A.J. Piplica/Hermeus
Hermeus is a startup developing a Mach 5 aircraft with the goal of massively reduced flight times and increased safety for long haul, business class air travel. The aircraft will be capable of a range of 4,600 miles at a cruising speed of 3,300 miles per hour. The product’s design enables it to operate with minimal changes to current aviation infrastructure.
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What are the hot new companies, just how big is the Atlanta startup market, and what does the future of starting a new business in Georgia look like? Christy Brown, the managing director with the Atlanta office of Loeb Enterprises – an unique venture capital fund – and host Bryan Mulligan of Applied Information share the common experience of entrepreneurship, which is what makes America work.
Christy Brown/Loeb Enterprises
Loeb Enterprises are people-first investors, moving beyond venture capital to become a friend and trusted ally of their entrepreneurs. And they are always looking for the next big idea.
The approach of Loeb.atl mirrors the character of Atlanta itself: Intelligent, gritty and geared to win. Atlanta is an ideal ecosystem to build the next generation of startups focused on creating real value and solving problems.
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Eric Clarkson/Mayor of Chamblee
Located just 14 miles from downtown Atlanta, the City of Chamblee is a vibrant urban city with a diverse community and international flair. The City began as a small rail town and was incorporated in 1908. Through multiple annexations, the City has grown to more than 7 square miles and 29,000 residents. The downtown district has experienced significant commercial development including lofts and townhomes since 2000, while maintaining its vintage buildings and architecture.
The City of Chamblee operates under a mayor and council-city manager form of government. The services provided by the City under general governmental functions include police protection, planning and development, sidewalk and curb maintenance and parks operation and maintenance. Chamblee is located in Northern DeKalb County and is bordered by Dunwoody to the northwest, Doraville to the east and Brookhaven to the southwest.
Two major interstate highways that border the City, I-285 to the north and I-85 to the southeast, provide easy roadway access to and from the City. For commuters, the roadway access is complimented by a MARTA rail station and several MARTA bus stops throughout the City. The City also is home to DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK), which is the second busiest airport in the State.
From the South’s largest collection of antiques to the extensive collection of auto dealerships, Chamblee is an exciting city to explore. Also, Chamblee’s restaurants feature cuisines from all over the world.
Whether you are resident or visitor, we hope you get a chance to Discover Chamblee!
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Nima Daivari/Lime
Nima Daivari has been an alternative transportation advocate since 2005 having been car-free for most of the past 14 years. He is currently the Community Affairs Manager for Lime for the state of Georgia. Prior to joining Lime, Nima was the Director of Development for the Hawaii Bicycling League, the statewide nonprofit for bicycle advocacy. In his past career, Nima was the Director of Business Affairs for the Disney-ABC Television Group. He has been admitted to the New York and California state bar associations and holds a J.D. from New York Law School and a B.A. in film from the University of Southern California.
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Our topic of the day: The daily commute of hundreds of thousands of people coming into, through and out of one of the larger suburban counties in the nation. How to accommodate growth and improve safety and mobility in general and the March 19, 2019 transit referendum.
Charlotte Nash/Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
Gwinnett County government provides high quality essential services for Gwinnett residents and as many other services as tax revenues allow; spends and accounts for tax dollars in a responsible manner; responds to needs and concerns of the citizens; and conducts business in an open and professional manner without favoritism. The Board sets direction and formulates policies for the county government, adopts the budget, authorizes expenditures, and approves or disapproves specific actions, such as rezoning of private property. Voters in each of four districts elect a part-time District Commissioner. The full-time Commission Chairman is elected countywide. Terms are for four years, but staggered so the chairman and two commissioners are elected during one election cycle and two years later the other two commissioners are elected. The Board holds official business meetings the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 2:00pm. On those days, the Board conducts work sessions at 10:00am. The Board also holds a public hearing to consider zoning requests on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. These meetings are held in the auditorium of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. On many Tuesdays, the Board conducts informal discussions with county departments and community groups. These meetings are held in the conference room of the Board of Commissioners suite. Informal discussions as well as official meetings are always open to the public.
