City of Atlanta, GA

02/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/02/2026 16:18

Showcase Atlanta Announces Small Business Resources Ahead of Large Events, Including FIFA World Cup 2026™

Showcase Atlanta Announces Small Business Resources Ahead of Large Events, Including FIFA World Cup 2026™

WHO:

Mayor Andre Dickens
President and CEO of Invest Atlanta Dr. Eloisa Klementich
A.J. Robinson, President of Central Atlanta Progress
Lamar Stewart, Interim Executive Director of Showcase Atlanta

WHAT:

Mayor Andre Dickens, City and Private partners will hold a press conference announcing new and expanded small business resources designed to help Atlanta entrepreneurs prepare for and participate in major global events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, facilitated through Showcase Atlanta.

As Atlanta prepares to welcome the world, this event underscores a clear priority: ensuring these historic moments happen with Atlanta's small businesses, not to them. During the press conference, City and business leaders will outline practical tools, funding opportunities and programs that are available now to help local businesses build readiness, visibility and capacity.

Media requested to RSVP to [email protected].

WHEN:

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
11:30 a.m.
Media encouraged to arrive at 11:00 a.m.

WHERE:

Atlanta City Hall / 2nd Floor Mural
55 Trinity Ave SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

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