Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read December 2021— As a new year approaches, both the public and private sectors in Atlanta are working to tackle labor shortages in those healthcare segments that need it the most, namely mental health providers and nursing homes. In January, a bill to address mental
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read November 2021 — Despite the colossal challenges brought by COVID-19, business and community leaders speaking at the Focus: Atlanta Launch Conference believe that Atlanta’s economy is not only on the path to a full economic recovery, it is set to experience a new era
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read November 2021— Banking leaders in Atlanta are building upon the challenges from the last 18 months to consolidate a stronger, more resilient industry. Technology as well as diversification are two of the main drivers behind this transformation. As the region continues to attract more
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read November 2021 — Sean Taylor, managing partner at Smith + Howard, spoke to Invest: about the changes affecting the accounting industry. Innovative technologies should be a focus, not just for client work but to continuously create a better working environment for employees, whether at
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read October 2021— As the exodus from the Northeast continues, areas in the Southeast, like Dekalb County, are experiencing a surge in growth that has shown no signs of slowing down. From Emory University to Stone Mountain, Dekalb County provides a bit of everything for
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read October 2021 — With one of the busiest airports in the world, a low corporate tax structure and a highly educated workforce, Atlanta is transforming into a national economic model for the post-pandemic landscape. This transformation will be at the center of the official
Atlanta’s vibrancy is rippling across the entire Southeast, bolstered by the growth of e-commerce and its inherent need for new and improved industrial space. Investor appetite is healthy as the low-interest environment creates favorable deal conditions, David Howard, president & CEO of Lee & Associates - Atlanta, told Invest:Insights.
Writer: Brittany Pressner 3 min read October 2021- Although the pandemic affected municipalities across the Atlanta Metropolitan Area in different ways, community leaders remain bullish on their respective cities as they continue to experience significant population growth and development. Focus: Atlanta recently spoke with both Bobby Cartwright, the mayor of
Located in Fulton County, the City of Fairburn is a key municipality within the Atlanta metro area. Infrastructure investments are vital in continuing to attract new business and residents to Fairburn, Mayor Elizabeth Carr-Hurst told Invest:Insights. The city is keenly focused on creating affordable housing options throughout its perimeter. Despite
2 min read September 2021 — Karen Sedatole, interim John H. Harland dean of Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, spoke to Invest: about the challenges the school faced as it confronted the pandemic. With investment and critical thought, they were able to move the entire campus online, which Sedatole called
