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In the heart of Atlanta lay a 138-acre brownfield. What was once the site of Atlantic Steel in the early 1900s fell into toxic, abandoned blight by the late 1990s. Its transformation into what is now Atlantic Station represents one of the country’s largest urban brownfield redevelopments and the extraordinary possibilities that exist within a Tax Allocation District. To set the plan in motion, the City of Atlanta created the Atlantic Steel Brownfield Redevelopment Plan and Tax Allocation District – a funding mechanism that allowed the City to address the site’s environmental issues and set a standard for positive development within the Atlanta region. A tax allocation district, commonly referred to as a TAD, is a tool used to publicly finance redevelopment activities in underdeveloped or blighted areas. Bonds are issued to pay for infrastructure and other improvements in a designated area and are repaid by increases in property values and corresponding property tax increments from that area. Learn more about the history of Atlantic Station and the other TAD projects making their mark on Atlanta VIA Invest Atlanta: https://lnkd.in/ez3sck5e

Calling small business owners! If your business is located in Southwest Atlanta, we want to hear from you. Join our next town hall on April 10 to chat with Invest Atlanta staff and our partners. Learn more and register at investatlanta.com/events.

Last week, we joined together to celebrate our legacy small businesses. Did you know there are more than 500 small businesses in Atlanta that have operated for more than 30 years? Through support from the City of Atlanta, Mayor Andre Dickens and Atlanta City Council, Invest Atlanta is giving back to these neighborhood institutions through a new grant program and mobile app that will drive new customers to these businesses. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eFZEfPap.

Happy 404 Day, Atlanta!

Statistics show that 14% of Atlanta’s population is food insecure, with minorities struggling with hunger more than other households. Working closely with City of Atlanta leadership, Invest Atlanta is addressing this issue head on, allocating $2.5 million to fund projects that will significantly increase the availability of healthy, affordable food to thousands of residents living in low-income and low-access areas. Invest Atlanta is bringing more grocery options to the table through a strategy that focuses on attracting major supermarkets and grocery stores, enhancing neighborhood markets, supporting innovative food access models and creating new systems and environments. Using tools like AEMI social impact loans, Open for Business Commercial Property Improvement grants, TAD financing and Atlanta Food Access Catalyst grants, Invest Atlanta is in pursuit of innovative funding solutions to improve fresh food access for all. Read more about how our partners are building a local food movement #VIAInvestAtlanta: https://lnkd.in/eatRc_BH

You’ve dedicated your life’s work to building something that will last. Now, Mayor Andre Dickens and the Atlanta City Council want to celebrate you for your enduring impact. Atlanta Local Legacy gives back to the businesses that have shaped Atlanta by providing grant opportunities and a new, interactive mobile app for Atlantans and tourists to find your business. Join us on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, for the launch of the Atlanta Local Legacy program, where we’ll celebrate the legacy businesses that have made their mark on Atlanta history. Learn more, view full eligibility and register at https://lnkd.in/eFZEfPap.

The Invest Atlanta Board of Directors authorized a $4M Westside TAD Ascension Fund grant to convert 66 units into affordable housing within an existing multifamily development located in downtown Atlanta. Generation, located at 369 Centennial Olympic Park Drive, is a 17-story development with over 330 units. The Westside TAD grant will secure the converted units at 60% AMI or below and, through a Land Use Restriction Agreement, will remain affordable for 30 years.

To many, Anthony Gee is known as the entrepreneur whisperer, and for good reason. He’s building entire communities designed to help creators grow their business and generate wealth. Recognizing the divergence between traditional commercial leases and the spirit of entrepreneurialism, Anthony opened Koncept House as a collaborative co-working space that offers flexibility and community – a model unique to the real estate industry. The first Koncept House opened in Castleberry Hill in 2019 and quickly reached capacity with more than 25 entrepreneurs offering a range of products and services, including everything from DJ experiences and skincare to vitamins and custom wigs. That internal growth, coupled with a sizable waiting list, convinced Anthony there was more than enough demand to open a second Koncept House location. Working with Invest Atlanta and the Open for Business Fund Commercial Down Payment Assistance Program, he was able to finance a 17,000-square-foot building in the Capitol Hill community that will house more than 60 new tenants and allow him to scale his vision even more. Read more about how Anthony Gee and Koncept House are growing #VIAInvestAtlanta: https://lnkd.in/dsz4GXnu

We were thrilled to help our friends at Enterprise Ireland celebrate the grand opening of their new Atlanta headquarters! With strong economic ties in fintech, sports tech and life sciences, an expanded Irish presence helps to drive investment and job creation in these target industries and deepen Atlanta's global connectivity with Europe. Atlanta is a global hub for business, innovation and investment, now primed to become Ireland's gateway to the South! ☘️

Join the Women’s League for our 3rd Friday Monthly Meeting! For the Women’s League March Women’s History Month Speaker, we are honored to welcome Dr. Eloisa Klementich, CEcD, CEO and President of Invest Atlanta. This is a history-making moment for our city, and she will share an exclusive look at the Future of Downtown—you don’t want to miss this powerful learning opportunity to discover what’s ahead for Atlanta and how it will impact your business and life! Our Guest Speaker: Dr. Eloisa Klementich, President and CEO of Invest Atlanta Topic: The Future of Downtown Atlanta Who’s Invited: Women's League Members & Guests (Women) When: Friday, March 21st at 8:30am EST Where: Virtual via Zoom NEW ZOOM INFO: REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/e8syhSvD This is your chance to connect, collaborate, and ELEVATE with us together in 2025. Don't miss it! Let Us Know if You're going to Attend! Reply in the Comments- I'm IN!   ************************************************************* About: As President and CEO of Invest Atlanta, Dr. Eloisa Klementich is transforming economic development in the city of Atlanta through strategic initiatives to increase equity and prosperity for all Atlantans. She leads a nationally recognized economic development agency accredited by the International Economic Development Council and has shaped the Invest Atlanta organization around equity to ensure all Invest Atlanta programs focus on this fundamental outcome. #WomensLeagueATL #Elevate2025 #VirtualMeeting #BlackWomenEntrepreneurs #Empowerment#leadership #atlanta #womenshistorymonth #blackwomenownedbusiness #minorityowned #womenownedbusiness #investatlanta