2 min read December 2023 — Following the success of Focus: Atlanta’s fifth edition launch conference, Capital Analytics is underway its next iteration of the Metro Atlanta economic snapshot. Providing a detailed analysis across major industries in the regional economy, Focus: Atlanta 2024-2025 aims to continue delivering a combination
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: 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
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2021 — The pandemic highlighted the need for greater community outreach to address primary shortcomings. Shannon James, president and CEO of the Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance, spoke with Focus: Atlanta and shared his blueprint for doing just that, focusing on affordable housing developments and
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2021 — Rand Meyer, managing partner at professional services firm DHG, spoke to Invest: about the continued need for accountants in an increasingly complex world. DHG experienced growth in spite of the pandemic, Meyer said. The industry has been improved, as well, by
Writer: Catie Schwartzman 2 min read May 2021 — Amazon is fervently expanding its North American footprint and Atlanta is playing a key role. The e-commerce monolith plans to hire 3,800 Atlantans as part of its expansion. However, many citizens are surviving better on unemployment checks than they would be
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read November 2020 — Recovery is the first order of business for Cobb County in 2021. Leveraging its strong pre-pandemic growth in terms of industry landscape, diversification and job creation, along with lessons learned in 2020, the county is positioned to be among the top business
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read October 2020 — In Georgia, the coronavirus pandemic pressed the brake on a decade of continuous growth and continuous recognition as one of the top states for business in the nation. Locally, counties and cities reeled as the pandemic impacted the lives of residents and
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read October 2020 —Dekalb County is open for business and working to help small businesses not only survive but thrive, especially among the underserved area of minority-owned businesses. Dorian Debar, interim president of Decide DeKalb, walks Focus: Atlanta through the main components of its economic growth
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read October 2020 — Middle-market companies eyeing private capital investments in the technology, manufacturing, distribution and retail spaces, among others, during the COVID-19 era, will require flexibility and adaptability to emerge stronger in the new normal. The good news is that valuations remain steady and deals are expected
