Press Releases by Topic

Bioscience

8/16/2010 - Scaling Up: NSF Awards Stem Cell Bio-Manufacturing Research and Education Program to Georgia Tech The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $3 million to the Georgia Institute of Technology to fund a unique research program on stem cell bio-manufacturing.
8/12/2010 - NIH Awards Emory $15.5 Million to Establish Center for Systems Vaccinology Researchers aim to uncover molecular signatures of vaccine efficacy in humans, which will guide design and rapid evaluation of new vaccines
8/6/2010 - Innovation Crescent Receives $200,000 Grant for Workforce Development The Innovation Crescent has received a $200,000 grant from the Governor's Office of Workforce Development Work Ready Regions program.
8/6/2010 - Georgia Tech Seeks Employers for September Career Fair Registration for the 6th Annual Georgia Tech Biotechnology Career Fair is currently underway.
8/4/2010 - Bioscience Student Manufactures Vaccine to Fight Fish Disease Gwinnett Technical College bioscience student has manufactured a vaccine to treat fish for enteric redmouth disease, or ERM
8/2/2010 - ATDC/TAG CapVenture Seeks Early Stage Companies to Mentor ATDC/TAG CapVenture is a unique and powerful training program to educate and equip early stage company executives for smarter and more productive capitalization of their business.
7/29/2010 - Emory and Children's Healthcare Pediatrician Named 2010 Woman of Excellence Atlanta - Barbara J. Stoll, MD, a renowned pediatrician specializing in issues of neonatal infectious disease and child survival, has been named by Atlanta's Business to Business magazine as one of its 2010 Women of Excellence.
7/19/2010 - Vaccine Delivery Patch with Dissolving Microneedles Eliminates Sharps Waste and Improves Protection Atlanta - A new vaccine delivery patch could allow persons without medical training to painlessly administer vaccines while providing improved immunization against diseases such as influenza.
7/19/2010 - Magnetic Nanoparticles Remove Ovarian Cancer Cells From the Abdominal Cavity Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology created magnetic nanoparticles that can selectively bind to and remove ovarian tumor cells from abdominal cavity fluid.
7/15/2010 - Opportunities for Georgia's Innovators!!! There are many exciting events happening around Georgia these days.
7/13/2010 - State Agency Will Work With Venture Atlanta to Expand Its Reach Beyond Metro Atlanta The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Centers of Innovation has agreed to partner and serve on the board with Venture Atlanta to help expand venture capital investment outside of Metro Atlanta.
6/29/2010 - Alimera shares leap on FDA filing for lead program approval Alpharetta, GA-based Alimera Sciences managed to buck a rough morning on Wall Street as its shares were buoyed by the announcement that the developer has submitted its lead therapy of diabetic macular edema for FDA approval.
1/26/2010 - Emory Scientists to Partner with GSK, Alnylam New Intellectual Property Pool focused on developing new drugs for neglected tropical diseases
1/15/2010 - Fort McPherson biotech makeover moves forward Proposed research park, expected to be the engine of a redeveloped Fort McPherson, could generate up to 7,000 jobs and lure Big Pharma to southwest Atlanta.
12/11/2009 - Downtown may get bio corridor A potential 100-acre development in downtown Atlanta could become a key component of the Georgia Innovation Crescent.
11/27/2009 - Biotech firm to raise $10M A Marietta-based orthopedic and spine implant maker plans to raise 10 million dollars and launch a high-tech production facility.
11/27/2009 - Emory wins 1st stem cell trial for ALS Emory to be site of first US clinical trial focused on using stem cells to slow the progression of Lou Gehrigs disease.
11/16/2009 - Sciele to buy Addrenex Pharmaceuticals Sciele Pharma Inc. will buy Addrenex Pharmaceuticals Inc., which develops drugs that regulate the adrenergic system.
11/13/2009 - Gift of 30M dollars to boost Childrens Healthcare Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta has received its largest individual gift, to bolster its efforts to become a national leader in pediatric research.
11/11/2009 - Gates Foundation gives 8M dollars to Emory for Ethiopian infant study Emory University School og Nursing awarded 8.1 million dollars for a project to improve maternal and newborn survival rates in rural Ethiopia.
11/6/2009 - Kaiser plans massive Atlanta expansion Kaiser Permanente expansion plan could put all Atlantans within 15-minute drive of a Kaiser medical facility.
11/6/2009 - QSPex out to transform eyeglass biz Alpharetta startup is looking to transform eyeglass business
10/30/2009 - Winship Cancer Center gets 4.7M dollar donation Emory Winship Cancer Institute has received an anonymous donation of 4.7 million dollars.
10/29/2009 - UGA prof wins 600,000 dollar stimulus grant UGA professor and GRA Eminent Scholar of Molecular Biology Stephen Dalton got a 600,000 dollar federal stimulus grant to accelerate research into a type of stem cell that can turn into virtually any cell type.
10/27/2009 - FDA approves CryoLife BioFoam trial The FDA gave its OK for Kennesaw, Ga.-based CryoLife Inc. to start human trials for its BioFoam Surgical Matrix protein hydrogel technology.
10/23/2009 - Inhibitex to raise 23 million dollars Inhibitex Inc. landed agreements with institutional investors to sell 23 million dollars of its common stock and warrants to purchase common stock in a private placement.
10/20/2009 - Emory University lands more stimulus funding Emory University scientists have earned 12 NIH Challenge Grants and six Grand Opportunity awards worth at least 11 million dollars.
10/5/2009 - Guided Therapeutics Wins 2.5M Dollar Grant Guided Therapeutics Inc. has landed a matching grant from the National Cancer Institute for its LightTouch non-invasive cervical cancer detection technology.
9/29/2009 - Emory Brain Tumor Research Gets Boost Emory University has been named one of five In Silico Research Centers of Excellence
9/28/2009 - UGA Sets New Record for Research Funding University of Georgia research fudning hits record high of 173 million dollars
9/24/2009 - GeoVax lauds Thailand study results Atlanta-based GeoVax Labs Inc. greeted warmly the news on Thursday of the partial success in Thailand of a candidate HIV AIDS vaccine
9/22/2009 - Venture Atlanta Continues to Showcase High-Quality Presenting Companies Over 45 innovative, high-growth companies to be featured alongside keynotes and industry leaders
9/18/2009 - Medical Tech Firm Raises 9 Million Funds for DocuSys, developer of information management systems for hospitals and surgery centers
9/17/2009 - UGA Geneticist Gets 2M Dollars in Stimulus Funding NIH gives two-year grant to UGA genetics researcher for studies on the thymus
9/17/2009 - H.I.G. Ventures Invests 7 Million in Care Dynamix Georgia company receives capital investment for expansion of healthcare services and flu shot clinics
8/14/2009 - Emory Hosts Leading South African Scientists Visit from scientific leaders from many of the top universities in South Africa seeks collaboration in drug discovery training and research.
8/10/2009 - Emory Begins Vaccinating Volunteers Today in First H1N1 Clinical Trial The trial will evaluate the safety and immune response to an H1N1 vaccine and also help determine how the pandemic flu shot should be given along with the seasonal flu shot to make it most effective.
8/7/2009 - Yerkes Researchers Propose Ambitious New Strategies For AIDS Vaccine Research Reearchers proposal on AIDS vaccine research featured in Nature Medicine.
5/19/2009 - Georgia Collaboration Produces First Southeastern Center Focused on Developing Medical Devices Four Georgia research and health care organizations have created The Global Center for Medical Innovation.
2/4/2009 - Visioneering Technologies Opens Doors in Metro Atlanta Company to Deliver Revolutionary Optical Products for People 40 years old and older

