Major Step Forward for Emory Proton Therapy Center","promo_title":"Cyclotron Arrives at Emory Proton Therapy Center","published_date":"2017-07-14","featured_image":{"id":244,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"proton_center_main_option_2_feature.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":144609,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-20T16:13:51.082-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-20T16:13:51.268-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-20T16:15:08.015-05:00","filename_hash":"proton_center_main_option_2_feature_qN9gke9.jpg","width":1666,"height":1250},"filename":"cyclotron-arrival-a-major-step-forward-for-emory-proton-therapy-center","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"iv31Ug","created_at":"2017-12-20T16:15:07.344-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-20T16:15:07.344-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The\u0026nbsp;Emory Proton Therapy Center\u0026rsquo;s cyclotron, nicknamed \u0026ldquo;Jocelyn,\u0026rdquo; will provide targeted cancer treatment to around 1,700 patients annually.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Emory Proton Therapy Center\u0026rsquo;s cyclotron, nicknamed \u0026ldquo;Jocelyn,\u0026rdquo; was loaded into the facility in front of dozens of onlookers on Thursday, July 13. Once operational, the Center will provide targeted cancer treatment to around 1,700 patients annually.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The most profound thing about today\u0026rsquo;s event is the tremendous capacity that this cyclotron has for saving lives and reducing suffering of cancer patients at their most vulnerable moments,\u0026rdquo; Mayor Kasim Reed said at the event.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe new facility will be part of North Avenue\u0026rsquo;s expanding medical technology district, and will bring 128 permanent medical jobs and $500 million in projected economic impact to Midtown.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMayor Reed added: \u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;m proud that the City of Atlanta, through Invest Atlanta, has been able to partner with the Emory Proton Therapy Center to see that this facility realizes its full potential. The Proton Center will further solidify the City of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s reputation as a global healthcare destination.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAshley Preisinger, GPTC President, spoke about the cylcotron\u0026rsquo;s journey in numerical terms. She said it took a 78-wheel truck towing a 210-foot trailer to bring the 90-ton proton accelerator on its 250-mile trip from Savannah to Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;But 35,000 is my favorite number, and the one that has kept me motivated during uncertain times,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;That\u0026rsquo;s the number of patients we\u0026rsquo;ll be able to treat here over the next 20 years.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Invest Atlanta board supported the Center by agreeing to issue up to $400 million in tax-exempt 501(c)(3) bonds, with proceeds going toward final construction costs and refinancing the project\u0026rsquo;s existing debt. And on June 28, 2017, the board approved the final bond pricing.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eProton therapy is a highly-advanced form of radiation therapy that can provide cancer patients with an increased likelihood of superior clinical outcomes and fewer side effects or complications when compared to surgery, chemotherapy, and conventional radiation therapy alternatives. The Emory Proton Therapy Center will be one of just 25 such facilities in the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding construction will continue as additional equipment for each of four gantry rooms arrives. Patient consults are slated to begin for the center in fall 2018, and the first patients will be treated in winter 2018.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":42,"title":"Economic Development Team Travels to Europe With Focus on FinTech","promo_title":"Economic Development Team Travels to Europe With Focus on FinTech","published_date":"2017-07-06","featured_image":{"id":250,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"copenhagen_feature.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":145602,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:10:19.444-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T10:10:19.613-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:11:16.281-05:00","filename_hash":"copenhagen_feature_RJq84br.jpg","width":1536,"height":1152},"filename":"economic-development-team-travels-to-europe-with-focus-on-fintech","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"sY4b0g","created_at":"2017-12-21T10:11:15.623-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:11:15.623-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Invest Atlanta traveled to Copenhagen and London recently to continue their work attracting global FinTech companies to Atlanta.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta traveled to Copenhagen and London recently to continue their work attracting global financial technology (FinTech) companies to Atlanta and the state of Georgia.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eRandi Mason, Director of Economic Development at Invest Atlanta, joined representatives from the Metro Atlanta Chamber along with other regional partners at the Money20/20 Europe conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. Money20/20 is one of the world\u0026rsquo;s largest events focused on FinTech, with companies representing mobile, retail, marketing services, data, and technology. More than 3,700 payments and financial services professionals from around the world attended this year\u0026rsquo;s conference, including more than 1,000 CEOs.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMason also traveled to the United Kingdom to meet with our counterparts\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.londonandpartners.com/\"\u003eLondon \u0026amp; Partners\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;about the upcoming\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170202005344/en/LondonAtlanta-Partnership-Launches-P20-Global-Payments-Industry\"\u003eP20 Annual Meeting\u003c/a\u003e. The P20 will be the first transatlantic payments initiative of its kind, and will convene 20 of the most influential leaders in the payments industry and top UK and US officials and regulators.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe P20 will rotate annually between London and Atlanta, with the inaugural session taking place this October in London. Attendees will gather together to discuss the importance of payments and FinTech to the world economy, the vital role both London and Atlanta play in the industry, and how our cities can work together to promote growth of the industry globally.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAtlanta has become known as \u0026ldquo;\u003ca href=\"https://www.atpcoalition.org/transaction-alley\"\u003eTransaction Alley\u003c/a\u003e\u0026rdquo; thanks to the region\u0026rsquo;s robust and growing financial technology (FinTech) sector. Seventy percent of the nation\u0026rsquo;s financial transactions passing through Georgia-based software systems, and the state\u0026rsquo;s FinTech industry processes 118 billion transactions per year representing $2 trillion in transaction volume. Georgia is home to 90 FinTech companies, employing 30,000 professionals in state, and over 130,000 across the world.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThrough incentives, permitting assistance, and recruitment efforts, Invest Atlanta has worked to attract several prominent FinTech companies to the City of Atlanta. NCR is bringing more than 5,000 jobs to its new headquarter towers in Midtown near Technology Square. Global Payments is investing $18 million in a new headquarters in Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Buckhead community. And Equifax, the credit reporting and financial technology giant, invested $17 million for an expansion of their offices at One Atlantic Center in Midtown, and will bring 800 jobs into the city.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":56,"title":"A Month of Tech Travels for Economic Development Team","promo_title":"A Month of Tech Travels for Economic Development Team","published_date":"2017-06-13","featured_image":{"id":265,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"kevin_infosec_feature.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":189014,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:52:54.274-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T10:52:54.484-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:54:08.814-05:00","filename_hash":"kevin_infosec_feature_V1Do8K9.jpg","width":2048,"height":1536},"filename":"a-month-of-tech-travels-for-economic-development-team","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"3swufw","created_at":"2017-12-21T10:54:08.121-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:54:08.121-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Invest Atlanta team represented Atlanta, networked with company executives, and mett with savvy entrepreneurs at several international technology conferences.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMembers of the Invest Atlanta team spent the month of June representing Atlanta, networking with company executives, and meeting with savvy entrepreneurs at several international technology conferences. These trips are part of IA\u0026rsquo;s larger strategy to attract and retain businesses from targeted industry sectors, including cybersecurity, health IT, and the biosciences.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eKevin Johnson, IA\u0026rsquo;s Senior Vice President of Economic Development, traveled to London on June 6 for\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.infosecurityeurope.com/\"\u003eInfosecurity (Infosec) Europe\u003c/a\u003e, as well as London Tech Week the following week. During the week of June 19, Economic Development Director Randi Mason will be in San Diego for the\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://convention.bio.org/\"\u003eBIO International Convention\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;to meet with biotech companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers, and related organizations from around the world.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInfosec Europe is the continent\u0026rsquo;s top cybersecurity conference, welcoming more than 13,500 information security professionals this year. While there, Johnson made valuable connections with European tech companies, including several Welsh-based firms. Atlanta has a thriving cybersecurity sector, with a strong focus on financial technology, or FinTech. Fortune Magazine recently named Atlanta 1 of 7 cities that could become the\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://fortune.com/2017/04/06/cyber-security-cities/\"\u003eworld\u0026rsquo;s cybersecurity capital\u003c/a\u003e, and the state of Georgia is home to 115 cybersecurity companies that generate a\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.atlantafdiportal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/16-57-FDI-FINAL_WEB-2.pdf\"\u003equarter of the sector\u0026rsquo;s global revenue\u003c/a\u003e. Metro Atlanta has become known as \u0026ldquo;Transaction Alley\u0026rdquo; thanks to its strength in FinTech, with the industry employing nearly 40,000 in the metro region.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFrom June 12-16, more than 40,000 attendees from 70-plus countries came together for\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://londontechweek.com/\"\u003eLondon Tech Week\u003c/a\u003e. The week-long conference provided IA with the chance to talk about Atlanta with an engaged tech audience. Johnson met with the corporate leadership of Skignz, a late stage start-up based in Middlesbrough, UK, who has an established base in Atlanta with plans to rapidly grow their presence in the US market. He also met with Teesside University\u0026rsquo;s innovation and workforce leadership to discuss how the institution supports local start-ups and entrepreneurs.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://convention.bio.org/\"\u003eBiotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) International Convention\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;will bring over 1,100 biotech organizations to San Diego from June 19-22. While there, Randi Mason will network with global biotech and pharma leaders to talk about Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s growing bioscience industry. Metro Atlanta is home to renowned national and global health organizations, including the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American Cancer Society, Arthritis Foundation, CARE, The Carter Center, and the Task Force for Global Health. Health IT is a thriving industry in the state of Georgia, with over 250 companies employing around 30,000 people.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":60,"title":"Boston Consulting Group Bringing 200 Jobs to Atlanta","promo_title":"Boston Consulting Group Bringing 200 Jobs to Atlanta","published_date":"2017-06-12","featured_image":{"id":269,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"bcg_feature.