News

 April was a steller month for the Piedmont Heights Business Alliance. Thank you for your support! 

 

An amazing BEAUTIFY PIHI for Cheshire Bridge from Lindbergh to the bridge on April 30th.

We also launched our SUPPORT LOCAL: KEEP CHESHIRE BRIDGE IN BUSINESS BANNER CAMPAIGN! 

• Four banners are installed! New LARGER banners being installed with the existing ones being relocated within the district for a total of 6!!!
• Two more banners to be designed and installed in May!! 
• CHESHIRE BRIDGE BUSINESSES JOIN NOW!!  Use CheshireBridgeLove2021 for 50% off your first annual membership and be added to the next banners!! 

PiHi Alliance is now 57 MEMBERS STRONG! 

Welcome NEW April members: The Carlyle, Selig Enterprises on Cheshire Bridge, Southern Nights, and Virtue and Vice body piercing

It was a small but mighty turn out for our 4/30 Beautify PiHi Clean Up.   Our dedicated volunteer board members (pictured above) Bob Glascock- President (Coldwell Bankers), Sachi Takahara- Secretary (Nakato Japanese Restaurant) and Jan Epstein- Cheshire Bridge Board member (Warren Epstein and Associates) with community development consultant, Jennifer Ohme of idealDESIGN,inc. spent two hours picking up trash and talking with business owners. 

THE RECAP: 

• Cleaned up 10 BAGS OF TRASH from ONE MILE of Cheshire Bridge. 
• Talked to 15 Business Owners! Great meeting our community members!
• Identified over 15 ATL311 issues on Cheshire Bridge to be reported and tracked in our monthly ATL311 Task Force meeting on the 1st Wed. @ 3pm on Zoom. 
• Noticed the stop work order and code enforcement notices posted on neglected buildings on Cheshire Bridge (old ACE, Happy Herman's, European Cleaners and Diner) 
• Alleyway and building behind ACE/Happy Herman's cleaned up! Yay!! 
• CHECK OUT MORE PHOTOS HERE! We hope you will consider volunteering or sponsoring our next Beautify PiHi in the Fall. 

GET INVOLVED

 SAVE THE DATE! WEDNESDAY MAY 25TH 

Piedmont Heights Business Alliance Quarterly Meeting

Nakato Japanese Restaurant: 1776 Cheshire Bridge Rd

9:30AM: Networking with Coffee & Donuts

10:00AM: One hour business meeting

SEND US QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND TOPICS HERE in advance of the meeting. 

The Deadline is Monday May 23rd to submit. Thanks!

GET INVOLVED

 Northeast Study Group - Subarea 6 Master Plan Update Design Workshops

STAFFED WORKSHOPS: ASK QUESTIONS GET ANSWERS! 

• Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm
• Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 8:00am - 10:30am
• Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 8:00am - 10:00am 

Workshops will take place at:
Ansley Mall Suite 307
1544 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30324

Join Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI) as we update the 2011 Subarea 6 Master Plan which is a plan to help guide growth for vibrant, livable mixed-use communities by applying best management practices for transit-oriented development, mobility, affordable housing, greenspace and alternative modes of transportation.

In these workshops, we will be collecting input on the Subarea 6 Master Plan goals as well as recommendations for future land use/housing, urban design, mobility, greenspace, and other elements. Design stations will be interactive and staffed to help guide you through the exercises. Stations have been organized to promote social distancing; however, masks are strongly encouraged. All three workshops will cover the same material. In addition to the staffed workshops, the space is available daily for self guided participation from May 16th to May 26th from 8:00am to 7:00pm.

Take a few minutes and explore our project website which includes interactive activities and a survey: beltline.org/subarea6update.

