Proposed Bylaw Amendment 2022

See full bylaws here

ARTICLE III – MEETINGS AND VOTING

Section 2 – Annual Meeting

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Amend: October or November TO March or April

VOTE HERE

2022-2024 EABA Volunteer Board of Directors

Election: Online + In person 3.15.22      VOTE ONLINE HERE

NOMINEES: 

Miko Evans: Meak Productions: Co-Vice President  bio    interest in EAV

Ashley Browning: Village Fitness: Secretary or Membership Chair  bio

Micki Silvestros:  East Atlanta Copy Center: Public Safety Chair

CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: RETURNING FOR ANOTHER TERM

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President: Nate Minor: Screen Fixing

Co-Vice President: Kelly Stocks

Co-Vice President: NOMINEE: Miko Evans: Meak Productions

Secretary: OPEN

Treasurer: Kevin Lynch: Keller Knapp

Film Liaison: Armando Celentano: Argosy

COMMITTEES

Membership

Co-Chair: OPEN

Co-Chair: OPEN

Committee Members: OPEN

Marketing

Chair: Traci Sampson: Traci with an Eye Graphic Design

Committee Members: OPEN

Events

Chair:  Carlen Hultgreen, RPM Home Advisors

Committee Members: OPEN

Public Safety

Chair: NOMINEE: Micki Silvestros, East Atlanta Copy Center

Committee Members: OPEN

Bar & Restaurant Owners

Chair: Robert Macdonald: Holy Taco

Committee Members: OPEN

Outgoing Founding Board Members-THANK YOU! Co-Vice President: Mary Mckissick, Secretary Asiaa Karriem: The Wing Bar, Co-Membership Chairs: Lauren Janis and Vicki Park. 

 Today is the last day of February! Tomorrow is Fat Tuesday and the new month of March! Yay!!! 

 Save the Date: March EABA General Meeting is Tuesday the 15th @ 11am. Members will be voting on their volunteer board of directors for 2022-2021. We're not sure if it will be in person or virtual yet. Stay tuned! 

 Volunteers Needed for EABA'S Board of Directors: 2022-2024! 

EABA's founding board members have dedicated so much time, expertise and love to getting our business association on solid footing! THANK YOU!!! 

• We're 72 members strong!!! WOW!!

WE NEED YOU TO STEP IN AND HELP FURTHER EABA'S MISSION to create cohesion and communication between businesses, residents and City of Atlanta to preserve the history and integrity of East Atlanta Village. 

HERE IS ALL THE INFO...THE SHORT LIST IS.....

• You must be a current member of EABA. Check our member directory here.
• Be available on Tuesday nights to attend the board meetings, 1st Tuesday of the month, and general meetings, 3rd Tuesday of the month. Both meetings are 1.5 hours. We estimate about 10 hours a month of your time including meetings, emails, projects and meeting business owners! 
• Care about your business community and want to make a difference. 
• Don't worry...we educate all board members on EABA and the workings of the City...we just need your passion and willingness to work with us!

EMAIL HELLO@EASTATLANTABIZ.COM IF YOU ARE INTERESTED! 

 Navigating the City of Atlanta Business License Process

We've heard from many of you that you have questions about acquiring a business license from the City of Atlanta. 

In order to ensure you have everything you need to apply for the Resurgence Grant Fund, we are hosting a webinar on Thursday, March 3, at 4pm with the City of Atlanta Revenue Department. Hear from staff about how the process has changed and what you can do to verify your business license renewal. 

The Resurgence Grant Fund application will be open from March 1 through April 29. Learn more about the Resurgence Grant Fund at investatlanta.com.

RESURGENCE GRANT FUND OPENS MARCH 1

Grants will be reviewed and awarded based on the order they are received! Don't delay. Get your paperwork in order and submit for up to $40,000 in reimbursements for COVID related expenses. Payroll and commercial rent is now eligible.

Questions: resurgence@investatlanta.com!

We are thrilled to have received 16 applications for the Main Street Coordinator position. Thank you to everyone who submitted and/or shared this job opening with your friends and network! 

The review committee is busy and will have our final candidates on March 8, 2022. Interviewing will take place March 15-18. Our new Main Street Coordinator will be in place at the end of the month!! Yay!!!

