Friday, May 17, 2013

Invest Atlanta Approves Grant for ExactTarget to Expand Atlanta Presence; Move Will Create Up To 225 Jobs


  
Mayor Kasim Reed

ATLANTA, GA— The board of Invest Atlanta approved a grant of up to $200,000 from the Economic Opportunity Fund as part of a joint effort with the Georgia Department of Economic Development to facilitate an expansion of ExactTarget in Buckhead.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, ExactTarget is a leading global provider of cross-channel digital marketing solutions. The expansion of its Pardot Marketing Automation Team is expected to create up to 225 new jobs. The total expected private investment is expected to be at least $1.25 million.

 “Today’s announcement further proves that Atlanta is a great city for technology growth,” said Mayor Kasim Reed. “Atlanta will provide the diverse talent pool and growing culture of innovation that ExactTarget needs to expand their operations. We look forward to welcoming them to our great city.”

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

 Patti Ghezzi
The Wilbert Group
404-290-1996 

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