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":65587,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T11:01:25.555-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2017-12-21T11:01:25.708-05:00","updated_at":"2020-12-21T10:59:54.459-05:00","filename_hash":"bcg_feature_MYq4Dyj.jpg","width":736,"height":552},"filename":"boston-consulting-group-bringing-200-jobs-to-atlanta","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"fMwpfw","created_at":"2017-12-21T11:01:57.426-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T11:01:57.426-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) will create more than 200 jobs at a new regional support center in Atlanta.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGov. Nathan Deal and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed announced The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a global management and consulting firm, will create more than 200 jobs and invest $9.2 million in a new regional support center in Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe new jobs will include highly skilled positions in creative visual services, finance, client and business support, legal and information technology, and other areas. BCG expects to create more than 500 jobs over the next 10 years with this new facility.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re excited about Boston Consulting Group choosing to expand their presence in our city,\u0026rdquo; said Reed. \u0026ldquo;By doing so, Boston Consulting Group will bring 232 well-paying jobs to the City of Atlanta, close to many of the Fortune 500 and 1000 clients they serve. Boston Consulting Group is known for its consulting expertise, as well as being an excellent and in-demand employer. We look forward to their continued growth and success in Atlanta.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;BCG plays an important and unique role in Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s economy, and this new investment will have an estimated $52.7 million total economic impact on our city,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;Having advised Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s top companies for decades, this expansion will allow BCG to provide their top-tier services to even more businesses across a wide spectrum of industries.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe new support center will consolidate and expand operational functions in support of BCG\u0026rsquo;s North American and global businesses.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a global management consulting firm and the world\u0026rsquo;s leading advisor on business strategy. It partners with clients from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors in all regions to identify their highest-value opportunities, address their most critical challenges and transform their enterprises. Its customized approach combines deep insight into the dynamics of companies and markets with close collaboration at all levels of the client organization. Founded in 1963, BCG is a private company with 85 offices in 48 countries.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Since opening BCG Atlanta in 1995, we\u0026rsquo;ve been deeply committed to the Atlanta community through pro bono consulting projects, individual volunteering, and direct support to local organizations,\u0026rdquo; said Alan Wise, senior partner and managing director for BCG in Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;To be able to bring several hundred additional skilled jobs with competitive compensation, market-leading benefits, and excellent career prospects to our city is another way of showing our commitment to Atlanta.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":67,"title":"YMCA Regional HQ and Head Start Facility Coming to Vine City","promo_title":"YMCA Regional HQ and Head Start Facility Coming to Vine City","published_date":"2017-05-18","featured_image":{"id":276,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"ymca_feature_second.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1597924,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T11:22:06.602-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T11:22:06.841-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T11:22:35.807-05:00","filename_hash":"ymca_feature_second_JjMQOax.png","width":1664,"height":1248},"filename":"ymca-regional-hq-and-head-start-facility-coming-to-vine-city","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"yX63hg","created_at":"2017-12-21T11:22:35.218-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T11:22:35.218-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The IA board approved a $2.5 million Westside TAD grant for the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta Center in Vine City.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Invest Atlanta board of directors approved at their May meeting a $2.5 million Westside TAD grant to fund the new YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta Leadership and Learning Center in Vine City.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Center will house the YMCA of Metro Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s administrative offices and Head Start learning facility serving 70-90 children aged zero to four-years-old. Priority for these spaces will be given to eligible residents of Vine City, English Avenue, Castleberry Hill and other Westside neighborhoods.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA good deal of thought was put into the Center\u0026rsquo;s design, which involves the redevelopment of Jordan Hall, a privately‐owned former Morris Brown University facility. Based on the input received at community meetings and listening sessions, the Center will preserve the iconic entry building fronting Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, and much of the new fa\u0026ccedil;ade will complement the style and scale of the original building. Significant areas of the Center will also be named to pay respect to the history of the site(pending approval from Morris Brown), including Bishop Jordan Hall Pavilion , the Asa Ware Early Learning Center, and the Ruth Hall Hodges Art Hall and Gallery.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe plans for the Center received recommendations from the Vine City Civic Association, NPU-L, and the Westside TAD Advisory Board.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Head Start learning facility will also serve as a regional innovation and training lab, providing training for all YMCA early learning classrooms and more than 1,500 YMCA staff throughout the southeast. Members of the surrounding communities, along with local non-profits, will also have access to the facility.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, the Center will include a small community market offering quality, affordable groceries and healthy \u0026ldquo;grab and go\u0026rdquo; meal options sourced from local farms.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-thirds of the funding for the $24 million Center will come from philanthropic contributions, raised as part of an aggressive YMCA capital campaign. Invest Atlanta is providing $2.5 million through the TAD grant approved on Thursday, and Atlanta Emerging Markets, Inc., Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s certified community development entity, is using New Markets Tax Credits to attract private investors to contribute an additional $6.8 million to the project.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta Leadership and Learning Center is expected to begin construction this summer and open in the fall of 2018. Learn more about Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s efforts on the Westside\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.investatlanta.com/westside-tad-investments/\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Development\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Westside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":68,"title":"Equifax Opens New Office in Midtown","promo_title":"Equifax Opens New Office in Midtown","published_date":"2017-05-12","featured_image":{"id":279,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"equifax_400.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":164130,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T12:56:55.786-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T12:56:55.955-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T12:57:55.132-05:00","filename_hash":"equifax_400_zmlZY4j.jpg","width":1837,"height":1378},"filename":"equifax-opens-new-office-in-midtown","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"I67Q7w","created_at":"2017-12-21T12:57:54.078-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T12:57:54.078-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Equifax, a global FinTech leader, unveiled of its new office space at One Atlantic Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEquifax, a global FinTech leader, unveiled of its new office space at One Atlantic Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 10. Invest Atlanta supported this project through an $325,000 Economic Opportunity Fund grant, which the board approved in May of last year.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn attendance at the opening were Mayor Kasim Reed Invest Atlanta President and CEO Dr. Eloisa Klementich, Equifax Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard F. Smith and Chief Global Operations Officer Andy Bodea, as well as Georgia State Senator Brandon Beach and Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development Pat Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I want to congratulate Equifax for its ongoing success and expansion,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Kasim Reed. \u0026ldquo;Equifax is a company with deep, established roots in our great city, and has redefined itself as a front-runner in the FinTech space. The organization\u0026rsquo;s commitment to the city\u0026rsquo;s growth trajectory has also helped further establish Atlanta as one of the leading technology and innovation hub in the world.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently, Equifax employs more than 2,200 Atlantans with the number expected to reach close to 3,000 over the next five years. The $17 million investment Equifax is making with this expansion is expected to generate over $62 million of economic impact.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;In the FinTech space, Atlanta is competing with global financial capitals like New York, London, Zurich, and Singapore,\u0026rdquo; said. Dr. Klementich. \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s great news for our city when Equifax, a dominant FinTech player in the identity, fraud prevention, and analytics fields, decides to strengthen their already deep roots in Atlanta.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eLocated near the Georgia Tech campus, the new five-floor, 100-000-square-foot office space will house Equifax employees from different functions such as IT, data/analytics, marketing, and finance.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s a very exciting day for us as we continue to expand our presence in the Atlanta Metro Area and reaffirm our commitment to the growth of our great city,\u0026rdquo; said Andy Bodea, Chief Global Operations Officer at Equifax. \u0026ldquo;These new offices are both a testament to the strength of our operations as well as to the vitality of the FinTech community in Atlanta, a growth engine in the U.S. We remain committed to drive innovation in all areas of our business and investing in the best talent to ensure we continue to deliver value to customers and consumers.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":75,"title":"Executive Corner: Portman CEO Ambrish Baisiwala on Coda’s Impact","promo_title":"Executive Corner: Portman CEO Ambrish Baisiwala on Coda’s Impact","published_date":"2017-04-15","featured_image":{"id":285,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"exec_corner_400.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":35194,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:22:56.931-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T13:22:57.091-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:24:02.703-05:00","filename_hash":"exec_corner_400_OPqggJQ.jpg","width":749,"height":561},"filename":"executive-corner-portman-ceo-ambrish-baisiwala-on-codas-impact","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"FGk_ZQ","created_at":"2017-12-21T13:24:02.131-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:24:02.131-05:00","video_link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/244065995","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Portman CEO Ambrish Baisiwala visited our Executive Corner to discuss how\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://insight.investatlanta.com/2016/12/13/coda-tower-breaks-ground-in-tech-square/\" style=\"color: rgb(61, 138, 235); text-decoration-line: none; outline: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-family: \u0026quot;Whitney SSm A\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Whitney SSm B\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eCoda\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;will strengthen Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s position as a technology hub.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePortman CEO Ambrish Baisiwala recently visited Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.investatlanta.com/news-press/executive-corner/\"\u003eExecutive Corner\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;to discuss how his company\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://insight.investatlanta.com/2016/12/13/coda-tower-breaks-ground-in-tech-square/\"\u003eCoda project\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;will strengthen Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s position as a global technology hub, foster new collaboration between those in private industry and academic research, and attract new talent to the city.