Business Recruitment

10/13/2009 - Dendreon Corporation Breaks Ground on Biotech Manufacturing Facility in Union City Dendreon Corporation, a Seattle-based biotechnology company, will locate a new 160,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Union City to support the commercialization of a prostate cancer treatment.
9/13/2009 - Young and Restless Press Kit Press Kit for the Young and Restless Study
8/17/2009 - First Data to Relocate to Atlanta Governor Announces First Data to Relocate Headquarters to Atlanta
6/2/2009 - NCR Corporate Headquarters Relocation Statement on NCR Location to Metro Atlanta
12/8/2008 - Betty Willis To Head Regional Business Coalition In 2009 The Regional Business Coalition has elected Betty Willis as its 2009 chair
6/24/2008 - Lt Governor Casey Cagle Touts New Partnership TotalMobile Opens First Office in Georgia
4/7/2008 - PETCO to Locate Distribution Center in Braselton Pet products company to add 217 jobs and invest 19 million dollars in facility
11/20/2006 - Young and Restless Press Release ATLANTA -- Atlanta leads the nation in attracting highly educated 25- to 34-year-olds, the most coveted demographic in the country.
8/28/2006 - Barbour Corporation Chooses Metro Atlanta For New Manufacturing Plant Barbour Plastics Inc will begin distribution operations in October and manufacturing in November in South Fulton County

