Information from EACA: This is a reminder that construction for the new playground in Brownwood Park started March 18th, with the first couple of weeks dedicated to demolition. Once the playground equipment arrives, installation will begin, with the entire process expected to take about 6 weeks. The current playground will therefore be inaccessible during this time. In addition, the parking lot will be closing temporarily on April 15th. Signs will be posted for circulation around the playground area, and the existing sidewalk will remain open for pedestrian access.

We're excited about all the developments at Brownwood Park (see broader plan image attached) and look forward to sharing more information as new projects come online. Stay tuned for ways you can support these projects as we continue to make our park thrive!

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Filming will be taking place in and around Motor City South all day/evening on Sunday, March 10. Please note that Haas avenue will be closed to through-traffic, but driveway/homeowner access will remain in effect. You can access the full Haas closure docs HERE.

The Wrong Man is a feature film production. "Fresh out of law school and looking to make waves at her new firm, young lawyer VIOLA JANUARY works nights to a pro bono case to free a man she believes was wrongly accused of kidnapping a young woman. But after a victory in court, Viola discovers that the truth is more complicated than she initially thought when she becomes the next target of the real killer..." Hopefully we'll be seeing more of this picking up for our friends in the filming industry!

Full Details

Location Details: Motor City South Auto Shop
Filming type: Standard Filming on Location
Preparation and clean up time required: No
Shoot start: 03/10/2024 10:00 AM
Shoot end: 03/10/2024 11:30 PM
Number of Crew (Including Cast): 45
After Hours Activity: Yes
Please provide details: We will be shooting outside the auto shop and on the adjacent road at night.

Shoot Information
Describe in detail the filming activity that will take place at this location: We will be shooting scenes inside Motor City South, outside MCS, and on Haas Avenue. These are simple dialogue scenes, and some driving shots. Small scale unit with one or two technical vehicles

Requirements
Lane / Street closure (location): Yes
Please state the start and finish point of any street or lane closure (e.g. Union St between 5th Ave and 10th Ave): Hass Avenue from Metropolitan to Glenwood.
Lane / Street closure (type): Yes
ITC (Intermittent Traffic Control)
Other (please insert details): We only need ITC to shoot our scenes as a van drives up to the auto shop.
Police presence: Yes
Please provide details: ITC
Community notification: Yes
Describe the steps that will be taken to notify affected residents and/or businesses: We will drop flyers in advance notifying neighbors of the filming activity.
Production Vehicles on Set: Yes
How many production vehicles will park in the reserved spaces: 3
Describe the steps you have taken or will take to notify affected residents and/or businesses of your filming activity: We will drop flyers in advance notifying neighbors of the filming activity.
Describe in detail any important information that you think we should know about your planned shoot.: This is a very simple straight forward shoot, with some basic ITC support needs.

Emergency contact on set
Name: Mark Sunderland
Mobile phone: 404-545-4149
Email: markwsunderland@gmail.com

The East Atlanta VIllage weekly clean-ups have officially kicked off! Thanks to joint efforts between EACA/EABA and District 5, this project is underway and will continue as long as funds can be secured. Our first official clean-up day was Saturday, March 2. 

Update from Steve of GA Works:

"The crew of 6 were efficient in completing the clean up today. We have been averaging 1 bag of trash so far with most of it coming from the parking lots. Today we had 2 due to a messy dumpster in the parking lot between Gresham and Joseph. Overall the area looks clean and will remain as such."

THANK YOU to those who have already donated to the GoFundMe. We are currently at a total of $6673. Monthly fees for this project total $2100, which equates to $25,200 for the entire year. Please consider donating and/or making this a monthly give for your business or family if possible. Thank you to Liliana Bakhtiari of District 5 for the donation of $2100, covering 1 month of service. And thank you to Liz Lootens of Atlanta Purus for donating all proceeds from the East Atlanta Santa event to this program.

Thanks to all who joined us at Argosy on Tuesday, 2.20.24 for our February EABA General Meeting.  It was a great meeting with networking and important discussions. 

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Our sponsors showed up with great food, drinks and sweets! Thanks to Black Habit Records, Keller Knapp Realty and Chelsea Sommers, Realtor®.

Featured biz Nectar Yoga held a raflle for 5 free yoga sessions! And Village Fitness gave away 5 free gym visits to every meeting attendee! 

Join us at the next EABA General Meeting on 3.19.23 from 6-8 PM at Argosy where we will be voting on new board members.

Want to be more involved in helping our small biz community to thrive? EABA is actively seeking board and committee members. OPEN POSITIONS include Events Chair, Vice President, Fundraising/Grants Committee Members, Events Committee Members, Public Safety Committee Members, DEI Committee Members + MORE. Please submit nominations (yourself or others) to hello@eastatlantabiz.com. Elections will take place at the March General Meeting.

