Business News

GA’s Infrastructure Woes Could Lead to Further Economic Downturn

liz.flowers — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:34:24 -0700

With Georgia ranked among the top 10 for mortgage foreclosures, unemployment claims up 174 percent from the previous year and state leaders trying to figure out how to close a $2.8 billion dollar state budget gap, a funding crisis may well turn into a years-long financial catastrophe. It could hammer the state’s ability to attract and maintain business for the year to come.

Business Briefs: Delta Chooses New Board

liz.flowers — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:14:31 -0700

New Delta Board Announced
Delta Air Lines Inc. announced its new board of directors, now that the merger with Northwest Airlines Corp. is approved.
The new board contains eight members from Atlanta-based Delta’s board, including CEO Richard Anderson. There will be four members from Northwest’s board.

The board includes: Daniel Carp, who will serve as chairman, John S. Brinzo, Eugene I. Davis, David R. Goode, Paula Rosput Reynolds, Kenneth C. Rogers, Kenneth B. Woodrow, Doug Steenland, John M. Engler, Mickey P. Foret and Rodney E. Slater.

Health & Wellness Committee Volunteers

lydia.senn — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:35:40 -0700

Are you interested in contributing to the well being of our community? If so, please consider volunteering to help organize our Fall Wellness Festival on October 4th. You can contact Dr. Julie Wolf at by email at drjuliewolf@hotmail.com or (770) 623-3931.

Looking for Business Meeting Space?

lydia.senn — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:21:53 -0700

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A SPACE TO HOLD A BUSINESS MEETING, SEMINAR, OR ANOTHER TYPE OF BUSINESS RELATED EVENT? DAZA DANCE BALLROOM ACADEMY HAS FIVE SEPARATE BALLROOMS THAT ARE CONDUCIVE FOR MEETINGS. SPACE IS AVAILABLE FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM. AVAILABILITY WILL BE DEPENDENT ON PRESCHEDULED DANCE PROGRAMS OR DANCE CLASSES.
FOR INFORMATION ON RENTAL RATES – PLEASE CONTACT DAZA DANCE BALLROOM ACADEMY AT
678-910-9693.

Job - Advertising/Marketing Sales

lydia.senn — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:19:50 -0700

Are You Passionate About What You Do? Do you have the drive to build your territory like your own business,
but want the backing of a growing company that treats employees like family?
Join one of the fastest growing publishing companies in Georgia!

aboutU Publishing producers of aboutU The Community Magazine and Help for the Homeowner magazine is seeking
high energy, highly ethical sales people to join our team. Despite the current economic market, aboutU continues to

First-Ever Work From Home Expo in Atlanta

liz.flowers — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:33:54 -0700

Women For Hire's first-ever Work From Home Expo will debut in Atlanta on Sat., Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Cobb Galleria, located at Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339.

Meet face-to-face with top national and local exhibitors to learn about a wide variety of at-home career opportunities, products and services. Get expert advice from inspirational speakers who work to empower women to make money on your own terms. Learn inside financial guidance, receive advice on how to succeed while working on your own and access stellar resources that support women.

Whole Foods 5% Day to Support Keep North Fulton Beautiful

liz.flowers — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:02:54 -0700

When you shop Whole Foods on Wednesday in August 27, part of your purchase price will help beautify the community.

Whole Foods, located on State Bridge Road, will donate 5 percent of the day’s net sales to Keep North Fulton Beautiful.

The environmentally-conscious non-profit Keep North Fulton Beautiful utilizes volunteers to improve public spaces. Along with a Christmas tree recycling program, the organization conducts tree plantings on Arbor Day, and organizes litter clean-ups and recycling events.

Sawnee EMC’s Green Power Program Receives National Certification

liz.flowers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:07:34 -0700

The Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) in San Francisco, Calif. announced today that local power provider Sawnee EMC's green pricing program, “Sawnee EMC Green Power Service Rider”, is now Green-e Energy Certified.

Sawnee EMC joins the growing network of renewable energy providers that offer products certified by Green-e Energy, the nation’s leading certification and verification program for renewable energy.

Business Briefs: Fed Interest Rate Unchanged, AOL Could be Sold, Delta Goes Wi-FI

lydia.senn — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:41:24 -0700

Federal Reserve leaves interest unchanged
Facing a slowing economy and rising inflation, The Federal Reserve decided on Tuesday to leave interest rates unchanged.

The Federal Reserve announced Tuesday after a meeting that it was keeping its target at two percent for the federal funds rate.

The decision means that commercial banks' prime lending rate, the benchmark for millions of consumer and business loans, will remain unchanged at five percent, its lowest level since late 2004.

Time Warner ready to unload AOL

Perdue Rolls Out Consumer Friendly Web Site

lydia.senn — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:49:08 -0700

Gov. Sonny Perdue announced last week the launch of a new Web site to help consumers buy smarter.

The Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA) has launched a new Web site, www.ConsumerEd.com, which targets young adults and gives them tools to make wise purchases.

The Web site walks consumers through major purchasing and financial decisions, such as buying a car, purchasing a house, renting an apartment, making home improvements, dealing with credit and debt, managing money and avoiding foreclosure.