News and Outreach
City of Atlanta 2026 Procurement Efficiency & Impact Study
The City of Atlanta is committed to building a fair, transparent, and inclusive procurement process that works for everyone. As part of this commitment, we are conducting the 2026 Procurement Efficiency & Impact Study to better understand the experiences of minority-owned, women-owned, and small businesses in doing business, or seeking to do business, with the City.
To carry out this important work, we have partnered with Griffin & Strong, P.C., along with Creative Research Solutions, to develop and distribute a Survey of Business Owners. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and will help us capture demographic, operational, and firsthand insights. Your feedback will directly inform how we improve opportunities and strengthen equity in procurement.
We invite all business owners to participate by clicking here. For technical assistance or questions about the survey, please contact Griffin & Strong at cityofatlantaprocurementstudy@gspclaw.com.
Thank you in advance for helping the City of Atlanta build a stronger, more inclusive procurement process!
Learn the Path to the City of Atlanta's Certification January 14, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
The Mayor's Office of Contract Compliance will host an in-person outreach event on Wednesday, January 14, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Atlanta City Hall's Old City Council Chambers located at 55 Trinity Avenue SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the Office of Contract Compliance team, learn how to be certified with the City of Atlanta under the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) and Small Business Opportunity (SBO) programs, and receive information on many resources to find work with the City. See the attached flyer for additional information. Please RSVP by January 9th to OCCOutreach@atlantaga.gov.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Concession Department
The Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) program, is specifically focused on airport concessions and related businesses. The ACDBE program aims to ensure that disadvantaged businesses have equal opportunities to participate in airport concession contracts and related activities. The program is designed to level the playing field for small businesses who wish to participate in contracting opportunities at airports. The goal for Non-Car Rental for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 34.73%. The goal for Car Rental is 1.11%. These goals are for the period of 10/1/2023 to 9/30/2026.
DBE Goal Notice To The Public
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has published its proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Goal. Please review the attached letter for more information and how you may be able to comment and ask questions pertaining to the goal methodology.
ATL/DOT INFRASTRUCTURE BOND
For more information on the Renew Atlanta Infrastructure Bond, please visit their website for details. To view all projects up for bid including related Renew Atlanta Infrastructure Bond projects or other active solicitations in Aviation, Public Works, Watershed, etc. please visit the Department of Procurement.
FINANCIAL AWARENESS
BB&T Bank and Operation Hope have teamed up to offer Small Business Development Workshops to the community. They will take place every 3rd Tuesday at the Gresham Road branch of BB&T. The address is 2434 Gresham Rd SE Atlanta, GA 30316. The phone number is 404-836-1410. For more information, please review the attached promo flyer and find out more details about the program. To register for the Small Business Workshops, please click this registration link.
In addition, BB&T and Operation Hope are providing a 12-week cumulative entrepreneurial program to interested persons looking to start their own business. When you register, make sure to indicate that you heard about the program from the City of Atlanta.