Let’s write our
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For years, we have written the stor y of Columbus.
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e began covering Columbus in 1828, the
leadership; why those partners find Columbus a good place
same year our city was founded. Back then,
to live and do business. The second part of this campaign
we were a weekly newspaper called the
Columbus Enquirer. Nearly two centuries and two Pulitzer Prizes later, you know us as the Ledger-Enquirer. We are still proud to call Columbus home. It’s a true honor to chronicle this ongoing journey from sleepy mill town to tech-savvy metropolitan hub of arts, entertainment, outdoor adventure and commerce. As publisher of the Ledger-Enquirer, I’m proud to be partnering with the city’s
involves investing in projects that will make this community even better. You’ll find out more about those projects as the campaign unfolds. We believe Columbus is one of the most generous cities in America. Each time our citizens are called upon to do something for the greater good, to realize the potential of our community, the people here never fail to step up. Public-private partnerships have changed the face of Columbus. Together
most influential corporate entities, business leaders and government officials
2016 is, in a way, like those public-private partnerships of the past, but this
to make Columbus and the Chattahoochee Valley an even better place to
time, instead of recasting the image of our city’s face, we are looking to
live, work and play.
rekindle the fire in its heart.
We’re calling this venture Together 2016. The campaign has two components.
So, where to begin? That’s where you come in. Have a suggestion for a
Through an extensive multi-media campaign, our 23 partners will tell you
project? Hatching the next big idea? Feel strongly about issues affecting your
their stories; stories about why international companies choose to call
neighborhood? See something we can accomplish that will make Columbus
Columbus home; how homegrown businesses find success; why
a better place? Let’s make it happen … Together.
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his special magazine serves as the official launch of a public-private partnership we’re calling Together 2016. The campaign brings together 23 community partners — businesses, universities, non-profits and community organizations — in a yearlong effort to remind us of what a great place this is to live and work.
We hope you have seen and enjoyed getting a glimpse of the campaign in the last few weeks through a series of “teaser” ads which have appeared in the Ledger-Enquirer, Her Magazine, The Bayonet and Saber, The Big To Do, online and through social media. Our intent with these fun, creative messages was to arouse your curiosity about our campaign and what we hope to accomplish in the coming year. We live in a great community, full of entrepreneurial spirit, friendly, generous people and wonderful venues and attractions. Opportunity surrounds us and it is up to each of us to work together, to not only maximize the opportunities, but to help support and create them as well.
CreaTiviTy COnTribuTiOn COLLabOraTiOn Together 2016 has two components. The first is a one-year multimedia campaign utilizing both digital and traditional media to generate excitement around Together 2016 and to showcase the many great aspects of our city. Marquette Mcrae McKnight will be leading our Together 2016 team as Project Manager. Marquette is the President of Media Marketing … and More!, a local public relations firm. naartjie Multimedia, led by bill becker, developed all the design elements for this media campaign. The second phase of Together 2016 is the creation of a fund that will be used to support community projects that make Columbus a better place to live and work. Project ideas will be solicited from the community and selected by the partners of Together 2016.
How can you help write the next chapter? We invite every member of the community to participate. you can start by visiting buildingabettercolumbus.com and sharing your suggestions for worthwhile projects. Perhaps you have an idea to help beautify the city or add to the overall quality of life. is there some new idea that we really should do? Whatever your project ideas are, we want to hear from you. as Together 2016 collects ideas for the projects, we will reach out to the community to help make the projects a reality. We encourage you to be involved in the process by sharing your ideas and inviting your friends and family to participate. as projects are implemented through this campaign, we hope every citizen in our community will feel a strong sense of ownership and personal satisfaction that once again, we are building a better Columbus. Service for the common good can inspire a fresh start, give someone a new beginning or reenergize an entire community. The intent of Together 2016 is to generate a lasting impact by doing good. Connecting and tapping into shared community passions and providing a helping hand to create meaningful opportunities will strengthen individuals and our community.
We will build an even better Columbus, together.
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South Commons Softball Complex was the site of the’96 Olympic Women's Fastpitch Softball games.
