Council for Quality Growth

Join the Council's Emerging Leaders for the last ELI event of the year. Tickets are available for the 2024 ELI Mixer to celebrate ELI's 2024 year, mingle with past & present Council Chairs, and thank the ELI Board. See you on December 10th at Fado Irish Pub in Buckhead! Thank you Gresham Smith for sponsoring this event. Thank you to our ELI Chair Katie Gately and Vice Chair Richard Taylor for a successful first year as leaders of the board. We are looking forward to your continued leadership in 2025. Presenting & supporting sponsorships are available. To sponsor, contact Kathryn Jones at [email protected]. Purchase tickets now: https://lnkd.in/eFHmbTAY To enroll ELI in 2025, contact Christina Andrews at [email protected]. To learn more about the Emerging Leaders Initiative, visit: https://lnkd.in/eFKfDuS7.

Congratulations to Joe Allen, executive director of Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID), on his well-deserved recognition at the Council for Quality Growth's 15th Annual CID Recognition Event. Joe was honored with the 2024 CID Professional Excellence Award, an award that is presented to a distinguished industry professional who has dedicated their career to serving a CID in a position of leadership. We are proud to have visionary leaders like Joe Allen working to create a better, safer future for Gwinnett County! Read about the event here: https://lnkd.in/eyAjBeFW

I'm #hiringnow for a very important role in #Policy and #GovernmentAffairs. Thank you for sharing this #job opening and sending any referrals my way.

ONE WEEK LEFT to register for the Council's next Water Forum, presented by Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP. Join us for lunch on December 4th in Sandy Springs to hear from U.S. water experts Gerald Pouncey and Stephen McCullers. We'll discuss the ongoing challenges and emerging challengers facing Georgia's most contested natural sources, as well as insights into how the federal administration changes will approach these issues. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ehcyVFVc. One presenting sponsorship remains. Contact Megan King at [email protected] for details. #WaterForum #GeorgiaWetlands #EPA

The Council would like to thank our guest speakers from last week's Advisory Roundtable meetings for sharing their expertise with our members. Last Tuesday, City of Palmetto Mayor Teresa Thomas-Smith, presented at our South Metro advisory meeting at ATL Airport Community Improvement Districts. Thank you Verizon for sponsoring this meeting. On Wednesday, Henry County District 5 Commissioner Kevin J. Lewis joined us at Henry County Chamber of Commerce. Members can access Roundtable Recaps & speaker presentations here: https://lnkd.in/ePQCbGc3 Monthly Advisory Roundtable meetings are exclusive to Council members, and members are eligible to attend any of the monthly Advisory Roundtables. Each meeting’s speaker leads a policy-driven discussion on a specific topic, and the benefits are twofold, as members receive first-hand insight from local leaders and can advise on potential impacts of policy. For more information on Advisory Roundtables, visit: https://lnkd.in/eG7hrUSa

Join us in congratulating Albert G. Edwards, for being inducted to the Atlanta Business League Hall of Fame. Al Edwards and late Marcus L Reese founded Corporate Environmental Risk Management (CERM) in 1995 and have a proven success record despite the challenges of times. Terracon Atlanta was honored to support this day of celebration along with our joint venture partners, Majid Rad and Glenn B. Wallace, team Oasis Consulting Services. We are proud of being partners in many major pursuits with hardworking small businesses and value their contributions to the community. Thanks to ABL leadership and particularly to Leona Barr-Davenport , Gretchen Fuller, and Ryan Wilson for a phenomenal event. Special thanks to the Honorable Michael Thurmond, DeKalb County CEO. His leadership and devotion can be traced in every word he speaks. It was an unforgettable evening for many of us including Alex Goharioon,Timothy Brown, P.E. , Scott Phillips, Danielle Orr, and Angela Coleman from #teamterracon. Thanks to all the sponsors including Oasis, Delta Air Lines, Atlanta Gas Light, DeKalb County Government, Council for Quality Growth , Corporate Environmental Risk Management, Citizens Trust Bank , and many others for making this event possible. #atlanta #teamwork #smallbusiness #environmental #engineering #geotechnical #construction

The Council is #hiringnow for the position of Director of Policy & Government Affairs. This role is a crucial senior-level policy position responsible for managing the Council's public policy agenda related to our mission of promoting balanced and responsible growth throughout the Metro Atlanta region and State of Georgia. Read the full job description and application details here: https://lnkd.in/eaYAMGA5 Experienced individuals interested in applying may upload a cover letter and resume at www.thechasongroup.com. For more information on the position, candidates may contact Tim Chason at 404-735-0540 or [email protected]. #Policy #GovernmentAffairs #Hiring

I had the pleasure of attending the Atlanta Business Chronicle ‘s “Defining Atlanta | Georgia’s Infrastructure: Bridging the Gap” as a guest of the Council for Quality Growth. Amanda Groover, MBA joined me for this program. The event brought together industry experts to discuss the critical role infrastructure plays in fostering economic growth across Georgia. We heard insightful presentations on key topics such as water management, transportation networks, power generation, and freight logistics—each essential to ensuring our state remains competitive and prepared for future growth. It was an excellent opportunity to engage with leaders who are shaping the future of Georgia’s infrastructure and to reflect on how organizations like CROFT & Associates can contribute to this vital work. Thank you to the Council for Quality Growth for the invitation and to the Atlanta Business Chronicle for hosting such an informative and impactful event. We look forward to continuing the conversation and supporting Georgia’s growth through thoughtful design and collaboration. #CROFTcares #architecture #engineering #CROFTcares #water #abc #Metroatlanta #councilforqualitygrowth

Join us Thursday, December 12th at 9am for our next #CoffeeandConversations to hear about the Council, our mission, and ways to get involved. This event is open to all of our current, new, and prospective members. Register now: https://lnkd.in/e_D8fhJ6

ONLY ONE MONTH LEFT to secure your spots for the Council's 39th Annual Meeting & Legislative Reception, a cocktail reception with the Georgia General Assembly, on December 17 at the Cherokee Town and Country Club. Join us as we present the Council's 2025 Legislative Priorities, welcome new additions to our Board of Directors, and induct our new 2025 Chairman of the Board, Clyde Higgs. Thank you to our presenting sponsors Amazon and Ohio River South. Sponsor or Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eQ9AcW3b.