The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) marked its 160th anniversary on Sept. 24 at its annul meeting held at the Alliance Theatre. While there was plenty of looking back on the organization’s achievements, the meeting had a forward looking focus as 2020 MAC Chair-elect Marty Flanagan and MAC CEO and President Hala Moddelmog discussed attracting next generation talent, companies and leadership. MAC recently launched Project Plato, where it brought together nearly 100 multigenerational and multicultural leaders representing a cross-section of industries to shape its next strategic plan. MAC also announced a reboot for ChooseATL, which will seek to attract and retain Generation Z and millennial talent and companies to the city. The organization also said it would focus on securing major sporting events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and driving metro Atlanta’s growing esports ecosystem for continued economic impact and global visibility for the region.
Georgia Commute Options’ month-long bike challenge, Biketober, kicks off Oct. 1. This free and fun challenge encourages residents from across the 20 metro Atlanta counties to try biking as a commute option and experience the benefits, while helping reduce congestion and improve air quality. Riders earn points to win prizes in the month-long competition. Prizes include bike gear, restaurant vouchers and one of three new bikes. Interested cyclists can register at www.ATLBikeChallenge.com, with the option to create a workplace or social team of up to eight people, join a cycling club or compete as a solo rider.
Best Friends Animal Society, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to making the United States No-Kill by 2025, will host Strut Your Mutt in Grant Park on Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to noon. Those who take part in this annual fundraising charity dog walk can choose to support and raise funds for Best Friends or their favorite local participating animal welfare organization. There will also be activities like doggie yoga, pet portraits, music, contests, food trucks and more. For details, visit StrutYourMutt.org.
