Let’s grow College Park, together.
Find tools, financing resources, training, and local connections to help your business start, grow, and thrive near Atlanta’s airport district.
How can we help your business?
Explore resources by need.
CPMSA connects businesses with trusted city, state, and national services. These resources are referrals to independent programs, not a promise of grant funding or application approval.
Official City programs and development
Invest in College Park
Explore official City-administered economic development programs, the closed 2026 façade cycle, the New Commercial Storefront Development Rebate, business resources and development contacts.
Explore City programs and investments →Start a Business
Turn a concept into a practical business plan. Use free national templates, find guidance about licensing and permits, and connect with local advisors.
Grow & Market
Learn digital marketing, operations, financial basics, online reputation, and ways to build repeat business. Explore self-paced learning and professional referrals.
Grants & Funding
Explore public grant announcements, low-interest redevelopment financing and credit programs. Program eligibility, deadlines and award decisions are determined by each administrator.
Improve Your Storefront
Learn about façade rehabilitation, signage, historic preservation, and local design resources. Get written program guidance before contracting for improvements.
Connect & Collaborate
Submit your business information, join CPMSA, participate in local events, and connect with neighbors invested in a thriving downtown.
Invest Downtown
Discover local businesses, learn about College Park’s Main Street strategy, and contact City development staff about property and incentive questions.
A PRACTICAL TOOLKIT FOR LOCAL BUSINESS
From an idea to the next opportunity.
Business planning, organized records, and a clear growth strategy all play a role. Use the resources above to find the right guidance for your next move.
2026 applications closed · October 16
2026 College Park Commercial Façade Improvement Program
The City publishes a separate program and application for qualified exterior building improvements. The 2026 application identifies October 16, 2026 as a deadline. Application dates and funding are subject to the City’s current rules; consult the City directly before beginning work. This is not CPMSA-administered funding.
Review closed-cycle details → · See 2026 official application (reference only) ↗Last researched: October 11, 2026. Some programs are limited, competitive or closed. Verify terms and deadlines with the issuing organization.
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