The Power of Public-Private Partnerships “I’ve learned a number of lessons from the incredible public-private partnership experiences in Columbus. For example: There is no limit to what we can do if we don’t care who gets the credit, and when we listen and develop a common vision, everyone owns it. I’m proud of what our city is accomplishing, but more importantly, I’m glad that its people share a sense of ownership for the great things that are happening here. I believe each person has the same needs that I do — a need for meaning in their lives, a need to feel that they are part of building a better world.” Bill Turner Former Chairman and CEO of W.C. Bradley Co. (excerpted from his book, The Learning of Love—A Journey Toward Servant Leadership)
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“Community connections create stronger, healthier places for our customers and associates to work and live.” Audrey Boone Tillman executive vice President, General Counsel aflac
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ike many of the most successful companies in the world, aflac started out as a local business.The most enduring brands continue to be nurtured by their local roots in some meaningful way. as a global brand, we manage an ambitious vision for success, but we never lose sight of the fact that our success is connected to the communities we serve.
The commitment to corporate citizenship starts at the top, and extends throughout the workforce, making philanthropy and volunteerism an essential part of our corporate culture. Community connections — especially the connections in the Columbus community — create stronger, healthier places for our customers and associates to work and live. Those connections are our most valuable and effective brand asset.
“Our employees generously volunteer their time, talent and expertise to nurture a strong presence within this community.” Tom Bode General Manager Pratt & Whitney
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t Pratt & Whitney, we are focused on innovation and performance. it’s how we develop, manufacture and maintain the world’s best and most advanced aircraft engines.The same can be said of our corporate social responsibility initiatives. We’re inspiring and developing the next generation of engineers, scientists and manufacturers.
We’re also shaping the communities of the future, empowering our employees across the globe and here in Columbus to positively impact their communities. Our employees generously volunteer their time, talent and expertise to nurture a strong presence within this community. The people of Columbus embrace that vision and are a partner in our success. We’re grateful to live and work in a place with such a strong sense of community.
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“The riverwalk serves as tangible proof of creative problem solving and collaboration when the people of Columbus work together.” Steve Davis President Columbus Water Works
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n the early 1990s, the Columbus Water Works, along with other community partners, took the opportunity to not only improve our river water quality, but to also create a recreational and aesthetic landmark for Columbus. by rolling the consolidation of the effort into other community improvements and garnering enthusiastic community support, the development of the Columbus riverwalk was set.
The Columbus Water Works continues that work as we promote a legacy of responsible economic and environmental stewardship. We are dedicated to providing outstanding and innovative utility services, protecting the environment and excelling in service to our community. Today, the riverwalk serves as tangible proof of creative problem solving and collaboration when the people of Columbus work together.
“To compete for the best talent and provide a great quality of life for our team members, we invest in our community.” M. Troy Woods Chairman, President and CeO TSyS
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olumbus is our home. in fact, the TSyS riverfront Campus, our international headquarters, is located directly on the banks of the beautiful Chattahoochee. So we feel a strong responsibility to our team members and customers to ensure that Columbus is a great place to live and to do business.
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To compete for the best talent and provide a great quality of life for our team members, we invest in building our community and making it a stronger place. Quality hospitals, outstanding schools and universities, world-class museums, superb theater and music, the riverwalk, whitewater and safe, vibrant neighborhoods are all part of making Columbus a place where people want to live — a place we can all call home.
The Chattahoochee Riverwalk is one of the largest and most successful riverwalks in the nation.
Public Needs, Creative Solutions “I moved to Columbus in 1994. Shortly thereafter, the world, too, discovered Columbus, when the 1996 Olympic Softball Competition was held here. There was potential everywhere. Public-private partnerships prepared to harness that potential and a passionate citizenry was primed to implement and effect real change in our city. That has been one of the most rewarding aspects of serving as mayor – listening to people’s ideas and watching as local businesses buy in to make those ideas a reality. Columbus is a generous city largely because Columbus-based companies are different. They are more than global brands and successful businesses. They recognize themselves to be part of the heartbeat of this community. Our Columbus businesses see that, indeed, we are all connected. That is just how it is in Columbus. We are engaged. We are connected. And, we are all in, all the time. That is what makes Columbus, Georgia an exceptional city. I saw it when I moved here 22 years ago. I see it still today.” Teresa Tomlinson Mayor, Columbus, Georgia
The River Brings Us Together “More often than not, a river acts as a boundary, a dividing line. That’s not the case here in the Chattahoochee Valley though. We are not two communities split apart by the rapids, but rather one community brought together by the common goal to improve the quality of life for our fellow citizens. The infrastructure that has been built up in the wake of riverfront development has stimulated economic growth, created jobs that are wholly new to our area, and generated tax revenue that filters right back into the community. Anything is possible when engaged leaders use creative, common sense approaches to invest in the people of our community.� Eddie Lowe Mayor, Phenix City, Alabama
Whitewater Columbus is the longest urban whitewater rafting adventure in the world.