SEE WHAT YOU MISSED

VISIT OUR DEDICATED ATLANTA BELTLINE PAGE TO SEE PAST PRESENTATIONS & FACEBOOK LIVES

Watch the Livable Buckhead and PiHi Alliance Atlanta BeltLine Northeast Trail Update HERE

Sub Area 6 Master Plan April 2022 Presentation https://beltlineorg-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FINAL_2022-03-22_Public-Meeting1_Subarea-6-Master-Plan-Update_Web-2.pdf

Sub Area 6 Master Plan April 2022 Facebook Video  https://www.facebook.com/atlantabeltline/videos/265444228993553/

GET INVOLVED

What’s in Atlanta’s new budget and how do you fit in?

The city council usually adopts the finalized budget in a late June meeting, but the official deadline is June 30. The budget must be adopted before the fiscal year starts July 1. 

The public doesn’t have much direct say during this vetting process, but there are opportunities to give feedback in public meetings. The year’s public budget hearing is on June 7th from 6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. It is for both the budget and proposed increases in property tax millage rates. 

If you want to take part in the budget proceedings, this meeting is a chance to make your feelings known–but you can also give direct feedback before June 7. Go ahead and contact your city council members to tell them what changes you want to see in your community.

FULL ARTICLE BY ATLANTA CIVIC CIRCLE

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

 5.5.22 | Cheshire Bridge Construction Update Estimated Completion Oct 2022

The City of Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) has contracted with C. W. Matthews for the design and rebuild of the Cheshire Bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek. This comes after accepting, reviewing, and evaluating all bids submitted in January 2022.

Location: Cheshire Bridge Road NE from Woodland Avenue NE to Faulkner Road NE 

Schedule: Project construction is underway and is projected for substantial completion by October 31, 2022. 

• Currently, crews are performing surveying and drilling as part of the preliminary planning
• Next steps include utility work, roadway plans, and final plan review. 
• ATLDOT communications will alert the public as we approach construction milestones. 
• Project construction is underway and is projected for substantial completion by October 31, 2022. 
• Details about this project are available on the ATLDOT website at: https://atldot.atlantaga.gov/cheshire-bridge-updates. 
• Stay engaged with ATLDOT on our Twitter feed @ATLDOT, ATLDOT Facebook page, Instagram channel @ATL.DOT, and Nextdoor

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES

 Monroe-Armour Roundabout Work Progresses Toward Completion, Rescheduled for this Summer

Atlanta - Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) contractors have provided an updated schedule for completion of the Monroe-Armour Roundabout at the intersection of Monroe Drive NE and Armour Drive NE in the City of Atlanta, Fulton County. The revised schedule predicts an early July 2022 completion. Delays related to the relocation of several utilities in the project area (including Atlanta Gas Light, AT&T and Zayo) have been resolved. Continued construction of sidewalks and the roundabout center island is dependent on securing the required concrete quantities, given the nationwide shortage.

Check out our blog for complete info and project manager contact info. Please report extended delays in traffic. 

DON'T DELAY- THERE IS STILL GRANT MONEY!!

Great news! The application deadline for the relaunched Resurgence Grant Fund has been extended to Friday, May 27 at 5 p.m. 

City of Atlanta small businesses, including startups with a business license and nonprofits with a business license or Letter of Good Standing, can apply for up to $40,000 to reimburse the costs of business interruptions due to COVID-19. The grant funds can be used to cover eligible pandemic-related business changes and costs, including commercial rent and payroll.

Helpful Resources for Applicants

• Recorded Webinar
• How-to-Video 

Need Assistance?
Representatives are available by email and phone (404-419-7350) to answer any questions.

APPLY NOW!! 

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING PIHI ALLIANCE!! 

5.5.22

Cheshire Bridge Rebuild Update

The City of Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) has contracted with C. W. Matthews for the design and rebuild of the Cheshire Bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek. This comes after accepting, reviewing, and evaluating all bids submitted in January 2022.

Location: Cheshire Bridge Road NE from Woodland Avenue NE to Faulkner Road NE 

Schedule: Project construction is underway and is projected for substantial completion by October 31, 2022. 

