Last fall, Gov. Brian Kemp boasted about Georgia’s consecutive No. 1 rankings as the top state for business. And yet in the past couple of weeks, that same governor is lambasting two of Georgia’s highest profile companies – Delta Air Lines and the Coca-Cola Co. – for openly criticizing the state’s new voting legislation.
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Delta, Andrew Young and others deserve credit for Atlanta’s global growth
Atlanta’s evolution as a global center for business came into focus on March 11, when Delta CEO Ed Bastian hosted a surprise birthday celebration for Young (a day before his 89th birthday) at the company’s headquarters.
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Metro Atlanta Chamber launches racial equity initiative
Atlanta is often seen as a Black mecca for business. Now the Metro Atlanta Chamber is seeking to make it even more so.
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Metro Atlanta Chamber’s 2021 focus – health, economy, racial equity – with leaders Ed Bastian, Raphael Bostic
The issues of public health, economic recovery and racial equity dominated Thursday’s virtual annual meeting of the Metro Atlanta Chamber.
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CareSource Foundation to Help Support Black-Owned Businesses in Atlanta
Insurance Provider Donates $180,000 to Promote Atlanta’s Economic Stabilization By Metro Atlanta Chamber CareSource, a leading multi-state managed care plan, announced Monday a donation of $180,000 from the CareSource Foundation for the RESTORE ATL Fund, created by the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC). The Fund will support black-owned small and medium-sized businesses impacted by the COVID-19 […]
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Opportunity ATL Seeking to Fill More Than 1,300 Positions with Leading Atlanta Companies at Virtual Job Fair for Young Adults
By Metro Atlanta Chamber The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) in partnership with 100,000 Opportunities Initiative and the United Way of Greater Atlanta and Goodwill of North Georgia will host the third annual Opportunity ATL Job and Resource Fair on Wednesday, June 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s […]
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MAC Statement Regarding National Dialogue on Race
Attributed to Deisha Barnett, Chief Brand and Communications Officer, Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Metro Atlanta Chamber It’s been a tough month. Watching what has happened in our own state, our own city and across the country has been painful. We firmly believe that in metro Atlanta, our differences are our strength. In Atlanta, we […]
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Local leaders boldly say Atlanta is THE center for global health
Several key economic development leaders are making a new claim: Atlanta is THE center for global health. That’s a step up from what we used to say – that Atlanta is “a” center for global health.
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2020 Fortune 500/1000 List Features 30 Companies with Headquarters in Metro Atlanta
By Metro Atlanta Chamber Last week, Fortune released its annual 2020 Fortune 500/1000 list of America’s largest companies based on revenues. Thirty companies headquartered in metro Atlanta are among the 2020 Fortune 1000, of which 16 companies ranked in the elite Fortune 500. In fiscal year 2019, these 30 companies generated aggregate revenues of $438 […]
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RESTORE Initiative Announces First Survey Results on Georgia’s Recovery
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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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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Atlanta groups meeting virtually to continue connecting community
It’s time for the Atlanta community to be creative.
During this period of the COVID-19 pandemic, several Atlanta institutions are finding creative ways to continue convening – virtually rather than in person.
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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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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 […]
