ATL Airport Chamber

10/06/2026

✈️ **THIS WEEK AT TAAC**

October is packed with opportunities to learn, connect, and get in the room with the **ATL Airport Chamber**.

💡 **Wednesday, October 7 | 12:00 PM ET**
**Wednesday Wisdom: Leading Five Generations: One Workplace, Different Expectations**

Join **Andrea P. Miller of Twelve12 Consulting and Natasha Bowles** for a candid fireside chat about communication, leadership, accountability, and working effectively across generations.

Register:
https://airportchamber.com/event-calendar/upcoming-events/ #!event/2026/10/7/-9992-65039-save-the-date-wednesday-wisdom-webinar

🌆 **Thursday, October 8 | 6:00–8:00 PM**
**Landing at Six: South Fulton Takes Over the Rooftop Again!**

The **City of South Fulton** is back to co-host another great evening of rooftop networking at the Kimpton Overland Hotel.

Register:
https://airportchamber.com/event-calendar/upcoming-events/ #!event/2026/10/8/landing-at-six-networking-series-at-the-kimpton-overland-hotel

And don’t forget two of our biggest events this month:

🏗️ **October 28 | TAAC Airport Facilities & Development Exchange**

TAAC, in collaboration with **Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport**, is connecting concessionaire needs with qualified contractors, suppliers, skilled trades, and professional service providers.

Register:
https://airportchamber.com/event-calendar/upcoming-events/ #!event/2026/10/28/taac-airport-facilities-development-exchange-presented-by-the-atl-airport-chamber-in-partnership-with-hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport-where-concessionaire-needs-meet-contractor-capabilities

✈️ **October 30 | 2026 Annual Meeting & State of the Airport Forum**

Join us for a regional leadership conversation focused on **aviation, transportation, infrastructure, business opportunity, workforce, and economic growth.**

Learn more:
https://airportchamber.com/event-calendar/upcoming-events/ #!event/2026/10/30/2025-annual-meeting-and-luncheon

**Four events. Four opportunities to connect to what’s happening across the ATL Airport region.**

TAAC is a dedicated group of leaders working to make the ATL airport region the number one area for business growth and prosperity in the U.S. Become a member of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce today.

10/06/2026

📸 Chamber Around Town: Leadership in Action! ✈️
We are looking back at an incredible day of strategy, service, leadership, and connection at the 2026 TAAC Board Induction Ceremony & Leadership Day.
From strategic planning and Board development to the evening Induction Ceremony and a special Landing at Six, the day brought TAAC leaders together around one shared commitment: strengthening our Chamber and moving our airport-region business community forward.
🎥 Want to see more from the day? Watch the full photo video on our YouTube channel:
Atlanta Airport Chamber on YouTube
📸 Photo Credit: Jaudon Photography
One Chamber. One shared commitment to what comes next.

10/05/2026

✈️ Around Our Community
There is always something happening with our community partners! Check out a few upcoming events below, and visit the TAAC Community Calendar to see what else is happening around our region.
📅 Explore the Community Calendar:
https://airportchamber.com/event-calendar/community-calendar/

09/30/2026

✈️ TODAY IS THE DAY — AND WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS QUESTIONS!
You know you want your business to grow.
But here's the harder question:
What’s actually keeping it from growing?
💰 Access to capital?
📈 Cash flow?
💵 Pricing?
🤝 Sales?
⚙️ Capacity or operations?
🎯 Strategy?
🚀 Knowing whether you're actually ready to scale?