• Currently, crews are performing surveying and drilling as part of the preliminary planning
• Next steps include utility work, roadway plans, and final plan review. 
• ATLDOT communications will alert the public as we approach construction milestones. 
• Project construction is underway and is projected for substantial completion by October 31, 2022. 
• Details about this project are available on the ATLDOT website at: https://atldot.atlantaga.gov/cheshire-bridge-updates. 
• Stay engaged with ATLDOT on our Twitter feed @ATLDOT, ATLDOT Facebook page, Instagram channel @ATL.DOT, and Nextdoor

SEE FULL NOTICE

May 3, 2022

Monroe-Armour Roundabout Work Progresses Toward Completion, Rescheduled for this Summer

Atlanta - Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) contractors have provided an updated schedule for completion of the Monroe-Armour Roundabout at the intersection of Monroe Drive NE and Armour Drive NE in the City of Atlanta, Fulton County. The revised schedule predicts an early July 2022 completion. Delays related to the relocation of several utilities in the project area (including Atlanta Gas Light, AT&T and Zayo) have been resolved. Continued construction of sidewalks and the roundabout center island is dependent on securing the required concrete quantities, given the nationwide shortage.

Weather and on-site conditions permitting, contractors will continue Stage 2 activities this week and begin Stage 3 in May as follows:

• Curb and gutter installations are currently underway.
• Pending concrete delivery, sidewalk construction will begin this week and allow progression to Stage 3. These concrete pours will require lane closures and flagging Operations.
• Stage 3 construction, targeted for mid- to late May, shifts traffic onto the new

roundabout lane configuration. On-site signage and barrels will direct traffic flow and emergency vehicles will pace traffic to slower speeds. The shift will be timed to minimize impacts to commuters in the area.

• Stage 3 also includes construction of the roundabout center island (estimated two- three weeks), installation and activation of lighting, installation of landscaping, paving and striping the lanes through end of June 2022.
• Given the above schedule, GDOT anticipates final acceptance of the completed project in early July.

Once complete, features of the new single-lane Monroe-Armour Roundabout will improve drivers and pedestrian safety and reduce traffic delays through this busy intersection, including:

• On Armour Drive southbound, a new right turn lane and left turn lane
• On Monroe Drive westbound, a shared right turn and through lane
• On Monroe Drive eastbound, a shared left turn and through lane; and
• The existing right-turn only lane on the SR 13 exit ramp to the intersection will be converted to a shared left and right turn lane.
• In addition, a bus stop and ADA-compliant sidewalks and curb and gutter will be Constructed.

The $1.6 million project is scheduled for completion in early July 2022, pending weather, on-site conditions and the availability of required concrete quantities.

Message boards and signage will advise drivers to slow their speed through the area.

Motorists are advised to expect some traffic delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling through work zones. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app.

Akara Tan, GDOT Project Manager

Work Cell: (404) 809-0098

Email: atan@dot.ga.gov

Akara Tan, Construction Project Manager

Project Email: Armour-MonroeRoundabout@dot.ga.gov

(this email connects to GDOT project staff including the project manager)

www.dot.ga.gov  Monroe Armour

Together with American Express, we at the National Trust for Historic Preservation are once again offering the Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Program to aid restaurant recovery amid ongoing challenges related to the pandemic.

Our mission: award $40,000 grants to 25 historic small restaurants across the country to improve, upgrade, and preserve their exterior physical spaces and online businesses so they can better serve their customers, financially recover, and grow their businesses.

Today, we are asking for your help to find cozy cafes, delicious dives, and other beloved restaurants that have stood the test of time and continue to contribute to their neighborhood’s unique history. Our focus is on independent small restaurants that have been in business for more than 25 years, operate in historic buildings or neighborhoods, and have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.