Economic Development

7/1/2010 - Chamber Names Vice President of Technology Industry Development ATLANTA - The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC), which represents more than 4,000 member companies and 1 million workers in the region, today announced that Bill Heys will be joining MAC as vice president of technology industry development.
7/29/2009 - Chamber in the News - Metro Atlanta Jobs Increase WSB Radio, 7-29-09
7/28/2009 - State Economic Development Leaders Provide Mid-year Update Economic Development Briefing
2/10/2009 - D and H Distributing Opens Distribution Warehouse in Metro Atlanta The Distributing Company will open its largest warehouse facility in Coweta County in early May
12/16/2008 - Georgia Economic Development Leaders Outline Plans to Ensure a Strong Future Year End Provides an Opportunity to Reflect on Success
11/13/2008 - Mandarin Oriental To Open Residential Hotel in Midtown Luxury Hotel Will Move its U.S. Headquarters to Atlanta
3/20/2008 - Chamber Delegation to Forge Stronger Ties with China An economic development trip to China is a building block to global commerce strategy
1/7/2008 - Global Travel Industry Conglomerate Travelport To Move North American GDS Business Headquarters to Metro Atlanta Relocation Expected to Create 200 Jobs in Cobb County And Expand Hapeville Location by 100 Jobs
9/25/2007 - Chamber Announcement of New Direct Flight From Atlanta to Shanghai Metro Atlanta Chamber led a 14-state campaign and rallied the business community
7/26/2007 - Metro Atlanta Chamber Rallies Southeast Business Community To Support Bid For China Flights Emphasizes Impact of China Routes on the Southeastern U.S. Economy
7/16/2007 - Metro Atlanta Chamber Submits Testimony Supporting Bid For China Flight Chamber Discusses Importance of China Route to Southeastern Economy
6/21/2007 - Metro Atlanta Chamber Helps Delta Become the Next Gateway to China Teams with Southeastern Chambers in 14-State Campaign
6/20/2007 - Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Receives National Top 10 Economic Development Award The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce has been designated one of the top 10 economic development organizations in the nation
6/11/2007 - Eyes of the World on Atlanta For Americas Competitiveness Forum Participants discuss competing in the global marketplace
4/16/2007 - Atlanta Ranks Third in the Nation on the Fortune 500 List 15 Companies in Georgia with 12 in metro Atlanta
4/5/2007 - Metro Atlanta Leads Nation In Population Growth Fast Growth Trend Expected to Continue

Education

5/25/2010 - Georgia Leads The Nation In Comprehensive School Board Reform Today Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue signed into law landmark legislation that gives Georgia the most comprehensive school board reform legislation in the nation.
4/22/2010 - Commission for School Board Excellence Applauds Passage of School Board Reform The Commission for School Board Excellence -- a partnership between the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the Metro Atlanta Chamber, the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education and AdvancED -- today commended the Georgia General Assembly on the final passage of Senate Bill 84.
11/4/2009 - Issues and Innovations Impacting Education The Metro Atlanta Chamber is hosting an education conference, Issues and Innovations Impacting Education
10/30/2009 - Atlanta Public Schools Receives Third National Education Award Sam A. Williams, president of the Metro Atlanta Chamber, issued the following statement today on the announcement of the triple crown of national education awards for Atlanta Public Schools.
10/19/2009 - Advocacy Group Says Reforms Must Continue Since 1993, a group of community leaders called EduPac has endorsed Atlanta School Board candidates in a bid to improve local schools.
10/7/2009 - PRESS RELEASE: EduPAC Announces Endorsed Slate of Atlanta School Board Candidates EduPAC announces the endorsed list of school board candidates
10/1/2009 - Which School Board Candidates Will Keep Reform Alive? October 2009 MAC Monthly 2009 EduPAC Atlanta, Oct. 2009 MAC Monthly
8/25/2009 - EduPAC Reconvenes EduPAC Reconvenes To Screen and Endorse Slate of Candidates For Atlanta Public School Board Elections
8/13/2009 - State of the Schools Address Sixth Annual State of the Schools in Atlanta
6/1/2009 - Companies Can Sponsor Interns For Free This Summer Metro Atlanta Chamber and Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin Are Calling On Metro Atlanta Companies to Provide Summer Internships
5/19/2009 - 19th Annual A Plus Awards Media Advisory
3/24/2009 - Commission for School Board Excellence Applauds House Education Committee for Passage of SB 84 This bill includes key provisions that the Commission for School Board Excellence believes will make a difference in student achievement
12/5/2008 - Discussion of Ways To Improve School Boards The Commission for School Board Excellence co chairs participated in a panel discussion today on how to improve school boards across the state
9/10/2008 - Commission for School Board Excellence Recommends Changes to State Law to Make School Boards Stronger The Commission for School Board Excellence today issued its final recommendations for strengthening school boards across Georgia
8/7/2008 - Commission for School Board Excellence Plans to Release Recommendations in September The Commission of School Board Excellence held its third meeting today at Dalton State College and expects to release its recommendations in September
7/25/2008 - More Than 700 Students to Complete Internships At More Than 100 Atlanta Companies This Month This program is a joint effort between Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
7/8/2008 - National Experts Link Effective School Boards to Student Achievement Commission For School Board Excellence Also Identifies Eight Focus Areas
6/10/2008 - Business Leaders Educators and School Board Experts Launch Commission for School Board Excellence 90 day task force will examine national best practices As research shows one fifth of Georgia school boards have struggled in last 10 years
5/30/2008 - Metro Atlanta Chamber and Mayor Join Forces for Student Internships The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin are calling on metro Atlanta companies to provide summer internships for graduating seniors in Atlanta Public Schools
4/3/2008 - Business Community Asked to Examine School Board Governance Practices The following statement was issued today in response to the State Board of Educations invitation to the business community to examine school board governance practices
7/2/2007 - Metro Atlanta Chamber Partners with Local Chambers and Businesses to Offer Special Program to Educators Educators to Receive Purchase Discounts and Special Offers From Merchants and Retailers through Special Sparkfly Program
2/22/2007 - Chamber and Mayor Join Forces To Find Summer Internships for Students the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin are calling on metro Atlanta companies to provide summer internships for graduating seniors in Atlanta Public Schools

