By Metro Atlanta Chamber On April 15, the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) launched RESTORE, a critical initiative aimed at accelerating our state’s recovery from the current economic crisis. John Rice, Chairman of GE Gas Power and a former MAC chairman, is leading the effort in collaboration with more than 50 C-level executives along with support from […]
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Ken Berta on the Launch of Atlanta’s Global Health Crisis Coordination Center
By Metro Atlanta Chamber The Global Health Crisis Coordination Center (GHC3) launched in Atlanta last month with the goal of uniting the best and brightest among corporations and nonprofits to aid health officials in the face of global health crises. “The formation of the Global Health Crisis Coordination Center just makes sense now and is […]
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Education and Early Education Resources in Georgia
By Metro Atlanta Chamber There are several national, state and regional resources available to parents, teachers and students, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Metro Atlanta Chamber team has assembled the following online resource pages for all to stay in-the-know as the community navigates remote education, homeschooling and more. Thank you to our valued partners, throughout […]
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Atlanta Basketball Host Committee Donates Unused Final Four Sports Equipment and Volunteer Kits to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta and City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation
Canceled Championship Still has Positive Impact on Community By Metro Atlanta Chamber Despite the cancellation of the NCAA® Men’s Final Four®, the Atlanta Basketball Host Committee (ABHC) and its partners created significant positive community impact through community programs and donations leading up to what would have been Final Four weekend. To support healthy lifestyles and […]
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ChooseATL Is Sharing Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors
By Metro Atlanta Chamber OUR COMMUNITY: NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS In tough times, Atlanta shows up for its neighbors. Stories of unity and collaboration have been an inspiration to us all as we continue to navigate COVID-19, and ChooseATL has been capturing those stories in an effort to amplify the incredible ways our community works together […]
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The Metro Atlanta Chamber Is Sharing COVID-19 Updates and Resources for Region’s Business Community
By Metro Atlanta Chamber As communities around the world react in the face of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) is monitoring discussion from around the region and continually updating a master compilation of resources from the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Georgia Department of Public […]
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Invesco’s Marty Flanagan Shares Thoughts on Leadership and the Next Generation
By Cameron Adcock The Metro Atlanta Chamber’s Delta Air Lines Insights on Leadership series assembles leaders from the region’s internationally recognized brands including The Home Depot, AT&T, Coca-Cola and more. This month, Insights on Leadership featured Marty Flanagan, president and CEO of Invesco since 2005. Invesco is one of the world’s largest investment management firms, […]
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The Metro Atlanta Chamber Announces 2020 Atlanta Metro Export Challenge Cohort
By Metro Atlanta Chamber the Metro Atlanta Chamber announced the 12 grant recipients joining the 2020 Atlanta Metro Export Challenge (Atlanta MEC) cohort. The Atlanta MEC is a regional grant program designed to challenge small- to medium-sized companies in metro Atlanta to explore international expansion efforts. Each grant recipient receives a reimbursement grant of $5,000 that can […]
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The Year in Review: Economic Development in Metro Atlanta in 2019
By Gregg Simon, Senior Vice President of Economic Development, Metro Atlanta Chamber As we move forward into a new decade, it is a perfect time to reflect on the economic state of metro Atlanta. Our region continued to enjoy significant economic growth in 2019 across our 29-county metro, across multiple industries. Before highlighting success stories, […]
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Economic Development Council Talks Vision for Midtown
By Metro Atlanta Chamber Atlanta never stops rising. From the thriving business ecosystem to the ever-evolving and diverse neighborhoods, Atlanta remains a top destination for innovation, economic development and emerging talent. In November, the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s Economic Development Council gathered to discuss recent developments in the growing Midtown neighborhood. The council hosted executives with […]
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2019 Atlanta Metro Export Challenge Crowns Top Three Grant Winners, Kicks Off 2020 Program
By Metro Atlanta Chamber Metro Atlanta is a global region, home to some of the most well-known international brands and game-changing innovators. The Atlanta Metro Export Challenge (MEC), powered by the Metro Atlanta Chamber, boosts this reputation by providing financial support and mentorship to companies looking to grow their global presence. This month, the MEC […]
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Atlanta Officials Make Major Move to Define the Region as Esports Capital
The Atlanta Sports Council launches Atlanta Esports Alliance™ to further position metro Atlanta as the capital of esports By Metro Atlanta Chamber Last week, the Atlanta Sports Council (ASC) announced the launch of the Atlanta Esports Alliance, its new division committed to bringing major esports and gaming events to metro Atlanta. The announcement was made […]
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Metro Atlanta Chamber Building a Community of Middle-Market Businesses Driving Growth in the Region
By Metro Atlanta Chamber During an evening event on Oct. 30, the Metro Atlanta Chamber-powered Backed by ATL announced the addition of five new middle-market companies to the program. The Backed by ATL initiative was launched to support scaling middle-market companies, helping to accelerate growth and fuel economic impact across metro Atlanta. The latest companies […]
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Through Metro Export Challenge, Regional Companies Find Success Going Global
By Metro Atlanta Chamber Metro Atlanta is the gateway, through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, to worldwide markets. The region’s traditional trading partners of Japan, Germany and the U.K. are bolstered every week by new additions, from Turkey to Poland and Finland. Exports form a critical part of metro Atlanta’s economy, and the Metro Export Challenge […]
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Atlanta Convenes: IoT/Smart Cities Gamechangers from Around the Globe are Solving the Most Pressing Issues of Our Time
By Cynthia Curry, Director of IoT/AI/Smart Cities Ecosystem Expansion, Metro Atlanta Chamber The U.N. predicts that almost 70% of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050. Metros across the globe are faced with challenges around sustainability arising from such rapid growth. Issues of safety, transportation, sustainability, equitable housing/infrastructure and workforce development are topics of discussion […]
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How Esports Is a Window to Innovation (and How I Became a Cool Dad for a Day)
By Alex Gonzalez, Chief Innovation Officer, Metro Atlanta Chamber Your kids are sometimes the best focus group. As a parent, it’s easy to forget that your kids are a great bridge to understanding the trends that are being shaped by a new generation. One Saturday this summer, I took my 14-year-old to an esports event […]
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Agnes Scott College: Driving Innovation in Partnership with Google for New Applied Machine Learning Course
By Metro Atlanta Chamber Metro Atlanta has a reputation for producing the world’s best creative, tech and executive talent. The region is a hub for higher learning institutions, drawing in the next generation from around the world and connecting these individuals to the in-demand careers of today and tomorrow. This summer, Agnes Scott College is […]
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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta on Authentically Serving the Community
With over 100 years of pioneering medical care for patients under 21, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta continually raises the bar for pediatric healthcare for the region. Metro Atlanta is a hub for global health, and Children’s partners with organizations to expand care to children regardless of background. Children’s is a main component to the region’s […]
