Fernbank Receives Funding to Provide Science Education for Metro Atlanta Students
As part of its Investing in Community corporate philanthropy initiative, Newell Rubbermaid, a global marketer of consumer and commercial products, has pledged $50,000 to benefit Fernbank's Pathways to Success program. Read More
Channel 2 to Broadcast Georgia vs. Idaho State
This Saturday, the Georgia Bulldogs play only on Channel 2, WSB-TV. Local coverage starts at 10:00 a.m. with Bulldogs Game Day Live, an all access look at this week's game, featuring student athletes and coaches. Read More
City of Atlanta Honors Social Media Atlanta 2010
Social Media Atlanta 2010, which gets underway next week, was honored with a resolution from the City of Atlanta. Read More
Woodstock Art & Wine Festival Offers Fine Art, Wine Tastings, Children's Activities
Woodstock's Premier Fall Festival Returns to Woodstock City Park for a 2 day celebration! Read More
Breakfast Event with Best-Selling Customer Experience Author Colin Shaw
Join the discussion on the latest developments in customer experience research...and what that means for you. Get a signed copy of the new book, network with other leading Atlanta professionals, and enjoy a little breakfast! Read More
Branding YOU: Authentic Personal Branding
Each of us is a brand. So what is yours? Develop a specific action plan on how to express your personal brand in your professional and personal life. Learn at AMA Atlanta's Signature Luncheon on November 9th. Read More
Crawford, bank recognized for winning formula
Business to Business magazine and accounting partner, Gifford, Hillegass & Ingwersen, have selected Private Bank of Buckhead's President, CEO and Chairman Charlie Crawford among the Top 25 Entrepreneurs of 2010. Read More
Phae Howard Will Speak at BBA Breakfast on November 4th
On Thursday, November 4, Phae Howard will speak at the Buckhead Business Association's weekly breakfast and networking meeting (www.buckheadbusiness.org). The event is held at the City Club of Buckhead and starts at 7:30 AM Read More
Atlanta Green Communicators Meet Tuesday, November 9
Atlanta Green Communicators meet November 9 at Baraonda Caffe Italiano, 4:30 p.m. Limit 50; RSVP to [email protected]. Topic is 2011 Georgia Legislative Session Preview. Read More
What did you do in the war, Grandpa?
To honor those who served our country and their families, the National Archives at Atlanta is proud to present a program saluting America's veterans. As part of the program, we want to hear your stories. Read More
Greater Valley Area Homebuilder Announces $6,000 Buyers Incentive
Greater Valley Group (GVG), the developer of Quail Run, a master-planned community and Riverside Estates, a golf course community, both in Lanett, Ala. is offering homebuyers up to $6,000 in incentives. Read More
Stone Mountain Park Stages Largest Indian Festival and Pow-Wow in Georgia
Georgia's most visited attraction, Stone Mountain Park, presents four days of Native American culture, history and tradition at the 11th Annual Indian Festival and Pow-Wow, Nov. 4-7. Read More
AM 1690 and No Mas! Cantina Team Up to Send Football Fans to GSU vs. Alabama Game
Fans of football and Mexican food line up for free tickets to Georgia State-Alabama showdown Read More
24-Hour Opera Project Showcase
In celebration of OPERA America's National Opera Week, The Atlanta Opera, the GSU School of Music and other metro-Atlanta area organizations are hosting a 24-Hour Opera Project. Come see the craziness and mayhem first-hand! Audiences will get to vote for "fan favorite." Read More
Sneak-a-Peek Home Program Effective Sales Tool at Soleil Laurel Canyon
Soleil Laurel Canyon, a resort inspired active adult community in Canton, Ga recently introduced a Sneak-a-Peek Home Program that allows potential homeowners the chance to experience the Soleil lifestyle. Read More
Not Your Average Foster Care: Truett Cathy
Chick-Fil-A founder Truett "Grandpa" Cathy talks with the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange on kids, family, and future. Read More
City of Atlanta to Unveil Medical Prescription Discount Card for Residents
The launch of Atlanta's new discount prescription card program will be announced during a press conference at 11:15 a.m. on Nov. 1 at Atlanta City Hall. Read More
Mayor Sam Massell Named Honorary Chair for MS Leadership Class
Sam Massell - the "Mayor of Buckhead" - will be the 2011 MS Leadership Class Honorary Chairman. The MS Leadership Class partners current and future leaders with well known and highly respected members of the community. Read More
Greater Women's Business Council Honors Major Corporations and Women Business Enterprises
Ladies achieving excellence in business are awarded along with major corporations. Read More
Ambassador Andrew Young Addresses The Atlanta Press Club
Ambassador Andrew Young will be the speaker at the Atlanta Press Club's Newsmaker Luncheon on Thursday, November 4. The event is sponsored by Wells Fargo. Read More
TechBridge Nonprofit Technology Seminar
You've heard "cloud computing" can save you time/money, but what is it? How do you decide what makes sense for your nonprofit's unique needs? What criteria do you consider as you compare one vendor/option to another? Read More
Number of display ads in Facebook during the first three months of 2010: 176 billion.
Amount fo sales conducted on PayPal in 2009: $60 billion.
Amount of that from Zynga (Farmville and other games): $500 million
(Forbes)
Number of items on the Starbucks menu through August 31: 70.
As of September 1: 25
Number of Starbucks outlets: 1,000
Number with drive-thrus: 335
(USA Today)
Number of people who have put down a deposit to buy a Terrafugia Transition flying car when it goes on sale later this year: 80.
Amount each vehicle will sell for: $194.000.
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Emily Hargrove, Forte Public Relations;
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How leadership built a church in rural west Georgia
A story for the season: the lesson I learned about how leadership built a church in rural west Georgia. Read Richard Warner's full blog post here....
4 B2B best practices from BtoB Magazine's NetMarketing Series
BtoB Magazine’s NetMarketing breakfast series stopped in Atlanta last week, and our team was there. Bright and early at the Four Seasons hotel in Midtown, we were excited to sit down and hear from four kickass B2B marketers:
Tara Bianco of SPX Corp.
Nicole Lipson of Georgia-Pacific Gypsum
Liz McClellan of Sage Software, Inc.
Rachel Spasser of Ariba, Inc.
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Here's a special message from our teams here at What's Up Interactive and Atlanta Daybook. Wishing you all a joyous and safe holiday season, and a happy 2011!
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