Westin Peachtree Plaza celebrates 40 years
Close your eyes and picture downtown Atlanta's skyline. If you're like most folks, an iconic round, glass hotel will rise into your…
Business (Blog)
Augmented reality brings logistics to life
This month’s augmented reality (AR) feature brings Georgia’s huge and important logistics industry to life with an interactive addition to the infographic included in the story "One-Two Punch," on page 31 of the March issue of Georgia Trend. Here’s how…
Manuel’s Tavern: Last Day, Last Call
The last Sunday of 2015 marked the last day for Manuel’s Tavern – for a while. The venerable Atlanta bar, which opened in 1956, is closing for several months for renovations. On the morning of the final day, folks wandered…
Generation Orbit’s GoLauncher
The photo above may look like your garden-variety airplane. But, in fact, it is used to launch satellites into orbit. In the past, a great deal of energy, waste and danger were involved in launching large rockets – the method…
Growing Businesses
As the economy continues to grow and Georgia remains the No. 1 state to do business, entrepreneurs are increasingly seeking out business incubators to help get their fledgling companies soaring. From mentoring to funding to managerial support to regulatory navigation,…
High-tech Jobs Moving into Augusta
When the U.S. Army announced that its Cyber Command headquarters would relocate from the Washington, D.C., area to Fort Gordon in Augusta, it was assumed that related companies and businesses that wanted to provide services to the Army would follow.…
Forging Alliances to Grow Our Economy
The Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) has been at the eye of the development storm in Georgia for 25 years. In its unique position as facilitator and sponsor of cutting-edge high-tech and bio-tech research, the GRA brings together academia, business and…
Walking the Walk in Midtown Atlanta
Is Midtown Atlanta ready for new urbanism? Jeff Speck, author of the book Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step At a Time, seems to think so. "I used to give Atlanta a hard time, but the fact…
Only Two Weeks Left: Best Places to Work Nominations
Do you work at the best company in Georgia? Tell us about it before Monday, March 2! That's when nominations close for the Best Places to Work in Georgia. Between now and then, fill out the online nomination form with info about…
Valentine’s Day Treats
If you or your Valentine love chocolate, check out the Valentine’s Day specials at Cacao for locally made – and delicious – treats. Atlanta-based Cacao, the “bean-to-bar” chocolate makers, has earned praise in Bon Appetit, Food & Wine and many others. They offer exquisite flavors and beautiful…
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