Wednesday Conversation: Regional Economy

The Metro Atlanta Chamber, always in search of ways to spur economic growth, has launched a new initiative: The Metro Atlanta Open Innovation Forum. In the lead column, a Lockheed executive explains the purpose of what’s considered a unique approach to the marketing of new products and business development. The second column notes the success of a Gwinnett suburban mall despite the struggles of some similar retail hubs across the nation.

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Rick Badie

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