Business Briefs

Sports-tech entertainment company FanDuel has announced it will open a new technology campus at Ponce City Market in Old Fourth Ward. The office will be the technology hub for its software engineering, product development, user experience and user interface teams. The company plans to grow its Atlanta-based work force to approximately 900 over the next five years.

Vintage furniture shop City Issue is on the move from Inman Park to Candler Park. Founded more than 20 years ago in Garden Hills, owner Jennifer Sams is moving the store to the old Phillip Rush Center space at 1530 DeKalb Ave. The larger store should be open by September.

Google Pay users now can start a parking session anywhere ParkMobile is accepted in the City of Atlanta. The ParkMobile and Google Pay app are available at all on-street spaces in the city and other popular in-town locations like Ponce City Market, Zoo Atlanta, the Van Gogh experience at Pullman Yards and on the Georgia Tech campus.

Agnes Scott College alum Racquel Parker’s Rose Orleans launched in June for online purchases, making it Atlanta’s latest black female-owned beauty brand. The cruelty-free, eco-friendly line debuted with two products — Luxurious Whipped Body Butter and HandPoured Coconut Wax Candles — with plans to expand the line. Prices range from $22 to $35, and wholesale orders will be available starting in September. Find out more at roseorleans.com.

Jerrimiah James has opened its first brick-and-mortar location at Buckhead Village. The eco-conscious, luxury personal shopping experience is co-founded by award-winning fashion activist Jerry Buckner and business partner Brooke Shareé. Clients are invited to shop from a curated selection of designer items from major fashion houses like Dior, Brunello Cucinelli, Moncler and Etro in the comfort of the Jerrimiah James showroom. Visit jerrimiahjames.com for details.

FACED the Facial Studio has opened at Westside Provisions District. Founded by Ansley Bowman, FACED offers 30- and 50- minute facials using clean and natural products, including Naturopathica, Image Skincare and Ursa Major. Services cost no more than $100 with monthly membership pricing available, and Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peel, LED ► The Westside Provisions District is also now home to Jennifer Balcos Gallery, which has moved into the former Peridot space. A former interior designer turned art dealer. The gallery presents the paintings, sculpture, photography and ceramics of 25 artists, including Nelson De La Nuez, Aleta Aaron, Joe Adams, Todd Alexander, Stephen Graham, Aude Herledan, Lynx Nguyen, Phil Saxon, Brannon Schnelle, Kaiser Suidan, and James “Rong” Williams III. Go to jenniferbalcosgallery.com for more.

Powered by the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC), Backed by ATL has announced the addition of 14 highpotential middle-market companies representing a cross-section of metro Atlanta entrepreneurs. The 14 companies are Banyan Hills Technologies, brrr°, CallRail, Chime Solutions, DataSeers, Flock Safety, Goodr, Hairbrella, Porter Logistics, PuffCuff, Summit Packaging Solutions, Slutty Vegan ATL, Vital4 and We Are Rosie. Launched in 2017 to focus resources on emerging middle-market businesses, the Metro Atlanta Chamber initiative highlights a market segment of more than 2,800 companies, a majority of which generate between $10 million and $25 million in annual sales and employ an average of 78 people each.

Reynoldstown development Atlanta Dairies welcomes Young Blood as its first retail tenant ths summer. Its 1,400 square foot space houses a floral studio and design-driven shop with a focus on jewelry, home goods, apothecary and accessories from local and international makers. Find out more at youngbloodboutique.com.

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