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;[Coda] will establish Atlanta as the place for collaborative research,\u0026rdquo; he said.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBaisiwala also spoke about how city and university partners came together to move this project forward.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Without the help that we had from the City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta, and Georgia Tech,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;This project would not have happened.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction on the 25-story Coda Tower in Midtown\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://insight.investatlanta.com/2016/12/13/coda-tower-breaks-ground-in-tech-square/\"\u003ebegan in December 2016\u003c/a\u003e. With access to Coda\u0026rsquo;s powerful tools and resources, Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s students, faculty, and tech entrepreneurs will be better equipped to conduct research and commercialize new applications. The computing center contained within Coda will also further elevate Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s reputation as one of the world\u0026rsquo;s top engineering and research institutes.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Invest Atlanta board approved the issuance of up to $440 million in bonds to support the creation of the 90,000-square-foot data center. The overall mixed-use Coda project, scheduled to open in late 2018, will create approximately 2,400 new jobs and produce an estimated economic impact of $813.8 million over the next two decades.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":80,"title":"Invest Atlanta Helps New Realm Brewing Come Home to Atlanta","promo_title":"Invest Atlanta Helps New Realm Brewing Come Home to Atlanta","published_date":"2017-04-04","featured_image":{"id":290,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"new_realm_brewing_rendering_feature.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":151761,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:37:30.575-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T13:37:30.740-05:00","updated_at":"2018-02-07T15:41:27.312-05:00","filename_hash":"new_realm_brewing_rendering_feature_lpV22Dg.jpg","width":1200,"height":900},"filename":"invest-atlanta-helps-new-realm-brewing-come-home-to-atlanta","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"kz2DVg","created_at":"2017-12-21T13:38:15.311-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:38:15.311-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n New Realm Brewing will soon open in Poncey-Highlands along the Atlanta BeltLine, thanks in part to Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s behind-the-scenes efforts.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNew Realm Brewing, co-founded by well-known Brewmaster Mitch Steele, will soon open in Poncey-Highlands along the Atlanta BeltLine, thanks in part to Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s behind-the-scenes efforts.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eKent Spencer, Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Manager of Business Expansion and Retention, provided New Realm Brewing\u0026rsquo;s three founding partners\u0026mdash;Steele, CEO Carey Falcone, and CMO Bob Powers\u0026mdash;assistance with site development and connectivity issues involved with their project.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We probably would not be in Atlanta if it were not for Invest Atlanta,\u0026rdquo; said Falcone. \u0026ldquo;Putting a stake in the ground in my home city is incredibly fulfilling.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNew Realm Brewing will serve craft beer and food within its new 20,000-square-foot facility on Ralph McGill Avenue, with plans to make create an \u0026ldquo;inviting, unique, and fun atmosphere\u0026rdquo; for its guests.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSteele comes to Atlanta from Escondido, California, where he worked for a decade as the Brewmaster at Stone Brewing, the 10th largest craft brewer in the U.S. Over the years, Steele has become known as a leading authority on IPA brewing techniques.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I am looking forward to the opportunity to become part of the growing craft beer movement in Atlanta and the Southeast,\u0026rdquo; said Steele in the project\u0026rsquo;s official announcement.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe news comes on the heels of good news for Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s craft beer makers as the Georgia state legislature recently passed a bill allowing local breweries to sell their products directly to customers.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Businesses\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Eastside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":81,"title":"Mayor Kasim Reed Announces Closing of Sale of Underground Atlanta","promo_title":"Mayor Kasim Reed Announces Closing of Sale of Underground Atlanta","published_date":"2017-03-31","featured_image":{"id":291,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"underground_rendering_400.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":57738,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:40:54.393-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T13:40:54.542-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:41:15.559-05:00","filename_hash":"underground_rendering_400_azn338W.jpg","width":425,"height":319},"filename":"mayor-kasim-reed-announces-closing-of-sale-of-underground-atlanta","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"lAPYvg","created_at":"2017-12-21T13:41:14.843-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:41:14.843-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Mayor Kasim Reed announced the closing of the sale of Underground Atlanta to WRS, Inc. for $34.6 million.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMayor Kasim Reed announced on March 31, 2017 the closing of the sale of Underground Atlanta to WRS, Inc. for $34.6 million. WRS, Inc., a real estate investment company based in Charleston, South Carolina, will redevelop the 12-acre site into a live-work-shop community with retail, hospitality, entertainment and residential space. The sale will result in $8 million annual cost savings for the City.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The sale of Underground Atlanta is another milestone in the revitalization of South Downtown Atlanta,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Reed. \u0026ldquo;WRS, Inc. brings a high level of expertise and strong track record of successful developments to an area of our City in need of a fresh approach. Based on the City\u0026rsquo;s track record with Ponce City Market, the Lakewood Fairgrounds (now EUE Screen Gems) and Buckhead Atlanta, I am confident that we will succeed in transforming Underground Atlanta into a vibrant component of our City\u0026rsquo;s commercial business district.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMayor Reed announced the sale of Underground Atlanta in 2014. Earlier this month, the Board of Directors of DDA approved WRS\u0026rsquo;s master development concept plan, which approval was necessary in order to close the sale of Underground Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSince announcing the sale of Underground Atlanta to WRS, Inc. nearly two years ago, the City has facilitated and participated in numerous public conversations with stakeholders, residents and the developer. In their commitment to being an excellent partner for Atlanta and the surrounding downtown community, the firm has agreed to meet the requirements of the City\u0026rsquo;s affordable housing ordinance, regardless of whether it pursues development incentives. Any multi-family development at Underground Atlanta will include 10 or 15 percent units at 60 or 80 percent AMI \u0026ndash; a tremendous opportunity for working families to live in the new residential development.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s been more than 30 years since we\u0026rsquo;ve seen any significant investment in this high-potential area of Downtown,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, President and CEO of Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;As new development moves south from Buckhead and Midtown, Downtown is seeing a surge of new catalytic investments like Post Centennial, Castleberry Park, the redevelopment of Turner Field, and the Atlanta Streetcar. The sale of Underground will enable Downtown to continue its resurgence by bringing new business activity, more jobs, and additional housing to this unique and cherished part of our city.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWRS, Inc. has also agreed to preserve a grid for public pedestrian and bicycle use on Alabama Street and Pryor Street; to share its written plan for community engagement to be conducted throughout the development process, which has been approved by the Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association, Inc. and the City; and to accept protective covenants which require the preservation of certain portions of Underground Atlanta that are historical in nature. WRS also agreed to accept the Downtown Development Authority\u0026rsquo;s (DDA) right to approve the master development concept plan for this project as well as any material modifications thereof, but only after public advertisement and opportunity for public review and comment of the modifications have been provided. These agreements will be memorialized in protective covenants and easements that run with the land and will bind WRS and future owners of Underground Atlanta. These agreements demonstrate WRS\u0026rsquo;s ongoing strong partnership with our city and with downtown stakeholders.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Some years ago, the idea of redeveloping Underground Atlanta was evidently slightly unseen and more than a few folks were skeptical, including skepticism from our peers. Not surprisingly, popular sentiment has certainly changed in a favorable direction,\u0026rdquo; said Scott Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of WRS, Inc. \u0026ldquo;We have always been and remain strong believers in the potential for great things in downtown Atlanta and Underground in particular. The redevelopment of Underground is a truly unique opportunity, something that cannot be found anywhere else in the Southeast. For us as developers, this represents an incredibly awesome opportunity and we know that it also represents an equally awesome responsibility. We take both very seriously. Somewhat distinct from other projects in Atlanta, Underground Atlanta holds a special place in the memories of many people. We intend to undertake this redevelopment with great care, communicate closely with the neighboring constituents and most importantly we intend to create a new community that makes everyone very proud of this corner of the rapidly changing downtown Atlanta landscape.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe DDA was created in 1982 by state law to revitalize and redevelop Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s central business district. The City and DDA have jointly owned Underground Atlanta since August 1986. In April 2014, the City purchased a long-term sublease to make the property available for revitalization and redevelopment.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWRS, Inc. has a significant track record in retail development. WRS, Inc. has developed over thirty anchored shopping centers covering seven million square feet of retail space and has also aided in the development of more than 100 additional retail projects encompassing more than ten million square feet of retail space. Notable development projects in the WRS, Inc. portfolio include the Horizon District in South Carolina, an urban research district that will contain over 2.5 million square feet of mixed-used space with street-level retail, restaurant and office space, and workforce housing. The company has also developed a number of retail anchored projects for nationally known corporations including Belk, Staples, Kohl\u0026rsquo;s, and Dick\u0026rsquo;s Sporting Goods.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s exciting to see a new chapter in Underground Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s history begin,\u0026rdquo; said A.J. Robinson, President of Central Atlanta Progress. \u0026ldquo;We support the WRS vision and capability to bring the density of mixed uses to the 12 acres of downtown Atlanta that has so much potential. Bravo to the city and WRS for reaching an agreement.