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Metro Atlanta Chamber
Non-profit Organization Management
Atlanta, Georgia 25,049 followers
The Metro Atlanta Chamber serves as a catalyst for a more prosperous and vibrant metro Atlanta.
About us
The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) is a privately funded 164-year-old organization representing businesses, colleges and universities, and nonprofits across the 29-county region that makes up the nation’s eighth-largest market. MAC member companies represent 1+ million employees in the region. Our businesses invest in the work we do to attract and retain business, ensure a business-friendly climate through public policy and market the region as a place to live, work and play.
- Website
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http://www.metroatlantachamber.com
External link for Metro Atlanta Chamber
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1859
Locations
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Primary
191 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, Georgia, US
Employees at Metro Atlanta Chamber
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William Poole
Partner at Nelson Mullins, Atlanta, Past President at World Trade Center Atlanta
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David Dowsett
Experienced Global Head | CTO | Board Member | AI and Digital Transformation
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Alex Gonzalez
Chief Innovation & Marketing Officer//Author//Fast Company Impact Council
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Tim Cairl, MPP
Updates
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🧑🎓 Atlanta is a top 4 destination for recent graduates according to #ADP's report based on annual wages, hiring rates, and affordability. 📈 Georgia has grown more than 115,200 extra jobs compared to the average growth rate in the U.S. 🏗️ There are more than 176,000 manufacturing jobs in metro #Atlanta.
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Did you know 70% of Fortune 500 companies have a presence in metro Atlanta! This dynamic region offers unparalleled opportunities that are #BuiltForBusiness, driving growth and innovation. Join the ranks of some of the world's top businesses thriving in this vibrant community. #BuiltForBusiness #MetroAtlanta #BusinessGrowth #Fortune500
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A quick look back at the past six weeks for the Metro Atlanta Chamber shows that we don’t break stride, even in the heat of the summer! Here’s just a small selection of what we have tackled in these recent weeks: 💼 Hosted U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen for a discussion with metro Atlanta business leaders. 🌷 Welcomed the King and Queen of the Netherlands as they visited Atlanta as the first stop of their U.S. tour and hosted a CEO roundtable for a discussion about Dutch business in Georgia. 🏙 Dug into our Downtown Reimagined initiative and launched a video series and newsletter to complement the ongoing work on Downtown Atlanta’s evolution. 🛩 Marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a visit to Normandy and called on companies in France. ⚽ Started an official countdown for the FIFA World Cup 2026 (704 days and counting!) 📽 Congratulated Grant Wainscott for being named one of the 200 Most Influential of Georgia’s Creative Industries! 😎 Spread the word about metro Atlanta’s business opportunities at amazing shows and conferences with friends and partners from around the world like RenderATL (Render Atlanta), SelectUSA, and #BIO2024. ⚽ Welcomed Argentine Ambassador Dr. Gerardo Werthein and President of Canada Soccer, Peter Augruso, to celebrate the opening match of Copa America 2024 and discuss soccer as a tool of diplomacy and business - and to showcase ATL’s steady growth as center of gravity for soccer.
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Who’s ready for the Peachtree Road Race? For MAC President & CEO Katie Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick, the Peachtree is both a family and Atlanta tradition. It’s a part of metro Atlanta’s “community” ethos and a selling point for the region. People of all backgrounds come together to run the world’s largest 10K every July 4th.
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Metro Atlanta is one of the fastest-growing areas for entrepreneurs — that's why it's #BuiltForBusiness! With a thriving startup ecosystem and unparalleled support for new businesses, metro Atlanta is a hub for innovators and entrepreneurs.
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🏛️ U.S. Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen visited MAC last week to speak with President & CEO Katie Kirkpatrick and business leaders around the region. 📈 Georgia is ranked 4th in the nation for job creation. 🧑🏭 Georgia has nearly 5 million jobs. Watch the video to learn more from MAC's Chief Economist, Jerry D. Parrish, Ph.D. Parrish.
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Metro Atlanta Chamber just announced the launch of three new initiatives that will connect employers with young talent and propel upward economic mobility across the metro Atlanta region and state. The programs will build upon MAC’s existing talent development work and help address the significant challenges employers face when it comes to finding talent for in-demand job functions. Thank you to the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation for generously funding this important work!
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We believe a thriving metro Atlanta requires our collective commitment to a strong downtown core. Along with our partners, the Metro Atlanta Chamber recognizes an opportunity for ideas, skills, and passion to shape a vibrant and inclusive urban landscape for generations to come - it’s time to seize the moment and reimagine Downtown Atlanta. Watch as Katie Kirkpatrick and Rich McKay outline why this work shaping the future of downtown is so important.