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“The river that makes both sides beautiful brings us together. it’s a very good thing that we can now inspire one another.” Dr. David White vice Chancellor Troy university
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he most exciting thing about living in the tri-city area right now is that when you talk about something “taking off ” – whether it’s riverfront development, urban revitalization or tourism – we are no longer talking in terms of the next decade, but in the next few years. That’s why Troy has a Center for Water resource economics and offers a bachelor’s degree in hospitality, sports and tourism management.
it is truly exciting to be in this community. i look out the window everyday, across the river, at Columbus. it’s beautiful. i know the folks at TSyS look out their windows over here at us and think the same thing. The river that makes both sides beautiful brings us together. it’s a very good thing that we can now inspire one another.
“Our community is a complex system. it crosses rivers, state and county lines. it is diverse. it thrives when everyone pulls together.” Mark A. Baker CeO Hughston Clinic, Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
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he human body is a complex system. When even the smallest component fails, the whole system can fall out of sync. On the other hand, when the body is healthy, it can perform miraculous feats. Our community behaves the same way. it is a complex system. it crosses rivers, state and county lines. it is diverse. it thrives when everyone pulls together.
a healthy community is an engaged community and the Hughston Clinic plays an integral role by providing only the highest quality orthpaedic care to our citizens. With our company’s commitment to research, education and treatment and our employees’ involvement in almost every aspect of our community, the Hughston Clinic helps enhance the quality of life for all of our residents.
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“volunteering helps our team gain new experiences and skills. it gives them a deeper understanding of community needs.” Billy Blanchard President and CeO Cb&T
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ur team members are incredible people who not only work hard to serve their customers, but who are also dedicated to creating a lasting and positive impact on this community. We always encourage our team members to contribute to their local communities — and they find plenty of opportunities to do so. but employee volunteering isn’t purely giving to others. it helps our team gain new experiences and
skills. it gives them a deeper understanding of community needs. by helping people and organizations with their most pressing challenges, we can provide help that they may not otherwise access. Our team members are able to demonstrate servant leadership, broaden their experience and develop a deeper understanding of our community. Most importantly, they make a real difference. it’s a win-win for everyone.
“a lot of things may change in our community, but the generous and caring heart of our community for each other remains the same.” Cecil Cheves Chairman Lockwood Partners
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ur community has experienced a period of rapid expansion over the last 20 years. The changes can be seen in the number and types of businesses created, the neighborhoods we live in and the schools we attend, even the entertainment and recreational activities we enjoy. We are a more active community. We ride bikes on the riverwalk and on rails to Trails. We run and walk in our neighborhoods. We shop at Market Days. We enjoy music in uptown.
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We support our friends in their efforts to build our community through runs and walks for charitable organizations. We encourage each other to live healthier lifestyles. We are proud of the development of whitewater. We applaud our neighbors in Phenix City for their development of the riverfront. and we love and support Fort benning. a lot of things may change in our community, but the generous and caring heart of our community for each other remains the same.
