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WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBER: LEROY DURDEN JR: MAYSON CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH: 

Leroy Durden Jr., a native son of Atlanta, is a dedicated volunteer board member of the PiHi Business Alliance, bringing a wealth of experience in systems management and master data management (MDM). Leroy is now focused on starting a new business, Robo Greenery LLC, and building sustainable ventures. A passionate advocate for his community, he is committed to supporting local businesses and contributing to the Alliance's mission. Outside of his professional endeavors, Leroy is deeply involved at the Mayson Chapel Baptist Church, which has served the Armour-Ottley community for over one hundred years.

July 9: ATL Zoning 2.0: https://atlzoning.com/meet-and-contribute/

July 9 + 14: Join Nakato Japanese Restaurant for a fun-filled Japanese cultural immersion experience as they partner with locally owned Tara Atlanta Theatre to bring you two special showings of My Neighbor Totoro along with delicious and traditional Bento Boxes MORE INFO


July 11: Join Atlanta Department of Transportation and Council Member @alexwanforatl for a Community Meeting on the Monroe Drive Complete Street Project at 5:30PM-7:00PM. This meeting will be held at The United Methodist Church (458 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Building A, Suite 1, Atlanta GA 30308).


July 14: Nakato Japanese Restaurant Sushi Making Class at 1PM

Let Nakato's Expert Sushi Chef Teach You How To Create Expertly Prepared Sushi At Home:

• Temari (Sushi Balls)
• Temaki (Hand Roll)
• The Classic California Roll

Then Enjoy These Three Different Types Of Sushi Along With A Perfectly Paired Fire Maker Brewery Beer!  MORE INFO

July 17: NPU-F Virtual Meeting @ 7pm

Register in Advance: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYlduyprTouE9c3GbvSNXk-QnBIMbRu-Zg3

Are you a PiHi Alliance Member interested in submitting your social calendar? Please email social@pihialliance.com so we can help promote our members!

The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) is launching our Moving Atlanta Forward (MAF) Bond 2.0 Public Art Projects, by commissioning 24 Utility Box Murals and 24 Mural Bike Racks. The OCA seeks proposals from Metro Atlanta visual artists to paint metal bike racks and utility boxes.

Previous public art experience is not required. Artists will receive $2000 per project; this budget is all-inclusive.

Submissions are due by 11:59 PM, Sunday, June 30th, 2024. We will be posting additional information on upcoming opportunities HERE .

REVEIW, COMMENT AND COMPLETE THE SURVEY BY JULY 7TH HERE

BeltLine Business Façade Improvements

Applications open now- June28th

Dear BeltLine Businesses,

Get a fresh look and boost your business with the Atlanta BeltLine's Business Façade pARTnership Grant!

This exciting program provides grants of up to $50,000 to BeltLine-area businesses for façade improvements designed and implemented by talented local artists and makers.

Here's how you can benefit:

Attract new customers and investment: A revitalized façade will grab attention and showcase your proximity to the vibrant Atlanta BeltLine.

Stimulate business growth: The grant covers a significant portion of your façade improvement costs, freeing up resources for other areas of your business.

Support the local art community: Partner with a local artist or maker to create a unique and eye-catching design.

Key Dates:

• Application Window: Now - June 28th - Submit your application to be considered for a grant.
• Awardees Notified: July 12 - Businesses are selected and notified

Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business and contribute to the artistic vibrancy of the BeltLine!

Click here to learn more and apply.

9:30-10:00 AM: Networking  with Coffee and Pastries     10:00-11:00 AM:  BUSINESS MEETING

• Thank you to our hostASW Distillery for providing the beautiful space. 

• Thank you to Nakato Japanese Restaurant for the coffee and Warren Epstein and Associates Architects for the pastries. 

• Member Only Social Media Shorts: Filming now! 

10:00 AM: Welcome to the Piedmont Heights Business Alliance Meeting! 

• Welcome: Sachi Takahara, President, Owner of Nakato Japanese Restaurant

• Introductions: Your name, business name, address and # of years in business (30 secs pp)

• Welcome from our host location: Jim Chasteen, co-founder, and Colleen McCreanor, Client Events & Experiences Manager  

10:10AM: Piedmont Heights Alliance Organization Business

• Finances:  Bob Glascock, Treasurer, Coldwell Banker:  Current Bank Balance: $30,855.63

• Membership: 49 Members.  Membership Directory

• • Thank you to our 2024 Annual Renewals: Halpern Enterprises, Southern Nights, Atlanta BeltLine. PENDING: Kroger, Sweetwater Brewing

  • Thank you to our Monthly Memberships: Midtown Psychotherapy Associates, Wimbledon Salon Suites, Nino’s, City Dance Atlanta, Ultimate Bodies by Carlos, Mayson Chapel Baptist Church

  • •  JOIN TODAY: Annual or Monthly membership subscriptions for Restaurant/Bar $65, Storefront $45 and Nonprofits $21.  

