Atlanta (December 9, 2009)- The Green
Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) approved the Atlanta Chapter as an official
chapter of the organization. GMIC Atlanta filed and was accepted as an
incorporated affiliate through the state of Georgia on October 16, 2009. As one
of the first city-affiliate chapters of the global GMIC organization, the
Atlanta chapter formed in January 2009 and currently has more than 65 active
members. Members are comprised of industry professionals who have joined
together to build a cohesive and innovative green meeting environment in
Atlanta. The chapter’s goal is to work with national leaders to build on
Atlanta’s reputation as one of the greenest cities in America for meetings and
events.
“It is truly an honor to work with a group
of people who are intent on inspiring and fostering ideas toward sustainable
efforts, not only in their meetings and events, but also in their homes and
offices,” says GMIC Atlanta president Audrey Davies. “Our monthly educational
and networking events are designed so that eyes are opened to the simple steps
we all can take, as well as to encourage others to incorporate green
practices.”
GMIC Atlanta seeks to promote sustainable practices within
the Atlanta area meetings and hospitality industry in order to minimize the
negative impact on the environment. This
is accomplished through education, networking, and the collaborative efforts of
the chapter’s stakeholders, balancing economic and environmental objectives.
The goal is to serve as a resource for all in the meeting and hospitality
industry through education, research, collaboration, and community involvement.
An affiliation with GMIC provides access to leading experts and resources in
the “green” movement across the country. Supporting businesses or individuals
have access to a wide range of resources and tools to connect with the
industry’s greenest event planners and suppliers.
About
the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC):
The Green Meeting Industry Council is a
501(c)(6) non-profit organization. The Council is a membership-based
professional organization that provides educational resources to planners,
suppliers, and venues seeking to meet the ever-rising standards that consumers
set for sustainable meetings. The Council’s mission is to transform the global
meetings industry through sustainability. GMIC is the
premier global community solely dedicated to sustainability in the meetings and
events industry, not only through education but also by spearheading research,
policy and standards. www.greenmeetings.info
Contact:
Lisa Kruas
Tel: 404.459.4950
Email:
Lisa.Kraus@PlanYourMeetings.com