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Development\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Downtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":84,"title":"Key Sectors Targeted at Global Mobility and Health IT Conferences","promo_title":"Key Sectors Targeted at Global Mobility and Health IT Conferences","published_date":"2017-03-13","featured_image":{"id":294,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"key-sectors-targeted-at-global-mobility-and-health-it-conferences-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":119951,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:49:39.388-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T13:49:39.547-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:50:27.570-05:00","filename_hash":"key-sectors-targeted-at-global-mobility-and-health-it-conferences-featured_vl6ggB6.jpg","width":1200,"height":900},"filename":"key-sectors-targeted-at-global-mobility-and-health-it-conferences","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"5xHQ5w","created_at":"2017-12-21T13:50:26.583-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:50:26.583-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Business Attraction team was busy in February and March communicating with leaders in the mobility and Health IT sectors.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMembers of the Business Attraction team were busy in February and March focusing on communicating with leaders in two key industry sectors: mobility and Health IT. Senior VP of Economic Development Kevin Johnson traveled to Barcelona for Mobile World Congress, the world\u0026rsquo;s largest gathering for the mobile industry. Randi Mason, Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Economic Development Director, attended the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Annual Conference \u0026amp; Exhibition in Orlando, Florida.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Johnson and Mason focused on gaining a better understanding of these target industries, as well as communicating Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s strengths to the global business community. The value these trips provide is evident in the large amount of investment mobile and Health IT companies have made and are planning to make in the city.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis year, Mobile World Congress welcomed 108,000 attendees representing 208 countries. Given the global audience, Johnson made sure to tout the geographic advantage Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport provides along with the city\u0026rsquo;s strengths in mobility. He also talked about how Atlanta is home to some of the biggest technology marketers in the world (AT\u0026amp;T Mobility, The Coca-Cola Company Delta Air Lines, The Home Depot, InterContinental Hotels and UPS), consumer content leaders (Turner and Cox Enterprises), as well as 14,000 technology companies employing nearly 189,000 workers. Metro Atlanta is also a leader in FinTech, with companies like NCR calling the city home, and NerdWallet recently ranked Atlanta as the #1 mobile-friendly city in the U.S.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo build on the connections made in Barcelona, Johnson plans to attend the upcoming Mobile World Congress America this fall in San Francisco.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMason joined more than 40,000 health IT professionals from the around the world at HIMMS. The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), the Metro Atlanta Chamber, Innovation Crescent Regional Partnership, and 13 Health IT companies hosted a booth at the convention touting the state\u0026rsquo;s role as the nation\u0026rsquo;s health IT capital. Georgia is home to over 225 health IT companies, part of a growing global industry valued at $55 billion.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta has helped Health IT companies like Anthem and athenahealth bring offices to Atlanta, and looks forward to working with more companies from this sector in the future.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":88,"title":"Castleberry Park Breaks Ground on Westside","promo_title":"Castleberry Park Breaks Ground on Westside","published_date":"2017-03-06","featured_image":{"id":302,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"castleberry_400.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":694760,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:07:39.237-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T14:07:39.630-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:08:22.471-05:00","filename_hash":"castleberry_400_zmlZvr8.jpg","width":4106,"height":3080},"filename":"castleberry-park-breaks-ground-on-westside","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"j_W7Jw","created_at":"2017-12-21T14:08:21.482-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:08:21.482-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Mayor Kasim Reed, Dr. Eloisa Klementich, and others broke ground on Castleberry Park, a $90M mixed-use development in Castleberry Hill.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMayor Kasim Reed and Invest Atlanta President and CEO Dr. Eloisa Klementich were among those who celebrated the official groundbreaking for Castleberry Park, a new $90 million mixed-use development in the Castleberry Hill neighborhood on Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Westside.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Castleberry Park is yet another example of how our Administration is keeping our promise of promoting revitalization and equitable development in Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Westside neighborhoods,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Reed. \u0026ldquo;Castleberry Hill has already established itself as one of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s most vibrant arts communities, and welcoming a new complex with a Hard Rock brand hotel is a perfect addition to the neighborhood. The new development is steps away from the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and will serve as an economic catalyst for the area.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOthers in attendance for the Feb. 28 event included: Bolton Atlanta, LP general manager Yanfeng \u0026ldquo;Frank\u0026rdquo; Chen, Gallman Development Group, LLC CEO Bruce Gallman, Central Atlanta Progress President A.J. Robinson, Atlanta City Councilmembers Ivory Young, Kwanza Hall and Cleta Winslow, Horwath HTL Managing Director Paul Breslin, and Castleberry Hill Neighborhood Association President Carrie Sagel Burns.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOnce complete, Castleberry Park will include a 200-room Hard Rock brand hotel, ground-level retail, a public park, and approximately 130 apartments. The Invest Atlanta board has approved a grant of $4.2 million from the Westside Tax Allocation District (TAD) to assist with the project, which will help ensure that 20 percent of the new apartments in the development are affordable units. The property is slated to be completed in 2019.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Invest Atlanta continues to focus on delivering strategic investments in projects throughout the Westside TAD, and we are proud to work with Bolton Atlanta, LP and Gallman Development Group to bring Castleberry Park to fruition,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, President and CEO of Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;Thanks to our partnership, this new complex will offer more affordable housing options for working families within the City of Atlanta.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMayor Reed and Invest Atlanta continue to bring in new public and private resources to support economic and civic development in the Westside, particularly along the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive corridor. Last year, the City of Atlanta pledged more than $30 million in new infrastructure, greenspace expansion and to fund MLK Dr. streetscape improvements, which will transform the iconic road into a connected corridor with a Complete Streets approach.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Development\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Westside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":91,"title":"Kevin Johnson Touts Airport’s ‘Booming Submarket’","promo_title":"Kevin Johnson Touts Airport’s ‘Booming Submarket’","published_date":"2017-02-28","featured_image":{"id":305,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"kevin-johnson-touts-airport-booming-submarket-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":64996,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:14:54.469-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T14:14:54.616-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:15:28.328-05:00","filename_hash":"kevin-johnson-touts-airport-booming-submarket-featured_lpV2oyg.jpg","width":1000,"height":750},"filename":"kevin-johnson-touts-airports-booming-submarket","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"GdAOfw","created_at":"2017-12-21T14:15:27.701-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:15:27.701-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n He spoke at a panel discussion about the positive changes coming to the area surrounding Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eKevin Johnson, Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s senior vice president of economic development and vice-chair of the Aerotropolis Alliance, spoke at the South Metro Development Outlook conference on February 23. He took part in a panel discussion about the positive changes coming to the area surrounding Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world\u0026rsquo;s busiest passenger airport.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eJoining Johnson on the panel were Michael Paris, president and CEO of the Council for Quality Growth, and Roosevelt Council, the airport\u0026rsquo;s general manager.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Many companies are located in Atlanta because of our airport,\u0026rdquo; Johnson said. \u0026ldquo;The Aerotropolis is a booming submarket with many wonderful assets and many more to come.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The opportunities around the airport are immense,\u0026rdquo; added Paris.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the panel, Mayor Kasim Reed received the South Metro Development Outlook Award in recognition of his success in making the airport more successful than ever.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re doing absolutely amazing things here,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;This is south metro\u0026rsquo;s moment.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor 15 years, Michael Hightower, managing partner at The Collaborative Firm, has convened elected officials and industry professionals interested in the counties of metro Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s southern counties: Clayton, Coweta, Douglas, Fayette, Henry, Spalding, and\u0026nbsp;South Fulton. This year\u0026rsquo;s conference covered many topics, including the area\u0026rsquo;s thriving logistics industry, transportation, the region\u0026rsquo;s Community Improvement Districts (CIDs), and the airport.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHartsfield-Jackson is not only the world\u0026rsquo;s busiest and most efficient passenger airport, it\u0026rsquo;s also the economic engine and job creator for a significant chunk of metro Atlanta. The airport employs 63,000 people\u0026nbsp;onsite, making it the state\u0026rsquo;s largest employer, and enables\u0026nbsp;a total of\u0026nbsp;400,000 jobs and $35 billion in economic impact.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eJohnson sees plenty of opportunity for new companies to relocate or expand on the hundreds of undeveloped land within the \u0026ldquo;corporate crescent\u0026rdquo; along the airport\u0026rsquo;s north side. Delta Air Lines and Porsche North American already call the area home.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I like to say that Atlanta has three central business districts: Downtown, Midtown, and\u0026nbsp;Buckhead,\u0026rdquo; said Johnson. \u0026ldquo;But the region has one central business district, the airport, and we need to start treating it that way.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eJohnson says the Aerotropolis Alliance is working to attract $1 billion in new private investment to the area within the next five to 10 years, not including the improvements already underway at the airport.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re making a statement, putting a stake in the ground, that\u0026nbsp;this place will lead the region in the future,\u0026rdquo; he said.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eRoosevelt Council spoke about the $6 billion ATL Next capital improvement project he\u0026rsquo;s overseeing. Once work is complete, the airport will have a 4-start InterContinental Hotel, a sixth runway, the new Concourse G, an expanded Concourse T, and enough cargo capacity to make it a top 5 cargo airport. Council pointed out that 27,000 jobs are tied to air cargo in the state of Georgia.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCouncil emphasized that even with the continued growth of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, his focus would remain on ensuring the people of the south metro region benefit from the influx of new investment and jobs.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Despite our size, we see ourselves as a community airport,\u0026rdquo; Council said.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":96,"title":"Critical Repair Work Begins on Five Westside Homes","promo_title":"Critical Repair Work Begins on Five Westside Homes","published_date":"2017-02-13","featured_image":{"id":317,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"critical-repair-work-begins-on-five-westside-homes-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":177711,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:23:03.978-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T14:23:04.132-05:00","updated_at":"2018-03-21T13:39:47.635-04:00","filename_hash":"critical-repair-work-begins-on-five-westside-homes-featured_Pg7zORo.jpg","width":1000,"height":750},"filename":"critical-repair-work-begins-on-five-westside-homes","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"bpYiEA","created_at":"2017-12-21T14:24:20.164-05:00","updated_at":"2018-03-21T13:39:47.606-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Homes in the Vine City and English Avenue neighborhoods will receive repairs as part of an owner-occupied home rehabilitation program.