The coronavirus has impacted all aspects of life in Atlanta, from closed bars, restaurants, and gyms to shuttered storefronts and mass layoffs. Fortunately, the state of Georgia has one of the least exposed economies in the country when it comes to coronavirus impact.
Join Bisnow for a conversation with Pat Wilson, the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development and Dr. Eloisa Klementich, the President and CEO of Invest Atlanta, to discuss everything from the current state of Atlanta's economy to how the government plans to encourage the industry to continue to do business, and what this all means for the future of CRE in Atlanta.
Agenda
What does this pandemic mean for Atlanta's economic future?
What incentives is the city offering to help existing industry and small businesses survive this trying time?
Atlanta is the #1 metro area for lowest cost of doing business, how can real estate developers take advantage this?
Atlanta's population is expected to grow to 1.3 million by 2050. What incentives are the government offering to encourage people to move to the capital of the The Peach State?
How has being the transportation and logistics hub of the Southeast continued to be an economic advantage for Atlanta even during this pandemic?
Dr. Eloisa Klementich is President and CEO of Invest Atlanta. Previously, Eloisa served as managing director of business development at Invest Atlanta. In this position, she worked to attract new businesses and create initiatives that promoted job...
Commissioner - Georgia Department of Economic Development
Pat Wilson was appointed Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in November 2016. As Commissioner, he leads the state agency responsible for creating jobs and investment opportunities in Georgia through business...