By Cydney Rhines In a world blooming with creativity, there are some who go beyond the limit to make storytelling more compelling and authentic. Meet Janel Martinez, the award-winning creator of the Ain’t I Latina? blog, an online destination celebrating Afro-Latinas. Martinez’s platform has featured interviews with prominent Afro-Latinas, including actress Selenis Leyva and singer […]
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ChooseATL Brings Careers, Community and Culture Together for More than 1,000 Atlanta-based Summer Interns
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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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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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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Overwatch League Team Atlanta Reign to Host Homestand Weekend
Tickets available now for two-day event featuring matches between eight teams July 6-7 in Atlanta. Momentum has been the key to metro Atlanta’s sporting dominance. In February, the world came to the city for Super Bowl LIII, the region will host the 2020 NCAA Final Four, and sports fans continue to find high performing teams […]
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Canadian Trade Finance Institution Chooses Metro Atlanta as First U.S. Home
Photo above: From left to right: Christelle Shirandi, Export Development Canada’s coordinator in Atlanta; Mairead Lavery, EDC president and CEO; Canadian Consul General Nadia Theodore, and Michael Gonsalves, EDC senior regional manager in Atlanta. The economic strength of the U.S. Southeast, the diversity of its sectors and the presence of multiple Fortune 500 companies combined […]
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“State of Education in Metro Atlanta” Report Highlights Cradle-to-Career Continuum for Student Success
Progress identified on several key indicators; regional focus helps improve outcomes for all students. Learn4Life (L4L) released its third annual “State of Education in Metro Atlanta” report today. Progress was demonstrated in several key indicators: early grade literacy, eighth grade math proficiency and high school graduation. This year’s report highlights effective strategies that are having […]
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AgTech Startups Selected for First IoT.ATL Living Labs Pilot
From cold storage and mobile crop monitoring to insect farms, the inaugural IoT.ATL AgTech Challenge unearthed several intelligent farming solutions. Last year, the Metro Atlanta Chamber, in partnership with the City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta, the Atlanta BeltLine, Georgia Power, New City Properties and AGCO, launched the IoT.ATL AgTech Challenge. The nationwide search was created […]
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Economic Development Leadership Council Talks Relocation and Talent Acquisition with Norfolk Southern
Metro Atlanta is growing at an exponential rate. The region’s increasing population and position at the center of the world’s most important markets make it a prime location for next-generation talent eager to enter the workforce. The Metro Atlanta Chamber’s Economic Development Council took up the subject during a recent sit-down conversation with Norfolk Southern […]
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Atlanta to Host First Ever Smart City Expo in the U.S.
Partnering with Fira de Barcelona, Smart City Expo Atlanta will “redefine smart” Smart City Expo Atlanta (SCATL), in partnership with Fira de Barcelona, today announced its debut from September 11-13, 2019 at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC). SCATL is the first, and only, U.S. edition of Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), the world’s leading conference and expo on smart […]
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First Atlanta Supply Chain Awards Recognizes Innovators and Rising Stars
By Patrick Cameron Adcock, Metro Atlanta Chamber Metro Atlanta established its reputation as a hub for supply chain over the course of decades, growing as the intersection of major U.S. interstates, home to the world’s most-traveled airport, and sharing proximity with the major shipping port of the Southeast. Metro Atlanta is also creating the next-generation […]
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Georgia Tech Football Season Tickets Surge with Atlanta’s SalesLoft Digital Sales Platform
Photo above: Georgia Tech Campus. Photo provided by Metro Atlanta Chamber via the ATL Brand Box. Metro Atlanta’s sporting momentum surged forward in the first quarter of 2019 with the continued success of hometown teams and the city itself serving as host for Super Bowl LIII. Adding to the region’s success is the building excitement for Georgia […]
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ORBATL and the Metro Export Challenge Show Companies How to Grow Exports
By Metro Atlanta ChamberAs digitization continues to influence how businesses large and small conduct operations, many entrepreneurs need to be prepared to think big. How can their business reach not just a pre-determined audience, but how can the company also be prepared to engage with global markets and begin to grow at an international scale? […]
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Super Bowl LIII Shows the World – Atlanta Is Now
Photo above provided by Metro Atlanta Chamber via the ATL Brand Box. Metro Atlanta’s sporting momentum is undeniable. Atlanta United FC continues to set Major League Soccer attendance records at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Atlanta Braves have established themselves at new home SunTrust Park, and the world was welcomed to the city for Super Bowl LIII. The […]
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Georgia Rises Up with New Sports, Technology and Higher Education Rankings
Photo above provided by Metro Atlanta Chamber via the ATL Brand Box. Super Bowl LIII recently brought international attention to Atlanta. Many saw our region thrive in showcasing our welcoming community, unmatched culture and status as a tech hub. At Mercedes-Benz Stadium and elsewhere, sports fans found out why #AtlantaIsNow. For others new to Atlanta and […]
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Atlanta Brings Super Bowl LIII to NYC
By Hala Moddelmog, President and CEO, Metro Atlanta Chamber Super Bowl LIII is only a week away. In celebration, Atlanta and the entire region wrapped up an amazing day in New York with another strong appearance at the New York Stock Exchange. A delegation of more than 100 Atlanta-based CEOs and leaders joined us to […]
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Metro Atlanta Chamber Annual Meeting Unites More than 2,000 for Recognition of Region’s Accomplishments and Debut of ATL Brand Box
On Nov. 29, more than 2,000 metro Atlanta leaders and members of the business community convened for the 159th Metro Atlanta Chamber Annual Meeting, held at the newly renovated State Farm Arena. Chamber leadership shared 2018 accomplishments and priorities for 2019, announced Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian as the organization’s 2021 chair, and debuted […]
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Opportunities Lost Report Outlines Significant Economic Loss Linked to Child Care Challenges in Georgia
Metro Atlanta is home to a talented workforce fueling innovations across industries, and quality child care is a necessary component to maintaining high performance. A new report has revealed the child care challenges experienced by parents in the region and leading to an annual $1.75 billion loss economic activity for Georgia. The report joins a […]
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Joint Supply Chain and IoT Leadership Council Meeting Unites Thought Leaders Across Ecosystems
Metro Atlanta’s transformation into a top tech market is founded on innovations within its industries. Deloitte ranked the region as the #2 metro area for digital supply chain, and the presence of numerous Internet of Things and Smart Cities projects currently active in metro Atlanta mark the city’s forward-thinking ideology. The Metro Atlanta Chamber’s Supply […]
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ORBATL ANNOUNCES 2018 ATLANTA METRO EXPORT CHALLENGE WINNERS
ATLANTA – November 5, 2018 – ORBATL, a regional partnership of public and private leaders that enables businesses to grow in the global economy, announced the winners of the Atlanta Metro Export Challenge (Atlanta MEC). The Atlanta MEC is a grant program designed to engage small- and medium-sized businesses in metro Atlanta in the development […]