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFive homes in the Vine City and English Avenue neighborhoods will receive repairs as part of an Invest Atlanta owner-occupied home rehabilitation pilot program. In December, Invest Atlanta issued a grant to partner Habitat for Humanity to complete the work, which will focus on repairs to roofs, plumbing, electrical systems, and other areas deemed critical to the life and safety of the occupants. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(UPDATE: The citywide owner-occupied rehab initiative launched in March 2018. Learn more \u003ca href=\"http://www.investatlanta.com/homebuyers/owner-occupied-rehab\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe success of the pilot program will allow Invest Atlanta and its partners\u0026mdash;Habitat, the Atlanta Housing Authority, and Meals on Wheels\u0026mdash;to move forward with expanding the program to additional Westside homes. The program will remain focused on residences owned and occupied by the elderly, disabled heads of households, and families who have been in their homes for many years and foregone necessary repairs.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta has dedicated $2 million to assist in retaining existing homeowners in Vine City and English Avenue. Along with critical home repairs, the program for qualified low-to-moderate income households will also assist residents with estate planning and title issues. All repair work will be done through qualified third party contractors.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":135,"title":"New UPS Facility Coming to South Atlanta","promo_title":"New UPS Facility Coming to South Atlanta","published_date":"2016-11-11","featured_image":{"id":367,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"ups_feature.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":33611,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T15:46:34.898-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T15:46:35.057-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T15:48:52.593-05:00","filename_hash":"ups_feature_jpv6PlO.jpg","width":400,"height":300},"filename":"new-ups-facility-coming-to-south-atlanta","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"A9SKOw","created_at":"2017-12-21T15:46:52.578-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T15:46:52.578-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Mayor Kasim Reed and Governor Nathan Deal announced that UPS will create 1,250 jobs and invest more than $400 million\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMayor Kasim Reed and Governor Nathan Deal announced that United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS), a package delivery company, will create 1,250 jobs and invest more than $400 million to establish a regional sorting and distribution hub in Atlanta by the end of 2018.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I am very pleased to see that UPS, a Fortune 500 company and mainstay in Atlanta for many years, will plant deeper roots in our city with this new hub of operations,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Reed. \u0026ldquo;This investment in southwest Atlanta will not only create 1,250 new jobs, but strengthen our position as an international hub for logistics supported by the world\u0026rsquo;s busiest passenger airport and the many global companies who call Atlanta home.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eUPS will create supervision, administrative and warehouse positions for the new sorting and distribution hub.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Georgia demonstrates an enduring commitment to industry leaders and job creators. With this investment, UPS will use Georgia\u0026rsquo;s location, transportation infrastructure and logistics sector to reach customers more quickly and more efficiently. UPS is already making a substantial economic impact in the Atlanta area and we look forward to the company\u0026rsquo;s continued success,\u0026rdquo; said Governor Deal.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eUPS employs more than 14,000 Georgia residents in package delivery operations, ground freight, aircraft operations, data center management and contract logistics. Product and technology development, global transportation network planning and other corporate staffs are based in metro Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;UPS has proudly made its global headquarters in Atlanta for more than two decades,\u0026rdquo; said David Abney, UPS chairman and CEO. \u0026ldquo;This strategic capital investment will feature state-of-the-art technology. When combined with the strong transportation connections and talented labor pool that Atlanta provides, UPS is building flexibility to meet the growing needs of our customers and our business in Georgia, and around the world.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We are excited that UPS has decided to expand its operations in the City of Atlanta with this major distribution center,\u0026rdquo; said Invest Atlanta President and CEO Dr. Eloisa Klementich. \u0026ldquo;This new facility represents a significant economic investment in the southside of Atlanta that will provide residents access to new jobs across a spectrum of skill levels. Invest Atlanta looks forward to working with the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency and UPS to build a pipeline of qualified professionals for these positions.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I am pleased that our county leaders had the foresight to realize the value of this land and work closely with UPS to make this exciting project happen,\u0026rdquo; said John Eaves, chairman of the Fulton County Commission. \u0026ldquo;The benefits it will bring in terms of jobs and investment are immeasurable. This is a huge shot in the arm and yet another example of the economic engine that Fulton County has become.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Director of Existing Industry and Regional Recruitment Lindsay Martin represented the Global Commerce division throughout this project in partnership with Invest Atlanta and Fulton County.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s an exciting day when UPS, a company with such deep roots in our state, announces they are creating an even bigger footprint in Georgia,\u0026rdquo; said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. \u0026ldquo;This announcement is a testament to our world-class logistics infrastructure and reliable workforce \u0026ndash; both which are critically important to meeting the needs of UPS\u0026rsquo; customers. We look forward to working with UPS as they establish a regional hub in Fulton County.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Southside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":137,"title":"Georgia Named #1 State for Business for Fourth Consecutive Year","promo_title":"Georgia Named #1 State for Business for Fourth Consecutive Year","published_date":"2016-11-04","featured_image":{"id":369,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"georgia-named-number-1-state-for-business-for-fourth-consecutive-year-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":66787,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T15:50:35.970-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T15:50:36.182-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T15:51:05.279-05:00","filename_hash":"georgia-named-number-1-state-for-business-for-fourth-consecutive-year-featured_982qEzo.jpg","width":400,"height":300},"filename":"georgia-named-1-state-for-business-for-fourth-consecutive-year","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"PuZfdw","created_at":"2017-12-21T15:51:04.785-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T15:51:04.785-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Site Selection Magazine named Georgia the top state in which to do business for the fourth year in a row.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSite Selection, a leading economic development trade publication, has named Georgia the top state in which to do business for the fourth year in a row.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Georgia\u0026rsquo;s top state business climate ranking is based on where corporate expansion projects are occurring and where investors say they want to commit their capital for the long term,\u0026rdquo; said Mark Arend, editor-in-chief of\u0026nbsp;Site Selection.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;This recognition underscores how Georgia continues to be a world-class location for business,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, President and CEO, Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;In 2016, we have seen three Fortune 500 companies relocate their headquarters or establish significant hubs in Atlanta because of our competitive business environment, skilled workforce and attractive quality of life.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first nine months of 2016, Invest Atlanta has helped attract $447 million of capital investment to Georgia within the City of Atlanta, creating 4,533 jobs. Economic development wins in Atlanta in the last six months with significant job creation and economic investment include GE Digital, Honeywell, NCR and Anthem.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":154,"title":"Invest Atlanta Played Key Role New Software Design Center Opening","promo_title":"Invest Atlanta Played Key Role New Software Design Center Opening","published_date":"2016-10-19","featured_image":{"id":384,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"invest-atlanta-plays-a-key-role-in-opening-new-software-design-center-in-atlanta-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":74683,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T16:15:37.761-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T16:15:37.896-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T16:15:58.981-05:00","filename_hash":"invest-atlanta-plays-a-key-role-in-opening-new-software-design-center-in-atlanta-featured_W1a5gX1.jpg","width":600,"height":450},"filename":"invest-atlanta-played-key-role-new-software-design-center-opening","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"I9CwTw","created_at":"2017-12-21T16:15:58.420-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T16:15:58.420-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology company and market leader, celebrated the opening of its new software design center.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis week, Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology company and market leader, celebrated the opening of its new software design center in Atlanta. The Keysight Software Design Center is a pivotal move in the company\u0026rsquo;s strategy to transform parts of its business from hardware manufacturing to software development. Invest Atlanta joined Atlanta City Councilmember Kwanza Hall, Georgia Tech and the Georgia Department of Economic Development to welcome Keysight to its new Atlanta home at Tech Square in Midtown.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta helped Keysight with this project on several fronts. Earlier this year, Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Board of Directors approved an economic opportunity fund incentive for Keysight to help the company establish the facility, which is expected to create more than 240 high-paying software development jobs. Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Kent Spencer also assisted Keysight in securing its certificate of occupancy for the new space, enabling Keysight to open its doors to its newly hired employees on schedule. Further, Invest Atlanta has presented its homebuyer incentive programs to Keysight for new employees interested in buying a home in the city.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":133,"title":"New Foreign Investment Program to Fund Economic Development Projects","promo_title":"New Foreign Investment Program to Fund Economic Development Projects","published_date":"2016-10-06","featured_image":{"id":352,"parent_id":34,"resource_file_name":"new-foreign-investment-program-to-fund-economic-development-projects-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":61788,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T15:04:21.132-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T15:04:21.260-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T15:44:14.633-05:00","filename_hash":"new-foreign-investment-program-to-fund-economic-development-projects-featured_8myVW89.jpg","width":400,"height":300},"filename":"new-foreign-investment-program-to-fund-economic-development-projects","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"lbo36g","created_at":"2017-12-21T15:44:13.586-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T15:44:13.586-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Invest Atlanta announced the Invest Atlanta Regional Center, a foreign investment program to fund economic development projects and new jobs.