"Purse Strings" - Helping Women Take Control of Their Financial Lives
More than 100 handbags, wallets & accessories from well-known designers, local artists & boutiques will be up for bid at the CCCS "Purse Strings" charity benefit, April 28, at the Foundry at Puritan Mill in West Midtown. Read More
3rd Annual A-TOWN DAY Brings Thousands to Turner Field this Saturday
Family-friendly A-TOWN DAY festival brings together more than 60 music acts along with over 30 health care organizations to provide entertainment along with education. This 3rd annual daylong concert, outdoor festival and day of awareness returns to Turner Field this Saturday. Read More
ajc.com Launches Free Classifieds Site ajcexchange.com
Lookng to buy, sell or exchange an item on a free, reputable source? The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is redefining its classifieds Web site with the launch of ajcexchange.com Read More
March 20 is the First Day of Spring -- Get Off the Couch and Into the Great Outdoors
With this Friday being the first day of spring, take advantage of sunny weather and plan an outdoor getaway that's close to home. Many of Georgia's state parks and historic sites have planned events to get you off the couch and into the great outdoors. Read More
Earth Day Kids Fest Sponsored by Captain Planet Foundation and Chattahoochee Nature Center
Taking place on April 18, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, Earth Day Kids Fest is a unique and exciting hands-on environmental education event where we encourage youngsters to take the first steps in becoming environmental stewards. Read More
Bowen Family Homes Provides Safety Net for Home Buyers
Mortgage payment relief program is designed to protect homeowners who involuntarily lose their job. Read More
Global Payments -- The Story Behind the Success
Business to Business Presents Paul R. Garcia, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer Global Payments Inc., to discuss the strategies behind Global Payments Inc.'s Growth and Success on March 20. Read More
Erin Wolf joins Innovar Partners
Erin L. Wolf joins Innovar Partners' seasoned team of operational improvement experts; she'll provide clients with real-world solutions by coupling operational expertise with industry-specific experience. www.InnovarPartners.com Read More
Increasing Respondent Engagement
AMA's Market Research SIG March Luncheon at Loca Luna on March 24 explores why most online experiences today are still little more than the traditional paper survey placed onto a monitor and how 3D real-time technologies will change your world in years to come. Read More
Text is Next: Marketing in 160 Characters
Text messaging grew 160% between June 2007 and June 2008 and according to Jupiter Research by 2011 there will be 257 million wireless subscribers with SMS-capable phones. Find out what you need to know about it for your business at DMA Atlanta's March 19th luncheon. Read More
Have Lunch with Paula Deen and Dessert with King Tut
Paula Deen, restaurateur, star of the Food Network and cookbook author will be a special guest of The Atlanta Press Club on April 10. She will talk about her life, her business empire and her latest project, The Deen Family Cookbook. Pre-signed copies of her book will be available for purchase before the luncheon. Read More
The Honorable Lt. Governor Cagle to Discuss Georgia's Legislative Session at the Atlanta Press Club
The Atlanta Press Club will host the honorable Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, who made history in Nov. of 2006 by becoming the first Republican ever elected to the state's second highest office. The Newsmaker Luncheon will be held on Monday, April 6 just days after the conclusion of the 2009 legislative session. The event will be held at The Commerce Club. The event is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia. Read More
Finders Keepers' Annual Bag Sale Benefits RRISA
Finders Keepers' annual bag sale will be held at Fashions on March 21, 2009. Proceeds from the event will benefit Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services of Atlanta. Read More
Actress and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph Honored at Fine Art + Fashion: A Benefit for the National Black Arts Festival
Sheryl Lee Ralph received the 2009 Model Citizen award at Fine Art + Fashion: A Benefit for the National Black Arts Festival Read More
The Spring Atlanta Home Show Announces Key Speakers and New Location
The Spring Atlanta Home Show will feature a number of exciting speakers, including Vince Dooley, the legendary former football coach of the University of Georgia Bulldogs. Coach Dooley will chat with the audience in "A Conversation with Vince Dooley" on Saturday, March 21 at 11 a.m Read More
The Michael O'Neal Singers Set to Perform "The Requiem" on March 22
The Michael O'Neal Singers organization invites everyone to Celebrate Artistic Genius with a performance of the Requiem by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the greatest musical geniuses, March 22. Read More
Shopping Made Easy (Part 3) - Be a Frugalista
Do you consider yourself a bargain shopper? For many people being a bargain shopper is all about the ‘thrill of the hunt", but there is a difference between a bargain shopper and a frugal shopper. Do you know which you are? Read More
Georgia Green Loans Providing Local Economic Stimulus
Green Loans to Provide Economic Stimulus in Georgia. Read More
How to Become a Fearless Fish in a Tough Economy
Robin Fisher Roffer, CEO of Big Fish Marketing, Author, Keynote Speaker and B2B Brand Strategist will take us through the 7 Steps To Being Fearless in this Economy from her new book, "The Fearless Fish Out of Water: How to Succeed When You're the Only One Like You." Read More
Plan Now To Attend The PRSA|GA Annual Conference
In just one day, Thursday, May 7, 2009, the PRSA|GA Annual Conference will feature 14 engaging and exciting workshops to help attendees enhance their business skills and learn best practices from leaders and experts in the communications industry. Read More
NEW DATE: Monica Pearson, Beloved WSB-TV Anchor, Is Keynote Speaker at BBA's Quarterly Luncheon Now on April 22
On Wednesday, April 22 (new date!) the Buckhead Business Association will host its Quarterly Luncheon at 103 WEST. Monica Pearson, beloved WSB-TV's 6&11 p.m. Action News Anchor, will deliver the keynote address. Make reservations now for Wednesday, April 22! Read More
PBS' Gwen Ifill Gives Her Insights on the Historic Election Year at the Atlanta Press Club
Gwen Ifill, Moderator and Managing Editor of PBS' Washington Week will be a special guest at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Monday, April 20. She will also sign her book, "Breakthrough: Politics in the Age of Obama." Georgia Public Broadcasting is the presenting sponsor of this event. All ticket purchases to the February 3 event will be honored at this new date. Read More
CNN Business Correspondent, Ali Velshi, Provides an Economic Reality Check
Ali Velshi, CNN's chief business correspondent and host of Your $$$$$$, will be a special guest at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, April 29. He will also sign his first book, Gimme My Money Back: Your Guide to Beating the Financial Crisis. The Canadian Consulate General, Atlanta is the sponsor of this event. Read More
Digital Coupons Trending
According to the Coupons.com Digital Coupons Trends Report for 2010, more than $1.2 billion in digital coupons savings was issued in 2010, representing a 41% growth over the year before. Digital coupons dramatically outpaced the growth of their newspaper counterparts compared to coupons distributed in newspapers of 7%.
(Coupons.com)
Financial Comfort
Only 31% of Americans believe they could live comfortably on something less than $50,000 a year, though the median family income is now about $52,000. But 62% say they would need $50,000 or more to achieve a comfortable lifestyle.
In a 1987 USA Today poll, just 8% of Americans believed they would need $100,000 or more to live comfortably, while 56% thought they could achieve that on something less than $50,000.
(USA Today/Gallup Poll)
Underemployment
- Over 317,000 restaurant servers have bachelor’s degrees
- Almost 500,000 customer service representatives have bachelor’s degrees
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