TODAY at 12 PM ET, the ATL Airport Chamber is closing out September's Business Growth programming by putting those questions directly in front of the experts.
🎤 What’s Keeping Your Business From Growing? Ask the Experts
Featuring:
David Shavzin | The Value Track
Riyah Ward | Edward Jones
Michael Early | Financial Advisor, Raymond James
Moderated by Natasha Bowles
And this is NOT designed to be an hour of presentations.
We want to talk about the real issues business owners are facing.
We're getting into:
✔ Access to capital & financial readiness
✔ Cash flow and financial decision-making
✔ Building long-term business value
✔ Increasing revenue without outgrowing your capacity
✔ Knowing when you're ready to scale
✔ Strengthening operations
✔ Preparing for larger customers and contracts
✔ Understanding risk
✔ Making better strategic decisions
✔ Knowing when you need outside expertise

🚨 But we need YOU to bring the questions.
What's happening inside your business right now?
What's keeping you up at night?
What decision have you been putting off because you're not sure which direction to take?
What do you need to understand before making your next big move?

ASK THE EXPERTS.
📅 TODAY — September 30, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual
🔗 REGISTER HERE
OR SKIP STRAIGHT TO THE ROOM AT NOON:
🔗 JOIN THE WEBINAR

Sometimes your next level doesn't require you to simply do more.
It may require you to identify the right problem, ask a better question, and get the right expertise at the table.

Don’t just ask how to grow. Ask what’s keeping you from growing.

See you at noon! ✈️

09/28/2026

✈️ **THIS WEEK AT THE ATL AIRPORT CHAMBER**

We have a full week ahead at TAAC — from the future of AI and workforce to business growth, contracting opportunities, meaningful connections, and one final chance to get your business into **New Heights Magazine**.

Here’s what’s happening 👇

🤖 **TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 | FUTURIST 2030: GENERATION G SUMMIT**

The ATL Airport Chamber is proud to serve as an official **Community Partner** for Futurist 2030.

Business, workforce, education, economic development, technology, and community leaders are coming together for an important conversation about what comes next.

**AI will power the future. People must lead it.**

📍 Atlanta, GA
📅 September 29, 2026

🎟️ Learn more and get your ticket:
https://futurist2030.com

☕ **WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 | WEDNESDAY WISDOM**

**What’s Keeping Your Business From Growing? Ask the Experts**

You want your business to grow — but what is actually standing in the way?

Capital? Cash flow? Pricing? Sales? Capacity? Operations? Strategy? Or figuring out whether you’re really ready to scale?

Join **David Shavzin, Riyah Ward, and Michael Early**, moderated by **Natasha Bowles**, for an interactive conversation focused on the real financial, strategic, and operational questions business owners are facing.

This isn’t about sitting through long presentations.

**Bring your questions. Ask the experts.**

📅 Wednesday, September 30
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual

🔗 Learn more and register:
https://airportchamber.com/event-calendar/upcoming-events/ #!event/2026/9/30/-9992-65039-save-the-date-wednesday-wisdom-webinar

📰 **THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 | LAST CHANCE FOR NEW HEIGHTS MAGAZINE**

The clock is ticking!

**October 1 is the FINAL DEADLINE** to reserve advertising space in the ATL Airport Chamber’s **New Heights Magazine 2026–2027**.

Advertising starts at just **$300**, with opportunities ranging from Local Spotlight placements to full-page ads and sponsored features.

New Heights will debut at the ATL Airport Chamber Annual Meeting, where approximately **300 attendees will receive a copy in their event swag bag**, followed by additional distribution throughout the ATL Airport region.

And you **do not have to be a TAAC member to advertise.**

⭐ **SPECIAL OFFER:** Purchase advertising space and receive **50% off your first year of ATL Airport Chamber membership.**

📅 Advertising deadline: October 1

🔗 View advertising opportunities and reserve your space:
https://airportchamber.com/event-calendar/upcoming-events/ #!event/2026/8/29/last-chance-to-be-featured-in-new-heights-magazine-2026-8211-2027

🥂 **THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 | LANDING AT SIX**

We’re closing out the week the TAAC way — **together.**

Join us for:

**Landing at Six: Connections, Contracts & Opportunity**

Co-hosted by **LaVa L. Darby, Owner of Darby Enterprise Global Solutions**

If you’re pursuing government or corporate contracts, looking for teaming or subcontracting partners, growing your professional network, or simply trying to meet more of the people doing business throughout the ATL Airport region, **come get in the room.**

No long program.