Evidence of a Community That Cares “The relationship between a military base and its neighbor-city is based on a number of factors such as the size of the base, the metropolitan population, the schools, housing, civilian employment opportunities, and other infrastructure necessary to support non-military family members. But the most important factor is mutual respect. The relationship between Fort Benning and Columbus is, in a word, symbiotic. What is good for one, is good for both. That’s why the Fort Benning Gateway and the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center are such points of pride for our troops — soldiers, civilians and all the retirees that call Columbus their home. It shows us your pride in what we do. As we enter Fort Benning and pass beneath the flags, the fountains and the eagles on their columns; as we pass the majestic museum that houses all our infantry history — we are reminded that we are valued, what we do matters and the sacrifices we make for this beautiful country of ours are honored and remembered.” Colonel (Ret.) Greg C. Camp President and COO, National Infantry Museum Foundation
The National Infantry Museum emphasizes the values that are meant to define the soldier, as well as the nation: loyalty, duty, honor, integrity and personal courage.
Building a Better Columbus Together Rodney Mahone President and Publisher Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Betsy Covington President and CEO Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley
Terry Bell General Manager, Managing Partner Headquarter Nissan
Marquette McRae McKnight President Media, Marketing…and More!
Dr. David White Vice Chancellor Troy University
Audrey Boone Tillman Executive Vice President General Counsel AFLAC
M. Scott Hill M.Ed., MHA, FACHE President and CEO Columbus Regional Health
Jason Cuevas Vice President, Customer Service & Operations – West Region Georgia Power
Mark A. Baker CEO Hughston Clinic, Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
Bill Becker President Naartjie Multimedia
M.Troy Woods Chairman, President and CEO TSYS
Billy Blanchard President and CEO CB&T
Dr. Chris Markwood President Columbus State University
Jane P. Seckinger President and CEO Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers
Dr. Christine Senn CCRC, CPI Chief Implementation Officer IACT Health, Columbus Regional Research Institute
Tom Bode General Manager Pratt & Whitney
Tripp Wade President The Wade Companies
Peter Bowden President and CEO Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau
Steve Davis President Columbus Water Works
Brian Anderson President and CEO Greater Columbus GA Chamber of Commerce
Cecil Cheves Chairman Lockwood Partners
Jack Pezold President The Pezold Companies
Marc Olivié President and CEO W.C. Bradley Co.
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“Our reputation as a good citizen and a company that cares is an important part of who we are.” Jack Pezold President The Pezold Companies
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business is only as strong as the community that surrounds and supports it. Healthy communities generate healthy businesses. at McDonald’s we embrace a concept we call the “Trust bank.” everyone in the company is encouraged to make daily deposits of community goodwill, creating personal, meaningful relationships with the communities we serve.
Our reputation as a good citizen and a company that cares is an important part of who we are. Giving to the community is like any other investment. you put something of value in, knowing your investment will pay dividends and somewhere down the road, you get back far more than you ever put in.
“These efforts are a moving reminder that caring for and helping others isn’t just a job, it is our primary mission.” M. Scott Hill, M.Ed., MHA, FACHE President and CeO Columbus regional Health
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very morning over two thousand dedicated, valued team members head to work at various Columbus regional Health locations with one mission in mind: to promote the health and healing of the patients we serve. They spend their workday caring for the needs of friends and neighbors from across our community.
When they go home, these same folks volunteer countless more hours of their own time at churches, civic clubs, philanthropic organizations and other groups to help further improve the quality of life in our region. These efforts are a moving reminder that caring for and helping others isn’t just a job, it is our primary mission. Together 2016 provides Columbus regional Health a welcome oppor tunity to express our care and concern for the entire community.
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“We actively support organizations that work to improve the quality of life for people in the Columbus area.” Jason Cuevas vice President, Customer Service & Operations – West region Georgia Power
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t Georgia Power, our mission is to be a citizen wherever we serve. That’s why we actively support organizations that work to improve the quality of life for people in the Columbus area — organizations such as Together 2016.
Giving hope, and empowering and inspiring people to help elevate our community in a positive way — that is what we strive to do. We are proud to be a partner in making our community better, together.
“Our success in providing essential services to areas of need is due in large part to the boundless generosity of a caring community.” Jane P. Seckinger President and CeO Goodwill of the Southern rivers
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have the best job in the world. i get to work everyday with people who put mission ahead of profit. Their efforts to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by strengthening communities, eliminating barriers to opportunity, and helping people in need are an inspiration to us all.
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Our community is blessed with an abundance of non-profits and our success in providing essential services to areas of need is due in large part to the boundless generosity of a caring community. We are all blessed and Columbus is a better place because of these efforts.
