Author Archives: Metro ATL Chamber

Representatives from the Metro Atlanta Chamber and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently joined Fiserv, a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology with a significant presence in the Atlanta area, to present three Atlanta-area small businesses with $10,000 grants in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month.  The business owners who received grants included: […]

By Madgie Robinson  With the world’s busiest airport in our backyard coupled with our diversity of talent, higher education institutions and quality of life, Atlanta has become a top contender for foreign-owned enterprises or FOEs to expand and target new opportunities in diverse global markets.  However, it wasn’t until the 1996 Summer Olympics when the […]

By Madgie Robinson The Metro Atlanta Chamber recently invited photographer and author Andrew Feiler to discuss his latest book, A Better Life for Their Children: Julius Rosenwald, Booker T. Washington, and the 4,978 Schools that Changed America, published in 2021 by the University of Georgia Press.  Feiler’s second published book of photography brings the story […]

Every year, the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) hosts the Delta Air Lines Insights on Leadership speaker series inviting Atlanta’s most impactful and key business leaders for prominent discussion. MAC President and CEO Katie Kirkpatrick recently sat down with Deluxe President and CEO Barry McCarthy at Deluxe’s Fintech Innovation Center. McCarthy is an entrepreneur, internet, cloud […]

It’s official: the FIFA World Cup is coming to Atlanta. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest edition of the world’s most popular sporting event yet, with 48 teams vying for soccer’s biggest prize in matches hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada. The three nations won the right to host in […]

Last week, the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) joined investors, past presidents, chairs, partners and the Georgia Historical Society to unveil a historical marker at the Chamber’s offices at 191 Peachtree Street. Recognizing MAC’s 163 years of impact on the region and the state, the marker is the latest addition to the Georgia Historical Society’s Georgia […]

Each year, the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) hosts the region’s most prominent and innovative business leaders for frank discussions through the Insights on Leadership speaker series, sponsored by Delta Air Lines.  In February, MAC President and CEO Katie Kirkpatrick sat down with Inspire Brands Co-founder and CEO Paul Brown. Brown serves a multi-brand restaurant company […]

The Metro Atlanta Chamber has worked with Grady Health System for the past few years supporting VeloCity Atlanta, their cycling/running/walking fundraiser. Grady Health System provides world-class compassionate care to all who walk through their doors, regardless of their ability to pay. Their work is exceptional, and they are a gem of metro Atlanta. It falls […]

Did you miss this year’s 404 Day? Catch all the news, scenes, people and culture through the photo gallery below. 404 Day (an official proclamation by the City of Atlanta) occurs annually on April 4 to honor metro Atlanta’s influence across music, art, sports, local culture and the region’s popular area code.  This year, ChooseATL […]

Last week, the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) announced ATL Action for Racial Equity, a multi-year, multi-step action plan designed to help address the ongoing effects of systemic racism impacting the Black community. In just a few days since launch, 30 additional metro Atlanta-based companies ranging in size and industry joined the initiative – to-date totaling […]

Atlanta Hawks, Coca-Cola, Cox Enterprises, Delta Air Lines, Newell Brands, Prime Revenue, UPS and Others Step Up to Address the Effects of Systemic Racism, Embracing Atlanta’s Rich Legacy of Collaboration for Social Justice Today, the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) announced ATL Action for Racial Equity, a multi-year, multi-step action plan designed to help address the […]

By Metro Atlanta Chamber The Atlanta Sports Council (ASC) announced today that the city has won the bid to host the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Regional, including the Sweet 16 and Elite 8, at State Farm Arena in 2025. The winning proposal was submitted in February and crafted by the ASC in partnership with […]

Awards honor metro Atlanta business leaders advancing regional economy and sustainability By Metro Atlanta Chamber Entering its eighth year, the Atlanta E3 Awards recognize companies, organizations, and individuals for outstanding achievement in advancing clean tech and best-in-class sustainability practices in the marketplace. The four winners were chosen from a highly competitive pool of finalists. The […]

Deisha Barnett and Melissa Butler join the rapidly growing BIPOC-focused brand on its 10-year anniversary Urban Skin Rx® is pleased to announce the appointments of Deisha Barnett and Melissa Butler to its Board of Directors. Ms. Barnett is the Chief Brand & Communications Officer and Head of Diversity & Inclusion at the Metro Atlanta Chamber.  […]

Program Seeks to Help Address a Critical Need for Metro Atlanta Region By Metro Atlanta Chamber The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) kicked off a targeted initiative aimed at attracting new poll workers for the upcoming November general election.  This program aims to drive metro Atlanta employees and residents to www.GaPollWorker.com where they can submit information to become […]

Grant Funds Awarded to 24 Local Businesses to Promote Atlanta’s Economic Recovery By Metro Atlanta Chamber The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) today announced 24 recipients of the RESTORE ATL Fund, in partnership with the CareSource Foundation. The Fund, totaling $180,000, will support Black-owned, small and medium-sized businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The recipient companies […]