We’re accepting nominations from restaurant enthusiasts as well as formal grant applications from restaurant owners. To learn more, we invite you to register for an online information session on Wednesday, March 23, at 3:00 PM ET to learn more about the program, application criteria, and timeline.

Grant applications and public nominations will be accepted until 11:59 PM ET on April 4, 2022. 

LEARN MORE, NOMINATE + WEBINAR INFO

Applications for the Resurgence Grant Fund
will be open March 1 - April 29, 2022

Through the Resurgence Grant Fund, eligible businesses and non-profits may be awarded grants of up to $40,000 to reimburse costs incurred (after March 3, 2021) by adapting business operations in a post-COVID environment. Apply here. 

Missed our recent webinars? The "Navigating the Business License Process" and "Applying as a Non-Profit to the Resurgence Grant Fund" recordings are now available!

March 1st: Applications Open for Whole Foods Local & Emerging Accelerator Program
The program, which supports the company’s longstanding core value of seeking win-win partnerships with local suppliers, will offer mentorship directly from Whole Foods Market experts, tailored education for small and emerging producers and the potential for financial support to promote business growth. Deadline April 9th! 

March 28th: Invest Atlanta and WEI Host a Govathon at The Lola
In celebration of Women's History Month, Invest Atlanta and WEI are hosting a hackathon to tackle inequities in capital for women entrepreneurs. This 4-day event kicks off Friday, March 25th with the final pitch competition to be held on Monday, March 28th.

March 31st: Deadline to Apply to Bunkerlabs "Veterans in Residence" Incubator
Veterans in Residence is a business incubator that provides veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs and business owners with coworking space, local community, a national business network, and targeted support to grow their business.

March 31st: Deadline to Apply to the RAISE Forum
The RAISE Forum is creating local funding for in-revenue companies that need an investment round between $500K and $5MM. The RAISE Forum is for those companies that have a proven business model and are ready to scale up.

April 1st: Deadline to Apply to Invest Atlanta's ReImagine Opportunity Cohort
The Reimage Opportunity Cohort, a no-cost, 10-week program for Atlanta small businesses located in city of Atlanta Federal Opportunity Zones, is now accepting applications for the second cohort. This program will educate business owners on how to rise, recover and soar following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 1st: Deadline to Apply to Endeavor's "Scale Up Atlanta" Program
This 7-month non-dilutive program equips Atlanta’s fastest-growing, highest potential Black founders with the resources and confidence to take their business to the next level for a time commitment of 3+ hours per month, from May to November 2022.

April 6th: Deadline to Apply to Techstars Atlanta in Partnership with Cox Enterprises
This program is located in the epicenter of startup activity in the Southeast U.S., helping entrepreneurs build meaningful companies and enduring brands.

April 10th: Deadline to Apply to CreateATL's "The Collective" Impact Accelerator

CreateATL provides dedicated space for entrepreneurs who work to create a better Atlanta. Businesses who apply must answer the call of "How do we better connect the community to the outdoors and nature." This could include resilience-focused, ag-tech, urban gardens, outdoor groups, renewable energy, alternative food production, beekeepers and beyond.

April 10th: Deadline to Apply to Digital Undivided's START Program
START is a competitive 3-week virtual program for early idea-stage Latina and Black women entrepreneurs. START Atlanta will take place from May 14-31, 2022.

April 15th: Deadline to Apply to TiE Atlanta Angels 2022 ACCESS Program
The TiE Atlanta Angels 2022 ACCESS program is bridging the mentoring and investment gap for underrepresented founders. Additionally, ACCESS awards female and/or minority founders whose ventures deliver measurable positive change(s) that address a pressing social challenge/need with one-time non-dilutive Social Impact Grants.

April 29th: Deadline to Apply to Invest Atlanta's Resurgence Grant Fund
Through the Resurgence Grant Fund, eligible businesses and non-profits may be awarded grants of up to $40,000 to reimburse costs incurred (after March 3, 2021) by adapting business operations in a post-COVID environment. 

