Steve Smith & Taylor Smith / Founders of Guardian Defense Steven S. Smith is the Co-Founder and President of Guardian Defense. Steve is passionate about making a true change in the way organizations prepare for, and respond to, a threat on site. He authored and developed his first program in […]

Bob Mighell / CEO of Tilting Motor Works A lifelong powersports enthusiast, Bob Mighell is the CEO of Tilting Motor Works; a business that grew from his invention of a two-wheeled tilting front end for motorcycles for which he has received three patents. Born from the need to reach higher […]

George Book Jr. / President and CEO of the West Shore Chamber of Commerce George grew up in South Central PA just outside of Chambersburg.  He attended Messiah College and graduated with an undergraduate degree in Psychology.  Following graduation, he went to work for a financial […]

Michael Elkins / CEO/Founder of MLE Law Michael is a 20 year, nationally quoted labor and employment attorney expert. Having provided commentary to national outlets such as CNN, Yahoo, Forbes, Bloomberg, Inc., The New York Daily News, The Miami Herald and more, Michael speaks on all matters labor […]

Harry & Leticia Hutchins / Co-Owners of Alma Coffee Alma was founded on the idea of Improving Lives, Pushing sustainability in everything we do, and producing extraordinary coffee. When Alma started in 2018, Harry and Leticia left their corporate careers, moved into their parents basement, and […]

An inclusive workplace can be a comfortable place to have uncomfortable conversations. Employers can address difficult topics like race by creating a culture of inclusion where every employee can share their thoughts, feelings and experiences. Strategic, measured, and deliberate approaches are […]

In the mood to see some work-centric movies in honor of Labor Day? Eleanor Ringel-Cater has a few suggestions. Atlanta Business Journal Movies to get you in the mood for, and appreciative of, Labor Day […]

“The Reserve at Bolton Road,” will be built on approximately 7 acres of undeveloped land. Atlanta Business Journal Affordable housing project coming to Bolton Road in west Atlanta […]

Delta is taking a page out of rival Southwest Airlines’ playbook with its latest move to appeal to customers. Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL) announced Monday, Aug. 31, it is permanently eliminating change fees for all flights within the United States. The elimination of change fees is […]

A successful virtual event must replicate the excitement of being in a crowded room for a participant who is likely sitting alone in front of their computer. Atlanta Business Journal Virtual events can be as effective and enjoyable as in-person ones […]

The current president of the Georgia chapter of Meeting Professionals International shared some of the other challenges — and transitions — facing the meetings industry in Covid-19 times. Atlanta Business Journal Treat virtual events like face-to-face, MPI President Allyson Wagner says […]

In the wake of pandemic shutdowns and event cancellations, convention and event venues throughout metro Atlanta are slowly coming alive again. Atlanta Business Journal Venues turn to creative use of space during pandemic […]

David Liniado / Co-Founder & Managing Partner of 19Y Advisors David Liniado is co-founder and managing partner at 19Y Advisors.  David and his team manage a portfolio of venture related projects that range from developing growth strategies for enterprise clients, accelerating early stage […]

Geoffrey Schmidt / Founder & Owner at Florida Salt Scrubs Geoffrey Schmidt started and founded Florida Salt Scrubs Working together with local partners and ingredients supplied by mother nature, our globally renowned salt scrubs and premium quality skin care products are crafted with care using […]

Several companies in Atlanta have placed their office space on the market for sublease, a potential cost-savings strategy during the pandemic. Atlanta Business Journal Flexport joins growing list of companies putting Atlanta office space on the market […]

Massachusetts-based Service Properties (Nasdaq: SVC) said Aug. 25 it will transfer branding and management to hotels to Sonesta International Hotels Corp. Atlanta Business Journal Hotel owner confirms it will transfer 103 hotels away from Atlanta-based IHG […]

A big metro Atlanta-based maker of industrial equipment said Tuesday it’s selling one of its businesses for $320 million in a move to focus on more high-growth areas. Ballground, Ga.-headquartered Chart Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: GTLS) said it will sell its cryobiological products business to […]

