Komen Atlanta Launches Busiest Month for Breast Cancer Awareness
With more than 70 education and fundraising events on the calendar for October, the Greater Atlanta Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure will reach thousands of Atlantans with vital breast health information. Highlights include a new radiothon on B98.5FM and Worship in Pink Weekend. Read More
Join French Consul General, Philippe Ardanaz, at Free Luncheon — Oct. 10
The Consul General will speak about the EU Economy and how it relates to what is happening with the United States Economy at this event hosted by The Brock School of Business at Samford University. Read More
Atlanta City Council to declare October as American Cancer Society 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer' Month
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer of all types as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Read More
The Weather Channel's Natalie Allen to moderate Solar Summit at GreenBusiness Works EXPO
The Solar Summit, held in conjunction with the GreenBusiness Works™ EXPO, Oct. 7-8, 2008, at the Cobb Galleria Centre, is a town hall-style meeting that will provide an information exchange about the technologies and financial incentives available for communities and companies shifting from nonrenewable to renewable sources for their energy supply. Read More
Strangers Help Woman Escape Abusive Church and Marriage
Her story reads like a made for TV movie. This survivor breaks her silence to speak at PADV events. Read More
Atlanta Woman Magazine Now Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards
We invite you to nominate the women who are bound to be making the headlines in the next few years - deadline for nominations is Oct. 20, 2008. Read More
UMDF Fore-a-Cure Golf Tournament Returns October 6, 2008
This annual fundraiser features 18 holes of golf (4-man modified scramble) at one of Georgia's most prestigious historic private clubs. In addition to great golf, activities include $1,000,000 shot, Hole-in-One with chance to win a luxury car, and many other exciting contests and prizes Read More
Save the Date — Benefit, October 21st
Do you want to feel fabulous and look 10 years younger? In support of the many women who have fought breast cancer, come learn how you can both feel good and do good at the same time. Read More
Traton Homes Offers "New Market" Pricing at New Cobb County Community
Presales begin on Oct. 4, 2008 at Traton Homes' Rosemont community. Read More
Home Buyers Enjoy Southern Hospitality at Bryant Lake LaGrange
When Ken and Julia Pearson closed on their new home in LaGrange, GA, they became the first homeowners at Bryant Lake LaGrange. Construction on their new home is expected to be completed in November 2008. Read More
Peachtree Hills Place Speakers Bureau Offers Experts on Wellness
Isakson Barnhart, developers of nationally recognized, award-winning residential communities offering a continuum of care for those age 62 and over, has launched a speakers bureau to secure appearances for Isakson Barnhart's experts on aging-related topics. Read More
100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. Will Join Family, Friends and Constituents to Honor the Life of Terrell L. Slayton, Jr.
100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. will join family and friends to honor the life of former Chairman and President Terrell L. Slayton, Jr. on Friday, October 3, 2008, King Chapel at Morehouse College. Public Viewing: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Read More
Take the Disability 101 Challenge and Help Combat Unemployment among People with Disabilities
New research shows nearly seven in 10 Americans have never participated in diversity training. To educate Atlanta businesses, the Bobby Dodd Institute announces the Disability 101 Challenge, a free disability training workshop. Visit www.bobbydodd.org and pledge your company's support. Read More
Down Payment Assistance Now Available for Northeast Georgia Home Buyers
The Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, the IMPACT! Group, The Brand Banking Company and a network of local builders are partnering to provide down payment assistance for consumers who buy a home in Northeast Georgia. Read More
Atlanta-Based Coaches Drive Emerging Companies to Success
Executive Velocity, a leadership development and coaching firm based in Atlanta, was created to shape and enhance the leadership capacity of companies that rely heavily on knowledge workers, including professional services, law and technology firms, and advertising and communication agencies. Read More
It's Not Leading Unless They are Following: Getting Others to Follow from Any Position on the Team
The Savvy Women's Workshop Series presents "Leadership: Spanning the Gap between Leaders and Followers" on October 8th. This interactive workshop offers timely solutions for getting results through others using influence instead of position. Read More
Wednesdays in Woodruff Park Concert Series
Enjoy October in Woodruff Park for Wednesdays in Woodruff this week from 12-1 p.m. The concert series continues each Wednesday through the end of October. Read More
Does your Nonprofit Board need help?
An exclusive opportunity to learn from the experts, BoardSource, the premier thought leader in the field of nonprofit board governance. Read More
Area Students and Parents Encouraged to take part in College Prep Series
Free event open to all middle school and high school students Read More
Oakland Park Condominiums on 2008 Georgia Solar Tour
The 2008 Georgia Solar Tour showcases 26 Georgia sites including Oakland Park. Oakland Park will be available for tours on Saturday, October 4, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Read More
October Seminar: "PR Writing that Works" — Bonus: AP Style Refresher with Web and New Media Guidelines
One of our most valuable assets as public relations professionals is our ability to write clearly, crisply and persuasively enough to get the attention of the audiences we want to reach. And especially in the age of online communication, the written word has never been more important. Seminar October 17. Read More
Rank of Connecticut among all states with the highest number of shopping malls per state resident: 1.
Rhode Island: 2.
Florida: 3.
Georgia: 9.
South Dakota: 50.
(statemaster.com)
Out of every 100 square feet available, average amount that’s currently vacant in a typical US mall: 8.8.
Amount the typical mall retailer pays per square foot: $38.72.
Amount the typical shopping center pays per square foot: $19.07.
(Reuters)
Percentage of messages that get forwarded by email: 55%.
By social media like Facebook: 24%.
By instant messages: 18%.
Percentage of email messages that actually get acted upon by the recipient: 31%.
By social media: 60%.
By instant messages: 1%.
By blogs: 8%.
Percentage of social media messages that get shared via Facebook: 78%.
By MySpace: 14%.
By Twitter: 5%.
By Orkut: 2%
LinkedIn: 1%.
(SocialTwist)
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