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Bryan Mulligan/Applied Information
Applied Information is a leading developer of connected, intelligent transportation system (ITS) solutions designed to improve safety, reliability and mobility. Applied Information’s Glance Smart City Supervisory System™ platform allows cities to manage all their traffic and ITS assets on one web-based application. This includes 5 key areas: Traffic Intersections, School Beacons, Parking Guidance System, Mobile Vehicle Assets and ITS devices. AI’s Glance TravelSafely™ smartphone app connects drivers, cyclists and pedestrians for a safer commute.
This special edition of “TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan” was broadcast live from Applied Information‘s Annual Dealer Meeting at the Legacy Lodge at Lake Lanier Islands.
Jerry Priester & Ryan Zenzen/Paradigm Traffic Systems
Paradigm Traffic Systems specializes in converting your ITS, intersection, or freeway management concerns into solutions. They carry a full line of intelligent transportation system products and parts and have the customer service, technicians, and field support to bring your project from concept to completion.
Mike Vickery & Jeff Smith/Temple, Inc.
Located in Decatur, AL, Temple, Inc. is a family-owned company that’s been serving the South for over 60 years. Throughout the years, the people of Temple, Inc. have worked to develop enduring relationships with city, county, and state agencies, utility departments, engineering firms, electrical services contractors, and vendor partners. A commitment to integrity, outstanding service, and relationship endure as the guiding principles of their business.
Lia Young Hunt/Goldwings Supply Service
Goldwings Supply Service is a Native Hawaiian certified technical solutions provider with over 30 years industry experience. Started in 1987, their clients include private, commercial, military and government agencies spanning the United States and abroad. They provide innovative and resilient solutions for airfields, roadways, waterways, outdoor spaces and communities.
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Eric Tanenblatt/Denton’s
Eric Tanenblatt is the Global Chair of Public Policy and Regulation of Dentons, the world’s largest law firm. He also leads the firm’s US Public Policy Practice, leveraging his three decades of experience at the very highest levels of the federal and state governments.
Mr. Tanenblatt, a renowned lecturer and political counselor who’s widely regarded as one of the nation’s preeminent public policy thought leaders, has served in the administrations of the three US presidents and as a senior advisor to a US senator and governor, and held a US Senate-confirmable post governing a federal agency.
He has a passion for shepherding disruptive companies and industries through the complicated web of law and regulation, and often writes and speaks about the innovation economy. He leads Dentons’ global autonomous vehicles team and authors a popular weekly digest tracking the most consequential regulatory, political, and technical developments in the world of automotive autonomy.
Mr. Tanenblatt’s political and fundraising activities and experience are extensive.
He served as chief of staff to Governor Sonny Perdue, Georgia’s first Republican governor in 130 years, and later helped coordinate the 2004 G-8 Economic Summit, hosted by President George W. Bush at Sea Island, GA. He served in 2012 as a political advisor and National Finance Co-chairman for the presidential campaign of Governor Mitt Romney, with whom his relationship dates back to 2004, when he served as Finance Co-chair for the Romney-led Republican Governors Association (RGA). Earlier, in 2000, he served as the state chairman for President Bush’s successful Georgia campaign and held senior positions in the 1996 Bob Dole and Phil Gramm presidential campaigns.
He also served as a longtime advisor to the late US Senator Paul Coverdell (R-GA), including as vice chairman of the senator’s reelection bid in 1998. Later, he served in the administration of President George H. W. Bush at the Department of Health and Human Services as a special assistant to the secretary, and as director of intergovernmental affairs at the Peace Corps.
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Jackie Gibbs, retired Fire Chief with City of Marietta, GA
Jackie Gibbs is the retired Fire Chief for the City of Marietta, GA. Jackie served in Marietta for 41 years with the last 18 years as the Fire Chief. Jackie is a native of Marietta, attending Marietta City Schools and Southern Technical Institute in Marietta, now a part of Kennesaw State University. He received an Associate Degree in Fire Science Technology and a Bachelors in Industrial Engineering Technology. As a firefighter, Jackie rose through the ranks from firefighter to Fire Chief with assignments in suppression, training and fire prevention. Over his career he has help numerous positions in professional regional, state and international fire associations. He currently serves as the First Responder/Emergency Services Consultant at Applied Information.
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