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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.
Fighting traffic gridlock continues to be our No. 1 priority of the legislative session.
In this edition, read about The Get Georgia Moving Coalition, which represents more than 50 groups across Georgia -- including business leaders, government leaders, transit advocates, road builders and environmentalists. The coalition:
- praised lawmakers at a March 6 press conference for nearing a consensus on a transportation funding approach that would give voters across the state a voice, while leaving spending decisions voluntary and local.
You'll also learn about the 2008 Small Business Person of the Year nominations that will honor one outstanding small businessperson for their contributions to Atlanta 's civic and business community.
I hope you'll also enjoy the member testimonials from Peachtree Jazz Edition and Two Men and a Truck.
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
Get Georgia Moving Coalition: 'Consensus on Transportation Funding Solution is Near'
Business Leaders, Transit Advocates, Road Builders and Environmentalists Unite Behind Concept That Gives Voters Across the State a Voice, While Leaving Spending Decisions Voluntary and Local
The Get Georgia Moving coalition, which represents more than 50 groups across Georgia -- including business leaders, government leaders, transit advocates, road builders and environmentalists -- praised lawmakers for nearing a consensus on a transportation funding approach that would give voters across the state a voice, while leaving spending decisions vluntary and local, on March 6.
"As diverse as we are, this coalition has been able to unite around an approach that would allow every voter in Georgia to say whether they want the opportunity to vote for transportation funding,” said Kessel D. Stelling, president and CEO of Bank of North Georgia, chairman of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and co-chair of the Get Georgia Moving Coalition.
“But once regions have that right to vote, they can exercise that right or ignore it,” Stelling added. “It's completely voluntary. And regions that do hold a vote and successfully pass a TSPLOST will keep the money at home for projects that matter most to them. It's about local projects and local control.”
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Get Georgia Moving Coalition Launches Interactive Web Site: www.GetGeorgiaMoving.com
The Get Georgia Moving Coalition, which represents more than 50 groups across Georgia , announced on March 10, the launch of an interactive Web site at www.GetGeorgiaMoving.com.
“There is incredible momentum building for transportation funding legislation this session -- and we want to make sure our coalition members, the public and everybody else who wants to get Georgia moving can keep up with the latest news and information,” said Joe Leonard, chairman of AirTran Airways, chairman of the transportation policy committee of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and co-chair of the Get Georgia Moving Coalition.
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Tired of Traffic? Now You Can Do Something About It
- Log on to www.GetGeorgiaMoving.com.
- Click “Contact Your Lawmakers.”
- Send an automated email telling your lawmakers to support transportation funding.
- Forward the Web site address to two or three friends.
Apply NOW! 2008 Small Business Person of the Year Awards
The Small to Mid-Size Business Council is pleased to announce the 22nd Annual Small Business Person of the Year Awards.
Applications are ready NOW! Click on this link for further information: http://www.metroatlantachamber.com/fm_sbpoty.html
To nominate someone for this year's award, e-mail Glen Gould at ggould@macoc.com.
In partnership with the Atlanta Business Chronicle, and special thanks to this year's sponsors: AT&T, Bank of America, Public Broadcasting Atlanta and Exact Target.
Atlanta to Host Forty International Delegates for Economic Development Forum on Public Transit & Green Space
Delegates Will Share Knowledge on Ways to Improve Public Transit and Green Space Policies for Growing Urban Areas The Atlanta Sister Cities Commission will welcome 40 international delegates for the second annual Economic Development Partnership Forum entitled “Greener Cities: Public Transit and Green Space Policies,” from Wednesday, March 12 to Friday, March 14 at the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
“The Atlanta Sister Cities conference reinforces our efforts to expand Atlanta's reach around the world as a leading international center to live and do business," said Sam A. Williams, president of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. "Participating delegates will share best practices in the areas of both environmental and economic development."
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Member Testimonials
Peachtree Jazz Edition
The Metro Chamber really has their act together. They care about each member, regardless of their size, small or large. Thanks!
Dale Phenicie
Peachtree Jazz Edition
http://jazzedition.home.comcast.net
Two Men and a Truck
I have been to three events in my first 15 days of membership. Already I know I have more than paid for my membership in information received and contacts made. Thanks for all you do!
Diana Robinson
Two Men and a Truck
www.twomenandatruck.com
Chamber Events
Events for March 2008
Community Events
Centers for Disease Control Career Day
Date: March 17
Time: 9am - 5pm
Location: Georgia World Congress Center
The Centers for Disease Control is inviting interested faculty, social scientists, medical and public health professionals, and others to join us and learn more about job opportunities currently available within our agency. Available positions include:
Epidemiologists/Health Scientists; Medical Officers; Public Health Advisors and Analysts; Contract and Grants Management; Health Communication Specialists; Safety and Occupational Health; Writers; Editors; Audio/Video Behavioral Scientists; and more!
Pre-registration encouraged at www.cdc.gov/employment
Questions, call 1-888-CDC-HIRE.
3rd Annual Kindsvater Symposium
2008 Topic: Drought-Science and Policy
Date: March 25
Time: Noon – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Georgia Tech College of Mgmt Bldg, LeCraw Auditorium
The American Society of Civil Engineers will be holding the 3rd Annual Kindsvater Symposium,
co-sponsored by the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. The symposium seeks to bring relevant technical and policy issues together with the benefit of “lessons learned” from other areas of the nation. The afternoon session will begin with Lt. Governor Casey Cagle followed by several distinguished lecturers such as Dr. Jay Lawrimore, chief of Climate Monitoring Branch, NCDC covering the science of climatology and droughts with various agency perspectives.
A social hour with student posters will set the stage for the evening session with a keynote speaker Bill Mullican, deputy executive administrator, Texas Water Planning Board, on state water planning efforts in Texas on the management of existing droughts and planning for future droughts.
The Kindsvater Symposium is organized by American Society of Civil Engineers (GA) Environmental/Water Resources Group, Georgia Water Resources Institute (GWRI), Georgia Institute of Technology School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, U. S. Geological Survey, Georgia District, and UGA Faculty of Engineering and Water Resources Faculty.
For more information, visit: https://www.SignUp4.net/Public/ap.aspx?EID=ASCE44E
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 The 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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