| Chamber Overview |
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11/13/08 Press Rel.: Mandarin Oriental To Open Residential Hotel in Midtown |
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09/09/2008 Press Rel.: Chairman’s Committee Fundraising Campaign Surpasses $3 Million Goal |
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05/16/2008 Press Rel.: Metro Atlanta Chamber President Inducted Into
GSU Business Hall of Fame |
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Fact Sheet: 2007 Chamber Mid-Year Accomplishments |
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Fact Sheet: 2007 Chamber Priorities & Agenda |
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Fact Sheet: 2006 Accomplishments |
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11/21/2007 Media Advisory: 2007 Metro Atlanta Chamber Annual Meeting |
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06/20/2007 Press Rel.: Chamber Receives National Top 10 Economic Development Award |
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09/22/2006 Press Rel.: Chamber Wins Top International Award |
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06/08/2006 Press Rel.: Chamber Researcher
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| Atlanta Overview |
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Brochure: A Look at Atlanta |
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News Clip: Altlanta No. 2 for low HQ costs |
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Fact Sheet: 2007 Fortune 1,000 List |
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Fact Sheet: 2006 Top Employers |
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Fact Sheet: Atlanta's Economic Outlook |
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| Atlanta Rankings |
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Fact Sheet: 2007 National Magazine Rankings |
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Fact Sheet: 2006 National Magazine Rankings |
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04/16/2007 Press Rel.: Atlanta Ranks Third in the Nation on the Fortune 500 Lists |
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04/05/2007 Press Rel.: Metro Atlanta Leads Nation In Population Growth |
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04/26/2006 Press Rel.: Georgia Ranks 7th in
Nation for Number of Biotech Companies |
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03/22/2006 Press Rel.: Study: Atlanta
Least Expensive City to do Business |
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02/07/2006 Press Rel.: Georgia
Ranked 5th Best State to do Business |
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02/02/2006 Press Rel.: Atlanta Named Third
"Hottest" City for Businesses |
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06/13/2008 MEDIA ADVISORY: A Conversation With U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson |
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06/06/2008 Press Rel.: Tony Conway Named 2008 Small Business Person of the Year |
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06/08/2007 Press Rel.: Michael Williams
Named 2007 Small Business Person Of The Year |
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06/09/2006 Press Rel.: Arnold Silverman Named 2006 Small Business Person of the Year |
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06/07/2006 Press Rel.: 2006 Small Business Person Of The Year 20th Anniversary |
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05/01/2006 Press Rel.: Chamber Names Glen Gould Director of Small and Mid-size Business |
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04/30/2008 Press Rel.: Chamber Names Kelly Sydney as New Director of Research |
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03/20/2008 Press Rel.: International Trade Insulating Atlanta Economy |
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Economic Development Fact Sheet: Economic Development Overview |
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09/12/2007 Press Rel.: Georgia Recruits another Major Chinese Manufacturer |
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08/27/2007 Press Rel.: Wipro Technologies to Open New Center in Atlanta - See Photo |
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05/11/2007 Press Rel.: Another Major Chinese Manufacturer Chooses Georgia |
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12/07/2006 Press Rel.: Italian Equipment Manufacturer Establishes First
U.S. Presence |
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12/06/2006 Press Rel.: Coal Marketing Company Ltd.