• WELCOME NEW Board Member: Leroy Durden Jr of Mayson Chapel Baptist Church

• WELCOME NEW Team Member: Julia Jones: Digital Media Manager social@pihialliance.com

• • Tag @pihialliance in your posts. Follow @PiHiAlliance on IG & FB. 

• COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED! 2nd Annual Taste of PiHi Sunday Nov. 10th. Raised $2000. 5 restaurants. 14 raffle prizes. 3 sponsors. 100 people attended. We need help making it 3 times as successful as last year.  INTERESTED? Text Jennifer at 678.469.9166 or email discover@pihialliance.com

• ATL311 TASK FORCE:  Jasmine Maskell, Liaison, Timeless Tattoo: pihiatl311@gmail.com

Total # of Issues in 2023	Total # Closed/Verified	Total # Still Open
32	20	12

• Submit infrastructure issues with location, photo and we’ll track and get it fixed. 

• ATLANTA BELTLINE GRANT SUBMITTED 5.5.24 for Development of a Business Improvement District for Cheshire Bridge Corridor

• • The creation of a BID requires support from at least 51 percent of the municipal taxpayers of the district proposed for creation or municipal taxpayers owning at least 51 percent of the taxable property subject to ad valorem real and personal property taxation in the district.

• Piedmont Heights Master Plan  Bill Compton, President of the Piedmont Heights Civic Association (PHCA). 

• • Submitted to Atlanta City Department of Planning. Waiting for feedback and adoption in July.  Review the draft here. 

FYI: Upcoming Events & Meetings

• Tuesday, June 4, 7pm: Piedmont Heights Civic Association Meeting    More info

• Tuesday, June 11, 1-6pm: Nightlife Operators!! Atlanta Training Day    RSVP here

Nightlife and Culture Manager, Kristin Edwards, (470) 515-5731, kledwards@atlantaga.gov

• Wednesday, June 19, 7pm: NPU-F Meeting  More info

• Thursday, July 4, 2024 Peachtree Road Race:    Register with Atlanta Track Club
  

10:30AM: Atlanta BeltLine

Shaun Green: Principle Engineer: BeltLine Construction Update: NE Trail Segment 1-3

sgreen@atlbeltline.org

• Upcoming Community Meeting: 5/22 @ 6:30pm

Laura Linman, Economic Development Project Manager: 

• Commercial District Grant: We submitted for the Cheshire Bridge BID development 

• Business Façade pARTnership grant program now open until June 10th

Q&A

10:55:AM: Final Remarks + MARK YOUR CALENDARS

• The next PiHi Alliance Quarterly Meeting is Wed. September 25th from 9:30-11:00AM

• 2nd Annual Taste of PiHi: Sunday November 10 from 3-6PM. 

11:00AM: Adjourn

• 11:00-11:30AM: Filming of Member Only Social Media Shorts. 5 Minute spots available. PiHi Alliance will be posting a business spotlight once a week. 

After months of hard work, the Piedmont Heights Master Plan is complete! 

It’s a blueprint for the development and growth of our vibrant neighborhood.

Atlanta BeltLine Presentation @ 5/22 PiHi Quarterly Meeting

WELCOME!!! 

The Piedmont Heights Alliance is thrilled to introduce the newest team member, Julia Jones, as our contract digital media manager!  Please reach out to her regarding your social media at social@pihialliance.com.  Don't forget to follow and tag @PiHiAlliance on IG & FB. 

Julia Jones is a professional actor, writer, coach, and small business owner based in Atlanta, GA. Her clients can be seen on HBO, NBC, ABC, CBS, Disney, Nickelodeon, Netflix, Hulu, Broadway (to name a few). After getting her BAs in History and Theatre Arts, Julia moved to Atlanta to be an acting apprentice at Horizon Theatre…it was there she first discovered her love for improv comedy. She’s performed improv and sketch comedy professionally for the last 9 years, performing at prestigious stages such as Alliance Theatre, the Magnet Theatre NYC, Village Theatre, Dad’s Garage, Relapse Theatre, Highwire, and The Basement Theatre. During the pandemic, she and her partner opened up their own Acting + Production studio called Imagination Emissary. As CEO, Julia implemented all curriculums for workshops, classes, experiences - working with the industry's top professionals. She also wrote / produced 3 original short films and was executive producer on a feature. With a background in events management and directing, Julia has also independently served as an event stylist / manager for local businesses/events/festivals - including Souper Jenny, Cafe Jonah and the Magical Attic, Underground Supper Club, The Higher Purpose Project, Meet the Beacon Grant Park, Striking Marketing, Wigwam Festival, etc. 

Sadly Julia and her partner closed their studio in March due to flooding. While a stressful event, Julia is very excited to move onto new horizons and begin her journey exploring new opportunities. She is thrilled to join the PiHi Alliance team and looks forward to collaborating with the Piedmont Heights community.