Just **real conversations. Real connections. Real opportunities.**

📅 Thursday, October 1
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Kimpton Overland Hotel

🔗 Learn more and register:
https://airportchamber.com/event-calendar/upcoming-events/ #!event/2026/10/1/landing-at-six-networking-series-at-the-kimpton-overland-hotel

✈️ **Four opportunities. One week. A whole lot of ways to connect, learn, grow, and get your business in front of the right people.**

Which one will we see you at?

**ATL Airport Chamber — Your Regional Connection**

TAAC is a dedicated group of leaders working to make the ATL airport region the number one area for business growth and prosperity in the U.S. Become a member of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce today.

09/23/2026

# # # ✈️ TODAY AT NOON: Airport Procurement Opportunities

Are you certified—but still trying to figure out **how to actually get in the room?**

Join the **ATL Airport Chamber TODAY from 12:00–1:00 PM ET** for TAAC CAFE Wednesday Wisdom:

**Airport Procurement Opportunities: Getting Certified, Getting Ready & Getting in the Room**

Featuring **LaVa L. Darby**, Owner of Darby Enterprise Global Solutions.

There are tremendous opportunities within the airport and aviation ecosystem, but **having a certification or being listed in a database does not automatically make your business procurement-ready.**

Today, we're talking about what comes **after** certification:

✈️ MBE, DBE/ACDBE & WOSB certifications
✈️ Becoming truly procurement-ready
✈️ Positioning your company for airport and aviation opportunities
✈️ Connecting with prime contractors, buyers & decision-makers
✈️ Prime contracting, subcontracting & teaming
✈️ Communicating your capabilities effectively
✈️ Building capacity for larger contracts
✈️ Developing B2B relationships & strategic partnerships
✈️ Moving from **being in the database to getting in the room**

And **bring your questions!** We'll reserve time for attendee Q&A.

📅 **TODAY — September 23, 2026**
🕛 **12:00–1:00 PM ET**
💻 **Virtual**

🔗 **JOIN US LIVE ON ZOOM:**
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84792124833?pwd=jLrqDzjQkeNyBfHVB9L1an6IVwOP1y.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84792124833?pwd=jLrqDzjQkeNyBfHVB9L1an6IVwOP1y.1)

**Certification opens the door. Readiness helps you walk through it.**

Don't miss today's conversation!

09/22/2026

✈️ **TAAC IS TAKING FLIGHT THIS FALL — BOOK YOUR FLIGHT!**

There’s a lot happening at the ATL Airport Chamber, and we want YOU on board.

🎓 **SEPTEMBER 23 | 12–1 PM ET**
**Wednesday Wisdom: Airport Procurement Opportunities**
Featuring **LaVa L. Darby**
Learn about certifications, procurement readiness, teaming, relationship-building, and positioning your business for airport and aviation opportunities.

🔗 Register:
https://airportchamber.com/event-calendar/upcoming-events/ #!event/2026/10/14/-9992-65039-save-the-date-wednesday-wisdom-webinar

🤝 **SEPTEMBER 24 | 6–8 PM**
**Landing at Six: ATL Airport Chamber + DeKalb Chamber**
📍 Kimpton Overland Hotel Rooftop

Two business communities. One rooftop. New relationships and opportunities. Enjoy networking, a live DJ, photo booth, cocktails, tapas, and more.

**Registration is complimentary.**

🔗 Register:
https://airportchamber.com/event-calendar/upcoming-events/ #!event/2026/9/24/landing-at-six-co-hosted-by-the-atl-airport-chamber-the-dekalb-chamber-of-commercewhere-regional-connections-create-new-opportunities

📰 **NEW HEIGHTS MAGAZINE — FINAL AD DEADLINE OCTOBER 1**

Get your business in front of leaders and decision-makers throughout the ATL Airport region.