“It’s like a two-fold thing: We appreciate it, but for some people, we’re charity…. So when people say they’re supporting a Black-owned business … we ask, ‘Is that going to be consistent?’ I want you to support us because we have amazing […]

MK ATLANTA – A think tank that executes for and with its clients –  is a natural evolution and continuum of both Lauren and Gordon’s experiences. Gordon Morse / Co-Founder of MK Atlanta Over Gordon’s thirty plus years career in the financial services industry,  he […]

Vanessa Smith / Blue Ribbon Cooking Vanessa Smith was born and raised to throw parties for a living! Growing up in a cooking school with a very artistic eye Vanessa developed a love for helping people celebrate life’s milestones and helping bring families back to the dining table.  […]

Dominick Peri / Owner of Prosperity Brewers Dominick moved from New York to Florida in 1993 to attend Florida International University’s Hospitality Management Program and never looked back. A frequent guest lecturer on the North Miami Campus, he inspires both young and not so young students […]

Georgia Power added a long-time Cox Enterprises executive to its board of directors. Atlanta Business Journal Georgia Power elects Cox Enterprises exec Jill Campbell to board of directors […]

A developer is seeking to build separate townhome and mixed-use developments on the southern edge of historic Grant Park, just yards away from the planned Southside Trail of the Atlanta BeltLine. Atlanta Business Journal New Grant Park projects would add more than 330 new residences along Atlanta […]

Mark & Elli Baldwin / Sunways Assisted Living Concierge Mark and Elli Baldwin are a husband and wife team and Co-Founders of Sunways Assisted Living Concierge which is a placement and referral service for Seniors and their Caregivers. They help their clients find care, resources and […]

One of Atlanta’s most prominent Historically black colleges received another funding booster shot focused on increasing opportunities for minority students. Morehouse College said Thursday it received a $9 million grant from the National Science Foundation as a founding partner of the HBCU […]

ModifyHealth provides meal delivery, dietician support and digital health services for patients suffering from chronic gastrointestinal diseases like irritable bowel syndrome and celiac disease. Atlanta Business Journal 'Food as medicine' company ModifyHealth closes M Series A funding led by […]

Cory Atkinson / Owner of Elemental Spirits Co Cory Atkinson is the owner of Elemental Spirits Co., a new boutique bottle shop in the Poncey-Highland neighborhood of Atlanta. Opened in February 2020, Elemental Spirits Co. specializes in small-batch spirits, natural/low-intervention wines, and […]

“The loss of Randall is felt profoundly, not only by our family, his friends and me, but also by generations of Rollins’ employees and colleagues,” said Gary W. Rollins. Atlanta Business Journal Rollins Inc. announces passing of Atlanta billionaire R. Randall Rollins, 88 […]

Amjad Shamim / CEO of Oz Digital Consulting Amjad is the CEO of OZ Digital Consulting. He is responsible for working with the executive leadership of OZ to formulate and execute strategies to enable our Clients to relentlessly focus on enhancing their Customer Experience (CX) in order to attain […]

Joe De Sena / Spartan Joe De Sena – Founder and CEO of Spartan, the world’s largest obstacle race and endurance brand – has demonstrated his entrepreneurial drive since his pre-teens. Following a successful career on Wall Street De Sena set his sights on ripping people off their […]

The Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United won’t be greeted by their fans when they return to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Parent company AMB Sports and Entertainment announced on Monday that both teams will play without fans in attendance for scheduled home games through September. The wait could be […]

The CDC Foundation created a new position on its executive team to manage its Covid-19 response. Atlanta Business Journal CDC Foundation hires its first chief medical officer […]

Kemp alleged the city’s orders threatened local businesses and contradicted his orders as the state’s chief executive on how to deal with the pandemic. Atlanta Business Journal Gov. Kemp withdraws lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms over Covid-19 restrictions […]

The Georgia man and his company are accused of violating the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act with sales of “Immune Shot” for $19 a bottle. Atlanta Business Journal Georgia man, company charged with selling misbranded drug to treat Covid-19 […]