Environment and Sustainabilty

8/30/2010 - Southside is home to international toilet maker Seven languages spoken on factory floor
8/6/2010 - Newell Rubbermaid's green push part of trend Kermit the Frog once lamented it's not easy being green. Until a few years ago, corporate America may have sung the same tune when it came to creating products with the environment and sustainability in mind. But these days companies like Sandy Springs-based Newell Rubbermaid are finding it harder not to be green.
6/24/2010 - The future of employment in Georgia may be greener Georgia could create 50,000 'green' jobs by 2016 and ride an environmentally friendly wave to a cleaner, more prosperous future, according to a thought-provoking report by the Georgia Department of Labor.
4/22/2010 - GE Energy Opens Smart Grid Technology Center of Excellence in Cobb County Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that GE Energy, a world-leading supplier of power generation and energy delivery technologies, will open its Smart Grid Technology Center of Excellence near the company's existing Marietta headquarters in Cobb County.
3/25/2010 - Cities, Counties Receive Grants for Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy Sixty-four communities in Georgia have earned grant funds for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, which is administered by the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA).
3/24/2010 - EPA Issues Second Annual Ranking of U.S. Cities with the Most Energy Efficient Buildings The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a list of U.S. metropolitan areas with the largest number of energy efficient buildings that earned the EPA Energy Star rating in 2009.
3/23/2010 - Governor Announces GEFA Approval of Water and Sewer Projects Totaling $46 Million for Seven Georgia Communities Governor Announces GEFA Approval of Water and Sewer Projects Totaling $46 Million for Seven Georgia Communities
3/18/2010 - Metro Atlanta Chamber Applauds the Passage of the Governor's Water Stewardship Act The Governor's Water Stewardship Act of 2010 received final passage today by the Georgia House of Representatives.
3/15/2010 - Southern Company and Ted Turner Acquire Solar Photovoltaic Power Project Developed by First Solar, facility expected to be among nation's largest once complete
2/22/2010 - Competitive Grants Boost Innovative Energy Projects in Georgia 16 Projects Funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
2/3/2010 - Governor Introduces Georgia Water Stewardship Act Governor Sonny Perdue today announced a comprehensive proposal that will encourage water conservation, reduce wasteful loss and incentivize innovation in both increasing water supply and lessening demand.
10/30/2009 - Obama announces 3.4 Billion dollars for smart grid President Barack Obama on Tuesday announced the federal government has set aside 3.4 billion dollars in Smart Grid Investment Grants through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009.
10/26/2009 - Perdue taps lawyer to head environmental agency Gov. Sonny Perdue Monday recommended Allen Barnes as director of the Environmental Protection Division.
10/20/2009 - Documents from the Oct. 20 Susatinabilty forum This is a collection of documents presented at the sustainability forum held at the Metro Atlanta Chamber on Oct. 20 2009.

