History
The Greater Atlanta Economic Alliance (the Alliance) The Alliance is a 501 c 3 non-profit and was formed in 2000 as a comprehensive outreach and educational tool to increase the business capacity of small, female and minority-owned firms, and to disseminate information about the multi-billion-dollartransportation and construction capital improvement project’s taking place in the Atlanta Metropolitan area.
The Alliance has since become the premier communication, outreach, technical assistance and training program geared towards Atlanta’s construction community. These four mechanisms have been instrumental in preparing small, female and minority-owned businesses for bidding and working on large-scale projects in the construction and transportation industries. The organization has impacted more than 200,000 individuals and over 500 small, female and minority-owned construction businesses. Its training and technical assistance programs have boosted the city’s construction labor pool, aided in firms receiving substantial contracting awards and enhanced business development strategies.
The Alliance’s partnerships with and support from corporations, government agencies, and non-profit groups allow the organization to reach an unprecedented number of contractors, suppliers, venders and manufacturers.
Under the guidance of a board of directors, the Alliance implements and manages programs that promote inclusion of qualified businesses in Atlanta’s construction market.
Objectives
- Gather and distribute information regarding contracting opportunities
- Collect and process data regarding small, female and minority contractors and subcontractors
- Improve competitive position through training, education, and mentoring professional support
- Facilitate the establishment of strategic partnerships to address specific needs of businesses