City of Atlanta launches digital vendor directory for local businesses

The City of Atlanta publicized that Showcase Atlanta a city-owned public-private nonprofit initiative that aims to uplift the area s diverse business public has launched its new digital Vendor Directory According to the city the directory was created as a way to connect local businesses to economic opportunities that are tied to major events including the FIFA World Cup Super Bowl LXII major concerts and more Through the directory local event planners and organizers can reach out to Atlanta-area businesses inquiring about their services several months or years in advance to the specific event Additionally the city is also encouraging metro-area residents to use the directory year-round for their own private and region events The Showcase Atlanta initiative and its directory are part of the Dickens Administration s mission to instill a resilient and thriving legacy and small business population in Atlanta according to a release The Showcase Atlanta Vendor Directory is designed to provide equitable access to the economic opportunities that come with large-scale events stated Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens With this campaign our goal is to ensure our small businesses are not just spectators to the nation s and world s biggest events they are direct participants The Vendor Directory is free and open to all local businesses and entrepreneurs interested in providing services to large-scale events reported the City of Atlanta Business owners can add claim or update their listings by visiting showcaseatlanta com get-involved The post City of Atlanta launches digital vendor directory for local businesses appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta