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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 issue, read about the final recommendations of the Greater Grady Task Force, released July 13.
Also, learn how the Chamber is submitting its own separate filing to the Department of Transportation to support Delta's bid to win an Atlanta-Shanghai route as the next U.S-China air service.
Lastly, read my testimony before a joint House/Senate committee in Savannah, Ga., on July 11 on how transportation is the No. 1 issue affecting economic development in Georgia.
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
Greater Grady Task Force Releases Final Recommendations
Should the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority commit to creating a new nonprofit board to govern Grady Memorial Hospital , leaders of the Greater Grady Task Force said July 13 that they are confident they can recruit high-profile leaders to serve on that board.
“Grady's major problems can be resolved starting with a new governance structure,” said A.D. “Pete” Correll, former chairman of Georgia-Pacific and co-chair of the Greater Grady Task Force. “If the authority is ready to take this all-important first step, the task force is ready and willing -- if asked -- to personally recruit a board of highly effective and committed community leaders to serve on such a board.”
Click here to read entire recommendation
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Dr. Chris Edwards, vice chair of the Grady Board and Sam A. Williams, president of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, at a July 13 Greater Grady Task Force meeting. |
Chamber Testifies for Delta Route Case
The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, leading a 14-state campaign in support of Delta Air Lines' bid for Atlanta-Shanghai passenger service, submitted testimony on July 16 as part of Delta's filing to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The full text of the testimony is available at http://www.metroatlantachamber.com/images/ChinaTestimonyofMACOC.pdf
In a combined statement, Metro Atlanta Chamber Chairman Dick Anderson and President Sam A. Williams emphasized the essential role direct air routes play in building global commerce.
"Atlanta is the economic heart of the Southeast, one of the fastest growing regions in the United States, and yet does not have direct access to China," stated Anderson and Williams. "An award to Delta for a daily nonstop Atlanta-Shanghai flight will create a new U.S. gateway to China from an unserved region of the United States."
Click here to read entire release.
Georgia's Economic Future in Jeopardy Unless We Fix Transportation
Transportation is the No. 1 issue affecting Georgia 's and metro Atlanta 's economic future, according to Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce President Sam A. Williams, who testified before a joint House/Senate committee on transportation funding on June 11 in Savannah.
"Georgia's economic future is in jeopardy unless we fix transportation," Williams said in his testimony.
"Georgia is the fourth-fastest-growing state, yet we are fourth from the bottom in transportation funding. The situation is dire."
Click here to read entire release
Campaign Corner
The 2007 Chairman's Committee Fundraising Campaign has passed the half-way point. Scott Fisher, national sales manager, Wachovia Mortgage, is leading more than 200 corporate volunteers from 20 companies in the metro Atlanta region for the Chairman's Campaign.
The Chairman's Campaign is one of the primary sources of revenue for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, funding new and existing Chamber programs and initiatives. Volunteers from our corporate partners in metro Atlanta will sell memberships, advertising and sponsorships from April through August to finish at the $2.9 million goal.
Top Teams and Team Captains for the week
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SunTrust Bank, Angela Reach
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RBC Centura, Pam Simon
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AT&T, Joe Chandler
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Delta Air Lines, Doug Blissit
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Bank of America, Ron Spratt
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Gary Peacock, president and CEO
of SunTrust Bank, stands proud
with this week's Top Producer,
Angela Parks of SunTrust Bank.
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Top Producers for the week
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Angela Parks, SunTrust Bank
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Joe Chandler, AT&T
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Angela Reach, SunTrust Bank
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Ron Keller, SunTrust Bank
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George Gornowicz, SunTrust Bank |
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| Gary Peacock, president and CEO of SunTrust Bank, and Angela Reach, SunTrust Bank team captain, check to see if SunTrust made headlines with their Top Team performance this week. |
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Team Captains and Campaign Top Producers Rick Maurer of Georgia Power and Joe Chandler of AT&T discuss motivating team members to reach their goal. |
Chamber Events
July
23 Monday
Chamber Masters
By participating in a fun and supportive
Toastmasters group, you’ll become a better
speaker and leader and gain confidence to
succeed in whatever path you’ve chosen
in life.
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Location:
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
235 Andrew Young International Blvd.
Executive Conference Room
RSVP to Glen Gould at ggould@macoc.com
25 Wednesday
Power Networking Luncheon
Join Chamber members at lunch to network. This program is designed to integrate people into the chamber. It allows people to introduce themselves and promote their company openly.
11:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $12
Non Members: $50
Location: Maggiano's, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, Ga. 30346
RSVP Required
26 Thursday
Leads to Business
Come to the Chamber to network with
fellow members. This program is designed to
integrate people into the chamber. It allows
people to introduce themselves and promote
their company openly.
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Lunch provided
Location:
Metro Atlanta Chamber Of Commerce
235 Andrew Young International Blvd.
RSVP Required
30 Monday
Chamber Masters
By participating in a fun and supportive
Toastmasters group, you’ll become a better
speaker and leader and gain confidence to
succeed in whatever path you’ve chosen
in life.
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Location:
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
235 Andrew Young International Blvd.
Ivan Allen Room
RSVP to Glen Gould at ggould@macoc.com
Community Events
Business Growth Expo
If you're serious about growing your business, you don't want to miss this exciting event! Join us Thursday, Nov. 8, from 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., as the Atlanta Business Chronicle and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce present the Third Annual Atlanta Business Growth Expo at Cobb Galleria Centre.
Place your ticket order now ($49) and receive a second ticket free! Why not bring your client or co-worker to the best business event of the year? Please call 404.249.1065 to take advantage of this limited offer.
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