Economic Development

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Atlanta is blessed with a diverse economy.  Yet, the current economic climate has made it clear that no industry or neighborhood is safe from economic hardship.  We must invest in transportation, infrastructure, the creative class, biotechnology, green collar jobs and education in order to grow our tax base and create new jobs.

Amir's Solutions

Amir Farokhi believes Atlanta should:

• Better promote and increase its microlending program to jump-start small businesses in Atlanta.
• Collaborate with our green businesses to help recruit Atlantans into green jobs.
• Aggressively pursue foreign investment in Atlanta, particularly biotechnology and green technology investment.
• Reward Atlanta businesses that pay their workers a living wage.
• Use community benefit agreements to introduce job training and apprenticeship programs alongside development in underserved neighborhoods.