The city of Brookhaven is in the running for an unidentified economic development prospect it is calling “Project X.” Atlanta Business Journal Brookhaven eyes bid for ‘Project X’ economic development opportunity […]

Kevin Simpson / Founder & Chief Investment Officer of Capital Wealth Planning Kevin Simpson has been the Portfolio Manager of Capital Wealth Planning, LLC since establishing the firm in 2005. Originally from Philadelphia, Kevin has been investing in options since he began his career at W.H. […]

In February, Atlanta-based developer Jeff Fuqua started pre-leasing for his $300 million urban mixed-used project in Jacksonville within the Skinner family’s 1,200-acre masterplanned community near the St. Johns Town Center. By mid-June, the plan was shelved, another […]

Nicole Martins / Founder of the Martins Law Firm Nicole Martins’ founded The Martins Law Firm and her practice focuses on Estate Planning, Probate, Asset Protection, and Civil Litigation. Nicole is dedicated to protecting domestic and foreign families’ assets to ensure they will give […]

Sue Sanford & Lynn Fulks co-founders of Upstart Group. Upstart Group is the “mission control” for marketing, celebrating 10 years of helping small to mid-size companies reach the next phase in their growth. We provide fractional Chief Marketing Officers, Managers and Coordinators to […]

More than 400 Cobb County businesses split about $7.5 million in relief grants from the county’s chamber of commerce, with funding that ranged between $1,000 and $40,000. Cobb County, in partnership with its SelectCobb initiative devoted to fostering economic development, provided funding to […]

Joe Walker / San Francisco 49ers Joe Walker is currently an NFL Inside Linebacker with the San Francisco 49’ers and Super Bowl 52 Champion when he was with the Philadelphia Eagles. Joe shares what it takes to achieve the long odds of making it and thriving in the NFL. Starting his career at […]

Jon Boos / Würkin Stiffs Jonathan Boos is the inventor and Founder of Würkin Stiffs, a brand known for their utility-patented magnetic collar stay. An idea which sparked a simple but innovative product, that turned into a multi-million dollar brand. From selling products out of the […]

When businesses in the South first started to address diversity and inclusion on a formal level,it seemed like it was discussed mostly in terms of creating workplaces free from bias. How do we foster environments that are fair to all people, that provide equal opportunity? That’s how the […]

Here’s what sports fans can expect to see when they return to local stadiums and venues. Atlanta Business Journal How will local stadiums and arenas change as they reopen? Here's what we've seen so far. […]

Mark Sage, whose BOBO Intriguing Objects features antiques popular among local buyers and home furnishing retailers such as Restoration Hardware, is putting a new showroom at an 80-acre adaptive reuse project on Atlanta’s Upper West side. Sage is opening his first direct-to-consumer retail […]

Tish Humphrey / Curves Conroe and Huntsville Tish Humphrey grew up in Magnolia Gardens and then moving to Huntsville she graduated from SHSU and never left.  Upon retiring from the City of Huntsville after 20 years of using her Computer Science degree, she already owned two Curves.  […]

Savannah-based Gulfstream Aerospace has opened a customer support parts distribution center within 2-3 miles of the Atlanta airport. Previously, Gulfstream customers who needed parts were served by the Customer Support Distribution Center in Savannah, which remains open, a spokesperson said. […]

“(Local businesses) are holding on with all hope possible that college football is going to kick in, so that they can recoup some of the losses that they’ve had over the last five months,” David Bradley, president and CEO of Athens Area Chamber of Commerce. Atlanta Business […]

Cason Carter / CEO of Broughton Partners An entrepreneurial enthusiast at heart, Cason, along with the partners at Broughton Partners, has worked side-by-side with industry leaders to identify a need and create a unique solution specifically designed for Personal Injury Law Firms of any size. After […]

“Having to open the GWCC is basically an admission that we cannot keep up with the volume of patients that need hospitalizations. And that is a direct result of the number of infections.” Atlanta Business Journal State orders reopening temporary hospital at Georgia World Congress Center […]