For Members

1/15/2010 - Tom Donohue - Insights on Leadership Tom Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, was a guest at the chamber's Insights on Leadership program.
8/7/2009 - Metro Atlanta Chamber Golf Challenge This years 22nd Annual Metro Atlanta Chamber Golf Challenge presented by Oce Business Services will be held on Monday October 18 2010 at six premier golf courses in metro Atlanta
9/4/2008 - Chairmans Committee Fundraising Campaign Surpasses 3 Million Dollar Goal Surpassed 3 Million Dollar Goal

General

12/3/2009 - Chamber Celebrates 150th Annual Meeting For a century and a half, the Metro Atlanta Chamber has been bringing the best together to help Atlanta thrive. On Thursday, Dec. 3, the Chamber looked back at 150 years -- and forward to another 150.
6/1/2009 - Metro Atlanta Chamber Receives Design Award for Annual Report 2008 Annual Report Receives Accolades
5/16/2008 - Metro Atlanta Chamber President Inducted Into GSU Business Hall of Fame Four metro Atlanta business leaders inducted into GSU Business Hall of Fame
1/19/2007 - SMARTRAQ Study Atlantans Want Walkable Communities The findings were released today at a forum entitled Meeting the Market New Opportunities for Building Healthy Communities
9/19/2006 - Olympics Press Kit Summary of Documents on the legacy of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games

Global Commerce

4/29/2010 - Georgia China Alliance Names New Chairperson In addition to naming its new chairwoman, the organization also announced the nomination of the following individuals to its Executive Committee: John Ray of J.P. Morgan Chase, Craig Lesser of The Pendleton Consulting Group, Matthew Patterson of Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Lei Shan of Merrill Lynch, Trae Westmoreland of Georgia Power, and Lei Fang, Ph.D, M.D. of Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP.
4/13/2010 - Why Indian IT companies are outsourcing to US Atlanta is welcoming, too. Wipro received in February an award from the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce for being a top source of job creation in the previous year and an expected source of future growth for a city with a new emphasis on attracting Indian businesses
3/22/2010 - Woodward: Benelux focused on "green" -- By John Woodward The Metro Atlanta Chamber regularly conducts international marketing trips and missions, and strategically focuses its resources on priority targets.
3/19/2010 - GO: Global Opportunities Program GO is an innovative Global Business & Talent Development program, connecting business executives with extensive international experience with participants just starting out in global business
3/15/2010 - Brazilian chamber slates new leaders The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia (BACC-GA), has elected six new board members and named Robert West, an attorney with Greenberg & Traurig, LLP, as its new chairman.
3/12/2010 - Wipro To Boost U.S. Hiring Wipro To Boost U.S. Hiring Information Week - 3/12/10 Last month, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce tapped Wipro for one of its Global Impact awards, which it hands to companies that help in "attracting, retaining, and expanding international business in the Atlanta are," according to the group's Web site.
2/2/2010 - Global Impact Awards -- Metro Atlanta Chamber Honors Businesses and Leaders Impacting International Business in Metro Atlanta International businesses and leaders were honored today by the Metro Atlanta Chamber for their impact in attracting, retaining and expanding international business in the metro Atlanta area during 2009. The Global Commerce Council of the Metro Atlanta Chamber hosted the first annual Global Impact Awards. The keynote speaker was Ken Cornelius, president and CEO of Siemens One, and past chairman of the council.
11/17/2009 - Global Impact Awards The Global Impact Award Luncheon will be held on Feb. 2, 2010
10/12/2009 - Metro Atlanta Chamber hosts a visit from Ambassador Ronald Kirk The Metro Atlanta Chamber hosted Ambassador Ronald Kirk, the U.S. Trade Representative, for a series of high-profile events during his first visit to Atlanta on Oct. 6.
8/18/2009 - Chamber in the News -- Atlanta Business Chronicle Chamber lands Russian software firm
7/29/2009 - Chamber in the News -- Atlanta Business Chronicle Chinamex picks Atlanta for U.S. Headquarters
7/28/2009 - Chamber in the News -- Global Atlanta More than 100 Chinese Companies Coming Through Atlanta
7/15/2009 - Chamber in the News -- Global Atlanta NTT Increases Its Presence in Atlanta
5/20/2009 - Chamber in the News -- Global Atlanta Chinese Delegation
8/26/2008 - Largest Economy in Latin America Opens Consulate in Metro Atlanta Brazil opens new consulate to strengthen trade ties with Georgia
3/20/2008 - International Trade Is Insulating Atlanta Economy Our growing ability to attract investment from abroad is a major factor in keeping its economy strong during this national economic downturn

