Downtowners Happy Hour at Meehan's Public House This Thursday
Downtown's most intriguing happy hour is back! Mix and mingle with a complimentary beverage in some of Downtown Atlanta's newest and hottest bars & restaurants. Join us Thursday May 20, 2010 from 5-7 p.m. at Meehan's Public House to kick off the 2010 Downtowners Season. Read More
GaBio Cancels Gubernatorial Forums as Most Candidates Decline to Discuss Life Sciences Issues
Georgia Bio late Monday decided to cancel Democratic and Republican gubernatorial forums at Kennesaw State University based on a lack of interest among most of the primary candidates to attend and discuss life sciences related issues. Read More
Asian American Heritage Foundation gala to feature Kiran Ahuja, Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Asia Americans and Pacific Islanders
Please join us for the Asian-American Heritage Celebration Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Read More
CNN's Elizabeth Cohen to Keynote US-Israel Health IT Networking Reception, June 8th 6:00 PM
Please join us to welcome the delegation of emerging companies from Israel and the corporate participants from throughout North America coming to Atlanta to explore business relationships at this unique matchmaker conference. Read More
Gwinnett Businesses Come Together to Provide Hope And Life-Giving Treatment That Might Otherwise Not Be Possible
Gwinnett businesses have joined together on National Flag Day to hold a Golf Tournament at The Trophy Club of Apalachee, a par 71 layout designed by former PGAQ Tour Player Steve Melnyk. Read More
MELT CEO Keynote Speaker at Social Marketing Leadership Forum at NYU
Today, MELT CEO, Vince Thompson will be featured as the Keynote speaker at the Social Marketing Leadership Forum, being held at NYU. MELT will feature the conference's full audio feed, with Vince speaking live at approximately 8:40 am - 9:10 am on MELT's website at www.Meltatl.com Read More
Shop, Show & Tell offers business owners an affordable opportunity to reach 1,000 new customers
The 2010 Shop, Show & Tell shopping expo will give business owners a vendor opportunity to connect with up to 1,000 new customers for only $200 (limited time offer). Read More
Green Chamber Mixer- June 2
Please join the quarterly Social Mixer held by Green Chamber of the South and presented by Reznick Group. This free networking event will have light food, good conversation, and a cash bar. Read More
New Construction Begins at Hanover Place in Alpharetta
Bowen Family Homes' Hanover Place in Alpharetta has sold out of move-in ready homes. The metro-Atlanta home builder has recently begun new starts on several floorplans and is now offering home buyers with the opportunity to purchase presales. Read More
Leveraging Social Media
Social media is a powerful tool — Is your business using it effectively? Join Atlanta Women's Network at its May 25 luncheon to learn more about how businesses of all sizes can become increasingly "social enabled." Read More
The Holiday Inn Journey - The Rebirth of an Iconic Brand
Atlanta Daybook contributing editor Marla Shavin recaps the keynote speech at the recent PRSA|GA annual conference held at the Loudermilk Center and we learn that no one ever got fired for staying at a Holiday Inn. Read More
Teach Your Business to Market Itself using one of the most effective forms of marketing
Teach Your Business to Market Itself using one of the most effective forms of marketing. Author of Duct Tape Marketing and Marketing Expert, John Jantsch teaches you how in a workshop developed on his new book, The Referral Engine. Read More
Georgia's Political Season Heats Up With State Party Leaders at the Atlanta Press Club
Jane Kidd, Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia and Sue Everhart, Chair of the Republican Party of Georgia, will be our featured speakers at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Thurs., June 10. The presenting sponsor for this event is Thrash-Haliburton. Read More
Atlanta Press Club 2009 Awards of Excellence and Journalist of the Year
Join the Atlanta Press Club as we honor the best in journalism at a cocktail reception and awards presentation on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 6:00p.m. at The Commerce Club in downtown Atlanta. AFLAC is the presenting sponsor of this event. Read More
Use Social Media to Fuel New Business Growth in Advertising and Communications
Michael Gass, speaker at the 2010 Mirren New Business Conference - New York City, will be the featured speaker at the Atlanta Ad Club on Thursday, May 20th. Read More
Huge Countertop and Inventory Clearance Sale May 21 and 22
Construction Resources, Inc. is hosting an inventory clearance sale on May 21st and 22nd at their Decatur showroom. This is the perfect opportunity to get fantastic deals on products like custom countertops, bath tubs, hardware, carpet, decks and more. Read More
Grammy Award-Winning NPR Legend, Garrison Keillor, at the Atlanta Press Club
Author, storyteller, and the personality behind radio show A Prairie Home Companion, Garrison Keillor will be the featured speaker for the Atlanta Press Club's Newsmaker Luncheon on Friday, May 21. Read More
Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall invites Atlantans to "Come Play in the Streets" Downtown
Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall, the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, the Centers for Disease Control, and other partners present Atlanta Streets Alive, a car-free, family-friendly festival in downtown Atlanta Sunday, May 23 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Read More
Board of Directors Names David Kimmel Georgia Aquarium President
David Kimmel, who joined benefactor Bernie Marcus' team three years before the Georgia Aquarium opened, and led the consortium that designed, created, built and staffed it, has just been named its president. Read More
Coalition for the Right Road: U.S. 411 Connector Educational Presentations Today at Dobbins Mountain
Educational presentations about the U.S. 411 Connector project for elected officials, state and local leaders, environmental organizations, business leaders, and concerned citizens - followed by scenic tours of Dobbins Mountain. Read More
Atlanta International Soccer Fest Underway to Coincide with Soccer Matches of 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
As the world prepares for the World Cup Atlanta's international business community creates local chaitable events. Rivalry is fierce among 20 teams from Brazil to the Netherlands to Nigeria to Mexico in a tournament at Silverbacks Park June 12 & 4 weeks of viewing parties in metro Atlanta. Read More
16-Year-Old Wakeboard Phenom Defends Pro Tour Title in Acworth
The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour is set to kick off a brand new season of high-flying, rail-sliding, wakeboard action on the waters of Lake Allatoona at Dallas Landing Park in Acworth, Ga. Read More
PRSA|GA June Pre-Luncheon Seminar: The Creative Fitness Workout: Techniques for Bringing Out the Best in a Brainstorm
What goes into an effective brainstorming session? Bonnie Ulman, president, The Haystack Group, will share techniques to engage participants and obtain the information you need. Stay after the seminar for the monthly luncheon featuring the role of creativity in a PR campaign. Read More
Au Pied de Cochon Has Your Passport to France!