Rolling: Village United's ELEVATE Incubator Program Application
ELEVATE is a 12-week incubator that is tailored to serve the most urgent needs identified by small businesses. ELEVATE moves businesses from aspiration to application to the achievement of growing from sole operators to a thriving business with employees.

Rolling: LaunchPad 2x's First Friday Pitch Off Entrepreneur Application
First Pitch Friday events will be held the last Friday of each month through September 2022 from 1:00 - 2:00PM EST. LaunchPad 2x will reach out when an opportunity to participate is available and confirm dates and guidelines for the presentation.

Rolling: Goodie Nation's "Intentionally Good" Program Application
Intentionally Good is a relationship and growth program from Goodie Nation that increases the competitiveness of tech-focused social entrepreneurs and diverse founders (Black, Latinx, and Women) for endorsements, pilots and strategic partnerships, and funding through professional development, warm introductions, and mental health sessions. 

Rolling: Panoramic Ventures' Startup Showdown Application
Startup Showdown offers early-stage startups the chance to pitch investors and increase their visibility among an expanded investor network. Five finalists are selected to compete on stage in front of a panel of guest investor judges where we invest $120,000 in exchange for 7% of your company.

Rolling: theClubhou.se "Make Startups" Entrepreneurship Accelerator Application
This program offers classes followed by six months of weekly mentoring which completes the full Make Startups Certificate of Entrepreneurship. The program is free if you qualify for funding through Atlanta's Workforce Development. Please add "Zane Access" in the section "where you heard about the program".

 THANK YOU TO! 

• THE 45 BUSINESS OWNERS WHO ATTENDED OUR QUARTERLY MEETING THIS MORNING! 
• NAKATO FOR HOSTING & PROVIDING COFFEE AND DONUTS!
• INVEST ATLANTA FOR PRESENTING THE RESURGENCE GRANT FUND! 

Meeting Agenda with A Lot of Information

Talking Points with PiHi 2021 Review, 2022 Goals, Planning maps and Cheshire Bridge Update

 WE ARE BLOWN AWAY BY YOUR SUPPORT!!! 

Now PiHi Alliance is 43 members strong. We started out with 37 members at 10am today! Help us reach our goal of 60 members strong in 2022!

NEW MEMBERS FROM TODAY'S MEETING! 

Atlanta Irish Dance
Buckhead-Midtown Vacuum, Inc.
Mayesh Wholesale Florist
Atlanta Judo Midtown

Bhojanic

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS FROM TODAY'S MEETING!

Taqueria del Sol

Hand soap Car Wash

JANUARY & FEBRUARY NEW MEMBERS
Heritage Preparatory School

TADA Foundation Inc
Canvas Creations
Northwood Office LLC/ Armour Yards

SERVICE BOX & TAPE CO

 JOIN PIHI ALLIANCE TODAY! 

Cheshire Bridge Businesses can receive 50% OFF Annual Membership with code: CHESHIREBRIDGELOVE2021 at checkout! 

All Cheshire Bridge businesses that join by February 28th will be included on our SUPPORT LOCAL CHESHIRE BRIDGE BANNER CAMPAIGN! 

 RESURGENCE GRANT FUND BY INVEST ATLANTA

Applications will be open March 1 - April 29, 2022

INFO

Have questions? resurgence@investatlanta.com!

FRIDAY FEB 25 @ 10AM WEBINAR

REGISTER

 PAD: PRE ARREST DIVERSION INFO

THIS BLOG POST HAS IT ALL

Includes recording of orientation, FAQs, and Resource Guide

Dail 311 -1 for PAD. 

Email discover@pihialliance.com to help start the PAD TASK Force! 

Invest Atlanta is the official economic development authority for the City of Atlanta. Its purpose is to strengthen Atlanta’s economy and global competitiveness to create increased opportunity and prosperity for the people of Atlanta.