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOn October 6, Invest Atlanta announced the Invest Atlanta Regional Center, a foreign investment program that will fund economic development projects and new jobs as well as promote the City of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s economic development initiatives internationally.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;To increase investment and jobs in Atlanta, we need to leverage all available tools that create meaningful economic and community development projects,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, President and CEO, Invest Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Regional Center will provide loans to projects from EB-5 funds contributed by foreign investors. Typically available as low-interest, five-year loans, the EB-5 funds will support projects that create at least 100 jobs. These investments can finance senior or subordinated loans and be combined with IA\u0026rsquo;s New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) and Tax Allocation District (TAD) programs.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta is establishing the EB-5 Regional Center in partnership with GILS Management Group, a private firm that specializes in EB-5 programs. In reviewing and approving projects for funding, the center will give top priority to proposed developments located in federally designated Target Employment Areas (TEAs) throughout the City of Atlanta. It will begin accepting applications from developers for project funding in November.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We need to think globally about new ideas and options, hence I look forward to working closely with our partners to maximize the positive impact this initiative can bring to Atlanta,\u0026rdquo; added Klementich.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eEB-5 regional centers are designated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to sponsor capital investment programs funded by foreign investors. The IA center is one of just two government-led EB-5 regional centers in Georgia.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":111,"title":"Executive Corner Video Series Premieres With Keysight Technologies","promo_title":"Executive Corner Video Series Premieres With Keysight Technologies","published_date":"2016-09-14","featured_image":{"id":342,"parent_id":34,"resource_file_name":"pasted_image_at_2017_12_20_04_24_pm.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":217989,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:48:02.712-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":3,"created_at":"2017-12-21T14:48:02.922-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T16:06:55.877-05:00","filename_hash":"pasted_image_at_2017_12_20_04_24_pm_wjyzvEe.png","width":1080,"height":1080},"filename":"executive-corner-video-series-premieres-with-keysight-technologies","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"HkNDkQ","created_at":"2017-12-21T14:49:17.951-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:49:17.951-05:00","video_link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/245257078","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Invest Atlanta launched the Executive Corner, a video series telling unique and thought-provoking stories of companies who have chosen Atlanta.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis month, Invest Atlanta launched the Executive Corner, a new video series telling unique and thought-provoking stories of companies who have chosen to build their business in Atlanta. The first video in the series spotlights Keysight Technologies, the world\u0026rsquo;s leading electronic measurement company who recently announced a plan to launch a Keysight software development center in Atlanta. Videos will be available to view on Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s website, YouTube and in social media.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":108,"title":"Honeywell Software Development Center to Create More Than 800 Jobs","promo_title":"Honeywell Software Development Center to Create More Than 800 Jobs","published_date":"2016-09-14","featured_image":{"id":340,"parent_id":34,"resource_file_name":"new-honeywell-software-development-center-to-create-more-than-800-new-jobs-in-atlanta-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":76037,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:44:23.068-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T14:44:23.215-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:45:09.361-05:00","filename_hash":"new-honeywell-software-development-center-to-create-more-than-800-new-jobs-in-atlanta-featured_RJq8XPl.jpg","width":460,"height":345},"filename":"honeywell-software-development-center-to-create-more-than-800-jobs","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"1TTzAQ","created_at":"2017-12-21T14:45:08.314-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:45:08.314-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Honeywell will establish a new first-of-its-kind software development center and establish the company\u0026rsquo;s home and building technologies headquarters in Atlanta.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMayor Kasim Reed and Governor Nathan Deal joined representatives from Honeywell, Invest Atlanta, Georgia Department of Economic Development and Georgia Tech for a press conference to announce that Honeywell will establish a new first-of-its-kind software development center and establish the company\u0026rsquo;s home and building technologies headquarters operation in Atlanta. This project will generate more than 800 new full-time positions and a $19 million investment.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I am pleased to welcome Honeywell to the City of Atlanta, where the company will join a strong network of Fortune 500 companies and tap into a thriving technology sector in Midtown,\u0026rdquo; said Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. \u0026ldquo;Atlanta continues to build on its strong momentum in attracting global companies looking for important assets such as skilled technology professionals, a connected business community and unparalleled access to the global economy through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHoneywell\u0026rsquo;s new Georgia operation will serve as a development center for software and technologies ranging across the company\u0026rsquo;s three divisions: Honeywell Aerospace, Performance Materials and Technologies; Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions. With this venture, Honeywell plans to create 733 full time software engineering and related positions. The home and building technologies segment headquarters will make up the remaining 100 jobs.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHoneywell is the third major company this year to announce plans to build a digital facility in the City of Atlanta. GE Digital and Keysight Technologies revealed their plans to locate digital technology facilities in the city that will create new jobs. The availability of top talent, access to Georgia\u0026rsquo;s research universities and the city\u0026rsquo;s pro-business environment are some of the reasons why technology companies are selecting Atlanta to grow their digital business.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":115,"title":"NCR Expands New Global Headquarters in Atlanta","promo_title":"NCR Expands New Global Headquarters in Atlanta","published_date":"2016-09-14","featured_image":{"id":347,"parent_id":34,"resource_file_name":"ncr-expands-new-global-headquarters-in-atlanta-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":165717,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:56:10.931-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T14:56:11.083-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:57:10.338-05:00","filename_hash":"ncr-expands-new-global-headquarters-in-atlanta-featured_p5VDEQD.jpg","width":400,"height":300},"filename":"ncr-expands-new-global-headquarters-in-atlanta","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"QOV-ZA","created_at":"2017-12-21T14:57:09.715-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:57:09.715-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Mayor Reed and Gov. Deal announced NCR will create more than 1,800 jobs and invest $145 million in Midtown.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAtlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Gov. Nathan Deal have announced that the NCR Corporation will create more than 1,800 jobs and invest $145 million through an expansion of NCR\u0026rsquo;s new Midtown Atlanta campus. The expansion will include construction of a second tower at its global headquarters to bring together employees from the Alpharetta, Atlanta and Duluth offices.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I am pleased that NCR has chosen to further expand its global headquarters campus in the City of Atlanta through another capital investment in Midtown and by bringing more than 1,800 skilled professionals to our city,\u0026rdquo; said Reed.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNCR\u0026rsquo;s state-of-the-art world headquarters campus will be located at the corner of 8th Street and Spring Street in Midtown Atlanta, in close proximity to Technology Square, Georgia Tech and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The second tower is scheduled for occupancy in the first quarter of 2019.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Atlanta continues to grow as a global technology center that offers companies access to top talent, renowned research institutions and advanced technology infrastructure. In our world-class business community, entrepreneurs and executives can find everything they need to build their dreams,\u0026rdquo; Reed added.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe announcement follows NCR\u0026rsquo;s January 2015 news that the company will move its world headquarters to the City of Atlanta and bring 3,600 jobs to its new campus. Phase I of the project, which features a 20-story tower, is under construction and is scheduled for completion in Q1 2018. Phase II, which is in the design phase, will feature a connected, 14-story office tower and is scheduled to be ready for occupancy in Q1 2019.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":147,"title":"TechStars Atlanta Welcomes 10 Startups To Its Inaugural Program","promo_title":"TechStars Atlanta Welcomes 10 Startups To Its Inaugural Program","published_date":"2016-08-17","featured_image":{"id":342,"parent_id":34,"resource_file_name":"pasted_image_at_2017_12_20_04_24_pm.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":217989,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:48:02.712-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":3,"created_at":"2017-12-21T14:48:02.922-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T16:06:55.877-05:00","filename_hash":"pasted_image_at_2017_12_20_04_24_pm_wjyzvEe.png","width":1080,"height":1080},"filename":"techstars-atlanta-welcomes-10-startups-to-its-inaugural-program","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"4pICVA","created_at":"2017-12-21T16:06:55.264-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T16:06:55.264-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n TechStars is a global startup accelerator that helps emerging technology entrepreneurs build their new businesses.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTechStars, a global business start-up accelerator that helps emerging technology entrepreneurs build their new businesses, welcomed its inaugural Atlanta class in July at a ribbon-cutting event at Ponce City Market, the location of TechStars Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s new workspace.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eEmerging from a field of 69 applicants drawn from six continents, the tech companies selected for TechStars\u0026rsquo; mentorship-driven, three-month program heard Kevin Johnson, Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s senior vice president of economic development, talk about the start-up community in Atlanta and the efforts that the City of Atlanta and Invest Atlanta have made to support entrepreneurs in launching and sustaining their businesses.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTechStars gives its class members access to investment and collaborative guidance and resources from leading entrepreneurs.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe program, intended to foster innovation and growth for the participating companies, will culminate in Demo Day, November 1, when the graduates will present their products or services to a group of media, investors and local entrepreneurs.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe diverse class includes two companies apiece from Israel and Los Angeles, one each from Canada, Belgium and Savannah and three from Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta works through incubators to offer its services of access to capital, relocation assistance, and site selection to startups, and to broker contacts with interested companies, investors or tech talent. In the coming year, Invest Atlanta expects to arrange an ultra-low-interest $50,000 loan with a yet-to-be-chosen startup that has either relocated to Atlanta or is just beginning its business here.