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2022 has been a strong year for Atlanta thus far, particularly on the job front. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ most recent job report showed an uptick in new jobs and a decrease in the unemployment rate, and the city is seeing growth in a variety of industries and occupations. 

WorkMotion, a company that assists other companies in handling remote work compliances, recently conducted a study called “The Local Talent Index.”

Atlanta’s professional community includes what seems to be an endless number of trades – from tech to healthcare to finance, we have it all. Now, another joins our roster – esports.

Looking for a position in lifestyle, entertainment, hospitality and public relations? 360 Media is hiring for multiple full-time positions and accepting applications for its summer intern program!

Atlanta entrepreneur Terri Nichelle-Bradley founded Brown Toy Box in 2017 as a STEAM kit (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) created to help immerse kids in the learning experience and to feel personally represented as early as possible.

Do you remember the feeling, if only vaguely, of a recent college graduate, proud of your accomplishment and eager to prove yourself in the workforce? That feeling is still there for 2022 graduates and the job market is welcoming them like never before.

National Endangered Species Day is today, May 20, and organizations like The Ocean Cleanup are having an important impact on conservation efforts.

A new rideshare service may soon be coming to Atlanta. Focusing on providing a better value to both riders and drivers, RIDE Technologies is currently conducting a beta test in the local market.

The employment picture is looking good in our state.

There were some good things that came out of the COVID-19 pandemic and even some great ones including A Sip of Paradise.

While studying for MBA degrees at Stanford, Carl Ziade and Jean-Pierre Vertil discovered that 50% of auto loans were overpriced, costing consumers $37 billion annually.

Due in part to the war in Ukraine and the United State’s subsequent ban on Russian oil imports, gas prices have spiked across the country.

Feeling like there are more people in our city than in past years? You’re not the only one, and not wrong.

Another Walmart is opening its doors in Atlanta, but not as you might expect. Instead of another sprawling superstore, the retail giant has chosen Atlanta to be the newest location for a tech hub, as part of its expanding Global Tech enterprise. 

By the end of 2021, there was an estimated 120 million podcast listeners in the United States.

COVID-19 has disrupted the IT supply chain globally. Zeriva, LLC, a local 20-year-old Tucker company, has been helping businesses solve this problem.

Former Nickelodeon executive Keith Dawkins recently announced his move into the newly created role as president of the beloved Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios.

Cinema South Studios, a multi-million dollar production studio, is coming to Atlanta; with Tammy Williams, a 25-year veteran in the TV and film industry, its majority owner.

In October 2021, calls were made for the  Buckhead suburb to separate itself from the city of Atlanta.

Small businesses in Atlanta can once again apply for up to $40,000 in reimbursement for costs resulting from COVID-19 pandemic interruptions.

Reserve a spot at Slater Hospitality’s Hiring Event for a chance to become a part of the opening team behind Atlanta’s hottest new all-encompassing rooftop, Rooftop L.

As it prepares to put on Sunday’s Super Bowl LVI halftime show, All Access has announced plans to open an Atlanta location in addition to its existing New York, London and Los Angeles offices.

In an incredible feat, State Farm Arena is on track to become a zero-waste venue.

The critically acclaimed journalist and The Bitter Southerner co-founder Chuck Reece and his wife Stacy Reece have partnered to produce Georgia’s newest online publication, Salvation South.

While the unemployment rate in Georgia may be at an all-time low, the restaurant industry is still finding it challenging to find, hire and retain employees.

More job opportunities may be on the way for Atlantans if Amazon follows through with a rumored corporate office building in Buckhead.

Pinky Cole, founder of Atlanta vegan restaurant Slutty Vegan, and partner Derrick Hayes, founder of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, have become the first restaurateurs to be featured on the cover of Essence magazine.

There’s no better time than the start of a new year to freshen up your website or Linkedin profile with a new professional headshot.

With the gaming industry gaining traction, many cities are starting to cater to its recent surge in popularity – and Atlanta is no exception.

It’s that time again for the Google Year in Search – here are a few takeaways for the business community.