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the Chamber's twice monthly e-newsletter
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President's Message
Welcome to The Phoenix, the Chamber’s e-newsletter.
In this edition, read about the opening of the new Brazil consulate in metro Atlanta. The consulate is a direct result of the governor's, mayor's and the Chamber's work to recruit the Free Trade Area of the Americas to metro Atlanta. For the past seven years, Brazil has been represented in metro Atlanta by Honorary Consul Timothy Perry, senior business lawyer with Miller & Martin and co-chair of the Chamber's Global Commerce Council.
Lastly, read about the 2008 Atlanta Sports Awards presented by Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, where an all-star lineup of athletes, celebrities, coaches and media members were recognized.
Thanks for reading. We will continue to keep you informed on the issues you care about.
Sam A. Williams
President
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Hot Topics
Government of Brazil Opens New Consulate General in Georgia
Governor Sonny Perdue, joined by newly appointed Brazilian Consul General Adalnio Senna Ganem, on Feb. 6, announced the opening of a new consulate general in Atlanta that will serve the Brazilian community throughout the southeastern United States. The new consulate general was announced at a ceremony held at Georgia's State Capitol, and will be one of Georgia's largest consulates, employing a staff of up to 30 people when it reaches full capacity.
“The opening of the Brazil Consulate in metro Atlanta is a direct result of the Governor, mayor and business leaders working to win the headquarters of the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA),” said Sam A. Williams, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce president. “A consulate plus direct air routes to Brazil is the winning combination we need to increase metro Atlanta 's business ties to the eighth-largest economy in the world.”
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Eleven Honored For Top Athletic Achievements at Third Annual Atlanta Sports Awards
An all-star lineup of athletes, celebrities, coaches and media members honored and recognized the outstanding athletic achievements of 11 winners during the 2008 Atlanta Sports Awards presented by Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar. The third annual black-tie event, held on Feb. 11, at the Historic Fox Theatre's Egyptian Ballroom, was created by the Atlanta Sports Council to honor the most accomplished athletes and teams at all levels throughout the metro Atlanta community.
"It's just astounding to see the quality of superior athletes, both past and present, in the room tonight and they all deserve to be congratulated for their athletic achievements," said Gary Stokan , Atlanta Sports Council President. "Events like this continue to underscore Atlanta as a true sports town and we look forward to honoring the accomplishments of local elite athletes for many more years."
Billy Payne, the international renowned sports luminary who was instrumental in securing the 1996 Centennial Olympics for Atlanta, was named winner of the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Coca-Cola. Legendary University of Georgia football broadcaster Larry Munson won the Furman Bisher award for sports media excellence, presented by the Atlanta Sports Council.
The other 2008 Atlanta Sports Awards winners were:
- Amateur Athlete of the Year – Philippa Raschker, Women's Track
- Coach of the Year Presented by Delta Air Lines – Manuel Diaz, University of Georgia Men's Tennis
- Collegiate Athlete of the Year Presented by Alfa Insurance – Kara Lynn Joyce, University of Georgia (Women's Swimming)
- High School Athlete of the Year Presented by CSS – Maya Moore, Collins Hill High School, Suwanee, GA (Girl's Basketball)
- High School Scholar Athletes of the Year Presented by Georgia Power – Ryan Smith, Parkview High School and Kelsey Spinks, Eagle's Landing High School
- Professional Athlete of the Year Presented by SunTrust – Ilya Kovalchuk, Atlanta Thrashers (Hockey)
- Sports Person of the Year Presented By Georgia-Pacific – John Smoltz, Atlanta Braves (Baseball)
Scott McCune (left), vice president of Worldwide Sports, Entertainment & Media for Coca-Cola; and Vince Dooley, former University of Georgia head football coach and athletic director (right) present Billy Payne, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club; with the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Coca-Cola. The Third Annual Atlanta Sports Awards presented by Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar was held on Feb. 11, at the Historic Fox Theatre's Egyptian Ballroom.
Member Testimonials
Morningside Marketing Group
The Metro Atlanta Chamber has proved to be the best investment of our time and money at Morningside Marketing Group. I have met some wonderful folks, achieved goals and learned so much! This is a great venue for growing your business!
Erna Schneiderman
Morningside Marketing Group
RPM Muscular Therapies Clinic LLC
Membership in the Chamber adds legitimacy and credibility to my business. This is extremely important because my industry, massage therapy, is one that is not always taken seriously or perceived as being reputable. This assists my goal of helping to upgrade my industry's image to consumers and businesses.
Raleigh McKeever
RPM Muscular Therapies Clinic LLC
Chamber Events
Events for February 2008
Community Events
Brand Experience Forum
Hosted by Emory Marketing Institute and Intercontinental Hotel Group
Brand Experience Experts Reveal their Secrets
Date: Feb. 28
Time: 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Intercontinental Buckhead
This forum hosts two of the most prominent thought leaders on brand experience: Dr. Bernard Schmitt from Columbia University; and Lou Carbone, founder and chief experience officer of Experience Engineering. Come and hear the latest thoughts on this topic.
Chamber members are offered a discounted registration price of $35. To register, use the coupon code “COCMEM” on the registration site: https://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showCode=BRA8 . For more information, visit EmoryMI.com and click on ‘Events'.
Parks Pride's Seventh Annual Parks & Greenspace Conference
2008 Theme: A Vision of Sustainability
Date: March 31
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Atlanta Botanical Garden
Galen Cranz, professor of Architecture at University of California, Berkeley, will give the Keynote Speech on "Parks & Sustainability;" and Dr. Howie Frumkin, one of the world's leading experts on Parks and Public Health, will speak on "Parks, Health, & Sustainability." In addition, the "Parks & Sustainable Cities" session will feature a panel of national, state, and local leaders discussing how parks are necessary to creating vibrant, sustainable cities.
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