High Tech

12/21/2009 - Startup rolls out flexible display Norcross startup debuts 112 inch, super thin digital display
11/13/2009 - Resilient data centers to add 150M dollars in space Two data center operators will make substantial investment in new capacity in Atlanta
10/23/2009 - Blackberry maker invests 300 million dollars in Atlanta Blackberry maker, Research in Motion, has invested 300 million dollars in its Atlanta facility, co-CEO Jim Balsillie told a breakfast gathering.
10/21/2009 - GT gets 12M dollars to build supercomputer Georgia Tech has received a federal grant to build a high performance computing system that will allow the school to turbocharge its research capabilities.
10/19/2009 - Startups Give Hope The startup technology community is alive and hopeful. There are good reasons to be optimistic about our future in attracting, growing and funding tech businesses.
10/16/2009 - Ideas chase scarce money at venture conference There was no shortage of innovative business ideas at Venture Atlanta 2009 Wednesday, from a medical device to treat stroke victims, to remote-controlled streaming video shot from a tethered helium blimp, to a shopping coupon service for mobile devices.
10/9/2009 - Silicon Valley, Boston VCs flock to Atlanta Many local tech firms get their capital from across state lines
10/6/2009 - Anodyne Health Partners to be Purchased Athenahealth to pay up to 30M Dollars for Georgia Software Firm
9/28/2009 - UGA Sets New Record for Research Funding University of Georgia research funding hits record high of 174 million dollars
9/25/2009 - Atlanta Software Firm Receives 4.5 Million Dollar Investment Oversight Systems lands 4.5M dollars and closes B round at 14.5M dollars
9/22/2009 - Venture Atlanta Continues to Showcase High-Quality Presenting Companies Over 45 innovative, high-growth companies to be featured alongside keynotes and industry leaders
9/22/2009 - GSU Prof. Gets 1M Dollar Stimulus Grant Federal stimulus grant from the National Science Foundation given to improve a computer simulation model to help firefighters battle wildfires more effectively.
8/18/2009 - Sprint Launches 4G Broadband Covering Atlanta Atlanta is among the first cities to enjoy 4G wireless connections from Sprint.
7/27/2009 - ATDC merges with VentureLab and Georgia SBIR program The Advanced Technology Development Center at Georgia Tech has merged with VentureLab and the Georgia SBIR program.
5/5/2008 - Largest Venture Capital Event in Georgia History Venture Atlanta 2008 will be the largest venture capital event in Georgia history and is expected to bring outside funding to our state and stimulate economic growth

New Economy Task Force

7/17/2009 - Preparing our Region for the New Sustainable Economy New Economy Task Force Documents

Public Policy

6/29/2010 - Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority A number of companies are experiencing the pain of having to layoff valued employees. The Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority (FACAA) gives companies a chance to make that transition a little easier. FACAA seeks to assist low-income or out of work citizens in the Atlanta and Fulton County area to achieve self-sufficient lifestyles.
3/1/2010 - Ensuring a Complete Census Count Get the latest census information.
5/19/2008 - Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation Set To Assume Responsibility for Health System Operations May 20 Triggering First 50 Million Dollar Installment
5/9/2008 - Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation Granted Tax Exempt and Charitable Status by IRS New Grady Governing Body is Designated 501c3
7/13/2007 - Greater Grady Task Force Ready and Willing to Recruit Leaders To Serve on Nonprofit Grady Board if Asked Final Report Underscores Restructuring as Critical First Step
6/25/2007 - Greater Grady Task Force Final Recommendations Recommends Nonprofit Structure Operations Overhaul and New Funding Sources
5/11/2007 - Greater Grady Task Force Expected to Make Recommendations in 30 Days The Greater Grady Task Force is expected to present initial straw man recommendations at its next meeting in 30 days.
4/9/2007 - Greater Grady Task Force Members Named 17 Diverse Executives Led by Co-Chairs A.D. Pete Correll And Michael Russell to Begin 90 Day Plan of Work

Small Business

6/11/2010 - Chamber Names Vice President of Small Business Growth Council ATLANTA - The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC), which represents more than 4,000 member companies and 1 million workers in the region, today announced that Patrick (Pat) Gartland will be joining MAC as vice president of small business.
5/21/2010 - Debbi Shapiro Named 2010 Small Business Person of the Year Debbi Shapiro, president of Henderson Shapiro, Inc., has been named 2010 Small Business Person of the Year at the 24th Annual Small Business Person of the Year Awards.
5/22/2009 - Nancy Freeman Balkcom Named 2009 Small Business Person of the Year Nancy Freeman Balkcom was named the 2009 Small Business Person of the Year by the Metro Atlanta Chamber today at the 23rd Annual Small Business Person of the Year Awards
6/6/2008 - Tony Conway Named 2008 Small Business Person of the Year Tony Conway was named 2008 Small Business Person of the Year today at the Annual Small Business Person of the Year Awards
6/8/2007 - Michael Williams Named 2007 Small Business Person Of The Year Michael Williams was named 2007 Small Business Person of the Year today at the Annual Small Business Person of the Year Awards

