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The Old National Merchants Association (ONMA) is celebrating an exhilarating 21 years of leadership in promoting economic development along the Old National Highway (Georgia Highway 279) commercial corridor in south metro Atlanta.
With diverse programs and initiatives from Business Expos to beautification projects, the Association seeks to grow and sustain a vibrant corridor of some 500 friendly establishments: restaurants, hotels, florists, professional service providers, schools, specialty shops, places of worship, and more.
Collaboration and a can do spirit are our driving forces.
Convenient to major transportation arteries and mere minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in College Park, GA, the Old National community welcomes quality businesses, discerning patrons and committed partners.
ONMA is a 501 (c) (3) organization
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NEWS BRIEFS
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AUGUST MEMBERSHIP MEETING
"Are You Doing Business the Way You've Always Done Business?"
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Carmen Ferguson Joins ONMA Board . . .
ONMA elected Carmen Ferguson to its 15-member Board of Directors. Ferguson recently retired from Grady Health System, and has a strong resume of community involvement, including with Ponderosa Neighborhood Association. "We welcome Carmen and the depth of experience and community leadership she brings," said ONMA President Don Winbush. Ferguson replaces Vicki Hawkins of Georgia International Convention Center, whose term expired. |
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Retreat Activates ONMA Board . . .
With assistance from Georgia Power and from non-profit board development consultant John Eaton of INM, LLC, ONMA recently held a strategic planning retreat to strengthen its governance of the organization.
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Expanding Camera Surveillance for Old National . . .
To enhance public safety, the City of College Park has invested in a camera surveillance system for its portion of Old National, in the Godby Road area. ONMA initiated discussion with Fulton County Government to explore a similar system for the rest of Old National, from Old Bill Cook Rd southward. Response was favorable. On the table: a public-private partnership that includes investment by area businesses.
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Linking with our Neighbors . . .
ONMA's Image and Perception Committee Task Force is placing high priority for 2010 on developing stronger ties with Old National area residents, including HOAs and other neighborhood groups.
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Building the Bloom . . .
ONMA is making plans to refresh the landscape islands on Old National at the expressway. The project is a joint effort between GDOT, City of College Park and ONMA, which is responsible for maintenance.
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