Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance Receives $100,000 Grant from Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Wednesday, December 13th, 2023

Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance, Inc (AeroATL) is a Metro Atlanta nonprofit dedicated to serving as a catalyst for regional economic competitiveness for the area surrounding Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The Board of Directors is excited to announce the organization has received a generous $100,000 grant from Chick-fil-A, Inc., one of its Legacy investors.

This significant grant highlights the shared commitment between Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance and Chick-fil-A to develop striving corporations and communities South of I-20 surrounding the world’s busiest airport.

The nature of the grant empowers AeroATL to advance key initiatives that align with the organization's vision to create an inclusive world-class destination for all those who live, learn, work, and play in the Aerotropolis Region.

"We're fortunate to receive this generous gift and continued leadership from Chick-fil-A, which has supported AeroATL since inception. This grant will help us tremendously towards our highly anticipated Capital Campaign, where we will seek to secure an Aerotropolis Headquarters," said Shannon James, President and CEO at Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance.

Chick-fil-A has a longstanding history of investing in organizations that make a positive impact on the communities it serves. This grant reinforces Chick-fil-A's dedication to supporting initiatives that contribute to the overall well-being and prosperity of the Aerotropolis region.

The Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance Board of Directors and staff look forward to leveraging this grant to implement transformative projects, engage with the local community, and build a foundation for long-term success.