Tag Archives: Georgia

Telework Works for Metro Atlanta

Posted on July 26, 2012 by admin

As the Atlanta region takes a serious look at its traffic congestion problems in advance of the July 31 Transportation Referendum vote, one strategy that private and public sector employers have been embracing is the adoption of telework as an …

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Atlanta’s Transformative Opportunity

Posted on July 25, 2012 by admin

Atlanta’s Transformative Opportunity The upcoming transportation referendum vote is a major inflection point for metro Atlanta businesses and residents. If passed, the projects the referendum would authorize promise to help transform Atlanta’s economy, creating jobs in the short-run and expanding …

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Atlanta has a long history of “crazy” ideas

Posted on July 24, 2012 by admin

Throughout our history as a city, metro Atlanta has often found itself in the spotlight for its lofty plans and big ideas. Some of our most famous leaders have faced controversy, and even open ridicule, for trying to take our …

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The Future of Atlanta Depends on TSPLOST

Posted on June 21, 2012 by admin

By Mark Toro Partner, North American Properties Richard Florida, the prolific author of The Rise of the Creative Class and Who’s Your City, has long been considered a visionary and free thinker.  His focus on macrodemographic shifts and their impact …

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Passage of TSPLOST Critical to Metro Atlanta’s Future

Posted on May 29, 2012 by admin

By Clark Gore Regional Managing Principal of Cassidy Turley’s Atlanta office The mind-numbing traffic you endured on your way to work this morning is doing more than spiking your blood pressure. It’s destroying our air quality, robbing us of precious …

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Voters across country approving ballots supporting transportation improvements

Posted on May 16, 2012 by admin

By Jeff DuFresne, CCIM, CPM, LEED AP DuFresne is executive director of the Urban Land Institute – Atlanta District Council, which covers Georgia, Alabama, and eastern Tennessee. On July 31, 2012, residents across the 10-county Atlanta region have the opportunity …

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Atlanta a global hub for technology innovation

Posted on April 16, 2012 by admin

By Larry Williams Vice President, Technology Industry Development, Metro Atlanta Chamber A recently released report on the state of Georgia’s technology industry has aimed a spotlight on some of the most exciting and encouraging news for the future of the …

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Atlanta’s trip to China about job creation, building relationships

Posted on March 26, 2012 by admin

By Jorge Fernandez, Vice President, Global Commerce, Metro Atlanta Chamber This week (March 23-31), Metro Atlanta Chamber leaders embarked on a trade mission to China with Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, leaders from Invest Atlanta and more than 20 Atlanta companies …

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How Critical is Success at the Ballot Box in July 2012 to Metro Atlanta?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by admin

Quality of Life:  Metro Atlanta’s quality of life is greatly impacted by our severe traffic congestion.  Consider these facts: The average metro Atlantan spends 43 hours a year stuck in traffic.  Atlanta ranks worst in the nation for Daily Peak …

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