As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on July 27, 2018
Junior Achievement USA is launching a new national organization based out of Atlanta called 3DE that will help transform high school education around the country.
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Column: Atlanta’s Points of Light uses Trump comment to raise awareness
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on July 20,2018
In her role as president and CEO of the Atlanta-based Points of Light, Natalye Paquin has found herself in the company of former U.S. presidents.
But her biggest challenge was responding to President Donald Trump earlier this month when during a speech at a rally in Great Falls, Montana, he mocked Points of Light — a phrase used by former President George H.W. Bush in his 1989 inauguration speech.
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Ed Bastian: Delta is back at the top of its game
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on July 20, 2018
Ed Bastian, the CEO of Delta Air Lines Inc., is flying high as the Atlanta-based airline “is performing at a level it’s never been in its history.”
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Column: Community Foundation honors two nonprofits, hires new executive
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on July 13, 2018
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta is awarding its 2018 Managing for Excellence awards to Synchronicity Theatre and YMCA of Metro Atlanta.
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Atlanta BeltLine at critical spot, seeks leader, debates transit
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on July 13, 2018
Atlanta BeltLine Inc. stands at a critical juncture — at a time when its leadership is in a state of flux.
Brian McGowan, president and CEO of the city agency since September, has accepted a position to become CEO of the Greater Seattle Partnership and will be stepping down from the BeltLine in mid-August.
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Column: Atlanta region gets failing score on Child Well-Being Index
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on July 6, 2018
The United Way of Greater Atlanta is partnering with more than 30 other nonprofits to focus on the well-being of children in the Atlanta region.
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Column: Goodwill of North Ga. hits goal of putting 100,000 people to work
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on June 29, 2018
Goodwill of North Georgia has met its five-year goal of connecting 100,000 people to jobs — in the nick of time.
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Atlanta on a quest to hold 2020 Nobel peace summit
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on June 29, 2018
In a case of déjà vu, Atlanta is once again seeking to host the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, this time in 2020.
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Column: Delta Air Lines pledges $2 million to launch Junior Achievement program
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on June 22, 2018
During a morning “fireside chat” with Sir Richard Branson, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian made a surprise announcement that the airline will contribute $2 million to help launch a new program by Junior Achievement called 3DE.
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Jewish Federation eyes new community arts space
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on June 22, 2018
The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta is seriously exploring a transformation of its 3-acre site in Midtown as part of the nonprofit’s new initiative to have a more welcoming presence in the community.
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Fifth Third Bank sets Atlanta expansion in motion
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on June 15, 2018
An Ohio banking powerhouse has plans to build an even stronger hold in Atlanta.
Having been in the Atlanta market since 2008, Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bancorp now appears ready to make a significant move towards solidifying its Atlanta presence by adding to its branch network at an accelerated pace.
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Column: Coalition launches three-year plan to fight human trafficking
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on June 15, 2018
Combating human trafficking in metro Atlanta has become a top priority, especially with the anticipation of the city’s hosting of the 2019 Super Bowl.
The Metro Atlanta Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition is a three-year plan being implemented by the International Human Trafficking Institute, one of two institutes affiliated with the Center for Civil and Human Rights.
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Column: Rotary Club of Atlanta initiative to aid Syrian refugee crisis
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on June 8, 2018
Already, the Atlanta Rotary Club has raised $50,000 for its new Jordanian initiative. That is expected to be matched by Rotary District 6900 to make it $100,000, which in turn is expected to be matched by Rotary International – for a total of $200,000.
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Column: Ed Powers stepping down as head of HOPE Atlanta
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on June 1, 2018
During his nearly 25-year tenure as executive director of HOPE Atlanta, Ed Powers shepherded the nonprofit through tremendous growth in serving the homeless as well as the rebranding of the agency from Travelers Aid of Atlanta.
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Atlanta Business Chronicle sits down with Home Depot CEO Craig Menear
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on June 1, 2018
In early 2014, three people were in the running to succeed Frank Blake as CEO of The Home Depot Inc. — Craig Menear, who eventually got the nod; Chief Financial Officer Carol Tomé; and Marvin Ellison, then Home Depot’s executive vice president of U.S. Stores.
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Column: Bikes-for-kids nonprofit gears up growth plans with big grant
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on May 25, 2018
A $2.25 million capital campaign for the Atlanta nonprofit organization Bearings Bike Shop has received a major boost – a $300,000 grant from the Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation.
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Gwinnett’s path to transit influenced by San Diego
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on May 18, 2018
When it comes to expanding regional transit in Atlanta, all eyes are focused on Gwinnett County, the second most populated county in Georgia.
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Column: Susan G. Komen transitions fundraising from race to walk
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on May 11, 2018
Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta launched the inaugural “Be More than Pink Walk” on May 5 at Lenox Square Mall, raising almost $1 million to fight breast cancer in metro Atlanta.
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Column: Jenner Wood takes over as chair of Robert W. Woodruff Foundation
By Maria Saporta As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on May 4, 2018 Atlanta’s largest foundation – the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation – has a new, younger board chair, but don’t expect any radical changes. Retired SunTrust Banks CEO Jimmy Williams, 84, has stepped down as chairman of the Woodruff Foundation. He remains as […]
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CARE’s Atlanta headquarters gets a little TLC
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on May 4, 2018
After 25 years in Atlanta, CARE is sprucing up its global headquarters at 151 Ellis Street in downtown Atlanta.
