February 2010 MAC Monthly

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Feb. 1, 2010                                                                                                            Volume 1, Issue 5

MAC to Hold First Annual Global Impact Awards
Which members and partners are making a big impact around the globe?

Find out as the Metro Atlanta Chamber Global Commerce Council inaugurates its first annual Global Impact Awards on Feb. 2, at 11:30 a.m. at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta. Full story.


John Brock and Jim Abrahamson Testify on Water

Editor’s Note: In anticipation of the Governor’s water legislation which may be introduced in the next few days, both the House and Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committees conducted briefings last week on the water crisis facing Georgia.

John Brock, chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc., and Jim Abrahamson, president, the Americas, of Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG), were a prominent part of the committees’ agenda and provided an excellent overview to House and Senate members on the task force findings and the importance of sustainable water supplies to the business community.
Review John Brock's  presentation.

View the MAC's "our water future" page for more information.


Freight Myth-Busters

Editor's Note: Test your freight IQ with these myth-busters, and find out about our upcoming freight hot topic forum on Feb. 3 at 11:30 a.m.

If we could get rid of the trucks, Atlanta roads would be clear during my drive to and from work.

True or false? False -- we bust this myth and others.


MAC Launches Small Business Growth Series

In January, the Metro Atlanta Chamber launched the Small Business Growth Series, a new program that focuses on the important concepts that help business grow. Full story.


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Exclusive Video:
MAC President Optimistic on Transportation Funding

Water, transportation and education top the Chamber’s 2010 legislative agenda.

Watch the video for additional legislative updates on water and education.



U.S. Chamber Chief Kicks Off
2010 Insights on Leadership

“This is -- if not the best -- one of the two best regional chambers in the country, " said Tom Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. "You’ve got super leadership, you’ve got extraordinary assets, you’ve got great members, and a growing economy.” Full story and video.


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Business-to-Business Mixer on Jan. 20, hosted by John Brock, chairman & CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 


  • MAC Monthly Managing Editor:
    Tanya Dunne, Communications Director
     
  • MAC Monthly Editor:
    Chanta Waller, Communications Coordinator