Join the Turner First Thursdays Artswalk this Thursday!
Grab your friends and experience great art openings on the First Thursday of each month in Downtown Atlanta. Read More
"Green Scene" to Collect Green Toys for Atlanta Kids - Dec 11, 6 p.m.
Children of low-income families will see more green this holiday, thanks to the USGBC-Atlanta Chapter. This fun event combines giving with networking in the green building industry. If you have a passion for green, come and bring an eco-friendly toy for the Child Development Association. Read More
Tis' the Season to Network…For a Good Cause
The holidays are great time to connect with other professionals, friends and colleagues. That is why Metro Atlanta's newest social networking group, Club Blue is the ideal place to network for a good cause. Read More
Chick-fil-A Founder Will Reveal His Secrets for Building a Billion Dollar Company
Truett Cathy to speak at Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on December 12. Joining Mr. Cathy will be the Chick-fil-A Mascot with gifts for attendees--- 2008 Chick-fil-A Calendars, "Be Our Guest" cards and those adorable little plush cows. Read More
Usher - Superstar and New Dad on "Monica's Closeups"
Channel 2 presents a very special Monica's Closeups with new dad and Grammy award winning singer, Usher, on December 4, 2007 at 8 p.m. Read More
WomenUP 2008 to be held at the Fabulous Fox Theatre
Atlanta Women's Network (AWN) is proud to announce its annual celebration of International Women's Day and has selected the Egyptian Ballroom at the Fabulous Fox Theatre to stage WomenUP 2008: Stand Together, Shape the Future on Thursday, March 6, 2008. Read More
Scholarships available for Nonprofit Financial Leaders
Announcing the CFO Central program for Metro Atlanta's Nonprofit Financial Leaders: This unique leadership experience is positioned to address the most pressing concerns facing nonprofit financial leaders today. The nonprofit community and the missions that we serve are certainly very rewarding - but it has its own unique challenges, as well. Read More
Kaiser Permanente Opens "Green" Medical Center in Lithonia
Kaiser Permanente will officially open Stonecrest Medical Center, its 15th facility in Metro Atlanta with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007 at 8 a.m. Local dignitaries will be on hand at the ceremony and Kaiser Permanente will award a $10,000 "Good Neighbor" grant. Read More
Peachtree Hills Place Launches Speakers Bureau
Do you have seniors with questions? We've got answers! Isakson Barnhart, a developer of award-winning retirement communities, is now offering a free outreach service to educate the Atlanta community on retirement options and aging. Read More
WSB-TV Presents: Channel 2 Action News Investigates
Channel 2 Investigates goes prime time Monday, December 3, 2007, with eight local investigations that uncovered hidden dangers in food, government water waste, charity scams and possible terrorist ties to Georgia. Read More
Metropolitan Atlanta Violence Prevention Partnership to host breakfast and forum addressing youth violence
Mother's of victims of violence in metro Atlanta will be honored and encouraged to get involved in the fight to end violence Read More
Move Out of Your Own Way! Find out how with Atlanta Women's Network on Dec. 4
This powerful presentation identifies ways for participants to achieve the results they desire through personal and organizational accountability. Adult learning exercises during the talk will enable learners to discover specific tools and techniques for handling challenging negotiations, Read More
Community residents work together for a brighter future in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward
Community residents, business leaders and stakeholders are working together - from the creation of new and affordable housing to increasing the area's green space and streetscapes along with innovative transportation modes. Next public meeting on Dec. 5th. 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.
"What comes with ease goes with ease."
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Ali Mangkang, Atlanta Bicycle Coalition;
Brooke Anglin, MixIt Marketing;
Emily Hargrove, Forte Public Relations;
Colette Haywood, Three GIrls & A Mic.
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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