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companies, and we are proud to partner with the Mayor’s Office of International Affairs and the Sage Group plc to further strengthen this relationship and open trade channels between innovative start-ups,” said UK Consul General Pilmore-Bedford. “We look forward to assisting the winning participants on both sides of the pond in hopes to promote entrepreneurial activity and foster global business collaboration.” technology and services office at Atlantic Station in Midtown, according to a report from the Atlanta Business Chronicle. The 25,000 square foot office will reportedly house Amazon Transportation Services, which develops products, services, and technologies to move Amazon products more cost-effectively and efficiently. The new office could bring 150 jobs to the city. Atlanta is also thought to be a contender for a new east coast Amazon headquarters, which could mean a $5 billion dollar investment.

Finally, London-based companies Citizen and Immersive labs, two cyber-security companies providing authentication services and skills training, will participate in CyberCon the week of Oct. 1.

Over the course of the one-week residency in each location, the visiting startups will connect with local startup ecosystems, gain access to international conferences and engage with investors, business leaders and potential clients.

The inaugural Atlanta International Startup Exchange program was launched in October 2016. Atlanta startups Carbice and Partpic traveled to Toulouse while the City of Atlanta hosted Toulouse companies Uwinloc and Donecle. The Atlanta International Startup Exchange program was awarded Sister Cities International’s Innovation Award for Economic Development in 2017.

Atlanta-based Equifax is facing multiple class action lawsuits after it announced in September that a massive data breach had compromised the personal information of more than 143 million consumers. Experts are calling the data breach one of the largest in history with hackers now having access to names, social security numbers, birthdates, addresses and some driver’s license numbers. Angering consumers is that the hack, which apparently began in May, was discovered on July 29, but not announced to the public until Sept. 7.

Krog Street Market Inman Park is for sale, according to Curbed Atlanta. Officials from Paces Properties said they were putting the food hall on the market to recapitalize funds following the success of the redevelopment. Paces hopes to stay involved on the site, even with a new owner, and will continue to own the gravel parking lot across Krog Street and adjacent to the BeltLine’s Eastside Trail.

The Plaza on Ponce, the Poncey-Highland retail center that is home to historic Plaza Theatre and Majestic Diner is set for “revitalization.” The strip, located on Ponce de Leon Avenue at Highland Avenue, was acquired earlier this year by Asana Properties. The company said the shopping center will be “merchandised to include true retail tenants and highlight the unique and authentic art-deco design of the center.” Renderings show a spiffed up look with new signage. The Plaza Theatre was recently purchased by Christopher Escobar, director of the Atlanta Film Society.

Tomorrow’s News Today was the first to report that The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead, the oldest continuous Ritz property in the world, will be rebranded as The Whitley in November. The hotel will be under Marriott’s “The Luxury Collection” umbrella.

Lenox Square has announced the opening of three new retailers by the end of the year. Peachtree Pint will feature craft brews; Lovesac will offer “alternative furniture” including sectionals and bean bag chairs; and Timberland will have outdoor apparel for women, men and kids.

ATL Tech Gives Back, a quarterly event series for the technology community, will hold its second edition on Thursday, Oct. 19, starting at 1 p.m. Hosted by social service platform Community Bucket, Hypepotamus and Cox Enterprises, the event brings the startup community together to volunteer in a fun, social setting. Participants will have the option to volunteer with one of three nonprofits (Park Pride, Medshare or Historic Westside Gardens) and then join together for a social activity. Tickets are $15 and include all tools for the service project and admission and drinks at the after-event social. For tickets, visit eventbrite. com and search for ATL Tech Gives Back 2.0.

ElectroBike Georgia has opened a new location at 660 Irwin Street in the Old Fourth Ward, just steps from the Atlanta BeltLine. ElectroBikes will be available for purchase or rental by the hour, with all safety equipment provided. The company’s flagship Atlanta store opened in Brookhaven last year. ElectroBikes are state-of-the art, quiet electric bicycles powered by a rechargeable Lithium ion battery. “In the relatively short time since it was built, the Atlanta BeltLine has become the epicenter of recreational cycling for Atlantans of all ages and abilities,” said Eric Hunger, president of ElectroBike Georgia. “ElectroBikes are perfect for the BeltLine. They can be operated just like traditional bicycles, or the rider can turn on the quiet electric motor to engage the pedal assist feature or throttle.” For more information, visit electrobikega. com.

The Atlanta Women’s Foundation (AWF) recently launched their Women’s Pathway to Success Program, which plans to award $2.3 million to 10 nonprofit organizations over five years. The program will result in job creation, reduction in poverty and eliminate barriers to employment for over 18,000 women in metro Atlanta. AWF will celebrate the launch of the program at a luncheon on Nov. 1 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Georgia World Congress Center. The featured speaker will be former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit atlantawomen.org.

Good Housekeeping has named two Atlanta locals – rocket scientist Tiera Guinn and SPANX CEO Sara Blakely – as recipients of the annual Awesome Women Awards.

Larkin on Memorial has announced two new tenants – Kale Me Crazy and Squash Blossom Boutique – for the development set to begin opening later this fall. The two new businesses bring the number of merchants to 10 at the project, including Full Commission, Taqueria del Sol, Firepit Pizza Tavern, Ramen Station, Shep’s Grant Park Ace Hardware, Primrose Schools and Grant Park Market.

Barry’s Bootcamp will open its first Atlanta location this fall. The 5,233 square feet Barry’s Atlanta studio will have a capacity for 44-plus participants in high energy workouts, a lifestyle clothing boutique and Fuel Bar, serving Barry’s own recipes of healthy and energizing smoothies and snacks.

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