The Fort Benning Gateway provides a dramatic entrance to the Best Army Installation in the World.
“Whether a business is a global player or an entrepreneur, when they join the Chamber, our workforce becomes their workforce.” Brian Anderson President and CeO Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce
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city’s Chamber of Commerce works hard to build a relationship with local businesses. Whether they are a global player or an entrepreneur, when they join the Chamber, our workforce becomes their workforce. But in Columbus, it doesn’t stop there. The businesses that invest in the Chamber begin to connect with each other. They share ideas and bring in fresh eyes to help solve one another's issues.
They begin to collaborate. The Chamber is thrilled to be a part of that process. But once in a while, the groundswell takes on its own momentum and business and city leaders and the passionate citizens of Columbus come together to generously, creatively and meaningfully achieve something that will ignite powerful change for us all. That time is 2016.
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The Arts Spark Creativity and Innovation “There is a unique generosity in the heart of an artist, a selflessness that comes about by the artist sharing of themselves: their hopes and dreams, their faith and fears, the person they are to themselves when they are alone with their craft. There is a real person in every painting, every sculpture, every song. That there are so many artists in Columbus is a testament to the passionate patrons of the arts in our community – the businesses, organizations, and civic groups that clear walls to hang frames, designate sidewalks to install art pieces and fill halls to hear performances. Our community genuinely cares about the arts. Artists here will always remember the unique generosity of this special place.� Bo Bartlett American Artist, Columbus native
The Columbus Museum, the second largest art museum in Georgia, is home to Float Boat by Dale Chihuly.
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“ We are being stimulated by new ideas, creating unique experiences, and building a better community together!” Marc Olivié President and CeO W.C. bradley Co.
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rom our corporate headquarters on Front avenue in uptown, the W.C. bradley Co. has enjoyed watching the changing Columbus landscape from a front row seat. in many of those instances our company has served as an agent for those changes. From the successful Columbus Challenge capital fund campaign, to the uptown expansion
of Columbus State university, Whitewater, eagle & Phenix and a number of other initiatives, there is a vibrant focus on the arts, education and economic development in Columbus today. We are being stimulated by new ideas, creating unique experiences, and building a better community together!
“The successes of Columbus and Columbus State university are inseparable. One wouldn’t exist without the other.” Dr. Chris Markwood President Columbus State university
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he successes of Columbus and Columbus State university are inseparable. One wouldn’t exist without the other. nowhere is this synergistic relationship more apparent than CSu’s riverPark campus. emerging in what was once considered a blighted section of town, our growing uptown footprint includes the Coca-Cola Space Science Center, the Henry and Joyce Schwob School of Music, the Corn Center for the visual arts, Department of Communication, the riverside Theatre Complex, student apartments and more!
We are now preparing to expand our uptown presence with a new College of education and Health Professions facility. The renaissance in uptown Columbus and CSu’s growth are tangible evidence of our community’s vision, collaboration and generosity. We’re proud to participate in Together 2016 as yet another example of the public-private partnerships that have come to define Columbus and set a national standard for success.
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The Riverfront Splash Pad in Woodruff Park is an interactive fountain for kids of all ages.
“We’re a community with an open mind to new ideas and eager to find solutions that will improve our quality of life.” Peter Bowden President and CeO Columbus Convention & visitors bureau
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strong local work ethic and creative leadership are powerful assets that have clearly demonstrated that anything is possible in Columbus, when we work together.
We can all be proud of the investments in museums, theaters, parks and entertainment venues that have helped Columbus become a great place
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to live and an even greater place to visit. We’re a community with an open mind to new ideas and eager to find solutions that will improve our quality of life and help us compete as a regional attraction. Together 2016 will help us challenge ourselves to continue this entrepreneurial spirit and motivate further investment.
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“if everyone could see this community from a newcomer’s perspective, they would realize what a treasure we have here.” Terry Bell General Manager, Managing Partner Headquarter nissan
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’m somewhat new to the Columbus community and have been tremendously impressed by the people and the quality of life that we enjoy here. if everyone could see this community from a newcomer’s perspective, they would realize what a treasure we have here and how lucky we are to call this place home.
