DUNWOODY, Ga. — During the Dunwoody Development Authority’s final meeting of the year Nov. 16, members dialed in on Create Dunwoody, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering a thriving arts scene in the city.
During each bi-monthly meeting at Dunwoody City Hall, members discuss relevant issues and developments centered around trade, commerce, industry and employment opportunities where they are allowed to package bond financing for companies based on their investment and the number of jobs created.
The Development Authority reviewed Create Dunwoody’s annual report with a presentation delivered by the organization’s executive director, Jennifer Long.
“Create Dunwoody gave a great report,” said Dunwoody Economic Development Director Michael Starling. “Their mission is to do events and activities in our commercial areas like the [Dunwoody] Village and Perimeter … They’ve been very active and have done a number of events.”
Create Dunwoody continues to provide a voice for the city’s active arts scene and diverse cultural values. Long showcased recent updates and developments including a new logo, website and promotional materials to better reflect its mission and vision for the coming year.
She continued the presentation by breaking down the success of the city’s Diwali celebration from Oct. 29 to Nov. 3.
Long also spoke about Create Dunwoody’s newest series ART + Sound, an interactive art exhibit curated at Le Méridien Atlanta Perimeter in September and October with upcoming dates scheduled on the second Saturday of each month next year. Long concluded her presentation with a 2024 event calendar.
“I think the biggest takeaway was how active they’ve been and how successful they’ve been in a short period of time,” Starling said.
The Development Authority also covered its upcoming goals and vision for next year….
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