THE AACOC MISSION The Airport Area Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the business climate and making our community the best place to live, work and play. Founded over 50 years ago, the AACOC is dedicated to the promotion, development, and growth of business and professional activites within 2016 ANNUAL REPORT the airport area.

The ultimate task of the Chamber is to support community undertakings through advertising and encouraging growth in the surrounding area. The AACOC seeks to AIRPORT promote the airport area as a desirable place to live, work and prosper. We work to bring new businesses into our rapidly growing area; and we strive to ensure our existing businesses thrive. AREA GOALS FOR 2017 AND BEYOND • Develop an Internship Program • Increase in Corporate Partners • Strengthen strategic partnership with the Aerotropolis Alliance CHAMBER • Grow the Workforce Development Initiative OF COMMERCE GOLD CORPORATE SPONSORS WHAT’S NEXT FOR 2017 AND BEYOND

SILVER CORPORATE SPONSORS

IN-KIND CORPORATE SPONSORS

AIRPORT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ATLANTA - WORDS FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM THE GOVERNOR FROM THE MAYOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

LET YOUR BUSINESS SOAR GREETINGS, GREETINGS, EXECUTIVE BOARD EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS WITH THE AACOC I am pleased to extend my warmest regards to the As Mayor of the City of Atlanta, I am pleased to President Chamber Alliance attendees of the ATLNext Update! 2016 Annual Meeting welcome you to the Airport Area Chamber of Brian Kingston Greetings on behalf of the Airport Area Chamber of Commerce Dorothy Harris Luncheon. On behalf of the State of Georgia, it is a Commerce 2016 Annual Meeting and the Air Serv Corporation members, corporate partners, Board of Directors, Executive Director Aerotropolis Alliance pleasure to be a part of your event. and administrative team! We are dedicated to the promotion, ATLNext Update! 1st Vice President Cookie Smoak development, and growth of business and professional activities within Dorothy Harris Please allow me to welcome your distinguished guests As the world’s busiest and most efficient airport, ATL Airport District the airport region. Our Chamber actively supports all undertakings D. Clark Harris, Inc. and other attendees. Since its inception, this annual Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is designed toward these objectives through advertising and encouraging Mark Spanka luncheon has become a premier event that allows the economic engine for the City of Atlanta, the expansion to promote the airport area as a desirable place to live, 2st Vice President Georgia Hotel and Lodging Association representatives from the Chamber, corporate partners, Joseph Folz work, and prosper. State of Georgia and the entire Southeast. The and other supporters of the Aerotropolis Project to multi-billion-dollar economic impact of the Airport Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Mercedes Miller celebrate their success and exchange new ideas. I am Georgia International Convention Center The Chamber is focused on the alliance of economic partnership for will be enhanced even further with the collaboration, proud of the great work that has been accomplished support and ideas offered by Aerotropolis Atlanta 3rd Vice President the airport area business community, advocating on your behalf by Mark Spanka Joe Jackson and I hope this annual event continues to encourage and the Airport Area Chamber of Commerce. This working closely with our local legislators and government officials, Atlanta Airport Marriot Greater Atlanta Economic Alliance economic development for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta we are able to monitor key issues that impact our businesses and annual meeting provides an opportunity for that International Airport. Jennifer Fine our community at large. Furthermore, we work in network with other partnership to continue and thrive. 4th Vice President Artie Jones III Invest Atlanta Chambers in the region to maintain the most up-to-date information on I commend the Airport Area Chamber of Commerce for Hartsfield-Jackson’s top priorities are safety and City of College Park critical issues and to collectively establish a louder voice when needed. Local Government organizing this event and send my best wishes for a security, operational efficiency, job creation and, Secretary successful and enjoyable event. of course, its capital improvement program Artie Jones III We are pleased to present highlights of future programs and Lisa Walker City of College Park partnerships during our Annual Meeting. We are equally excited to ATLNext. As you hear more about our exciting ExpressJet Airlines Sincerely, present an update on Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s expansion plans from interim Airport General Erin Rodgers Manager Roosevelt Council Jr., I hope you will Treasurer City of East Point $6 billion expansion and 20-year plan aimed at maintaining their status Susan Joyce as the world’s most traveled airport. offer your feedback and questions on our 20-year Nathan Deal initiative to re-imagine and improve our region and PM Technologies, Inc. Alan Hallman Governor state’s biggest asset. City of Hapeville The Chamber proudly represents thousands of businesses of every Immediate Past President State of Georgia size and scope, working tirelessly to help them succeed with our input Shelley Lamar Gold Corporate Partners On behalf of Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and the on advocacy initiatives, rewarding networking and marketing opportu- JAT Consulting Services Brian Kingston entire City of Atlanta, I want to thank you for your nities and business education. Thank you for partnering with us. Air Serv Corporation interest and support. Please accept my best wishes Executive Director Carmenlita Scott` Gary McGaha, Ph.D Sincerely, for a productive and memorable annual meeting. Atlanta Metropolitan State College Sincerely, BOARD OF DIRECTORS Emanuel Williams

Brian Kingston Tiffany Jones Combined Insurance President Atlanta Airlines Terminal Corporation Kali Beyah AACOC Board of Directors Mayor Kasim Reed Ray Moore Atlanta Aviation Associates Russ Danser LeMonica Hakeem Edwards-Pitman Environmental 2016 STATE OF AFFAIRS Concessions International Myrna White A. Deon Tucker Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport PARTNERSHIPS MEMBERS CHAMBER FRIENDS GROWTH Georgia Power Joseph Folz INCOME 2014/2015 2015/2016 Louis Mosley Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Membership 44,405.00 113,019.90 Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc PAST PRESIDENTS Mtgs/Mixers 4,386.00 23,626.25 Nicole M. Hall Nickel Works Consulting Dennis Martino % % % % Events 69,382.71 30,945.00 Martino-White Printing 82 30 44 40 Eric Jeffries Kiosk 15,530.00 29,495.00 Olympus Worldwide Chauffeured Services Kevin Moss SubTotal: $133,703.71 $197,086.15 Chick-Fil-A Elizabeth Baker Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel Ann Ray 2014-15: New Corporate 2014-15: 146 Members 2014-15: 254 Friends 2014-15: 400 Members City of Hapeville Monique Richard Partners - 2 146 Paying 254 Friends of EXPENSES 2014/2015 2015/2016 Southwest Airlines Ed Peterson 2015-16 : 2015-16: 2015-16: 2015-16: New Corporate 210 Members 455 Friends 665 Members Direct Costs 38,347.54 35,068.54 Cawthon-Hollums Properties Partners - 11 210 Paying 455 Friends of F. Stuart Gulley Op. Costs 52,715.58 131,851.85 Woodward Academy 77% Increase in income over what was budgeted 32% Decrease in direct costs. SubTotal: $91,063.12 $166,920.39 Net P&L: $27,110.59 $30,165.76 77% 32%

INCOME AND EXPENSES

82% Increase in income over what was budgeted at the beginning of the year.