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Month: January 2012

Technology Start-ups Connect With Resources at ATDC. HR Professionals Connect Through SHRM Atlanta

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We opened the show with Nina Sawczuk from Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) – the ATDC helps connect technology start-ups with the resources they need to succeed.  Nina is the General Manager of ATDC, and she discussed Georgia’s technology industry, shared insight on the burgeoning local tech startup scene and provided tips for young entrepreneurs.

Next up we had on Mary Lynn Miler with SHRM Atlanta.  Mary Lynn is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) who started her association management career in 1981.  Since coming to SHRM-Atlanta, Mary Lynn has worked with volunteer Board and leadership, and the staff team, to grow SHRM-Atlanta 40% since 2006 and has achieved 22% improvement in member satisfaction.  She was also involved with SHRM-Atlanta launching a quarterly print magazine, monthly electronic magazine, webinar offerings, and a revamped sponsorship program, among other new member benefits and events.  If you are a human resources professional who wants to connect with other HR professionals then you should check out the next SHRM Atlanta event.

And we closed the show with Layne Davlin with Einstein HR.  Layne explained that most business owners never went into business to deal with payroll and HR issues. He recommended that you outsource the things that don’t make you money, focus on the one’s that do! Outsourcing the non-productive tasks greatly benefits the employer through increased focus on revenue producing activities.

A special shout out to our sponsor – the Business Marketing Association – Atlanta Chapter.  Please go to their website to register for their monthly events www.bmaatlanta.com/events

Also . . . if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about, please email Amy Otto at Amy@ atlantabusinessradio.com and we’ll invite them to appear on the show.

 

Ideas Worth Sharing from Al Meyers and Jacqui Chew with Tedx Peachtree. Plus Business Tips From Attorney Bill Heath

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Al Meyers and Jacqui Chew talked about some ideas worth sharing from Tedx Peachtree. Last year’s event was a huge success and this years theme promises to be transcendent.  They are on the lookout right now for speaker’s and sponsors. So if you know anyone who can wow a crowd with a big idea then please send them their way. And if you are looking for sponsor opportunities you have to check this event out – it is one of the most prestigious events in Atlanta.

We closed the show by picking the brain of Bill Heath from the Law Offices of William A Heath Jr., PC. Bill is an  attorney with a lot of great ideas for business owners and entrepreneurs.

A special shout out to our sponsor – the Business Marketing Association – Atlanta Chapter.  Please go to their website to register for their monthly events www.bmaatlanta.com/events

Also . . . if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about, please email Amy Otto at Amy@ atlantabusinessradio.com and we’ll invite them to appear on the show.

 

Atlanta Marketing Experts Kevin Sullivan with Fisher and Phillips, Erik Balkan with The Boss Group, Robert Reed with The Social Eclipse, Pena Global’s Rico Pena and Fitness Specialist Fadi Malouf

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Today we opened with Kevin Sullivan with Fisher & Phillips. Kevin is an Atlanta marketing expert who specializes in marketing lawyers and he shared his thoughts on the challenges of marketing professional service firms.  Professional services organizations such as law firms and accounting firms offer some unique challenges for marketing departments. Professional service firms are selling expertise and time – not things. Marketing professionals must clearly understand their firms and their audiences in order to clearly communicate how the professionals can help potential clients.

Next we had on Erik Balkan with the BOSS Group. Erik shared some insights from both a talent and client point of view regarding staffing creatives. He works closely with Atlanta marketing and advertising professionals everyday.

Then Atlanta social media and marketing expert Robert Reed with the Social Eclipse and Rico Pena came on to discuss their upcoming Stay in the Game Summit event being held this weekend. The Social Eclipse is the title sponsor of the event and they wanted everyone to know that tickets are still available, but space is limited so hurry.

And we closed the show with fitness specialist Fadi Malouf who brought along one of his success stories Layne Davlin with Einstein HR

A special shout out to our sponsor – the Business Marketing Association – Atlanta Chapter.  Please go to their website to register for their monthly events www.bmaatlanta.com/events

Also . . . if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about, please email Amy Otto at Amy@ atlantabusinessradio.com and we’ll invite them to appear on the show.

 

ASTD Special Featuring Steve Maul and Cecil Fricano – 2012 Mission Align, Connect and Engage

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Today we had another American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) special featuring current President Steve Maul and VP of Member Services Cecil Fricano.  This year the main theme for the ASTD is Align, Connect and Engage. In 2011 the Atlanta chapter of the ASTD was the largest chapter in the country.   By continuing to provide vale to the community, their sponsors, learning leaders in organizational compnaies and their individual members ASTD hopes to maintain their growth trajectory.

By focusing on their Align, Connect and Engage theme in 2012 they will further the value and competency of their own practitioners and ultimately allow their members to offer the very best workplace learning and performance.

A special shout out to our sponsor – the Business Marketing Association – Atlanta Chapter.  Please go to their website to register for their monthly events www.bmaatlanta.com/events

Also . . . if you know of a business in Atlanta that we should know about, please email Amy Otto at Amy@ atlantabusinessradio.com and we’ll invite them to appear on the show.