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":92,"title":"High Performance Computing Center to Transform Tech Square","promo_title":"High Performance Computing Center to Transform Tech Square","published_date":"2016-05-19","featured_image":{"id":306,"parent_id":34,"resource_file_name":"high-performance-computing-center-to-transform-tech-square-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":77019,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:16:22.597-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T14:16:22.728-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:17:53.860-05:00","filename_hash":"high-performance-computing-center-to-transform-tech-square-featured_wjyz3Bm.jpg","width":400,"height":300},"filename":"high-performance-computing-center-to-transform-tech-square","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"cg7Kow","created_at":"2017-12-21T14:17:22.041-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:17:22.041-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n CODA, anchored by a high-performance computing center, was partially underwritten by $15 million in tax incentives approved by Invest Atlanta.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCODA, a collaborative development anchored by a high-performance computing center and partially underwritten by $15 million in tax incentives approved by Invest Atlanta, will begin construction this year on a 2-acre site at Tech Square in Midtown Atlanta. It\u0026rsquo;s expected to open by the end of 2018.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 755,000-sq. ft., $360-million mixed-use complex will bring together a critical mass of companies, technical experts, students, faculty and researchers to engage and interact in activities that include business incubation, high-level computing modeling and simulation, and technology innovation.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith the computing center at the core of the development, CODA is intended to be a laboratory that accelerates the growth of startup businesses and fosters research and development efforts to create leading-edge commercial and technical solutions.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCODA\u0026rsquo;s projected economic benefits are considerable: The Center is expected to create 2,400 jobs, and over a 20-year period it should deliver $449 million in aggregate direct, indirect and induced tax and fee revenue and have an overall economic impact of $813.8 million.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCODA \u0026ldquo;will solidify Georgia Tech and Atlanta as a place for startups, innovation and commercialization,\u0026rdquo; said Invest Atlanta CEO and President Dr. Eloisa Klementich at the recent project announcement ceremony, which was attended by Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Georgia Tech President Dr. G.P. \u0026ldquo;Bud\u0026rdquo; Peterson, project architect John Portman, and Armbrish Baisiwala, CEO of Portman Holdings, the project developer.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eReferring to the cluster of off-campus Tech students, hotel and conference centers, business headquarters, accelerators, startups and retailers that populate the Tech Square neighborhood, Klementich said that CODA would make the surrounding community \u0026ldquo;one in which companies collaborate, no longer working in silos, but reaching out to leverage all of these sources to ensure that they remain relevant and competitive.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eShe went on to note that roughly 3,000 people now live and work in Tech Square \u0026ldquo;but by 2019, I would venture to say there will be over 12,000 people all linked together by a common goal of either inventing the next product, innovating the next technology or building the next business.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":59,"title":"Keysight Technologies Bringing Facility to Tech Square","promo_title":"Keysight Technologies Bringing Facility to Tech Square","published_date":"2016-05-19","featured_image":{"id":268,"parent_id":34,"resource_file_name":"keysight-technologies-bringing-facility-to-tech-square-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":52979,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:57:53.057-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T10:57:53.199-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:58:43.910-05:00","filename_hash":"keysight-technologies-bringing-facility-to-tech-square-featured_bznOb2g.jpg","width":600,"height":450},"filename":"keysight-technologies-bringing-facility-to-tech-square","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"yzyKIA","created_at":"2017-12-21T10:58:43.232-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:58:43.232-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Invest Atlanta was a key member of the public-private sector team that worked to help Keysight expand into Atlanta.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta was a key member of the public-private sector team that worked to make the Keysight expansion into Atlanta a reality. Other partners in the effort included the Georgia Department of Economic Development\u0026rsquo;s Global Commerce Division, the City of Atlanta, Georgia Tech, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and Georgia Power.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe $14-million project will bring more than 200 software engineering jobs to the city in an open-environment configuration that encourages collaboration and agile software development. Towards that end, Santa Rosa, California-based Keysight intends to hire software engineers and managers locally.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe innovations that emerge from Keysight\u0026rsquo;s new facility will be used to design and test electronic products created by Keysight\u0026rsquo;s global customers.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I am excited that Keysight Technologies will be one of the first companies to call the high-performance computing center at Georgia Tech home,\u0026rdquo; said Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eKeysight\u0026rsquo;s expansion onto the Tech campus is a logical extension of the company\u0026rsquo;s existing relationship with the university, which includes Keystone CEO Ron Nersesian\u0026rsquo;s membership on Georgia Tech President Bud Peterson\u0026rsquo;s advisory board.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta CEO Dr. Eloisa Klementich echoed Reed\u0026rsquo;s enthusiasm in welcoming Keysight to Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;They are a wonderful new addition to our Midtown tech community,\u0026rdquo; she said.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":63,"title":"Invest Atlanta Efforts Pivotal in Growth of Local FinTech Community","promo_title":"Invest Atlanta Efforts Pivotal in Growth of Local FinTech Community","published_date":"2016-05-19","featured_image":{"id":272,"parent_id":34,"resource_file_name":"invest-atlanta-efforts-pivotal-in-growth-of-local-fintech-community-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":81379,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T11:10:06.618-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T11:10:06.755-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T11:14:34.609-05:00","filename_hash":"invest-atlanta-efforts-pivotal-in-growth-of-local-fintech-community-featured_lpV2eNg.jpg","width":400,"height":300},"filename":"invest-atlanta-efforts-pivotal-in-growth-of-local-fintech-community","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"gs_ZAA","created_at":"2017-12-21T11:11:08.423-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T11:14:33.960-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Invest Atlanta is a supporter of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s burgeoning FinTech community, one of the largest in the U.S.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta is a supporter of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s burgeoning FinTech community \u0026ndash; one of the largest in the U.S. \u0026ndash; through incentives, permitting assistance, and helping to bring key industry collaborators to the city.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFinTech, or financial technology that leverages financial services transactions, has made Georgia into what has become known as Transaction Alley, because 70 percent of the nation\u0026rsquo;s financial transactions pass through Georgia-based software systems. Invest Atlanta has had a large role in creating that critical mass of FinTech activity, as its efforts to secure funding for business relocation and expansion. In the past year NCR, Worldpay, Equifax and InComm have announced relocations or expansions in Midtown and Downtown.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFully 100 FinTech companies have corporate headquarters or a major presence in Georgia, and six of the 10 largest payments processing firms are based in the state. Only New York and California, which exact a much higher cost for doing business, have higher annual revenues than the $72 billion generated by FinTech businesses in Georgia. Those businesses process more than $118 billion in transactions each year, and in doing so they support almost 4 million merchants. More than 30,000 people work in Georgia\u0026rsquo;s FinTech sector.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs big as Georgia\u0026rsquo;s FinTech footprint is, Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s FinTech ambitions are even bigger. Last year, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, the Technology Association of Georgia and the American Transaction Processors Coalition founded the FinTech Atlanta coalition with the express purpose of making Atlanta the recognized global FinTech capital by 2020. Towards that end, the task force in April named the 20-plus companies that will be its charter members in pursuing three main goals: recruiting FinTech companies, capital and talent; retaining existing FinTech businesses and workers; and expanding Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s industry presence through organic growth and the strengthening of the local FinTech infrastructure.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":99,"title":"Irish Officials Come to Atlanta to Discuss Investment Opportunities","promo_title":"Irish Officials Come to Atlanta to Discuss Investment Opportunities","published_date":"2016-04-21","featured_image":{"id":325,"parent_id":34,"resource_file_name":"irish-officials-come-to-atlanta-to-discuss-investment-opportunities-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":73048,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:29:51.137-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T14:29:51.266-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:30:31.397-05:00","filename_hash":"irish-officials-come-to-atlanta-to-discuss-investment-opportunities-featured_ymr8Wrp.jpg","width":427,"height":320},"filename":"irish-officials-come-to-atlanta-to-discuss-investment-opportunities","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"PPOHGQ","created_at":"2017-12-21T14:30:30.890-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:30:30.890-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Members of the Wexford County Council met recently with Invest Atlanta to explore opportunities for Irish business investments in Atlanta.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFollowing up on Irish Prime Minister Endy Kenny\u0026rsquo;s visit to Atlanta in 2015, members of the Wexford County Council met recently with Invest Atlanta officials to explore opportunities for Irish business investments in Atlanta and Atlanta business investments in Wexford and the rest of Ireland.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWexford, a cornerstone of Ireland\u0026rsquo;s ancient Eastern culture, boasts a high quality of life, a thriving arts and culture scene that includes the world-famous Wexford Festival Opera, vibrant agricultural and fishing industries and the presence of 20 multinational companies that employ 3,000 people. A few of the companies that you may recognize includes PWC, Equifax and a Coca-Cola research facility.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn Wexford, the County Council employs an impressive 1,000 workers in the county town, which is roughly 5 percent of the residents. This outstanding group delivers 190 different types of services, including economic development. In that regard, the County focuses primarily on developing infrastructure, helping startup and existing businesses, securing investments and promoting tourism. And based on current projections, Wexford will invest nearly a half billion dollars in road infrastructure by 2018.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":102,"title":"Invest Atlanta Attends Major Healthcare IT Meeting","promo_title":"Invest Atlanta Attends Major Healthcare IT Meeting","published_date":"2016-04-21","featured_image":{"id":327,"parent_id":34,"resource_file_name":"invest-atlanta-attends-major-healthcare-it-meeting-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":44196,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:32:37.736-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T14:32:37.869-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:33:38.922-05:00","filename_hash":"invest-atlanta-attends-major-healthcare-it-meeting-featured_xD2n9rM.jpg","width":400,"height":300},"filename":"invest-atlanta-attends-major-healthcare-it-meeting","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"1--fQQ","created_at":"2017-12-21T14:33:38.378-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:33:38.378-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The business attraction team talked up Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s thriving Health IT industry to attendees at the HIMSS Conference in Las Vegas.