Category Archives: Jobs
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
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Tagged 2012, economy, Invest Atlanta, jobs, State of the City
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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
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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Tagged economy, jobs, leadership, President Obama
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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
