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[Opinion] Top Down, Screamin' Out, Money Is A Thing: Big Tech Must Step Up to Fight Atlanta Income Inequality

[Opinion] Top Down, Screamin' Out, Money Is A Thing: Big Tech Must Step Up to Fight Atlanta Income Inequality

Earlier this month, Atlanta was once again named the most unequal city in the United States. Bloomberg’s 2018 report laid out our tale of two cities: "At the high end, [Atlanta] looks like one of the most successful American cities, like a San Francisco or a New York

Atlanta's Open Checkbook: An Opportunity to Speak Softly and Carry A Big Statistic

Atlanta's Open Checkbook: An Opportunity to Speak Softly and Carry A Big Statistic

This was a birthday present for me, though, late by one day — so maybe it was intended for Beyonce. Either way, on September 4, the City of Atlanta launched Open Checkbook, an online portal that catalogues city expenditures and allows the public to view, sort and download that data. If

Sara Blakely

Sara Blakely Is Funding These Eight Civic-Minded Women Entrepreneurs

For the second year, the Center for Civic Innovation (CCI), a civic-focused entrepreneur hub, has partnered with Atlanta entrepreneur and investor Sara Blakely to fund female entrepreneurs tackling civic issues with for-profit enterprises. Spanx founder Blakely will fund the women’s salary, health care and business development while

Social Entrepreneurship At Scale: Georgia Tech Hosts Social Venture Competition Regional Finals

Social Entrepreneurship At Scale: Georgia Tech Hosts Social Venture Competition Regional Finals

Meet aspiring entrepreneurs working on businesses that will have positive real-world impact. The Scheller College of Business at Georgia Tech invites you to The Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC), March 9. This competition empowers the next generation of social entrepreneurs, those that are bridging social or environmental causes with

How Startups Can Take the Lead On Atlanta's Open Data Legislation During the Election

How Startups Can Take the Lead On Atlanta's Open Data Legislation During the Election

The City of Atlanta is about to have to make some important decisions — voting on a new mayor and city council. The new mayor and other civic leaders will play a large role in nurturing and supporting Atlanta's startup scene. Luckily, with a greater focus on local politics,

digital philanthropy

The Art of Giving in a Digital World

If you enjoyed our story on " The 6 Platforms That Make Giving Back As Easy As 1, 2, 3", then you need to check out this event on May 11th! Philanthropy is a billion dollar market with a quest to solv e the world’s problems . But is