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CHAMBER INFORMA TION
TAAC Programs & Communications
• Newsletter, The Runway, provides essential information high school students to become economic drivers in
that is region specific. their communities through advanced entrepreneurship
knowledge, mentorship of the business start-up
• Elevate ATL: South Metro Leadership Academy
process, and immersive approach to improve student
was created to support South Metro communities’
prosperity by developing community leaders who achievement and community involvement. The program
inspire, promote, and champion the economic piloted in Clayton County Public Schools as component
development of our region. of their Work-Based Learning Pathway in August 2022.
• Young Enterprising Scholars (Y.E.S.) is building a • Innovation Academy – The purpose of the program
network of youth to become entrepreneurs. The is to enhance the socio-economic development of the
program identifies promising young entrepreneurs airport economic ecosystem by increasing sustainable
to actively participate in local economic development growth opportunities for women, minorities, and
through business ownership. The goal is to empower veteran-owned firms.
Myrna White, IAP, Board Chair – July 2022-June 2023
Myrna White, Assistant General Manager Office a proven record of building high-performance teams
of Public and International Affairs, Hartsfield-Jackson and delivering programs with excellence.
Atlanta International Airport, is our Board Chair for Recognized by business and community leaders
the fiscal year July 2022-June 2023. A purpose-driven and elected officials throughout the region as fair,
leader delivering results in strategic planning while transparent, and responsive, she has been commended
developing effective solutions to address organizational for outstanding leadership with resolutions from the
needs, she also is a highly effective communicator with State Senate and the House of Representatives.
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