Selects Atlanta |
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10/18/2006 Press Rel.: Hailun Piano Keys Into
Atlanta as U.S. Headquarters |
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10/17/2006 Press Rel.: Atlanta Welcomes 11 Sister Cities
For a Global Conference |
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10/12/2006 Press Rel.: Scotland-based Company to Locate First U.S. Headquarters |
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08/28/2006 Press Rel.: Barbour Corporation Chooses Metro Atlanta
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07/10/2006 Press Rel.: Atlanta Selected as Catlin
U.S. Headquarters Location |
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06/28/2006 Press Rel.: New Nonprofit Chooses
Atlanta for Headquarters |
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05/18/2006 Press Rel.: Sumaq Summit To Return
To Atlanta in 2007 |
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04/26/2006 Press Rel.: Atlanta Selected as Mueller
Water Products' Headquarters |
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04/19/2006 Press Rel.: Habitat for
Humanity International locates in downtown Atlanta |
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Delta-China Air Route |
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09/25/2007 Press rel.: Delta Wins Shanghai Route:
Chamber Led 14-State Campaign
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07/26/2007 Press rel.: Chamber
Rallies Southeast Business Community In 14 States
To Support Delta's Bid For China Flights
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07/16/2007 Press rel.: Chamber Submits Testimony Supporting Delta’s Bid for China Flight
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07/16/2007 Chamber Testimony to DOT in Support of Delta’s Bid for China Service
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06/25/2007 STATEMENT: Call to Action From Chamber President
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06/21/2007 Press Rel.: Chamber Teams with Southeastern Chambers to Help Delta
* GA Delegation Letter of Support |
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06/14/2007 Press Rel.: All Hands on Deck to Support Delta Route to China
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01/26/2007 STATEMENT: Letter to Federal Officials Re: Delta
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01/19/2007 STATEMENT: Delta Air Lines’ bid for direct air routes to China in 2008 |
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01/19/2007 MEDIA ADVISORY: Delta, Atlanta Officials to Announce Developments
in Quest for Nonstop Flights between Atlanta and China
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10/29/2008 Statement: Chamber Statement on Department of Justice Ruling
on Delta Air Lines - Northwest Merger |
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Global Commerce |
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08/26/2008 Press rel.: Brazil opens new consulate in Atlanta |
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03/20/2008 Press rel.: Chamber Delegation to Forge Stronger Ties with China |
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Global Commerce Fact Sheet: Atlanta's International Influence |
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11/13/2007 Trip update: Europe Mission |
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04/30/2007 Press Rel.: Chamber Mission to Asia Led By Mayor -
Check out the highlights! |
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02/26/2007 Press Rel.: Troutman Sanders LLP Opens Office in Shanghai |
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12/07/2006 Press Rel.: Italian Equipment Manufacturer Establishes First
U.S. Presence |
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12/05/2006 Press Rel.: Atlanta Selected to Host the
Americas Competitiveness Forum
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10/18/2006 Press Rel.: Hailun Piano Keys Into
Atlanta as U.S. Headquarters |
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10/17/2006 Press Rel.: Atlanta Welcomes 11 Sister Cities
For a Global Conference |
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10/12/2006 Press Rel.: Scotland-based Company to Locate First U.S. Headquarters |
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09/18/2006 Press Rel.: Chamber Mission to China Led By Mayor - Check out the brochure!
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07/07/2006 Press Rel.: Chamber Names Karen
Holladay as New Project Manager |
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06/19/2006 Press Rel.: Georgia Opens Doors
to New Business with China |
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05/12/2006 Press Rel.: Chamber Names
Jorge Fernandez As New Vice President |
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Logistics |
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04/07/2008 Press Rel.: PETCO to Locate Distribution Center in Braselton |
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Logistics Fact Sheet: Logistics |
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11/13/2007 Press Rel.: Chamber Honors Top Logistics Performers as Metro Atlanta Ranks As Third Most Logistics-Friendly Metro in the U.S. |
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06/20/2007 Press Rel.: Logistics Industry Leaders Meet
in Atlanta for Third Consecutive Year
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09/22/2006 Press Rel.: Chamber Wins Top International Award
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06/28/2006 Press Rel.: Logistics Summit
to Return to Atlanta in 2007 |
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05/16/2006 Press Rel.: Fifth Runway Strengthens
Atlantas Position |
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Olympics |
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Olympics Fact Sheet: Economic Development Legacy of the Olympic Games
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Technology |
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09/08/2006 Press Rel.: Chamber Names David Hartnett
As New Vice President
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Young and Restless |
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| Quality of Life |
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Education - Atlanta Public Schools |
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Atlanta Education Fact Sheet: Education - Atlanta Public Schools |
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08/30/2007 Press Rel.: Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia-Pacific Announce
Entrepreneurship Program for Students
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07/27/2007 Press Rel.: Chick-fil-A Bowl Blazes a Path for
Atlanta Public Schools with the National Football Foundation’s Play It Smart Program
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10/27/2006 Press Rel.: Superintendent
Named 2006 National Urban School Superintendent |
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10/05/2006 Press Rel.: Business Leaders Applaud
Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent
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A+ Awards |
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05/09/2008 Press Rel.: Annual A+ Awards Honors Atlanta's Top Teachers, School-Business Partnerships |