During the third week of each month throughout 2010, Chef Didier Lailheugue will be offering a special menu featuring the cuisine of four regions of his native France. The culinary "tour" goes through May 23 with an exploration into the cuisine of the Southwest region. Read More
Dunwoody Apartment Complex to Host Community Yard Sale
Luxury Dunwoody Apartments, Glen Lake will be hosting a community wide yard sale on May 22 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. all residents are encouraged to participate and the sale is open to the public. Read More
Web-based Service Offers Unique Application for Commercial Real Estate Brokers
mobilezen, Inc. enables agents to showcase themselves and listings and engage prospects. Read More
Tickets on Sale Now - The Ron Clark Academy Musical
Join us for the Ron Clark Academy's 3rd Annual Musical - written, directed, and performed by students. We promise an evening of entertainment and fun, including a VIP mixer at Shout! Tickets are limited - on sale Now through the 14th Street Playhouse box office! Read More
Coles College of Business 2nd Annual Symposium on Executive and Graduate Education: Thursday, June 3, 2010
The Coles College Office of Executive Education Programs annually sponsors a Symposium at which members of both the academic and business communities share ideas addressing the dual interests of both groups. Read More
Kennesaw State University's Next Certified Managerial Coach Program Starts June 12!
The effectiveness of talent development within an organization is a critical determinant of the degree of competitiveness in the current business environment. Register today for Kennesaw State University's next Certified Managerial Coach Program starting June 12, 2010. Read More
Need a mortgage check up?
Experts from National Guaranty Mortgage will be on hand at Private Bank of Buckhead (located in Building Three, Piedmont Center) every Friday during May and June conducting complimentary mortgage checkups. You need not be a current client of the bank or mortgage company to participate. Read More
AMA-Atlanta Springtime Networking Fiesta
Celebrate the arrival of spring and connect with a diverse group of marketers at AMA Atlanta's Networking Fiesta on Thursday, May 20, at the Twisted Taco near Perimeter. Read More
DMA Atlanta announces 2010 South Star Awards Finalists
DMA Atlanta is pleased to announce the 2010 South Star Awards Finalists. More than 17 entries were honored across 10 categories. Winners will be announced at the DMA Atlanta May 20th luncheon at Maggiano's Perimeter from 11:00- 1:30 p.m Read More
Former First Lady Discusses the Status of Mental Health In America at the Atlanta Press Club
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will be the featured speaker at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, June 23. She will discuss the status of mental health in America and sign her new book, Within Our Reach: Ending the Mental Health Crisis. NewsCertified Exchange is the presenting sponsor of this event. Read More
Coupon Use Rising
According to a new survey, rising costs of food are giving Americans sticker shock at the grocery store, and 95% of U.S. adults plan to employ at least one savings strategy at the grocery as a result. Here are the most popular planned activities to off-set rising food prices:
Using coupons, 72%
Comparing unit prices of package sizes, 71%
Shopping at discount grocery stores, 66%
Stocking up when items reach rock-bottom prices, 64%
Buying in bulk, 57%
(Harris Interactive/Coupons.com)
Mobile Search Growing
A study focusing on people who use the mobile Web at least weekly found:
47% search while commuting
56% search while attending social events
74% search while running errands
(ROI Research)
Celebrity Value
64% of adult U.S. Internet users who follow a celebrity also follow a brand, which means the celebrity follower is four times more likely to follow a brand than the average U.S. adult online.
(The Nielsen Company)
"Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence."
- Aristotle
Estimated cost of identifying all of the world's unknown animal species: $263 billion
Percentage drop in Detroit's population from 2000 to 2010: 25%
Number of career wins as of March 20, for Duke Basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski: 900
(Time)
Amount in cash Dish Network is buying Blockbuster's assets out of bankruptcy court: $230 million
Amount Blockbuster could have bought Netflix for back when Netflix was just starting: $50 million
(Techcrunch)
Number of years the Linux OS has been around: 20
(Mashable)
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Your Website Needs Constant Attention: A Developer's Perspective
Wed, 06 Apr 2011
I think it’s safe to say most people would agree that a website is an investment. It gives a company or product an additional outlet for advertising or transmission of information.
Why then, invest large amounts of time and money into a website, only to let it languish? Why treat it as a finished product undeserving of attention? Surely you wouldn’t treat your house that way.
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