While the vast majority of development has been concentrated in transit-oriented, urban core locations such as Buckhead, Midtown and Perimeter, there is growing opportunity in walkable suburban environments.
Category: Thought Leader
Posted inLeadership in Action, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
A Gap in Resources Difficult to See
Most present for me this season is the sense that we may be forgetting the very folks we see every day. They become invisible. We may not even know they are struggling to take care of themselves and their families.
Posted inPoverty & Equity, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
SEASON’S GREETINGS
We do not just feed the hungry through turkey, ham, and side dishes; we feed the basic need that each one of us has to connect with another human being in fellowship and respect.
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader, Thought Leadership
2016 NAR Report Reveals the Allure of Homeownership Rising Among the Younger Generation
What is the profile of a typical home buyer and seller in today’s market? How are buyers financing their home? And what tools are buyers using to refine their home search? We’ve got the answers.
Posted inPhilanthropy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Last call: Deadline for Toys for Tots this Sunday!
The expression on a child’s face as they open a Christmas present is priceless. Is it the Hatchimal they’ve been dreaming about? A Star Wars Lego set? Or maybe a shiny new bike with training wheels? As they tear through the paper, the possibility of what has been wrapped seems endless… And while we’d all […]
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Campaign Empowers Puerto Rican Women, Communities to Stop Zika
Dr. Christine Prue spent 75 days on the ground in Puerto Rico earlier this year, leading a team that interviewed hundreds of pregnant women to gain insights into their perspectives about Zika.
Posted inFinancial Inclusion, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
John Hope Bryant Recognized as 2016 “Innovator of the Year” by American Banker Magazine
Operation HOPE is pleased to announce the recognition of its founder, chairman, and CEO, John Hope Bryant, as “2016 Innovator of the Year” by American Banker magazine. The award recognizes Bryant for his vision of delivering Silver Rights through Operation HOPE’s programs and network. Most notably, the HOPE Inside model was highlighted for delivering individual and social impact while simultaneously […]
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Partnering to Save Lives
For those living in resource-poor countries who suffer from rare diseases, MAP International works directly with pharmaceutical partners to meet specific needs. One example of this is the Jimenez family.
Posted inLeadership in Action, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
100 Years, Thousands of Voices
The passage of the Safe Harbor Fund during the JLA Centennial year serves as a reminder that advocacy is integral to the past century of service.
Posted inMetro Business, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
ATLeaders creating social impact
By Patrick Adcock As Thanksgiving draws near and we consider what we are thankful for from the past year, it’s important not to overlook another key aspect of the holiday – giving back. Creating social impact in our communities and the metro region is a goal that the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s ATLeaders Council continues to strive […]
Posted inThought Leader, Transit
Don’t Wait, Experience More MARTA Now
By Rhonda White, MARTA Media Relations Intern Nov. 8 marked a pivotal time in Atlanta’s transportation history. With an overwhelming 72 percent of Atlanta residents voting ‘yes,’ the MARTA half-penny sales tax will increase transit connectivity through bus and rail expansion, new routes and other improvements that provide customers with even more opportunities to get […]
Posted inPoverty & Equity, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Internet Access and Barriers to Equity
As technology has become solidly integrated into nearly every aspect of American life, the effects of a lack of Internet access on long-term mobility become more significant.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Congratulations to Jonathan Samet, 2016 Fries Prize Recipient
By Dee Dee Honaman, director of special projects and Fries Prize administrator at the CDC Foundation Air pollution is a major environmental risk to health, which is why all of us at the CDC Foundation are so pleased that Jonathan Samet, M.D., M.S., received the 2016 Fries Prize for Improving Health last week at the […]
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Giving thanks for what philanthropy makes possible
By Alicia Philipp, president, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta As I pause to give thanks this week, I am in awe of some of the ways the philanthropists who engage with the Community Foundation, and the nonprofits we work closely with, are making progress toward making life better for our region’s residents. This year I […]
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader, Thought Leadership, Uncategorized
Turning Static Images into Strategic Profit
If a picture is worth a thousand words, the value of a product video could very well be worth a thousand leads. James McQuivey of Forrester Research says the value of a one-minute video is 1.8 million words. That’s the equivalent to 3,600 text pages. In other words, if you write an average of one […]
Posted inFinancial Inclusion, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
200 HOPE Inside SunTrust Locations by 2020
By John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Operation HOPE, Inc. On Nov. 1, valued strategic partner to Operation HOPE, SunTrust Banks, announced a historic commitment to expand HOPE Inside SunTrust from seven existing branch locations to 200 by 2020.
Posted inLeadership in Action, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Building Capacity Through Training for 100 Years
Those serving inside the League gain key management skills like developing a line budget, managing volunteers, and advocating for important issues. The constant question is what more can we do to train the next generation of women leaders?
Posted inMetro Business, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Atlanta: Deals Happen Here
Why do 220 of the fast growing private companies call our metro area home? Atlanta is a top 10 market for tech talent and the #3 city for STEM employment growth, due in part to leading universities like Georgia Tech and Emory.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, MAP International, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
The World’s Vulnerable Are Losing
During the presidential election, the most vulnerable people in the world have become almost invisible. The refugee crisis has disappeared from our television screens. The Zika epidemic is gone. And the people of Haiti are left to deal with the clean up from Hurricane Matthew and the cholera crisis with almost no attention.
Posted inMetro Business, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Atlanta leads the charge in east coast mobility
Last week’s GSMA Mobility Live! – North America event brought together a bustling crowd of more than 1,200 registered visitors, including 90 senior executives representing 70 companies, across two days of conference events on mobile technology. In partnership with the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC), the conference highlighted the technology behind new developments in the mobile […]
