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9/8/2020

Atlanta Braves’ Mike Plant to Headline September Marquee Monday

Mike Plant, President & CEO of the Braves Development Company, will join the Cobb Chamber and the Cobb County business community for the September Marquee Monday luncheon at the Coca-Cola Roxy on September 14, 2020.

As part of the Braves executive leadership team, Plant was instrumental in the Braves’ efforts to secure and plan Truist Park and the Battery Atlanta, which opened in Cobb County in April 2017. In his role, Plant oversees the Braves real estate and development holdings, its development and project management teams, design, financing, construction and leasing activities.

Anchored by thyssenkrupp's new North American headquarters, phase two of The Battery Atlanta is underway. Plant will update attendees on upcoming additions to The Battery Atlanta, which include the 140-room Aloft Hotel, specialty market Savi Provisions and Silverspot Cinema.

In addition to the keynote presentation, the Next Generation Award, presented by Credit Union of Georgia, will be given to two outstanding young professionals.

Doors open at the Coca-Cola Roxy at 11:15 a.m., with the program starting at 11:45 a.m. Limited in-person attendance is available until September 9. Virtual registration is open until Sept. 14, at no cost for Chamber members and $5 for general admission. Walk-up admissions and at-door payment cannot be granted. Attendees will be asked to wear masks during event check-in and while moving through the event space. Temperature checks and a security screening will be conducted before entering the building. For a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding attending Chamber events in person, visit https://covidsupport.cobbchamber.org/return-to-in-person-events.

Marquee Monday is proud to list the following sponsors: Marquee Sponsor, Superior Plumbing; Program Sponsor, Cumberland Community Improvement District; Livestream Sponsor, Kaiser Permanente; Host Sponsor, Coca-Cola Roxy; Catering Sponsor, Delaware North; Tables Sponsor, Peachtree Tents & Events; and Production Sponsor, Next Page Events.

 For more information about the 2020 Marquee Monday event series, contact Jani Dix at [email protected].