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Decatur Makers Brings Together Hands-On Creativity and Tech

Decatur Makers Brings Together Hands-On Creativity and Tech

Imagine a wood shop, metal shop, computer lab, electronics shop, arts & crafts area, and biology lab — all within a 3,000 square foot space. That’s the idea behind Decatur Makers, a space where technology, art and hands-on work collide. The spot recently saw its official grand opening. “It’

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Atlanta Studio Grants 7-Year-Old Heart Disease Patient the World’s First Virtual Reality Make-A-Wish

Seven-year-old Zayden Wright has toughed it out through 38 echocardiograms, six heart catheterizations and four open heart surgeries due to a congenital heart disease. Despite all his challenges, he’s still an enthusiastic, imaginative little boy who dreamed of blasting off in a rocket ship to the rings of Saturn.

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Microsoft Brings Startup Resources to ATV Villagers

Microsoft has doubled down on its commitment to bolstering Atlanta’s startup scene by announcing an official collaboration with Atlanta Tech Village (ATV), the fourth-largest startup technology hub in the U.S. The partnership, run through the Microsoft for Startups program, will provide exclusive access to Microsoft resources and opportunities

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Three Tips To Be An Effective Parentpreneur

Everyone knows being an entrepreneur is hard — 80 percent of new businesses fail. Those with kids also know how challenging parenting can be. But being a parent and an entrepreneur — a Parentpreneur? Well that’s a whole ‘nother level of crazy. I don’t have any suggestions for these folks

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These Are The Top Three Jobs for 2017 Tech Grads

Graduation is both a bittersweet end and an exciting beginning — but it can also be pretty scary for students unsure of exactly what's next. The Washington Post reported in 2015 that 4 out of 5 students graduated without a job lined up. Some of those least likely to

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Southeastern Service Provider Capital Fund Closes First Round of Deals

Service providers — lawyers, accountants, bankers, consultants and the like — are always with and around entrepreneurs, helping founders start their company, scale their business, and square away the financials and business plan. However, it’s not often that they have the opportunity to actually invest in and take part in funding

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Breakout Conference Brings Together Changemakers In the A

Breakout, a national event series intended for top entrepreneurs, community leaders and changemakers, is heading to Atlanta for their major event of 2017. Held June 1-4, Breakout ATL will bring 300 leaders from across the country, as well as quite a few from right here in Atlanta, together to “inspire