Spotlight On: Ralph Castillo, Chief Executive Officer, Morgan Medical Center

3 min read April 2024 — In an interview with Focus:, Ralph Castillo, chief executive officer of Morgan Medical Center, discussed recent achievements, collaborations to meet community healthcare needs, strategies to navigate challenges in the industry, and his optimistic outlook for the future despite an ongoing dispute with the city.

2024-04-10T16:39:12-04:00April 10th, 2024|Atlanta, Healthcare, Spotlight On|

Business Sentiment poll shows growing optimism in Southern regions

Writer: Andrea Teran ​​3 min read April 2024 — ​​In the first quarter of 2024, business leaders across the U.S. South expressed continued optimism about the regional economy, with the latest Capital Analytics Business Sentiment Survey (CABSS) highlighting sustained growth in economic sentiment, revenue expectations, and employment outlook. The CABSS

Spotlight On: Collie Greenwood, General Manager & CEO, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)

3 min read April 2024 — In an interview with Focus:, Collie Greenwood, CEO and general manager of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), outlined the agency's progress post-pandemic, emphasizing customer service improvements and the launch of the MARTA Rapid Summerhill line.  What have been some of the key

2024-04-03T08:59:06-04:00April 3rd, 2024|Atlanta, Spotlight On, Transportation|

Spotlight On: Cookie Smoak, President, ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau

3 min read March 2024 — In an interview with Focus:, Cookie Smoak, president of the ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau, talked about the organization's significant economic impact over the past year, generating over $84 million and confirming over 74,000 room nights. Smoak emphasized the importance of growth

2024-03-21T08:40:53-04:00March 21st, 2024|Atlanta, Spotlight On, Tourism & Hospitality|

Spotlight On: Randi Mason, Vice President of Economic Development, Decide DeKalb Development Authority

3 min read March 2024 — In an interview with Focus:, Randi Mason, vice president of economic development for Decide DeKalb, shared how the organization is working to address workforce development and talent acquisition challenges, its tailored business support, and its efforts to share best practices across the county. What

2024-03-14T10:22:14-04:00March 13th, 2024|Atlanta, Economy, Spotlight On|

Code Ninjas selects Atlanta for HQ, fueling tech sector’s ambitious expansion

3 min read March 2024 — Code Ninjas, the world’s largest and fastest-growing coding franchise for kids, is relocating its headquarters from Houston to Atlanta. This move underscores the city’s allure to tech companies and startups alike.  As parents and guardians increasingly recognize coding as an essential skill for their

2024-03-07T08:46:11-05:00March 7th, 2024|Atlanta, Economy, Education, Technology & Innovation|