Atlanta
Home to the busiest international airport in the world, and many corporate headquarters are located here. It ranks third in the number of Fortune 500 companies headquartered within city boundaries, over 75% of the Fortune 1000 companies have a presence in the Atlanta area, and the region hosts offices of about 1,250 multinational corporations. Atlanta, an international commerce hub, is considered a hot city. With youthful momentum behind it, Atlanta is moving forward in business, leisure, arts, sports, finance, and more. As the "New Capital of the South," Atlanta has more to offer than Southern hospitality. With fine dining, museums, theater, attractions and world-class shopping, Atlanta has something for everyone.
When the show comes to an end for the day, why not enjoy a performance of the Atlanta Ballet, tour the Georgia Dome or the CNN News Studio, visit Fernbank Museum, catch a concert at the Fox Theatre, view extraordinary exhibits at the High Museum of Art, or visit the Pandas at Zoo Atlanta. Sports fans will really enjoy the Atlanta action, from Braves baseball and Falcons football to the Atlanta Motor Speedway.
After the sun goes down, the fun really begins. Georgia's capital is a dining summit with fare from Southern to Ethiopian and Continental to Caribbean. After a delicious dinner, nightlife gleams with upbeat dancing, spectacular music and electrifying rhythms. And what better way is there to spend your free time than to visit one of the 53 malls or 680 open-air strip centers throughout the city. Atlanta is known for its legendary shopping experience.
Plus, getting around Atlanta is simple. The bus and rapid rail system, MARTA, is just $1 .75 a ride and most major hotels and attractions are accessible by MARTA. Even Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has a MARTA station right inside the terminal Atlanta is easy to navigate for drivers and has an abundance of taxis available as well.
As NSHMBA arrives in Atlanta for its 2008 Annual Conference & Career Expo, we anticipate that the city's progressive atmosphere will be injected into every conference attendee.