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eLast month, Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s business attraction team talked up Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s thriving healthcare information technology businesses and innovation to attendees at the 2016 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference \u0026amp; Exhibition in Las Vegas.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eEach year, HIMSS hosts more than 40,000 health IT professionals, clinicians, executives and vendors from around the world at this event, and Invest Atlanta was there to ensure that companies considering relocation knew about the benefits of moving to Atlanta. Indeed, many industry leaders who come to the annual HIMSS gathering, including Athena health, Salesforce and IBM, already have a presence in the City of Atlanta. According to\u0026nbsp;Healthcare Informatics\u0026rsquo; 2014 survey of the biggest healthcare IT companies in America, Atlanta companies in this space had cumulative revenues of almost $4 billion.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta was a key member of the delegation from the Innovation Crescent Regional Partnership (ICRP) that came to the conference and exhibition and had a booth on the convention floor in the State of Georgia Pavilion. Georgia companies, including PatientCo, SynsorMed and Azalea Health, also exhibited with the Georgia Pavilion. In fact, Georgia was the only state that had space in the exhibition area.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":95,"title":"Equifax Expansion to Bring 650 Jobs to Midtown","promo_title":"Equifax Expansion to Bring 650 Jobs to Midtown","published_date":"2016-04-20","featured_image":{"id":313,"parent_id":34,"resource_file_name":"equifax-expansion-will-bring-650-jobs-to-midtown-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":178368,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:21:15.424-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T14:21:15.566-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:22:39.496-05:00","filename_hash":"equifax-expansion-will-bring-650-jobs-to-midtown-featured_qN9QJJE.jpg","width":800,"height":600},"filename":"equifax-expansion-to-bring-650-jobs-to-midtown","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"2iESiQ","created_at":"2017-12-21T14:22:38.862-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:22:38.862-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Atlanta-based Equifax will make a $17-million investment expansion into offices at One Atlantic Center in Midtown.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAtlanta-based Equifax, the credit reporting and financial technology giant that is a global leader in consumer, commercial and workforce information solutions, will make a $17-million investment expansion into offices at One Atlantic Center, in Midtown, bringing 650 jobs into the city.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe move into a 100,000-square foot space in the iconic, 50-story skyscraper at the intersection of 14th and West Peachtree Streets will bring 150 net new jobs into Atlanta \u0026ndash; the remaining 500 will relocate from offices in Alpharetta and Sandy Springs \u0026ndash; and should create an economic impact of more than $75.8 million. Construction on the new expansion is set to begin in September, with Equifax planning to occupy the new space in two phases, in February and July 2017.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Over the past decade, Equifax has transformed itself from a credit bureau to a global data and analytics company, contributing to Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s strong and growing FinTech sector,\u0026rdquo; said Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. \u0026ldquo;Forward-looking, technology-driven companies are choosing Atlanta as the place to expand their businesses and add well-paying, family-supporting jobs.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eEquifax officials cited the company\u0026rsquo;s history in Atlanta and Midtown\u0026rsquo;s status as a center of leading-edge technology development as reasons for its decision.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;After considering several locations, we decided it was in the best interest of the company, our Atlanta-based employees, and the community to expand in Atlanta and further strengthen our roots that date back 117 years, and position ourselves for a great future that includes a growth trajectory of 600 to 700 jobs over the next several years,\u0026rdquo; said Andy Bodea, Chief Global Operations Officer for Equifax. \u0026ldquo;We naturally gravitated to Midtown, with its terrific access to a prominent engineering school and a growing reputation for innovation and technology hubs that are a magnet for great talent.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta played a key role in support of the expansion project, which increases the local footprint of a company that is the market leader in 17 of the 21 countries where it operates, including the U.S., and employs about 9,200 people around the globe.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Midtown\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":152,"title":"Mobile World Congress Draws Mobile Industry Heavyweights","promo_title":"Mobile World Congress Draws Mobile Industry Heavyweights","published_date":"2016-03-11","featured_image":{"id":382,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"mobile-world-congress-draws-mobile-industry-heavyweights-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":235400,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T16:13:24.443-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T16:13:24.595-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T16:18:45.845-05:00","filename_hash":"mobile-world-congress-draws-mobile-industry-heavyweights-featured_2amyOXZ.jpg","width":1200,"height":900},"filename":"mobile-world-congress-draws-mobile-industry-heavyweights","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"zDQiNA","created_at":"2017-12-21T16:13:55.499-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T16:13:55.499-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Seeking to expand Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s reach into mobility, Invest Atlanta joined attendees from 204 countries at the 2016 Mobile World Congress.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSeeking to expand Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s already-extensive reach into the mobile industry, Invest Atlanta joined attendees from 204 countries at the 2016 Mobile World Congress, the industry\u0026rsquo;s premier event.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHeld in Barcelona, Spain, the 2016 Mobile World Congress featured more than 2,200 exhibiting companies showcasing cutting-edge mobile products and services. The presence of more than 3,600 international media and industry analysts at the event attested to its global significance \u0026ndash; and the growing global footprint of the mobile business sector.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe four-day conference and exhibition attracted executives from the world\u0026rsquo;s largest and most influential mobile operators, software companies, equipment providers, internet companies and companies from industry sectors such as automotive, finance and healthcare, as well as government delegations from across the globe. More than 55 per cent of this year\u0026rsquo;s Mobile World Congress attendees held C-level positions, including more than 5,000 CEOs, and 21 per cent of attendees for the 2016 show were women.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":150,"title":"Trade Mission Explores Possible FinTech Partnerships","promo_title":"Trade Mission Explores Possible FinTech Partnerships","published_date":"2016-03-11","featured_image":{"id":380,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"trade-mission-explores-possible-fintech-partnerships-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":176443,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T16:11:08.591-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T16:11:08.758-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T16:11:31.978-05:00","filename_hash":"trade-mission-explores-possible-fintech-partnerships-featured_LgqbVWM.jpg","width":1000,"height":750},"filename":"trade-mission-explores-possible-fintech-partnerships","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"JV0UdQ","created_at":"2017-12-21T16:11:31.481-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T16:11:31.481-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Invest Atlanta collaborated with the Mayor\u0026rsquo;s Office of International Affairs and UK Trade \u0026amp; Investment (UKTI) to organize Finovate 2016.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta collaborated with the Mayor\u0026rsquo;s Office of International Affairs and United Kingdom Trade \u0026amp; Investment (UKTI) to organize Finovate 2016, a major trade mission that brought Georgia banking and financial technology industries to London, England in February of this year to explore business and partnership opportunities in that country with industry counterparts, international expansion advisory firms, and multi-national financial institutions, among other participants.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe mission recognized the substantial financial technology \u0026ndash; or FinTech \u0026ndash; profile raised by the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as Atlanta and Georgia. Together, the two nations have dominated the industry with a combined market value exceeding $60 billion, while Atlanta serves as the FinTech capital of the Southeastern U.S., with more than 70 percent of all U.S. payments being processed through FinTech companies here. Georgia, meanwhile, ranks third in FinTech revenues, behind New York and California, and hosted more than $4.4 billion in credit card transactions last year.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s role in helping to create Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s FinTech presence has been considerable. It is the first economic development agency and one of only three such agencies in the Southeast designated as an Accredited Economic Development Organization by the International Economic Development Council.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":161,"title":"Invest Atlanta Launches Atlanta Advantage Loan Fund","promo_title":"Invest Atlanta Launches Atlanta Advantage Loan Fund","published_date":"2015-04-20","featured_image":{"id":439,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"pasted_image_at_2017_12_20_04_24_pm.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":217989,"resource_updated_at":"2018-01-06T12:25:01.061-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2018-01-06T12:25:01.254-05:00","updated_at":"2018-02-06T12:46:13.768-05:00","filename_hash":"pasted_image_at_2017_12_20_04_24_pm_NnrYWgv.png","width":1080,"height":1080},"filename":"invest-atlanta-launches-atlanta-advantage-loan-fund","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"qJZyxQ","created_at":"2018-01-06T12:29:44.160-05:00","updated_at":"2018-02-06T12:46:13.755-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2015","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eATLANTA\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; Invest Atlanta today announced the launch of the Atlanta Advantage Loan Fund, a revolving loan program for businesses located in low income neighborhoods in the City of Atlanta. The loan fund, enabled through the federal New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program, allows eligible businesses to receive loans between $1 million and $3 million for purchasing equipment, training staff, recruitment, acquiring and renovating property, and making leasehold improvements.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The Atlanta Advantage Loan Fund aligns with our City\u0026rsquo;s goals to renew underserved neighborhoods so they can attract new investment and create jobs,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Kasim Reed. \u0026ldquo;The Loan Fund is exactly the type of resource we need to drive renewal and job creation for these communities.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBusinesses such as manufacturers, distributors and service providers in low income neighborhoods throughout Atlanta may apply for financing, including senior and subordinate loans. Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s partner in the fund, Advantage Capital Partners, will process applications and make recommendations on them.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The Atlanta Advantage Loan Fund will be an important vehicle for stepping up investment in neighborhoods that can benefit greatly from new economic opportunities,\u0026rdquo; said Paul Woodworth, president of SunTrust Community Capital, which is also an investment partner for the fund. \u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re proud to partner with Invest Atlanta and join in their revitalization efforts.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe loan fund is a unique use of NMTC financing and will address the need for loans below $5 million for small and medium-sized businesses in Atlanta. For more information, visit:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.investatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Atlanta-Advantage-Loan-Fund-Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttp://www.investatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Atlanta-Advantage-Loan-Fund-Brochure.pdf\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Site Selection\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"}]}