Done Deals: Creation of Atlanta Economic Development Plan Begins

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Creation of Atlanta Economic Development Plan Begins

ATLANTA, GA – The process of creating a new economic development plan for the city of Atlanta kicked off June 12, with the first meeting of a steering committee that was assembled by Invest Atlanta, the economic development authority for the city.

Invest Atlanta has engaged the services of Garner Economics LLC and Deloitte Consulting to craft a new economic development plan for the city. The Brookings Institute and EANI will provide support to the two consultants.

“Our vision is to make Atlanta the most economically competitive and dynamic city in the world,” said Mayor Kasim Reed (top right photo), chairman of Invest Atlanta. “The creation and implementation of this economic development plan will set a new course to achieve that goal by building a strong foundation for sustainable and resilient economic growth.”

“This process represents a tremendous opportunity to unite the many different and powerful attributes of this city behind a single, unified plan to create jobs, boost incomes and secure Atlanta’s economic future,” said Brian P. McGowan (top left photo), president and CEO of Invest Atlanta.

“We are honored by the opportunity to assist Invest Atlanta and the city in the creation of an effective economic development strategic plan that will ultimately advance the vitality of Atlanta,” said Jay Garner (middle right photo), president and CEO of Garner Economics. “We believe the final plan will give the city a map by which it can pursue abundant economic opportunities with a variety of business sectors.”