Millennial-led Program Attracts Students from 14 Top Regional Brands, Including Delta Air Lines, Turner, Cox Automotive and More The ChooseATL After 5 program launches for its fourth consecutive year, providing interns from 14 of metro Atlanta’s top companies, including Delta Air Lines, Turner, Cox Automotive and more, with valuable experiences outside of the office that […]
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Conservation: It’s All About the People
As avid readers of People, Places, Parks know, conservation is a long game with many players. Protecting the earth’s land and water, fighting climate change, and safeguarding biodiversity require people from a variety of backgrounds, with diverse expertise and perspectives to achieve shared goals. Some of the most successful partnerships bring together seemingly disparate groups. […]
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Nourishing Atlanta’s Arts and Education Community
By Liz Davis and Rebecca Pogue, Alliance Theatre On Behalf of the Woodruff Arts Center Educator Conference Team Imagine that you are a seventh-grade teacher, and you have just completed your fifth year in the classroom. On the first Tuesday in June — the first Tuesday that you are not contractually obliged to be anywhere […]
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Celebrating Global Health Fathers
By Charles Redding, MedShare On Sunday, June 16, 2019 Father’s Day will be celebrated in the United States. Some form of this day is now celebrated in over 111 countries. The day is intended to recognize fathers and father figures for the significant role they play in parenthood and their children’s lives. Even with this, […]
Posted inFinancial Inclusion, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Superhero Dads of Money Management
By Anita Ward, President Operation HOPE Inc. My dad kaboomed like a superhero. He vaulted skyscrapers, battled villains, and flew through the universe to protect his family. Through the lens of my 5-year-old eyes, my Dad was an Avenger, a defender of justice – my hero. I was certain he donned a mask and cape […]
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MARTA BOARD APPROVES SEQUENCING OF HISTORIC EXPANSION PROGRAM
More MARTA Atlanta Program Paves the Way for Increased Connectivity and Economic Development The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors has unanimously approved the sequencing of the transit projects in the More MARTA Atlanta program. This partnership between MARTA and the City of Atlanta kicks off the largest investment in public transit […]
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Book Club: Winners Take All, The Elite Charade of Changing the World
By Terry Mazany, senior vice president, philanthropy, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta The Community Foundation recently hosted an event for our donors to hear an engaging conversation around philanthropy with Anand Giridharadas, author of Winners Take All, The Elite Charade of Changing the World. Here’s more information about his book. In an era defined by the […]
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Eyes Wide Open in Burundi
Beth Hodges, Senior Marketing Specialist, MAP International It’s every parent’s nightmare. Your child is sick and you’re powerless to help them. This was the case for the parents of seven-year-old, Keza from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Keza had developed premature cataracts which unknowingly robbed her of her eyesight. What started as infrequent headaches […]
Posted inLaw & Public Policy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Dentons adds former Atlanta City Council President Ceasar Mitchell
By Dentons Atlanta Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, today announces the arrival of Ceasar C. Mitchell Jr. as a partner. Mitchell, who is immediate past President of the Atlanta City Council, joins the Firm’s award-winning Public Policy practice, where he will play a national leadership role in Dentons’ Local Government Solutions group, an interdisciplinary service focused […]
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Schiphol Collaborates with Atlanta To Create New Trade and Logistics Corridor
The agreement will digitally and physically connect Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Munich, Germany – June 5, 2019 – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is collaborating with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) after signing a Memorandum of Understanding to promote cargo trade and investment between metro Atlanta and the Netherlands. “It’s exciting to […]
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Women, Diversity, & Power at the 2019 HOPE Global Forum
By John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Operation HOPE, Inc. Hundreds of registered delegates, representing 49 states and over 60 countries, attended the 2019 HOPE Global Forum at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta in May. They experienced a wide array of leaders and influencers who discussed everything from entrepreneurship– to leadership– to wellness– to […]
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Reconsidering Our Relationship with the Chattahoochee River: Where Will We Be in 20 Years?
By Walt Ray, Director, The Trust for Public Land Chattahoochee River Program “What will the BeltLine look like in 20 years?” Before The Trust for Public Land commissioned Alexander Garvin’s “Emerald Necklace Corridor Study” in 2004, the BeltLine was a great idea that was gaining momentum, but it needed a concrete plan to pivot from […]
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Ad Nauseam: A Note from the Writer and Director
By Megan Leahy, writer and director for Ad NauseamIt’s easy to find a woman that is outraged, frustrated or upset with the way she and other women are treated. As terrible as that is, there’s also great comfort and power in sharing our experiences, and it’s been inspiring to see so many brave women of […]
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The S.A.F.E. Center helps students inside and outside the classroom
Caption: Milton J. Little, Jr., president and CEO at United Way of Greater Atlanta is joined by Duke Bradley, principal at Banneker High School. Banneker High School was awarded the Partnership Champion Award at State of the Children: Progress through Partnerships. None of us ever enjoyed getting ready for a long day of school. Some […]
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Building Resilience to Face Coming Storms
By: Johanna McCrehan, Georgia Conservancy Urban Design Lead & Nick Johnson, Georgia Conservancy Senior Planner If you have recently found yourself thinking that it couldn’t have been this hot this early last year, there’s a reason for that: a heat wave is currently sweeping across the Southeast. Sustained temperatures over 90oF (and sometimes over 100o) […]
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ULI Atlanta Member Spotlight: Kyle Reis, Principal, Director of Planning at Cooper Carry
Original post on ULI’s website. From planning communities to planning soccer drills, we spoke with Reis about his passion for design, involvement in ULI and giving back to the next generation. by: The Wilbert Group When it comes to Kyle Reis’ career success, there’s no separating nature versus nurture. Considering he has a twin brother […]
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Women’s Entrepreneurship: Implementing the Pinkprint for Business
For decades the world has focused on blueprints for business success. Last week at the HOPE Global Forum 200 empowered women entrepreneurs shifted that conversation and introduced their Pinkprint for success. Marshaling their shared vision and diverse expertise, these women developed an ecosystem rooted in authenticity and genuine support for each other. Women uplifting other […]
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Arts Leaders Come in All Sizes
by Boyd Baker, Founder of Community Arts Live and Good Gracious Show When you think of an “arts leader,” what comes to mind? Do you see a museum director, a city council member, or a movie star?Well, I am definitely none of those, but I am a long-time Atlantan who does his level best to promote […]
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Economic Development Council Provides Centennial Yards Redevelopment Update
Metro Atlanta continues to be a top destination for economic development projects of all sizes and locations throughout the 29-county region. The heart of the city, an area known as “the Gulch,” represents a huge space that has been largely unused to-date, save as a parking and tailgating area for sporting events. With the involvement […]
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Universal Access to Life-Changing Pediatric Surgeries: A Global Health Challenge
Drew Reynolds, Program Director, Childspring International drew@childspringintl.org Each year, surgically treatable conditions account for approximately 30% of the global burden of disease and an estimated 5 billion people go without access to critical surgical care. Though many surgical procedures save lives, promote economic development, and are known to be cost-effective, there remains a lack of […]
