Category Archives: Economy

Mayor Kasim Reed, the White House Business Council and the White House Office of Public Engagement to Host Urban Entrepreneurship Forum

Summit in Atlanta on Friday, July 29, 2011 to focus on job creation and access to capital for local entrepreneurs ATLANTA — Mayor Kasim Reed, in partnership with the White House Business Council and the White House Office of Public … Continue reading

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Mayor Reed’s Leadership Praised In ‘The Economist’

It’s easy to govern when the economy is strong. When the economy begins to struggle –that’s when real leaders step to the plate. As Washington struggles over the nation’s economy, Atlanta is busy getting its own house in order, and that … Continue reading

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City of Atlanta selected as Early Partner for President Obama’s Better Buildings Challenge

CEOs, university presidents and state and local leaders rally to create American jobs through building energy efficiency ATLANTA – Mayor Kasim Reed announced today that Atlanta is one of three cities selected to be an early partner in President Obama’s … Continue reading

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Reed Administration’s FY 2012 Budget Approved 13-1 by the Atlanta City Council

$547 Million Spending Plan Includes Funding for 100 New Officers and Boosts City’s Reserves to More Than $70 Million ATLANTA – The Atlanta City Council Thursday voted 13-1 in favor of a $547 million spending plan that includes the legislative … Continue reading

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