4 min read January 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Mayor Mike Mason of the city of Peachtree Corners discussed the city's recent progress and future plans. He highlighted the expansion of Curiosity Lab, the arrival of Intuitive Surgical, and the development of the Town Center. Mason also outlined
2 min read January 2024 — As Atlanta’s business community enters 2024, the atmosphere is one of cautious optimism mixed with strategic planning. According to J.P. Morgan’s 2024 Business Leaders Outlook, the sentiment among midsize business leaders is notably measured, reflecting over three years of economic upheaval. The J.P. Morgan
4 min read January 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Yelena Epova, Atlanta office leader and international practice leader at Aprio, discussed the firm's rapid growth, expansion into new markets, and initiatives in diversity and consulting. Additionally, she addressed the challenges in the current economic landscape and shared insights
3 min read January 2024 — In an interview with Focus:, Jeff Call, managing partner at Bennett Thrasher, discussed the firm's dynamic growth, strategic focus on technology integration, talent acquisition, and adapting to regulatory changes. He highlighted the firm's robust expansion in key markets like Atlanta, Dallas, and Denver, and
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: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read November 2023 — While commercial construction is facing new challenges in a higher interest rate market, Atlanta still has plenty in the pipeline in terms of projects. In the first half of 2023, Atlanta’s construction industry saw an 18% increase in construction project starts.
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 3 min read October 2023 — Last month, at the Focus: Atlanta 2022-2023 Launch Conference, public and private leaders gathered to discuss how Atlanta’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion has become one of its biggest strengths and why this focus will remain essential in continuing to
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 3 min read September 2023 — In the midst of the rapid growth Atlanta is experiencing, the state capital is positioned to have a continued upward economic momentum. The last five years of growth was reflected on by key Atlanta figures at the Focus: Atlanta 2022-2023
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read August 2023 — The U.S. education system is no stranger to dealing with challenges, from funding to teacher shortages and student safety. However, students in Georgia — and around the country — are grappling with extreme heat that may have lasting effects on the
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read August 2023 — Atlanta leaders are working to stay ahead of the game to attract and retain the younger generation entering the job market. Focus: spoke to a few of the region’s leading executives about their analysis of and recruitment efforts toward the incoming
