News from the Board

MAX Congratulates Board Leaders Breezy Straton and Brett Lacy on Their Recent Honors and Career Milestones

May 17, 2026

MAX proudly congratulates Breezy Straton on her recent promotion to President of Elevate Douglas Economic Partnership and Brett Lacy on his induction into the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2026. Both Breezy and Brett have provided outstanding leadership and … [Read more...] about MAX Congratulates Board Leaders Breezy Straton and Brett Lacy on Their Recent Honors and Career Milestones

MAX Names 2025 MAX Wendell Dallas Excellence in Leadership Award Recipient: Nate Marsh with MUST Ministries

December 14, 2025

In 2022, the MAX Board of Directors created the MAX Wendell Dallas Excellence in Leadership Award in honor of founding board chair Wendell Dallas. The Wendell Dallas Excellence in Leadership Award recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond in … [Read more...] about MAX Names 2025 MAX Wendell Dallas Excellence in Leadership Award Recipient: Nate Marsh with MUST Ministries

MAX Hosts 5th Annual Meeting of the Membership and Welcomes New Board Chair and Slate for 2026 and 2027

December 14, 2025

On Wednesday, December 10th, MAX held our 5th Annual Meeting of the membership, at Georgia Power's corporate headquarters, and celebrated our 11th year as a dynamic workforce development network. This is our time of year when we gather with our beloved MAX members as we celebrate … [Read more...] about MAX Hosts 5th Annual Meeting of the Membership and Welcomes New Board Chair and Slate for 2026 and 2027

MAX Seeks Nominations for the 2025 Wendell Dallas Excellence in Leadership Award in Honor of Founding Chair

October 12, 2025

In 2022, the MAX Board of Directors created the Wendell Dallas Excellence in Leadership Award in honor of our founding board chair, Wendell Dallas. This award recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond in providing leadership in workforce development through the … [Read more...] about MAX Seeks Nominations for the 2025 Wendell Dallas Excellence in Leadership Award in Honor of Founding Chair

MAX Annual Meeting to Bring Our Members Together as We Celebrate 10 Years of Thankful Service in the Atlanta Region

October 20, 2024

Our MAX Annual Meeting is our signature event for bringing our members together. This year, we also commemorate our 10th anniversary of the workforce development we know as MAX. Since 2014, MAX has worked to strengthen connections, collaborations, and practices among workforce … [Read more...] about MAX Annual Meeting to Bring Our Members Together as We Celebrate 10 Years of Thankful Service in the Atlanta Region

Dear Workforce Developers:

We are excited to invite you to participate in the MAX Annual Survey!

The brief survey, the fifth annual survey by MAX, aims to collect your input on important workforce matters affecting the landscape for employers and job seekers in metro Atlanta. In addition, the advisement shared by workforce developers will inform how MAX can best serve the workforce community in the days ahead.

If you are a workforce developer serving in the Atlanta region, we would be grateful for you to share your thoughts through this survey.

While the survey takes less than 5 minutes, we trust it will yield much insight for us to explore how we can be helpful to you in the days ahead.

Thanks much for your consideration in sharing your thoughts. We look forward to learning from you!

Click here to complete our brief survey today.

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