Category Archives: Economy
Common Sense Policies Creating Jobs In Atlanta
A lot of people talk about what it takes to create jobs. Here in Atlanta, we’re actually doing it. A new study by Arizona State University found that Atlanta ranks number 2 in the nation for job growth among major metropolitan areas, … Continue reading
Mayor Kasim Reed Announces Launch of ‘Invest Atlanta’ at 2012 State of City Address
New look and direction for city’s economic development agency and job creation plans stand as major themes of speech at annual breakfast. Responding to changing economic dynamics and untapped business opportunities, the City of Atlanta today launched “Invest Atlanta,” a … Continue reading
Mayor Reed Discusses Jobs With President Obama
Mayor Reed is back in Washington, DC this week meeting with President Obama as part of the president’s “Insourcing American Jobs” Forum. Top on the Mayor’s agenda is discussing with President Obama the $600 million that the state needs to deepen … Continue reading
Reed Administration Grows City of Atlanta’s Reserves to $94.4 Million
City’s reserve fund was $7.4 million when Mayor Kasim Reed was inaugurated in January 2010. ATLANTA – The City of Atlanta has $94.4 million in its general fund reserves, an increase of $87 million since January 2010 when Mayor Kasim … Continue reading
Mayor Reed in Washington Working to Bring Jobs to Atlanta
As President Obama works to pass his new jobs bill, Mayor Reed is in Washington this week working to make sure Atlanta gets its share of those jobs. “I think we need to pursue the jobs bill, which is why … Continue reading
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Statement from Mayor Kasim Reed on President Obama’s Jobs Speech
“I am pleased that President Obama stepped forward tonight to lay out a plan to the American people which will revitalize our national economy and create new jobs for our workforce. As Americans, we have become weary of the political … Continue reading
Mayor Reed Discusses President Obama’s Economic Record on MSNBC
Mayor Kasim Reed joins MSNBC’s Chuck Todd to assess the president’s record on the economy, and whether some are attempting to divide African-Americans, a group hit particularly hard by the recession, as a way to attack President Obama’s re-election campaign.
Mayor Kasim Reed and The White House Announce Speakers and Program for the Atlanta Urban Entrepreneurship Forum
Mayor Kasim Reed, The White Office Business Council and The White House Office of Public Engagement on Wednesday announced that Tyler Perry, founder of Tyler Perry Studios, and Ofelia de la Valette, founder and owner of Dance 101, will serve … Continue reading
Kasim Reed rings the closing bell at NASDAQ
In recent weeks, Mayor Kasim Reed’s economic leadership has put Atlanta in the national spotlight. With appearances on Meet the Press and profiles in Roll Call and The Economist, Mayor Reed’s economic leadership has been recognized nationwide. Today, Mayor Reed … Continue reading
Mayor Kasim Reed and the National Black MBA Association Invite Conference Attendees To “POWER UP Your Profitability” In The New World Economy
33rd Annual Conference and Exposition will be in Atlanta, Georgia ATLANTA – Mayor Kasim Reed and the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA®) today announced the organization’s 33rd Annual Conference & Exposition will be held Tuesday, October 4 through Saturday, October … Continue reading