✈️ 1/8 Page — **$300**
✈️ 1/4 Page — **$500**
✈️ 1/2 Page — **$850**
✈️ Full Page — **$1,500**
✈️ Sponsored Feature — **$1,750**
✈️ Premium Placement — **$1,750–$2,000**

Non-members can advertise too—and receive **50% off their first year of TAAC membership** with an ad purchase.

🔗 Reserve your space:
https://airportchamber.com/event-calendar/upcoming-events/ #!event/2026/8/29/last-chance-to-be-featured-in-new-heights-magazine-2026-8211-2027

✈️ **Learn. Connect.**

TAAC is a dedicated group of leaders working to make the ATL airport region the number one area for business growth and prosperity in the U.S. Become a member of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce today.

09/17/2026

Leadership is about creating opportunities for others to thrive. This week's Community Pillar Spotlight features our President & CEO, Carmenlita Scott, whose recent recognition as a Georgia Certified Chamber Executive (GCCE)reflects her commitment to professional excellence, collaboration, and advancing the chamber profession across Georgia. Read her inspiring leadership story in our latest feature.

Check out our spotlight articles on Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/company/atl-airport-chamber
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09/16/2026

🚨 TODAY IS THE DAY!

Having a LinkedIn profile is not the same as using LinkedIn to generate business.

Join the ATL Airport Chamber TODAY from 12:00–1:00 PM ET for:

✈️ TAAC CAFE Wednesday Wisdom
LinkedIn That Generates Business: Build Visibility, Relationships & Opportunity

Featuring Alanna Conner, Chief Operations Officer of The Saunders PR Group

🔗 JOIN THE WEBINAR:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84792124833?pwd=jLrqDzjQkeNyBfHVB9L1an6IVwOP1y.1

LinkedIn can be much more than a place to collect connections, share company updates, or occasionally post when you have something to promote.

Used intentionally, it can become a business-development pipeline that helps you:

✅ Build professional credibility
✅ Increase visibility with the right people
✅ Develop stronger business relationships
✅ Generate warmer introductions and referrals
✅ Turn online connections into real conversations
✅ Create partnerships and prospecting opportunities
✅ Follow up without making every conversation a sales pitch
✅ Build a consistent visibility strategy you can actually maintain

Alanna will also share how your profile, messaging, content, comments, connections, and follow-up should work together to support a specific business outcome.

You do NOT need thousands of followers.

You need the right message.
The right relationships.
Consistent visibility.
And a strategy for turning connections into meaningful conversations.

If LinkedIn is part of your professional presence but you know you could be getting more from it, this session is for you.

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM ET
💻 Virtual

🔗 Join us directly on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84792124833?pwd=jLrqDzjQkeNyBfHVB9L1an6IVwOP1y.1

🔗 Event Details & Registration:
https://airportchamber.com/event-calendar/upcoming-events/ #!event/2026/9/16/-9992-65039-save-the-date-wednesday-wisdom-webinar

TAAC is a dedicated group of leaders working to make the ATL airport region the number one area for business growth and prosperity in the U.S. Become a member of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce today.

09/15/2026

Chamber Around Town *What is your Chamber up to?* Recently, the ATL Airport Chamber brought together students, educators, business leaders, board members, and community partners for a special College & Career Night edition of Landing at Six. The evening created an energetic and welcoming environment where high school and college students could step outside the classroom, meet professionals from across the region, and begin building confidence in real-world networking. The night was about much more than exchanging business cards. Chamber leaders and community mentors spent time talking with students about careers, education, professional relationships, and the importance of learning how to build a network early. Schools and community programs joined the Chamber in creating meaningful connections between emerging talent and experienced professionals. The conversations throughout the evening were thoughtful, encouraging, and a powerful reminder that investing in the next generation is an investment in the region's future. The ATL Airport Chamber looks forward to creating more opportunities for students and young professionals to connect with the business community. With strong partners, engaged leaders, and talented young people preparing to lead, the future of the airport region looks exceptionally bright.
*Photo Credit:* ATL Airport Chamber