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04/09/2007 Press Rel.: “Teacher of the Year” 17th Annual A+ Awards |
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04/10/2006 Press Rel.: Chamber, Atlanta Public
Schools To Honor Top Teachers |
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Principal for a Day |
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09/25/2008 Press Rel.: Principal For a Day 2008 |
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Principal For a Day Fact Sheet: Principal For a Day 2007 |
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10/18/2007 Media Alert: Business Leaders, Athletes and Educators Shadow Principals in Atlanta Public Schools |
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09/24/2007 Press Rel.: Educating Atlanta and Impacting the World |
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10/30/2006 Press Rel.: APS Principal for a Day 2006 most successful ever |
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State of the Schools in Atlanta |
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08/18/2008 Media Alert: Aug. 19 - Fifth Annual State of the Schools in Atlanta Address |
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10/19/2007 Media Alert: Oct. 31 - Fourth Annual State of the Schools in Atlanta Address |
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09/26/2006 Press Rel.: Oct. 5 - Third Annual State of the Schools in Atlanta Address |
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"Next Step" Summer Internship Program |
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07/25/2008 Press Rel.: More Than 700 Students Completing Internships at 100+ Organizations and Government Agencies |
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05/30/2008 Press Rel.: Metro Atlanta Chamber and Mayor Join Forces for Student Internships |
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07/30/2007 Press Rel.: More Than 1,000 Students to Complete Internships
At More Than 325 Atlanta Companies,
Organizations and Government Agencies This Month
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02/22/2007 Press Rel.: Chamber & Mayor Join Forces To Find Summer Internships |
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07/28/2006 Press Rel.: 500 APS Grads Completing
Internships at 100+ Organizations |
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04/20/2006 Press Rel.: Chamber & Mayor
Join Forces To Find Summer Internships |
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Commission for School Board Excellence - |
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09/10/2008 Press Kit:
Press Release: CSBE Recommends Changes to State Law to Make School Boards Stronger
Full Report: Commission for School Board Excellence - Final Report
News Coverage: All News Coverage of the press Conference
 Press Conference Audio: (Mp3 Format) |
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09/09/2008 Media Alert: Commission for School Board Excellence to Present Final Recommendations at Next State Board of Education Meeting on Sept. 10 |
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07/08/2008 Press Rel. : Commission for School Board Excellence
Holds Third Meeting at Dalton State College
Plans to Release Recommendations in September |
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07/08/2008 Press Rel. : National Experts Link Effective School Boards to Student Achievement And Highlight Best Practices Across the Nation |
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For more information on the Commission for School Board Excellence |
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Click to view June 10th meeting |
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06/10/2008 First Task Force Meeting Presentation |
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06/10/2008 Press Rel. : Business Leaders, Educators and School Board Experts Launch Commission for School Board Excellence |
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06/03/2008 Media Alert: Commission for School Board Excellence Holds its First Meeting - Tuesday, June 10 |
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04/03/2008 STATEMENT: Business Community Asked to Examine School Board Governance Practices |
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04/03/2008 State Board of Education Press Release: Advisory Panel to Study Local Board Governance |
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Education - Regional |
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Regional Education Fact Sheet: Education - Regional |
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07/02/2007 Press Rel.: Chamber
Partners with Local Chambers and Businesses
to Offer Special Program to Educators |
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08/29/2006 Press Rel.: Statement on Rising National SAT Ranking |
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06/05/2006 Press Rel.: Statement
from Sam A. Williams on CRCT Scores |
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Environment |
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Water PSAs: |
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TV |
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Radio 30 sec: John Somerhalder |
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Radio 30 sec: Sam Olens |
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Environment Fact Sheet: Water |
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08/29/2007 Press Rel.: Chamber Names Katie Kirkpatrick as new Vice President |
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03/20/2007 Press Rel.: Atlanta Celebrates World Water Day |
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01/19/2007 Press Rel.: Atlantans Want More Mixed-Use, Walkable Communities |
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08/11/2006 Press Rel.: Water Expert Kevin Green to Discuss Future of Georgia’s Water |
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Governmental Affairs |
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Governmental Affairs Fact Sheet: Governmental Affairs |
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2008 Session Reports
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The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce is pleased
to report significant progress this session on key
legislation that would:
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allow regions to raise money for critical transportation projects
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give Georgia retirees better returns on their retirement dollars and give Georgia companies better access to capital
- provide $18 million for high school graduation coaches
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07/28/2006 Press Rel.: Chamber Names Terry
Chastain VP of Government Affairs
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High-Speed Intercity Rail |
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High-Speed Rail Fact Sheet: High-Speed Intercity Rail
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Transportation |
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11/24/2008 Press Rel.: Get Georgia Moving Coalition Gaining Momentum Toward Effort to Invest in Transportation to Improve Mobility |
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08.11.2008
Hot Topic Forum Full Videos