Supply Chain

8/18/2010 - MHIA To Launch New Event in 2012 MODEX 2012 Coming to the Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center
2/5/2010 - Hot Topic - Freight and the impact on Georgia's Economy The supply-chain and logistics industry accounts for 1 million jobs in Georgia and spurs billions of dollars in economic activity. Moving freight is important to our economy, and is big business. A lot of good discussion has been had about how to move people around the state and metro region, but what about freight? With huge increases in freight traffic on the way, how do we keep the goods flowing?
11/18/2009 - Chamber Honors Top Supply Chain Performers at Fourth Annual Luncheon The Metro Atlanta Chamber awarded the Supply Chain Professional of the Year to Ben Cubitt of RockTenn, and the Supply Chain Company of the Year award to Chainalytics during a luncheon at the 2009 Supply Chain Forum on Nov. 17.
9/23/2009 - Hartsfield gets first around-the-world freighter Hartsfield gets first around-the-world freighter
8/3/2009 - Home Depot Supply Chain Remodel DC Velocity features Mark Holifield, senior vice president of supply chain, The Home Depot.
5/12/2009 - General Mills plans new facility in Ga. Food giant General Mills Inc. will open a new distribution center in Social Circle, Ga.
11/18/2008 - Chamber Honors Top Logistics Performers at Third Annual Luncheon The Metro Atlanta Chamber awarded the Logistics Professional of the Year award to Ann Elliott of Solertis Logistics Solutions and the Logistics Company of the Year award to Manhattan Associates during a luncheon at the 2008 Logistics Forum
6/22/2007 - Logistics Industry Leaders to Meet in Atlanta for Third Consecutive Year Summit Shows Atlanta as a Logistics Gateway Continues to Grow
9/22/2006 - Chamber Wins Top International Award For Strategy to Grow Logistics Industry Prestigious Award Furthers Atlanta as a Logistics Leader

Transportation

6/2/2010 - Governor Signs Water Stewardship Act Governor Sonny Perdue today signed the Water Stewardship Act of 2010. The Governor was joined by Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, House Speaker David Ralston, bill sponsors Sen. Ross Tolleson and Rep. Lynn Smith; and Water Task Force members including co-chairs John Brock and Tim Lowe at Buford Dam Park.
6/2/2010 - Governor Perdue Signs Transportation Funding Legislation Gov. Sonny Perdue today signed House Bill 277, the Transportation Investment Act of 2010. The bill allows regions across the state to develop a list of transportation projects, propose a 1 percent sales tax to fund them, and put the list on the ballot for voters to approve.
3/31/2009 - Get Georgia Moving Urges Lawmakers to Reach Consensus on Transportation Bill The Get Georgia Moving coalition stood together in the capitol today to urge the House and Senate to reach consensus on a transportation funding bill in the final week of the 2009 legislative session
3/11/2009 - Metro Atlanta Chamber Launches Media Campaign on Transportation Funding The Metro Atlanta Chamber today announced a radio and television advertising blitz designed to reach out to Atlantans who support transportation funding.
2/25/2009 - Get Georgia Moving Launches Public Engagement Campaign The Get Georgia Moving coalition today announced billboards in five metro Atlanta locations urging voters to make their voices heard on transportation
2/3/2009 - Metro Atlanta Chamber Applauds Action on Transportation The Metro Atlanta Chamber today applauded leaders of both chambers of the Georgia General Assembly for their early action in moving forward with a transportation funding mechanism for the state
1/8/2009 - Poll Shows Voters Across Georgia Support Immeadiate Action on Transportation 74 percent want the right to vote on whether to raise their sales tax by a penny to fund transportation improvements
11/24/2008 - GGM Coalition Gaining Momentum Toward Effort to Invest in Transportation The Get Georgia Moving coalition legislators and regional leaders came together at a 2009 legislative kickoff in front of more than 300 people to discuss ways of improving transportation in difficult economic times
9/22/2008 - Metro Atlanta Chamber Applauds Transportation Efforts by Lt Governor Transportation is the top priority for the business community
9/22/2008 - GGM Will Continue to Work With State Leaders The Get Georgia Moving coalition today applauded Lt Governor Casey Cagle for renewing his effort to address the critical issue of transportation
8/19/2008 - Get Georgia Moving Coalition Honors Legislators with Champions of Mobility Award The Get Georgia Moving coalition honored several key members of the Georgia General Assembly with the Champions of Mobility Award
7/28/2008 - Experts From Six States No Silver Bullet to Fix Transportation Panelists Tell Audience of Business Leaders Elected Officials And Transportation Stakeholders That Strategic Use of Right Investment Tools is Key
6/12/2008 - Get Georgia Moving Coalition Applauds Governors Transportation Effort Looks Forward to Tangible Immediate and Significant Results
6/3/2008 - Get Georgia Moving Coalition Names Terry Chastain Executive Director The Get Georgia Moving coalition announced today that it has named Terry Chastain as its executive director
4/2/2008 - Get Georgia Moving Coalition Commends The Conference Committees Exemplary Leadership Business Leaders Transit Advocates Road Builders and Environmentalists Commend House and Senate Conferees on Senate Resolution 845 for Continued Efforts Towards Compromise
3/27/2008 - Get Georgia Moving Coalition Applauds House Passage of SR 845 An Approach That Gives Voters Across the State a Voice While Ensuring Local Control of Projects and Spending
3/10/2008 - GGM Launches Interactive Web Site The Get Georgia Moving Coalition announced today the launch of an interactive Web site
2/7/2008 - GGM Coalition Applauds Lt Governor and Senate Leaders The Get Georgia Moving Coalition applauded Lt Gov Casey Cagle and Senate leaders for introducing transportation funding legislation
12/17/2007 - Is Traffic Hindering Our Economic Future Leaders from Dallas and Charlotte Say Fast Growing Metros Can Find Solutions
9/25/2007 - More Than 30 Groups Push For Transportation Funding Solutions Launch of the most diverse statewide transportation coalition pushing for transportation funding solutions in the 2008 legislative session
7/11/2007 - Georgias Economic Future in Jeopardy Williams Testifies Before Joint House and Senate Committee
5/22/2007 - Chairman Chairman Dick Anderson Named To Serve on Board Of Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Chairman Richard A. Anderson has been named by Governor Sonny Perdue to serve on the board of directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority.