With equity front and center, Invest Atlanta supports businesses through economic development incentives, small business loans, workforce solutions, connections to institutions around the city, and other robust programs designed to give all businesses the opportunity to succeed.

Meet with the Business Expansion & Retention Team to learn more about how Invest Atlanta can support your business!

Meet with the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Team to learn more about how Invest Atlanta can support your startup!

Feb. 15th at 11:30 am: Bookkeeping & Tax Credits with Saurav Bhandari, CPA of Arbo
Feb. 22nd at 11:30 am: Hiring with Ariel Lopez of Knac
Mar. 1st at 11:30 am: Cybersecurity with Nick Santora of Curricula
Mar. 8th at 11:20 am: Fundraising with Graham Gintz

 of Knightley

Mayor Dickens announces $20 million Wells Fargo "Open for Business" donation

Feb. 1st: Plywood People's "Path" Program Begins
Path is an interactive six-week online course designed to help problem solvers decide which direction to take with their idea. Path is offered four times during the year. The next cohort begins in February 1st, 2022!

Feb. 3rd: Final Deadline to Apply to Emory's "Startup Launch" Program
The program helps early-stage founder teams to rapidly develop their ideas and move their startup forward. Each team must include at least one Emory student, alumnus/a, or faculty or staff member, while other team members may be from the community at large. The program is free of charge.

Feb. 6th: Deadline to Apply to Atlanta Inno's "Inno Madness" Competition
Nominate a local startup (private, tech-enabled businesses or companies who support innovation.The Inno team will assemble brackets of private, fast-growing, tech-enabled local businesses based on nominations. In the end, only one company will be chosen as Inno Madness Winner. 

Feb. 9th: Deadline to Apply to Women of Color Grant Program
The Fearless Fund and Tory Burch Foundation in partnership with The Cru will award up to 150 deserving women of color-owned small businesses $10,000- $20,000. In addition, recipients will be awarded access to a peer network to help you continue to build and grow their business.

Feb. 11th: Deadline to Apply to Cisco 2022 Global Problem Solver Challenge
The Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022 is a worldwide search for early-stage technology-enabled solutions and services that can enable economic development and/or benefit society and/or the environment.

Feb. 14th: Deadline to Apply to Department of City Planning's "Public Kiosk" Program
Applications are now open for businesses to apply to operate downtown Atlanta brick-and-mortar kiosks. This is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses, while contributing to a more vibrant and pedestrian-friendly public realm in downtown.

Feb. 17th: Deadline to Apply to Department of City Planning's "Love Our Places: Bike Parking" Program
The City of Atlanta Department of City Planning’s Love Our Places program is looking to partner with an artist with each bike parking location selected during a previous call to develop and implement custom art for each award location.

Feb. 21st: Deadline to Apply to SHRM's "WorkplaceTech Accelerator" Program
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), through SHRMLabs, is launching an inaugural 8-week virtual program that is designed to scale up early-stage, growth driven startups dedicated to elevating HR and solving today's most pressing workplace challenges.

Feb. 22nd: Deadline to Apply to Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (PIN)'s Innovate for All Grant Fund
Innovate for All funds and supports projects that help empower and sustain a statewide network of innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship resources to create economic opportunities for Georgia’s rural, suburban, and urban centers, with a focus on the people and places that are often overlooked as hubs of innovation.

April 1st: Deadline to Apply to Endeavor's "Scale Up Atlanta" Program
This 7-month non-dilutive program equips Atlanta’s fastest-growing, highest potential Black founders with the resources and confidence to take their business to the next level. Selected entrepreneurs will participate in monthly programming and receive hyper-curated mentorship and services for the dynamic challenges of scaling up: a time commitment of 3+ hours per month, from May to November 2022.

April 6th: Deadline to Apply to Techstars Atlanta in Partnership with Cox Enterprises
This program is located in the epicenter of startup activity in the Southeast U.S., helping entrepreneurs build meaningful companies and enduring brands.

