Fall Atlanta Home Show Offers Bargains Including Free Admission for hometalk.com Members
Current and new members of hometalk.com can receive a free ticket to the 2011 Fall Atlanta Home Show, Sept. 23-25 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Read More
September 21 is Alzheimer's Action Day
An estimated 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, including almost 200,000 Georgians. Without new breakthroughs in prevention and treatment, this number is projected to double by 2050. Read More
Chick-fil-A CFO McCabe to Speak to Financial Executives International-Atl anta
Calling all Financial Officers to FEI-Atlanta dinner meeting Sept. 27 at The Buckhead Club Read More
The 7th Annual A Passion for Piedmont Sept. 22
Join over 600 Atlantans for delicious food, an open bar and an amazing auction on Thursday, September 22. Proceeds benefit the ongoing care and maintenance of Piedmont Park. Read More
PRSA|GA October Monthly Luncheon: Integrated Communications
Getting heard requires a communications strategy that serves up your messages via multiple, integrated vehicles. Hear strategic insight from Turner Broadcasting on how it stays on the front lines of integrated communications. Read More
Buck Naked Party at Phipps Plaza Court of the South Sept. 22
Please join the Buckhead Business Foundation and Livable Buckhead for the Buck Naked Party, a preview. Read More
Remember, You May Still Attend, Walk-Ins Welcome at Tomorrow's AMA SIG Luncheon!
Do not miss this opportunity to take advantage of this unique chance to gain proven ideas from a seasoned expert in How to Survive in the World's Largest Not-for-Profit Industry. Read More
Atlanta Association of Black Journalist Celebrates 35 Years of History
On Monday, September 26th the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists (AABJ) will celebrate its 35th birthday. AABJ will hold a spectacular birthday celebration at Atlanta's Museum Bar, hosted by WSB-TV Atlanta Anchor Monica Pearson. Read More
Southern Company CEO Discusses Energy Policy at the Atlanta Press Club
Tom Fanning, chairman of the board, and president and CEO of Southern Company, will be the featured guest speaker at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, October 12. Read More
Mobile Deposits Now Available on Android and Blackberry Platforms
"The way banking used to be...with the service you expect AND market-leading technology." Read More
Money Expert Clark Howard to Speak at the Atlanta Press Club
Money expert, radio host and author, Clark Howard, will be the speaker at The Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Breakfast on Tuesday, October 4. He will sign copies of his latest book 'Living Large in Lean Times'. Read More
College Fair Will Serve Over 5,000 Students During Classic Weekend
100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. Sponsors Annual College Fair During the 23rd Annual Bank of America Atlanta Football Classic. Read More
Next Generation Manufacturing Event Brings Top Manufacturing Leaders To Georgia
The first annual Next Generation Manufacturing event, taking place on October 18, 2011, will bring together Georgia's manufacturers, local and national manufacturing resources, and industry leading speakers to promote growth and innovation in manufacturing. Read More
CREW Atlanta to Welcome 2012 with New Board Members
Commercial Real Estate Women of Atlanta, Inc. (CREW Atlanta), one of the premier real estate organizations in the city, is very excited to announce a new president, Heather O'Toole, to lead a freshly-elected board in 2012. Read More
Making the Cut: Five New Dancers Poised for Atlanta Ballet 11-12 Season
New Season, New Dancers! Atlanta Ballet Welcomes Five New Company Members for Landmark 2011-12 Season "Here.Now.In Atlanta." Meet the New Company Dancers! Read More
The BBA Welcomes the Executive Director of the Wren's Nest House Museum, Lain Shakespeare
On Thursday, September 22, Lain Shakespeare, executive director of the Wren's Nest House Museum, will speak at the Buckhead Business Association's weekly breakfast and networking meeting. Read More
Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta 2011 Blue Jean Ball Oct. 22
Event promises to be most comfortable gala; is intended to raise awareness and support for vital citizen crime-fighting program. Read More
"Drug Development in the 21st Century - Are We Going to Cure all Diseases?"
Georgia Tech, American-Israel Chamber of Commerce and the American Israel Educational Institute invite you to a special presentation featuring Israel's Nobel Laureate Aaron Ciechanover. Read More
Amp Up Your Professional Practice's Public Relations with Half-day Seminar October 5
In two weeks: Seminar at Buckhead Club Offers Actionable Media Relations Training; Space is Limited. Read More
Fulton County Schedules South Fulton Foreclosure Prevention Fair
Fulton Foreclosure Fair Housing Counselors to Help Identify Potential Options for Preventing Foreclosure. Read More
Number of burglaries annually in the U.S.: 2,222,196
Percent of U.S. burglaries that are residential: 70.3%
Number of arrests for burglary in 2008: 308,479
85% of burglars are male, and most attack between 10 AM and 3 PM.
Average dollars loss per burglary: $2,079
(Census)
Amount the Movie 'Dolphin Tale' made at the box office in its second week: $14.2 million
(Businessweek)
Hispanics make up 16.3% of the total U.S. population.
In 2010, 37.3% of poor children were Latino, 30.5% were white and 26.6% were black.
(PewResearch)
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Interactive Marketing - Measurable Impact on Business Goals
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Even though we’re headed toward a double-dip recession, it’s important for companies to remember the examples through history of companies who seized the moment even when the economy looked bleak.
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