2016 was a strong year for the Peach State. Metro Atlanta was named among the top 19 knowledge capitals in the U.S. and Europe, producing 4,000 new jobs in mobile app development alone and fostering over 3,000 new startups, according to the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC). When looking at the state as a whole, Area Development named Georgia […]
Move over, Hollywood. Georgia’s digital entertainment industry has seen explosive growth in the past few years, jumping from number five three years ago to being tied for number three on the list of top film production centers in the world, beating out the UK and New York. From eSports to Hollywood films, the state has attracted new business investment from […]
Our friends over at Georgia.org have put together this comprehensive list of how our state is slaying the competition in small business, technology, education, female owned business, and so much more. Feel free to use these stats to improve your startup’s case for support (or impress your dinner party guests). Also, be sure to check out Georgia.org, […]
Do you have a great idea but lack the necessary funds to get it off of the ground? Are you an investor looking to support a local Georgia innovator? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then SparkMarket may just be the solution. SparkMarket is a one of a kind neighborhood marketplace designed around […]
Here’s the story from our friends at SouthernAlpha: After hearing stories about police brutality and abuse, especially what is happening in Ferguson, MO, three teen siblings developed an app that allows citizens to rate and review law enforcement in their community. High school students and siblings Caleb Christian (Freshman), Ima Christian (Senior), and Asha Christian […]