Military Veterans From Five States Face Off in Maid Brigade Franchise Giveaway
A tough-as-nails Army Airborne Ranger, an articulate Air Force Public Affairs Officer or a technically trained naval nuclear reactor operator. Who would best lead a brigade ... of residential cleaning maids? Maid Brigade Inc. honors military vets this Veterans Day by awarding businesses. Read More
"Fashion Over Atlanta" Arrives November 12 - 15
Kicking off Thursday, Nov. 12, Fashion Over Atlanta establishes Atlanta as the fashion capital of the south with a weekend full of fashion forward events. Highlighting 50 of Atlanta's most loved boutiques, the event brings back the glamour of shopping to re-inspire your inner fashionista. Read More
HGTV's Ground Breakers Justin Cave to appear at the Enviro Expo
Enviro Expo is just around the corner. Southeast Green the Sponsor of the Speakers Panels has just announced the line-up up including Justin Cave of HGTV's Ground Breakers. Read More
Dawson County Hosts Pheasant Shoot to Benefit Senior Center
Make plans now to attend the first Dawson County European Pheasant Shoot. Proceeds from this year's event will benefit the Dawson County Senior Center and aid in the design and installation of a much-needed elevator at the center. Read More
Small community banks figure big time in Obama's plan to fund small businesses. But don't count big banks out just yet
Cheap money may flow to small banks if they will make more loans to small-business owners. Owners can learn how to tap the fund if they qualify and follow a few proven steps and ask the right questions Read More
Atlanta Integrated Marketing Summit - First We'll Integrate. Then We'll Mingle.
3rd Annual Summit, offering marketing, advertising, publicity, public relations, promotion, allied creative professionals, and students with the latest thinking on integrated marketing, presented by high profile dynamic gurus. Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Read More
Downtown Atlanta Architecture featured in High Museum of Art Exhibition.
"John Portman: Art & Architecture" will be on view in the Anne Cox Chambers Wing of the High from October 17, 2009 through April 18, 2010. Read More
An Open House for Neighbors and Friends at Morton's The Steakhouse In Downtown Atlanta.
View Morton's expanded and enhanced private dining rooms on Wednesday, November 18th from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Read More
Bistro Niko set to open in Sovereign Nov. 5
Sovereign residents, prospective homebuyers and special guests were treated to a special sneak peek of Buckhead Life's newest restaurant, Bistro Niko on Oct. 27. The French-style bistro will officially open Nov. 5. Read More
SOS Children's Villages Discussion Forum hosted at Emory University's Goizueta Business School
The largest non-profit organization in the world dedicated to the welfare of children is celebrating its 60th anniversary in Nov '09. On Nov. 12 a panel of child welfare experts will be discussing challenges & solutions for abandoned children at Emory University's Goizueta Business School. Read More
Covenant House Georgia Hosts Vigil for Homeless Youth
Covenant House Georgia, Inc will mobilize community leaders, volunteers, staff, and concerned citizens to participate in the 19th Annual Candlelight Vigil, Nov. 5, 2009 at the St. Luke's Episcopal Church from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Read More
Meet the UPS Whiteboard Guy - Nov. 12 - For Real!
The UPS Whiteboard Campaign: Making the Complex - Simple. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to meet Andy Azula (Whiteboard Guy - Creative Director) and Tedd Aurelius (Account Director) of the Martin Agency and learn how they created the wildly successful UPS whiteboard commercials. Read More
Introducing ‘The Real' Dwight Eubanks
Atlanta's celebrity stylist, entrepreneur and reality star Dwight Eubanks has a sit-down with Connect magazine publisher Tanjuria Anderson. Read More
The Georgia Women's Institute Annual Health & Safety Forum
The Georgia Women's Institute and The Georgia Commission on Women will host a Forum focused on Women's Health and Safety Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Clark-Atlanta University. Keynote speaker is security analyst, preparedness consultant and author, Paul Purcell. Read More
18th Annual Marketing Award for Excellence - Call for Entries
The 18th annual Marketing Award for Excellence (MAX Awards) is now accepting nominations through Dec. 17, 2009. Presented by GSU's J. Mack Robinson College of Business Department of Marketing and Atlanta Business Chronicle, the MAX Awards will recognize and honor innovation in marketing. Read More
Atlanta Real Estate Forum Celebrates Third Anniversary
The Atlanta Real Estate Forum, Atlanta's most popular real estate blog is celebrating its third anniversary this month. The blog was recently ranked as one of the top real estate blogs in the nation. Read More
Giving101's Inaugural "Expedition Give" a Tremendous Success
On 10/24/09, nearly 50 teams raced around the city completing volunteer projects and charity-themed tasks to win over $4,000 in prizes. Ranging from 17 to 62 years old, participants learned about or supported more than 100 different causes during the event - all while having a great time! Read More
Last Chance: AMA Atlanta Fall Membership Drive Ends Friday
In this economy, we can all use some savings! Advance your marketing career and your network by joining AMA Atlanta, the largest professional marketing organization in Atlanta. Read More
New Book Urges Changes in Georgia Laws, Policies Affecting Ex-Offenders
Mercer Law School has published a book examining existing state law and policy in Georgia that sets up crippling barriers for ex-offenders who try to get their lives back on track, increasing the rate of recidivism and producing unreasonable social and economic strains on Georgia. Read More
December Monthly Luncheon: How the New Center for Civil and Human Rights will Communicate Atlanta's Role in History
Join us for an insider's view of the new Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum with Executive Director Doug Shipman and members of the Center's leadership, design and fundraising teams. They will share innovative communications methods this new cultural project will use to change perceptions. Read More
Register now for the 3rd Annual Integrated Marketing Summit
Last year's event sold out! Make sure you get your seat by registering today for the 3rd Annual Atlanta Integrated Marketing Summit on November 11, 2009 at the Renaissance Waverly. Read More
Ignatius House Hosts Women's Extended Weekend Retreat, Dec. 3-6
Ignatius House, a retreat center located along the Chattahoochee River, will offer a Women's Weekend Retreat Dec. 3-6. Timed to the start of the Advent and holiday seasons, the retreat invites women of all faiths to disconnect from the digital and reconnect with the spiritual. Read More
Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of REALTORS® Helping Homeowners Stay in Their Homes
The Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of REALTORS® (NAMAR) wants to help those homeowners learn how to avoid foreclosure and keep their home, and have launched www.UnnecessaryForeclosure.com to do so. Read More
Nonprofit University and The Methodist Home for Children and Youth present "The Evans Professional Training Series"
Nonprofit University is proud to announce a new partnership with the Macon Methodist Home for Children and Youth to present the inaugural Evans Professional Training Series. Read More
Atlanta Ballet Dancers Present Barre 2 Bar
From studio to stage and now to a local bar near you, join Atlanta Ballet dancers for Barre to Bar, a social networking event supporting Atlanta Ballet Dancers' Resource Fund, Sunday, Nov. 8 at Park Tavern. Get to know your Atlanta Ballet dancers and see how much fun they can be off stage! 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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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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