Rolling: Goodie Nation's "Intentionally Good" Program Application
Intentionally Good is a relationship and growth program from Goodie Nation that increases the competitiveness of tech-focused social entrepreneurs and diverse founders (Black, Latinx, and Women) for endorsements, pilots and strategic partnerships, and funding through professional development, warm introductions, and mental health sessions. 

Rolling: Waitlist Open for Zane Access™ Capital Readiness Cohort
Designed to meet the unique needs of underrepresented founders, the 10-week immersive course prepares underrepresented founding teams to successfully raise capital by providing them with networks and mentors to help them champion their story and use their own powerful, unique voice and brand.

Rolling: Panoramic Ventures' Startup Showdown Application
Startup Showdown offers early-stage startups the chance to pitch investors and increase their visibility among an expanded investor network. All semifinalists benefit from Mentor Day, where they will refine their pitch in front of experienced founders and other tech executives. Five finalists are selected to compete on stage in front of a panel of guest investor judges where we invest $120,000 in exchange for 7% of your company.

Rolling: Applications for theClubhou.se "Make Startups" Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program
This program offers classes beginning every couple of months in a variety of locations, meets once or twice a week, and is followed by six months of weekly mentoring which completes the full Make Startups Certificate of Entrepreneurship. The program is free if you qualify for funding through Atlanta's Workforce Development. Please add "Zane Access" in the section "where you heard about the program".

Rolling: QuickBooks Restaurant Relief Initiative in partnership with the Georgia Restaurant Association Foundation
Through the QuickBooks Restaurant Relief Initiative, restaurants with an annual net revenue of less than $250,000 can apply for a $5,000 grant to cover payroll and operating expenses to help employ and retain staff.

• Invest Atlanta Dealroom Startup-Investor Platform: Connects startups, investors, and other ecosystem members via this free, virtual data platform. 
• Curricula's Free Security Awareness Training Program: Provides free security awareness training program designed to help protect organizations with up to 1,000 employees and build a security culture at no cost.
• File 1099-NEC with Arbo for FREE: Helps complete 1099-NEC, a form is used to report non-employee compensations over $600 to parties like vendors, freelancers, independent contractors and more.
• SBA Mentor-Protégé Program Tutorial: Provides small businesses with business development assistance and help to successfully compete for federal contracts.
• Startup Atlanta Guide to the Ecosystem: Includes an ecosystem overview and more than 300 resources with clickable links
• How to Start a Small Business – A Veteran’s Small Business Guide: Outlines the steps to get a successful company off the ground by introducing wide range of excellent resources to help turn an idea into a successful business for veterans.
• Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Platform: Offers learning modules, expert coaching, peer networking and more. Complete two courses or coaching events to be eligible to apply for a Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 grant.
• National Science Foundation's Seed Fund: Supports startups navigating the earliest stages of technology translation, investing roughly $200 million annually.
• Women in the Workplace Platform: Equips women via roundtables and marketplaces with local resources from the Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative in partnership with Invest Atlanta, WorkSource Atlanta, The Mayor’s Office of International Affairs and One Atlanta.
  

January 27, 2022

Cheshire Bridge Design/Build Procurement Underway

Prospective contractor bids due on February 1, 2022

With demolition complete, the City of Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) is currently accepting bids for the design and rebuild of the Cheshire Bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek. Bids from prospective contractors are due on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

 

The bridge has been closed to all modes of transportation since August 2021, when a fire severely compromised its safety and efficacy. Demolition was completed in December 2021.

 

Next steps toward construction include bid evaluation, contractor recommendation, and contract execution. ATLDOT will share additional information as the procurement process moves forward.

ATLDOT reminds the public that pedestrians are restricted from entering the bridge construction zone until the demolition and rebuild are complete. For your safety, please do not enter the creek bed, sloping, and fenced off bridge areas on either side of the creek. 

