Category: ATL Business Chronicle

As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on March 10, 2017

The Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School must be receiving help from above. The unique high school has been able to exceed its $25 million fundraising by more than $5 million.

It’s an amazing story considering that in December, Cristo Rey was $2 million shy of its $25 million goal. The final amount raised was more than $30.23 million.

As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on March 3, 2017

After eight years at the helm of Families First, CEO Kim Anderson is planning to step down on May 1. She will serve as a consultant to the organization through Aug. 31.

The Families First board has appointed Dr. MiShawna Moore, the nonprofit’s chief program officer, as its interim CEO. The organization plans to conduct a nationwide search for Anderson’s successor.

“On behalf of Atlanta’s families and children, we are incredibly grateful for Kim’s years of service,” said Marybeth Leamer, chair of the Families First board who is also executive vice president of Cox Enterprises. “She has transformed the organization through her leadership and vision, gaining the trust of philanthropy, corporations and community. We know her passion for service will continue to change lives by furthering the hard work required to break cycles of generational poverty, in Atlanta and beyond.”

As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on March 3, 2017

A proposed “comfort women” memorial at the Center for Civil and Human Rights in downtown Atlanta has set a potentially explosive rift within the city’s business and international circles.

The memorial of an Asian woman sit- ting in a chair next to an empty chair was proposed by the Atlanta Comfort Women Memorial Task Force, a diverse group of leaders from the Atlanta and Asian-American communities.

As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Feb. 24, 2017

The Hyatt Regency Atlanta, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in May, honored Congressman John Lewis at its annual Heritage Celebration on Feb. 20.

Peter McMahon, the Hyatt’s general manager, said it was an opportunity to “honor a living legend” on the eve of his Feb. 21 birthday. (See related photos on Page 6A, The Insider.)

As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Feb. 24, 2017

Although he retired as CEO of Coca-Cola European Partners at the end of 2016, John Brock is not going anywhere.

Both he and his wife, Mary, plan to become even more involved in their civic and business interests, and they will continue to live in Atlanta.

As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Feb. 17, 2017

After nine months at the helm of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, Eric Robbins is beginning to broaden the scope of the philanthropic organization.

As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Feb. 17, 2017

Atlanta Magazine, a fixture on the city’s media-scape for 56 years, is for sale.

Emmis Communications Corp., an Indianapolis-based public company, which has owned the monthly publication for 23 years, has placed all its city and regional magazines on the market to pay down debt.

As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Feb. 10, 2017

Kelly Dolan, a veteran nonprofit leader in Atlanta who has been executive director of the Atlanta Women’s Foundation for the past four years, is moving back to Chicago to be near her aging parents.

The foundation’s board has named Kari Brown Love, vice president of development and communications, as Dolan’s successor. The transition of leadership will occur at the beginning of the nonprofit’s fiscal year on July 1.

By Maria Saporta and Amy Wenk
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Feb. 10, 2017

The pressure is on — not only on the Atlanta Falcons to make a return trip to the Super Bowl — next time bringing home a win.

The pressure also is on Atlanta — to deliver a successful 2019 Super Bowl — one at least as good as the one that Houston hosted the first weekend in February.

As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Feb. 3, 2017

Central Atlanta Progress, the downtown business organization, will pay tribute to two distinguished Atlantans at its annual breakfast meeting on March 14 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

Former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young will receive the prestigious Dan Sweat Award.

And retired Atlanta Police Chief George Turner will receive the annual Turner Downtown Community Leadership Award.

As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Feb. 3, 2017

As Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed faces his last year in office, he looks to continue the city’s growth by completing several deals and also hopes to secure his legacy as a fiscally-responsible city leader.

Reed sat down with the editorial staff of Atlanta Business Chronicle on Jan. 31 to preview his State of the City address scheduled for Feb. 2.

As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Jan. 27, 2017

Nonprofit leader John Moeller will be the new CEO of Lutheran Services of Georgia, a statewide organization serving vulnerable populations, beginning Feb. 15.

Moeller has been president and CEO of Action Ministries since 2011, and his last day with the Atlanta nonprofit will be Feb. 14.

As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Jan. 27, 2017

Some of Georgia’s top entertainment venues are banding together to speak out about the potential downside of casino gambling if it becomes legal in the state.

The Georgia Arts and Culture Venues Coalition, which includes 16 facilities such as the Fox Theatre and Woodruff Arts Center, says casino resorts could add unfair competition in the market when it comes to booking top musical performers, Broadway shows, comedians and other acts.

The coalition is vocalizing its concerns just as Georgia legislators, for the second year in a row, are proposing to legalize casino gambling in the state. Bills spelling out the details were expected to be introduced into the Georgia House of Representatives and Senate on Jan. 25.

As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Jan. 20, 2017

Atlanta will be throwing a spectacular party for one of its favorite sons – baseball legend Hank Aaron.

On the evening of Feb. 3, the Atlanta community – along with the region’s top companies – will be holding “A Salute to the Life and Times of Henry Aaron” at the Delta Flight Museum.

As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Jan. 20, 2017

When it comes to General Electric Co. and Atlanta, history is repeating itself.

In October 2015, Russell Stokes became president and CEO of Atlanta-based GE Energy Connections– becoming the highest-ranking GE executive in the state.

After just a year being in town, Stokes got tapped to become future chairman of the Metro Atlanta Chamber– a position he will assume in 2019.

By Maria Saporta As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Jan. 13, 2017 One of the most important boards in Atlanta is the Commerce Club board. Since the inception of the club in 1960s, the board has included the top CEOs in Atlanta — and it has traditionally been the private gathering place for […]

By Maria Saporta As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Jan. 13, 2017 Never before has someone turned over the chairmanship of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce to his brother – until now. Hank Linginfelter, the 2016 chairman of the Georgia Chamber, passed the gavel to his older brother, Bill Linginfelter, at the organization’s […]

As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Jan.6, 2017

Back in 1988, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter was a founding member of the nonprofit Project Interconnections — which provides housing for homeless people with mental illnesses.

By Maria Saporta
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Jan.6, 2017

For four years, South Carolina-based WRS Realty has been pursuing a deal to buy Underground Atlanta – becoming the sole bidder to buy the property from the City of Atlanta.

But now, WRS has until the end of January to close on the sale of Underground, a transaction that has been delayed several times because of the complexities involved in the deal.