1. Going for Gold How a Milledgeville IT company became Georgia’s 1 st Gold-level Bicycle Friendly Business Tom Glover Cogentes Founder President Bicycling Club of Milledgeville 2016 Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce Chair

2. Who is Cogentes? Georgia-based IT support and services firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in Milledgeville Serve customers throughout Georgia and worldwide Provide comprehensive technology services Network design and support Server and desktop sales and support Strategic technology guidance E-Marketing Services

3. What started as a way to lose weight…

4. Quickly turned into a passion

5. Team Cogentes

6. Supporting cycling through sponsorships

7. New office location

8. Office Facilities Dedicated indoor bike parking Showers Close proximity to local routes and trails Policy Changes Guaranteed Ride Home program Bicycle safety education materials made available Bicycle route information made available

9. Fall 2013 Designation by League of American Cyclists

10. 2013 League Feedback Encouragement Office Bicycle Commuter Tax Benefit Provide incentives to bike Create bike club Engineering Make bike parking Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) compliant Install lockers for employees Install a bicycle repair station or work stand Education Certify an LCI (League Cycling Instructor) on staff Distribute information on cycling events, routes and safety Evaluation Appoint a bike coordinator Conduct annual cycling survey Collect data on employee cycling

11. Bike with the boss program

12. Paid entry to organized rides

13. Cogentes bike challenge awards

14. Encouragement for the entire family

15. Celebrating 100% participation in National Bike Challenge

16. Spring 2015 Georgia’s FIRST Gold Bicycle Friendly Business!!!!

17. Why make the effort?

19. 2015 League Feedback Provide cash incentives for all bicycle commuters Support national bicycle advocacy efforts Provide free lockers for cyclists to store personal belongings during workday Have one employee certified as League Cycling Instructor Gather more data on bicycle use at your business, year- round Set measurable goals to improve ridership and other key bicycling metrics

20. What’s next?

21. Two New League Cycling Instructors certified Spring 2015

22. Smart Cycling 101 for all employees December 2015

23. Partnering with Bicycling Club of Milledgeville to offer Smart Cycling 101 for club members and community in 2016

24. Work with other businesses in the community to help them attain Bicycle Friendly Business designations

25. 2017… Georgia’s First Platinum BFB!