Face of the Future to Be Named on November 4
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta will honor young leaders in our community and name The Face of the Future at the 2010 Youth of the Year Gala. Read More
Swing Into the Atlanta History Center to Explore Era of USO
Lively dance and variety of activities provide visitors discovery of history, importance, and changes of USO through the years. Read More
Spelman College, Pro-Mozart Society of Atlanta and Atlanta Music Club Host Concert Nov. 7
Spelman College, Pro-Mozart Society of Atlanta and Atlanta Music Club concert features soprano Laura English-Robinson at Spelman's Sisters Chapel. Read More
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center's Fall Auction Benefit - It's FAB!
The Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (ACAC) is throwing a FABulous party and silent auction on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 7 to 10 p.m. with all proceeds going to support ACAC's exhibitions and programs. Read More
Safe By Accident? Take the Luck out of Safety
From the BP Disaster to the Ever Present Occupational Hazards, New Book From Local Management Expert Aubrey Daniels Offers Scientific Solution to Workplace Safety Read More
Atlanta Ad Club - an Evening with Cindy Gallop, Founder/CEO of IfWeRantheWorld.c om
What is the reality of marketing in the world today? Join AAC in this event which will provide thought-provoking views concerning advertising and marketing for today and the future. 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
Principals of The Henssler Financial Group Notably Honored by Kennesaw State University
Theodore L. Parrish, CFA, Named to Kennesaw State University Foundation Board of Trustees and William G. Lako, Jr., CFP, Receives Kennesaw State University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award 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
AMA Atlanta Educational Event: Viral Marketing - What makes it explode?
Don't miss this chance to mingle with Atlanta's marketing community and discover the inner workings of a viral marketing campaign! Read More
Think Before You Write
Business flows on a river of words, but that river is overflowing. E-mails, memos, blogs and websites make everyone in business a writer. How can you help employees write well? A single morning can make a difference. 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
Green from all over the world - Coming to Atlanta this November
ETM 2010 will provide a forum where people from around the world come together to showcase cutting edge clean technologies, including products, services and processes that create a pathway to economic development. Read More
New 14th Street "Crazy Cuban" uses authentic ingredients to make famous Cuban sandwiches
For 30 years, a "crazy Cuban" named Ramirez served hot-pressed sandwiches to legions of fans at his legendary Kool Korners. Now another Ramirez offers a restaurant tribute. Read More
Channel 2 WSB-TV Announces Finalists For Atlanta's 2010 Cox Conserves Heroes Program
Channel 2 WSB-TV, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land (TPL), today announced finalists for Atlanta's 2010 Cox Conserves Heroes program. Read More
The Empty Stocking Fund Moves Up Its Annual JROTC Drive Weekend
This weekend more than 2,500 cadets representing 30 metro Atlanta high schools' JROTC programs will take to the street to raise awareness of and contributions for The Empty Stocking Fund. Read More
AMA, along with AJC, presents the November 2010 Digital Marketing Education Series
We hear these words everyday: Social Media - Join us in this educational and enlightening session to discover strategic techniques in utilizing social media. Read More
Channel 2 Action News October Sweeps Report Dominates Every Newscast
Channel 2 Action News won every newscast in the October Sweeps, which ran September 30 - October 27, 2010. Read More
Womenetics Presents Global Women's Initiative: Creating the Ripple Effect Nov. 11
Better, stronger societies can be created as a result of empowering women! Join US Ambassador Melanne Verveer along with 24 global experts on education, health, human rights and economic empowerment and be inspired to help. 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
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
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
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 Realtor Incentive
Real estate agents can earn up to a $2,500 bonus for any new home sold at the masterplanned community, Quail Run by Dec. 31, 2010. 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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A Holiday message from What's Up Interactive and Atlanta Daybook
Thu, 23 Dec 2010
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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