{"id":28947,"date":"2025-03-26T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/?p=28947"},"modified":"2025-03-26T09:05:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T13:05:53","slug":"welcome-to-sage-in-atlanta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/welcome-to-sage-in-atlanta\/","title":{"rendered":"Where innovation meets community: Welcome to Sage in Atlanta"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header has-dark-background-color entry-header--has-illustration entry-header--has-illustration--generic\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__row row align-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-lg-7 col-xlg-6 entry-header__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"component component-single-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__misc text--subtitle text--uppercase text--small\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/category\/trends-insights\/\" class=\"entry-header__link\">Trends &amp; Insights<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhere innovation meets community: Welcome to Sage in Atlanta\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"entry-header__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"single-post-details container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on \"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2025-03-26T09:00:00-04:00\">March 26, 2025<\/time><\/span><span class=\"reading-time\"> min read<\/span>\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"social-share-button button button--icon button--secondary js-social-share-button\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-title=\"Where innovation meets community: Welcome to Sage in Atlanta\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/welcome-to-sage-in-atlanta\/\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-text=\"Please read this interesting article\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__share-label\">Share<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-label\" hidden>Copy Link<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden>Copied<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author has-dark-background-color alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-authors\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-author-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"entry-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/author\/markhickman\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Mark-Hickman-Profile-Photo-350x350.jpg\" class=\"entry-author__image\" alt=\"Mark Hickman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Mark-Hickman-Profile-Photo-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Mark-Hickman-Profile-Photo.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 40px) 100vw, 40px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-author__name\">Mark Hickman<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container-wrap -mode-full\"><div class=\"video-container\"><video\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sage-video video-js vjs-default-skin \"\n\t\t\t\twidth=\"640\"\n\t\t\t\theight=\"360\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-setup='{ \"controls\": true, \"aspectRatio\" : \"16:9\", \"poster\": \"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/J72rkNaOJqA\/maxresdefault.jpg\", \"techOrder\": [\"youtube\"], \"enablejsapi\": 1, \"origin\": \"https:\/\/www.sage.com\", \"sources\": [{ \"type\": \"video\/youtube\", \"src\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=J72rkNaOJqA\"}], \"youtube\": { \"ytControls\": 0, \"cc_load_policy\": 3, \"modestbranding\": 1, \"hl\": \"en_US\", \"playsinline\": 1 } }'\n\t\t\t\tcrossorigin=\"\"><\/video><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, we officially introduced our North American headquarters at Ponce City Market, right in the heart of Atlanta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But this milestone isn\u2019t just about a new office\u2014it\u2019s about deepening our roots in a city that has been part of our journey for more than 25 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s about investing in the people, businesses, and communities that make Atlanta such a dynamic place to live and work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atlanta is a natural fit for Sage. It\u2019s a city fueled by innovation, home to top universities, a thriving business ecosystem, and a diverse and talented workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s advancements in artificial intelligence, fintech breakthroughs, or the energy of its entrepreneurial community, Atlanta is shaping the future of business\u2014and we\u2019re excited to be part of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. is the biggest market for Sage, accounting for nearly 40% of our global revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With our new North American headquarters, we\u2019re doubling down on our commitment to growth here in Atlanta, creating a space where our people, customers, and partners can connect, collaborate, and thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69eba0b890a35&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69eba0b890a35\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" 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id=\"h-more-than-an-office-a-space-to-connect-and-create\">More than an office \u2013 a space to connect and create<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our new headquarters at Ponce City Market isn\u2019t just another office, it\u2019s a place designed to bring people together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were intentional about every detail \u2013 down to how the sun moves around the building to capitalize on natural light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We wanted to create a place where people feel inspired and a sense of belonging \u2013 not somewhere they feel tethered to a desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural light floods the space, boosting well-being and productivity, while thoughtfully placed greenery brings a sense of energy and balance to the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The space features different zones for different ways of working: <strong>community areas<\/strong> offer spaces to relax and engage, <strong>activity zones<\/strong> provide room for teamwork and collaboration\u2014both in person and remotely\u2014and <strong>team zones<\/strong> serve as anchor points for focused work and connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainability was also a key factor in our decision to move here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>619 Ponce is Georgia\u2019s first mass-timber office building, constructed using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archpaper.com\/2024\/05\/atlanta-619-ponce-handel-architects-jameston-locally-sourced-timber\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>regional supply chain<\/strong><\/a> and locally sourced materials, including Georgia-grown timber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The building represents the future of environmentally conscious development\u2014aligning with our own sustainability goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By choosing this space, we\u2019re not just investing in our future, but also in the long-term health and resilience of the community we call home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the office walls, we chose Ponce City Market because of its vibrant location right on the Beltline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From great dining 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right here in Atlanta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This purpose-built experience center is designed specifically for SMBs, bringing together the physical and digital worlds to create a space that truly enables business growth \u2013 the first of its kind for the finance and accounting industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equipped with state-of-the-art immersive technology, the Sage Discovery Center allows our customers to see our solutions in action, connect with our experts, and discover how we can help them scale and succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether they want to streamline operations, dive deeper into our product suite, or explore new ways to expand their business, this space is built to provide interactive, real-world learning experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the heart of it all is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/sage-copilot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sage Copilot<\/strong><\/a>, our AI-powered assistant that helps SMBs work smarter, make informed decisions, and drive 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