Mayor Andre Dickens is rolling out new business resources through city programs like Showcase Atlanta and Invest Atlanta. The programs offer help to small businesses, so they can reach new customers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
At a Tuesday press conference, Dickens announced a low-interest loan program, a grant program, support for pop-up vendors, and a Youth Entrepreneurship Accelerator for those 21-and-under.
“We will support these young people with tailored training on how to form a legal business, obtain a vendor license, participate in high-visibility marketplaces across the city, and provide pathways to vend at designed city events,” said Dickens.
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