Water

6/1/2010 - Water Stewardship Act is a Good First Step Toward Securing Our Water Future The Governor's Water Stewardship Act of 2010, based on the recommendations of the Water Contingency Planning Task Force co-chaired by Coca-Cola Enterprises John Brock and Tim Lowe of Lowe Engineers was signed today by Gov. Sonny Perdue.
3/10/2010 - Statement of Governor Sonny Perdue Regarding Water Stewardship Legislation Passing Both the House and Senate Governor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement today regarding the House and Senate each passing separate water stewardship legislation. The Senate passed its legislation 52-0, the House passed its legislation 166-5.
1/14/2010 - Metro Atlanta Chamber Holds Water Future Forum Forum gives first-hand insight on Georgia's response to the federal ruling
12/22/2009 - Water Contingency Task Force Presents Final Recommendations A statewide task force of business leaders, elected officials, community representatives and conservation organizations presented their final recommendations to Governor Sonny Perdue today for creating a contingency plan to address Georgia's water issues if a federal judge's ruling from this summer remains in effect in 2012.
12/11/2009 - Water Contingency Task Force Recommends '3Cs' Strategy - Conserve, Capture and Control ATLANTA Governor Sonny Perdue received draft recommendations today from a water contingency task force made of business, government and environmental leaders from around the state.
10/7/2009 - Governor Announces Members of Water Contingency Task Force Governor Sonny Perdue today hosted the first meeting of the newly-formed water contingency task force and announced the business, government and environmental leaders from around the state that have agreed to serve on the group.
10/1/2009 - Governor Announces Water Contingency Task Force, October 2009 MAC Monthly Governor Sonny Perdue announced the creation of a task force that will help develop contingencies for water consumption as a result of the recent water ruling limiting the access of Lake Lanier for water supply.
10/1/2009 - Metro Atlanta's Greenest Big Companies, October 2009 MAC Monthly Newsweek developed the rankings based on actual environmental performance, policies and reputation.
9/29/2009 - Governor Announces Water Contingency Task Force Governor Sonny Perdue today announced the creation of a task force that will help develop contingencies for water consumption as a result of the recent water ruling limiting the access of Lake Lanier for water supply
9/1/2009 - New Sustainable Economy Forum, Sept. 2009, MAC Monthly More than 150 business leaders, experts and stakeholders gathered at Georgia-Pacific on Aug. 18 to talk about emerging federal energy policies.
9/1/2009 - Environment and Sustainability Documents Documents from the Environment and Sustainability forum
10/28/2008 - Katie Kirkpatrick Appointed to the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Katie Kirkpatrick has been appointed by Georgia Speaker of the House Glenn Richardson to serve on the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
1/8/2008 - Water Organizations Applaud Adoption of Comprehensive Statewide Water Management Plan By Water Council Urges Georgia General Assembly to Adopt Plan
10/15/2007 - Water Crisis Is Biggest Threat To Metro Atlanta and Georgia Williams Said Drought Emphasizes Need for Long Term State Water Plan That Protects Region and State for Sustainable Growth
3/20/2007 - Atlanta To Celebrate World Water Day More Than 40 Atlanta Based Organizations To Discuss What Is Being Done to Address Water and Its Scarcity