Tucker Celebrates Small Businesses and Their Growing Economy
April 22, 2026
The City of Tucker has announced Economic Development Week May 4 through 8. This week will celebrate Tucker’s Economic Development professionals and feature educational events to support economic development in Tucker.
Tucker’s Economic Development Department welcomes new businesses to Tucker, educates business owners and offers support to aid their growth in the City according to the 2023 Economic Development Strategic Plan. The City’s Economic Development professionals facilitate Tucker Development Authority meetings to improve the City’s commercial corridors. The department also organizes ribbon cutting ceremonies to welcome and promote new businesses, and hosts events like Manufacturing Day to connect students with local manufacturers.
“Tucker is open for business,” said the City’s Economic Development Director Erica Rocker. “For Economic Development Week, we are appreciating all facets of economic development that create a successful business environment. Our events this week highlight 100 years of the lead agency that governs the profession of Economic Development, the International Economic Development Council, and recognize the important work practitioners do in their communities to make them thrive.”
On May 6 at 3 p.m., the Opportunity Tucker Development Summit will be held at Northlake Mall to present upcoming initiatives and economic trends as well as the City’s strategic priorities. Register for the free Opportunity Tucker Development Summit at tuckerga.gov/events_list/opportunity-tucker-development-summit
The annual Small Business Expo is 1 p.m. May 7 at the Stone Ridge Event Center. This open house style event showcases resources for local business owners and includes workshops and networking opportunities. Register for the free Small Business Expo at tuckerga.gov/events_list/2026-sbe
These events are made possible by Tucker’s Economic Development Department and collaborations with professional organizations invested in the success of our local small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Since 2016, IEDC’s Economic Development Week has celebrated the impact of economic development organizations and professionals on their communities. This year marks the tenth anniversary of Economic Development Week.