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce (MACOC)
Transportation Funding Forum
Streaming in Three Parts:
1. Tolling, Congestion Pricing & Managed Lanes
2. Transportation Sales Tax
3. Concessions and Other Public/Private Partnerships
07/28/2008
Press Kit:
Hot Topic Forum:
Transportation Funding: An Inside Look at the Competition's Playbook
7/28/08 News Release:
Experts From Six States: ‘No Silver Bullet to Fix Transportation’
Dr. Meyer - Moderator's Overview
Presentations:
Concessions and other Public-Private Partnerships:
Transportation Funding and Financing
NTTA's Experience with SH 121 - North Texas
North Texas Tollway Authority News Clips
North Texas Tollway Authority SH 121 Proposal
Congestion Pricing and Tolls- California and Virginia:
Tolling and Congestion Pricing - Virginia
North Virginia Transportation Alliance Fact Sheet
Congestion Pricing: Delivering Value to Customers and Investors - California
Transportation Sales Taxes - Colorado and Utah:
Transportation Funding Forum - Denver
Denver FasTracks Fact Sheets
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06/12/2008 Press Rel.: Get Georgia Moving Coalition Applauds Governor's Transportation Effort, Looks Forward to 'Tangible, Immediate and Significant Results' |
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06/03/2008 Press Rel.: Get Georgia Moving Coalition Names Terry Chastain Executive Director |
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04/02/2008 Press Rel.: Get Georgia Moving Coalition Commends Conference Committee's Exemplary Leadership |
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03/27/2008 Press Rel.: Get Georgia Moving Coalition Applauds House Passage of SR 845 |
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03/26/2008 Press Rel.: Get Georgia Moving Coalition Supports S.R. 845 |
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03/10/2008 Press Rel.: Get Georgia Moving - Launches Interactive Web Site |
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03/06/2008 Press Rel.: Get Georgia Moving - Transportation Consensus Near |
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03/05/2008 Media Alert: March 6 -- Get Georgia Moving Press Conference at State Capitol |
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Transportation Fact Sheet: Transportation
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07/11/2007 Press Rel.: Williams: “Georgia’s Economic Future in Jeopardy Unless We Fix Transportation”
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07/11/2007 Sam A. Williams’ Testimony to House/Senate Transportation Panel
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07/11/2007 Chamber Transportation Powerpoint Briefing
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05/22/2007 Press Rel.: Chamber Chairman Named to GRTA Board |
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04/19/2007 Press Rel.: Chamber Leads Transportation Debate with HB 434
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02/26/2007 Press Rel.: H.B. 434 – Martin, Business Leaders Say Regions
Need Transportation Solution Now |
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02/23/2007 Press Rel.: 2/26/07 11 a.m. -- Hearing on H.B. 434 (Region-Based
Transportation Bill)
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02/21/2007 Press Rel.: Georgia Chamber Joins 14 Other Chambers to Support H.B. 434
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Traffic-Fighting Bill Introduced
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02/14/2007
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Commuter Rail Study |
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Commuter Rail - Final Report |
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07/10/2007 First Commuter Rail Study Steering Committee Meeting Presentation |
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07/10/2007 Commuter Rail Study Steering Committee Meeting Agenda |
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07/10/2007 Commuter Rail Study Committee Members |
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07/10/2007 Purpose of Study Statement |
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| Greater Grady Task Force |
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07/21/08 Press Rel: 20-Year Hospital CEO Michael Young Named Grady CEO |
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05/19/08 Press Rel: Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation
Lease Commences 5/20
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05/09/08 Press Rel: Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation Granted Tax-Exempt, Charitable Status |
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04/07/08 Press Rel: Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority And Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation Sign Lease |
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04/07/08 Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority / Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation: Questions and Answers: Lease and Transfer Agreement |
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07/13/07 Press Rel: Greater Grady Task Force “Ready and Willing” to Recruit Leaders to Serve on Nonprofit Grady Board if Asked - Watch Video |
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07/13/07 Greater Grady Task Force: Final Report |
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07/13/07 Restructuring Presentation by Attorney John Parker: Corporate Restructuring Process |
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07/10/07 MEDIA ALERT: Grady Task Force to Release Final Recs - Friday, July 13 |
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07/09/07 Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Presentation Greater Grady Task Force Presentation to Joint Fulton/DeKalb Committee |
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Greater Grady Task Force Fact Sheet: Task Force Charge |
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06/25/07 Press Release: Greater Grady Task Force Releases Draft Recommendations |
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06/25/07 Full Text: Greater Grady Task Force Preliminary Report |
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06/25/07 GSU Presentation: Grady's Market & The Uninsured |
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06/18/2007 MEDIA ALERT: Grady Task Force to Release Draft Recs - Monday, June 25 |
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05/11 Second Task Force Meeting |
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Legal Overview |
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Case Studies |
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Financial Update |
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05/11/2007 Press Rel.: Task Force Expected to Make Recommendations in 30 Days |
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04/11 First Task Force Meeting |
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Grady Board Presentation #1 |
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Grady Board Presentation #2 |
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Consultant Presentation |
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04/09/2007 Press Rel.: Greater Grady Task Force Members Named |
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