  Mayor Andre Dickens Lifts Certain Emergency COVID-19 Restrictions

FIND OUT MORE HERE

 Connect Atlanta: Enabling The People Of Atlanta To Help Keep Our City Safe

Connect Atlanta, the newest safety program brought to you by the Atlanta Police Department (APD) and is the next phase of Operation Shield which is designed to keep residents of Atlanta safe. This is a voluntary program that enables residents like you to create a safer Atlanta for all its people. What’s really special about this program is that it enables residents and businesses to directly partner with the police department to reduce and investigate criminal activity.

It consists of two parts: camera registry and camera integration.

READ THE LIVABLE BUCKHEAD ARTICLE

CONNECTATL.ORG

Please share with anyone you think would be interested! 

JUST ONE MORE DAY until the Main Street Coordinator Position closes tomorrow, Tuesday February 22nd at 11:59pm. 

APPLY HERE

WATCH VIRTUAL INFO SESSION HERE

 INVEST ATLANTA RESURGENCE GRANT FUND

OPENS MARCH 1ST

February 25 @ 10am Webinar

REGISTER HERE

MORE INFO

  Roundabout at Maynard Terrace and the I-20 Eastbound Exit Ramp

READ MORE

 District 5 Infrastructure Form

Let Council member Bakhtiari  know about issues within our district, including infrastructure issues, illegal dumping, trash collection, individuals struggling with homelessness and more.

FILL OUT THIS FORM

 REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS AND/OR RESIDENTAL CAMERA TO APD

To register your camera with the Atlanta Police Department,  please visit, www.connectatlanta.org    

This will allow officers and detectives to quickly send an email alert anytime an incident occurs near you and request footage. 

 CATCH UP ON THE 2.15.22 GENERAL MEETING MINUTES

REVIEW THEM HERE

 STILL LOOKING FOR EABA BOARD MEMBERS

See the volunteer commitment and requirements. 

Email hello@eastatlantabiz.com and we'll talk! 

Thank you to everyone who attended and to Invest Atlanta for presenting the Resurgence Grant Fund. 

2.15.22 Meeting Recording

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Register In Advance! https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pcOuoqT8iEtPkClRFs6TuI5MxnibKu-TS 

READ THE AGENDA HERE

2022-2024 Board of Directors: Available Positions + Job Descriptions

Nominations: January 18-February 28, 2022

Election: March 15, 2022

First BOD Meeting: April6  6:00-7:30 PM      

First General Meeting: April 19  6:00-7:30 PM

2020 EABA Bylaws

2022 Meeting & Events Calendar

MISSION:  

East Atlanta Business Association, also known as EABA, strives to create cohesion and communication between businesses, residents and the City of Atlanta to preserve the history and integrity of East Atlanta Village.

East Atlanta Business  Association boundaries are the same as the East Atlanta Community Association Boundaries. These current boundaries are adhered to for NPU-W and the City of Atlanta planning purposes.

• West: Moreland Avenue, north to I-20

• North: I-20 to Flat Shoals Road, where the border will go east of I-20 to include that portion of the City of Atlanta east of I-20

• East: Fayetteville Road to Eastland Road and its intersection with Moreland Avenue.

TERM: March 2022-March 2024

• 2 year term

• Up to 15 seats total    

• 3 open seats on the Executive Committee +  2 open At-Large seats

• 4 Committee Chairs open 

CALL FOR NOMINEES:

Co-Vice Presidents (2) Executive Committee: 

• Assists the President with both the BOD and general body meetings. 

• Advocates on behalf of the membership of the community at large. 

• Coordination with the Director for key projects. 

• Holds fiduciary responsibilities.

Secretary (1) Executive Committee: 

• Assists the President with both the BOD and general body meetings. 

• Records meeting minutes at both the BOD and general body meetings.

• Coordinates with Director for distribution of meeting minutes.

• Signs bylaws. 

• Holds fiduciary responsibilities.

Committees Chairs: 

• Membership Co-Chairs (2): Assist with outreach to potential, new and existing members. 

• Marketing Co-Chair: Assist with social media marketing of members. 

• Public Safety: Lead a committee responsible for public safety in the commercial district. 

CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: RETURNING FOR ANOTHER TERM

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President: Nate Minor: Screen Fixing

Co-Vice President: Kelly Stocks

Co-Vice President: OPEN

Secretary: OPEN

Treasurer: Kevin Lynch: Keller Knapp

Film Liaison: Armando Celentano: Argosy

COMMITTEES

Membership

Co-Chair: OPEN

Co-Chair: OPEN

Committee Members: OPEN

Marketing

Chair: Traci Sampson: Traci with an Eye Graphic Design

Committee Members: OPEN

Events

Chair:  Carlen Hultgreen, RPM Home Advisors

Committee Members: OPEN

Public Safety

Chair: NOMINEE: Micki Silvestros, East Atlanta Copy Center

Committee Members: OPEN

Bar & Restaurant Owners

Chair: Robert Macdonald: Holy Taco

Committee Members: OPEN

Outgoing Founding Board Members-THANK YOU! Co-Vice President: Mary Mckissick, Secretary Asiaa Karriem: The Wing Bar, Co-Membership Chairs: Lauren Janis and Vicki Park. 

WHO CAN RUN? To be eligible to run, your business must be a current member of EABA and representing the business. The owner of the company does not have to be the one to be on the board of directors as long as it is approved by the owner. Only 2 seats available for non business owners. 

• Members or associate members in good standing.

• Members are businesses and property owners that operate within the bounds of East Atlanta.

• Associate members operate outside of the bounds of East Atlanta.

Check your membership here. If you are not listed in the directory, your membership has lapsed. 

Executive Officers and Committee Chairs make up the Board of Directors.

Board of Directors Time Commitments: 10 hours per month + Events + Work Sessions

• The executive officers are the President, Co-Vice Presidents, Treasurer and Secretary. The executive officers govern EABA.

• Committee Chairs vote on major issues and manage each area of expertise.  Reports to the Executive Officers and works closely with the Director on action items and plans.

Required Monthly Meetings: 5 hours

The Board of Directors may not miss more than 3 meetings total per term.

• Attendance of BOD meetings on the 1st Tuesday of the Month from 6:00-7:30pm.

• Attendance of the General Membership meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 6:00-7:30pm.

Working Sessions & Follow up: 5 hours

• No more than 5 hours per month during normal EABA functions regarding preparation of agendas, follow up items and emails between the Board of Directors and the community.

January 18, 2022 EABA General Meeting Minutes

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With equity front and center, Invest Atlanta supports businesses through economic development incentives, small business loans, workforce solutions, connections to institutions around the city, and other robust programs designed to give all businesses the opportunity to succeed.

Meet with the Business Expansion & Retention Team to learn more about how Invest Atlanta can support your business!

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Feb. 15th at 11:30 am: Bookkeeping & Tax Credits with Saurav Bhandari, CPA of Arbo
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Path is an interactive six-week online course designed to help problem solvers decide which direction to take with their idea. Path is offered four times during the year. The next cohort begins in February 1st, 2022!

Feb. 3rd: Final Deadline to Apply to Emory's "Startup Launch" Program
The program helps early-stage founder teams to rapidly develop their ideas and move their startup forward. Each team must include at least one Emory student, alumnus/a, or faculty or staff member, while other team members may be from the community at large. The program is free of charge.

Feb. 6th: Deadline to Apply to Atlanta Inno's "Inno Madness" Competition
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Feb. 9th: Deadline to Apply to Women of Color Grant Program
The Fearless Fund and Tory Burch Foundation in partnership with The Cru will award up to 150 deserving women of color-owned small businesses $10,000- $20,000. In addition, recipients will be awarded access to a peer network to help you continue to build and grow their business.

Feb. 11th: Deadline to Apply to Cisco 2022 Global Problem Solver Challenge
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Feb. 14th: Deadline to Apply to Department of City Planning's "Public Kiosk" Program
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Feb. 17th: Deadline to Apply to Department of City Planning's "Love Our Places: Bike Parking" Program
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Feb. 22nd: Deadline to Apply to Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (PIN)'s Innovate for All Grant Fund
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April 1st: Deadline to Apply to Endeavor's "Scale Up Atlanta" Program
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April 6th: Deadline to Apply to Techstars Atlanta in Partnership with Cox Enterprises
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Rolling: Goodie Nation's "Intentionally Good" Program Application
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