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As I navigated the crowds, I got to see many interestinvg Atlantasmall businesses. There were a lot of technology from large players in telecom to interesting contactmanagement software. There was even a live demonstrationn of an Internet solutiomn fordata storage. There were other importany services for small business owneraon display, including: mediation, banking and insurance. In I saw some compelling examples of work by branding and marketing learned about some productss or facilities I could use with my familyubusiness clients, and even had the chance to learnb about ways I could help my clients give back to the communitg with the United Way!
In addition to the small businessz showcase, the morning's activities included a valuabld panel to help small business ownerse learn how to effectivelg sell to larger businesses. A panel of procuremengt leaders from someof Atlanta's premieres businesses were on hand to discussa their company's philosophy on buying from smaller, or from minority-owned There was a lively question and answer session whers the panel generously provided tips and insightt to help audience members compet for their budget dollars.
A numbe r of panelists even offered to make direct introductionss so I think the participants really got a lot out of this I certainly enjoyed my visit and hope other attendeee felt they learned and made some useful professionalconnections today. The second post comes from Brian J. Ball, CEO of : If you are a smalpl business owner in Atlanta and you are not familiaf with the Metro Atlanta Chamber and the programss offered forsmall businesses, then run down to the corner of Mariettqa Street and International Boulevard to learn more about the Today is a great opportunity to learn about how to leverags a membership in the Metro Atlanta Chamber into bettee and more profitable business relationships.
As a member of the chambet for the pastsix years, I have come to view my chambe activities as an extension of my businesz marketing program. At any event, I usually meet two or threre people that I am able to develop a professional relationship with that ultimatelt leads to an increase in the amount of business that flows thrumy door. Today was no The event was extremely well and as a result I met a numbef of business owners that provide services I may as well as a number of business owners that may benefit from the servicesx mycompany provides.
Thanks to the leadershilp of Glen Gould, director of smallp business programs at the MetroAtlantqa Chamber, the past two years have been a watersheed of activities that has fostered personal and business development for small business owners that are involvedr with the chamber as members. In addition to various programs intended to grow business knowledge around how to effectively and efficiently operate a small there are four to five networking opportunitiees per month that the chamber Theseare “must attend” eventd for those that are serious about growing their Come on down to the Metro Atlanta and remember to bring plentuy of business cards!
The third post comexs from Glen Gould, director Small Businesxs Growth Council of the Metro Atlantaw Chamber : Today was an amazing day at the Metrl Atlanta Chamber, as we took time to celebrates small business and their contribution to the economy. Hundreds of business people were in attendancre visiting the vendor showcase and hearint how small business can sell tobig businesses. Attendeea were inspired by Max Carey, 1988 Small Business Person of the The food was incredible and everywherr you turned you heard encouraging stories of how the small business community is surviving and thriving in this The chamber is a greaf place to meet the right peopled and make the right The centerpiece of the day was honoring Small Business Persob of the Year finalistsJeff Albert, principal of Worl Logo; Lola Carlisle, co-owner and executive creativde director of Tailfin Marketing Communications; Hicham Bouani, CEO of Bouje Publishin and GlobalProjeX; Nancy Freeman Balkcom, president o f MySupplies; and Mike president of Elite Telecom Services.
Congratulations to everyone who
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