Cheshire Bridge Rebuild updates are available on the ATLDOT website (atldot.atlantaga.gov). Stay engaged with ATLDOT on our Twitter feed @ATLDOT, ATLDOT Facebook page, Instagram channel @ATL.DOT, and NextDoor platforms.

SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES

January 18: Free Intro to Google Analytics | Online Class

January 18: Business Bookkeeping Basics

January 20: 10 Key Steps to Grow Your Solo Business

Jan. 24th: The Center for Micro-Entrepreneurial Training

The Center for Micro-Entrepreneurial Training is conducting a FREE 5-day virtual training. This immersive training is for women and minority entrepreneurs who have limited knowledge about managing, building, or starting a new business. It is designed to give the fundamental foundation to meet the challenges and risks that an entrepreneur will face.

January 26: Small Business Access to Capital

January 28: PITCH PRACTICE

Jan. 31st: Deadline to Apply to Georgia State's Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund

Georgia State University undergraduate students, graduate students, recent alumni, and Georgia State community entrepreneurs are welcomed to apply to the 3rd cohort of the Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund! The Main Street program aims to support diverse entrepreneurs and foster inclusive entrepreneurship.

Feb. 11th: Cisco 2022 Global Problem Solver Challenge

The Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022 is a worldwide search for early-stage technology-enabled solutions and services that can enable economic development and/or benefit society and/or the environment.

Rolling: Waitlist Open for Zane Access™ Capital Readiness Cohort

Designed to meet the unique needs of underrepresented founders, the 10-week immersive course prepares underrepresented founding teams to successfully raise capital by providing them with networks and mentors to help them champion their story and use their own powerful, unique voice and brand.

Rolling: Panoramic Ventures' Startup Showdown Application

Startup Showdown offers early-stage startups the chance to pitch investors and increase their visibility among an expanded investor network. All semifinalists benefit from Mentor Day, where they will refine their pitch in front of experienced founders and other tech executives. Five finalists are selected to compete on stage in front of a panel of guest investor judges where we invest $120,000 in exchange for 7% of your company.

Rolling: Applications for theClubhou.se "Make Startups" Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program

This program offers classes beginning every couple of months in a variety of locations, meets once or twice a week, and is followed by six months of weekly mentoring which completes the full Make Startups Certificate of Entrepreneurship. The program is free if you qualify for funding through Atlanta's Workforce Development. Please add "Zane Access" in the section "where you heard about the program".

Rolling: QuickBooks Restaurant Relief Initiative in partnership with the Georgia Restaurant Association Foundation

Through the QuickBooks Restaurant Relief Initiative, restaurants with an annual net revenue of less than $250,000 can apply for a $5,000 grant to cover payroll and operating expenses to help employ and retain staff.

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Cheshire Bridge Demolition is Complete! Bridge Access Remains Restricted Until Rebuild Is Finished The City of Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) is pleased to announce demolition of the Cheshire Bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek has been completed as scheduled.   The bridge has been closed to all modes of transportation since August 2021, when a fire severely compromised its safety and efficacy. Demolition work began nearly four (4) weeks ago and has steadily progressed without major obstacles. Crews will continue to remove demolition debris from the area through the end of the week.   Currently, the procurement process is underway, with the bridge rebuild estimated to begin in the first quarter of 2022. ATLDOT reminds the public that pedestrians are restricted from entering the bridge construction zone until the demolition and rebuild are complete. For your safety, please do not enter the creek bed, sloping, and fenced off bridge areas on either side of the creek.  Cheshire Bridge Rebuild updates are available on the ATLDOT website (atldot.atlantaga.gov). Stay engaged with ATLDOT on our Twitter feed @ATLDOT, ATLDOT Facebook page, Instagram channel @ATL.DOT, and NextDoor platforms.

Sincerely, Communications Team Atlanta Department of Transportation