Open EABA Board Positions:
Events Chair
Co-VP

Open EABA Committee Chair Positions:
Events Committee
Marketing + Promotion Committee
Fundraising + Grants Committee
DEI Committee

Please reach out to hello@eastatlantabiz.com with recommendations! Board elections will take place at EABA's March General Meeting: 3.20.24 from 6-8 PM.

WHO CAN RUN?
To be eligible to run, your business must be a current member of EABA and you must be representing the business member. 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.

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

Two Year Terms: Executive Officers and Committee Chairs make up the Board of Directors.

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

• The executive officers are the President, Vice President, 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

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

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

• Attendance at General Meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 6-8 PM.

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.

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The Invest Atlanta Small Business Team has upcoming events to help grow your small business. Join us!

Thriving Together: A Guide to the Atlanta Commercial Down Payment Assistance Loan (webinar)

Unlock the doors to business growth with the Atlanta Commercial Down Payment Assistance Loan program. Invest Atlanta is proud to present a webinar designed to guide local small business owners through the process of securing low-interest financing for commercial property acquisition.

Date: Thursday, February 15
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET

REGISTER HERE

Workshop: Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Program 

In Partnership with TruFund Financial Services
Joined by the SBDC, this conversation will shine light on the financial planning needed to be the best candidate for getting Access to Capital.

Date: Wednesday, February 21
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET 

REGISTER HERE

In-Person Mixer: Pittsburgh Yards

Join us for 90 minutes of networking with other small business owners, business associations and technical assistance providers. Sign up for a tour of Pittsburgh Yards, an Invest Atlanta Small Business Resource Center, pick up helpful resources and feel free to chat with an Invest Atlanta team member about booking an appointment for one-on-one small business guidance.

Date: Thursday, February 29
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET

REGISTER HERE

Unlocking Opportunities: ATLinBusiness Marketplace is Your Gateway to Government Contracting

Join us for an enlightening webinar on Government Contracting 101 and the groundbreaking ATLinBusiness Marketplace powered by NowNetwork™. Discover the ins and outs of obtaining government contracts and learn how our B2B marketplace can connect your business with prominent buyers in the Atlanta metro area. 

Date: Tuesday, March 5
Time: 6:00 p.m. ET

REGISTER HERE

Exciting news! 

The East Atlanta Community Association (EACA) and East Atlanta Business Association (EABA) are launching another inspiring project, this time focused on keeping the Village more tidy and clean, while uplifting our unhoused neighbors. We're entering into a partnership with Georgia Works, an Atlanta-based organization that aims to transform chronically homeless men into self-sufficient and productive members of society. They do this partly by giving them meaningful, paid work, while offering them everything from housing to workforce training, AA/NA classes, GED courses, help with driver's licenses, bank account setup, and life skills education. You can learn more about Georgia Works here.

This project isn't just about assistance; it's about transformation – for both the individuals involved and our neighborhood. As we help our unhoused neighbors rebuild their lives, we'll also enjoy the benefits of a cleaner, more vibrant community. The Georgia Works crew will visit the Village area three times a week and offer services including leaf pick-up, pressure washing of the sidewalks, weed-eating, glass removal, and other cleanliness-services, while also building relationships with our own unhoused community as they work. Our central commercial district will benefit greatly from a neater appearance, clean-up of tough-to-clean areas, and continued outreach to our unhoused community with the goal of getting them into housing.

Want to be part of this change? Check out our Go Fund Me HERE.

Whether you donate or simply share their story, you're making a difference. Our first goal (which was met in under an hour!) was to reach $2100 (the cost for one month of services), with an ultimate goal of $25,200 (a full year of cleanings). As an on-going project, we will continue to seek fundraising through the year for next year.

You can see the service area in the attached map!

Businesses in our community with surplus food can easily donate to Atlanta Community Food Bank through the MealConnect app. It's free and a super simplified process. 

The new MealConnect app makes it easy to rescue food. Download it today to help nourish your community!

HOW IT WORKS

Invest Atlanta is hosting an in-person workshop, where participants can apply for their business licenses on the spot, receive real-time assistance, have their documents notarized, and submit their applications within the span of 2 to 3 hours.

RSVP HERE

Key Features:

Application Assistance: Business owners can complete the application process during the event.

• Real-time Q&A: Questions can be answered on the spot, ensuring clarity and confidence in the application process.
• Notarization Services: On-site support for notarizing required documents.
• Financial Statements Support: Given the new requirements, accountants will be available to assist businesses with financial statement support.
• Business Consultant Availability: Our Business Consultants offering NO COST assistance to City of Atlanta businesses will be present.

  
  

This event is supported by the Georgia Micro Enterprise Network and the SBA.

Well, our January general meeting was a doozy! We shifted to zoom, and saw some interruptions due to power outages, but we carried on and were able to hear from a lot of our small business members. We discussed 2024 goals and pushed the topic of DEI to the forefront.

1.16.24 EABA General Meeting MINUTES

Please make plans to attend our next general meeting at Argosy on Tues, Feb 20 from 6-8 PM. Free food, drinks and networking with other small businesses!