This entire region has much to offer and we have a great story to tell. i am hoping that Together 2016 will give us all another opportunity to renew our confidence about what makes Columbus such a special community and help us discover new ways to improve our hometown.
“We’re excited to participate in Together 2016 because it seeks to address community issues in a solutions-based fashion.” Dr. Christine Senn CCRC, CPI Chief implementation Officer iaCT Health, Columbus regional research institute
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s a multi-specialty research provider, our function is to enhance our knowledge of how to address some of our community’s most pressing health issues. This process has led to significant discoveries, the development of new therapies and a remarkable improvement in health care and public health.
We’re excited to participate in Together 2016 because it seeks to address community issues in a similar solutions-based fashion. The objective is to create a process that the entire community can participate in to identify opportunities, learn different ways to improve our city and be a part of making good things happen.
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Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center provides an up-close experience with the plant and animal life of West Central Georgia.
The Future Of Columbus Is Up To Us All “My career in education began as a band director — making sure each section was in tune, blending and balancing with the rest of the ensemble in order to produce a rich, harmonious musical experience for the performers and listeners alike. Conducting the various groups of musicians in pursuit of musical excellence would help prepare me to eventually lead on a citywide-level as Superintendent of the Muscogee County School District. One small change in the ensemble can lift the entire band’s performance; one new innovation in education can ignite an entire generation’s imagination. That is what Together 2016 represents to me. A city coming together … not to serve a single neighborhood, not to serve one section of the band or a single school out of the system – but to serve all our neighborhoods and to make our schools a school system and not a system of individual schools. We serve all of them. As it is with education, the future of Columbus affects all of us. Also as it is with education, the future of Columbus is up to all of us. Together.” Dr. David Lewis Superintendent, Muscogee County School District
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“People here care about each other, and we care about this place we call home.” Betsy Covington President and CeO Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee valley
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he Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee valley exists to help people use the tools of charitable giving to make their Chattahoochee valley communities better, both during and after their lifetimes. We’re used to working with “raging philanthropists” who dream dreams and say why not? every day at the Community Foundation, we get to see great generosity, great vision and great
optimism, and we watch folks come together easily and organically to tackle serious problems and exciting opportunities. People here care about each other, and we care about this place we call home. i’m excited about representing the Community Foundation in Together 2016 and working with others to help build a better community for all of us.
“There’s always someone willing to step up and step in to make things happen. it’s gratifying to live in such a generous community.” Tripp Wade President The Wade Companies
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ive in Columbus long enough and you’ll inevitably be approached by a volunteer or organization to help a worthy cause. There is always a project to support, a need to be filled, someone who needs help. The great thing about Columbus is there’s always someone willing to step up and step in to make things happen.
it’s gratifying to live in such a generous community. The investment our company has made in Midtown is partly due to that “generous, can-do” spirit we see all over our community — and we are proud to work together to build a better Columbus.
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“There is nothing quite like giving something of yourself and watching it grow.” Bill Becker President naartjie Multimedia
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ollaboration requires many people — in many different places, working toward a common goal. Working together, sharing ideas, energy and resources, small groups can achieve extraordinary things. There is nothing quite like giving something of yourself and watching it grow.
Creativity, shared resources, positive outcomes ... i like to call it "Contribution Fusion.” Columbus has it. and when we ignite a cause, we harness an energy source that is virtually inexhaustible.
“it’s a humbling yet invigorating experience to play a role in being able to make a difference in this community.” Marquette McKnight President Media, Marketing … and More!
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here is a can-do, exciting, passionate spirit about Columbus that i never imagined growing up here. in high school, i couldn’t wait to experience the bright lights of the big city. now i’m glad i did because it gave me a different perspective about my hometown. it’s a humbling yet invigorating experience to play a role in being able to make a difference in this community.
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Have a solution to a problem? Got a good idea? Want to make something better? all you need to do is step up and say, “i want to help. i want to be involved.” There’s such a vibrancy about our community these days. it’s as if we are standing on a precipice, a very good precipice. We’re holding hands with a diverse and passionate group of people from all walks of life. We are all committed to making things better. We are all leaping forward – together – to soar into an even better future.
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