Women Achievers Association-WAA

http://waa-ga.org/

Startup Weekend Atlanta

 

http://atlanta.startupweekend.org/

Next event… Nov 9 2012      

Ever wondered what it takes to be an entrepreneur?

The professional and personal challenges, the high and lows, the failures and the success?


Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. It is the largest community of passionate entrepreneurs with over 400 past events in 100 countries around the world in 2011.

The non-profit organization is headquartered in Seattle, Washington but Startup Weekend organizers and facilitators can be found in over 200 cities around the world. From Mongolia to South Africa to London to Brazil, people around the globe are coming together for weekend long workshops to pitch ideas, form teams, and start companies.


All Startup Weekend events follow the same basic model: anyone is welcome to pitch their startup idea and receive feedback from their peers. Teams organically form around the top ideas (as determined by popular vote) and then it’s a 54 hour frenzy of business model creation, coding, designing, and market validation. The weekends culminate with presentations in front of local entrepreneurial leaders with another opportunity for critical feedback.

Whether entrepreneurs found companies, find a cofounder, meet someone new, or learn a skill far outside their usual 9-to-5, everyone is guaranteed to leave the event better prepared to navigate the chaotic but fun world of startups. If you want to put yourself in the shoes of an entrepreneur, register now for the best weekend of your life!

Ever wondered what it takes to be an entrepreneur? The professional and personal challenges, the high and lows, the failures and the success? Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. It is the largest community of passionate entrepreneurs with over 400 past events in 100 countries around the world in 2011.

The non-profit organization is headquartered in Seattle, Washington but Startup Weekend organizers and facilitators can be found in over 200 cities around the world. From Mongolia to South Africa to London to Brazil, people around the globe are coming together for weekend long workshops to pitch ideas, form teams, and start companies.


All Startup Weekend events follow the same basic model: anyone is welcome to pitch their startup idea and receive feedback from their peers. Teams organically form around the top ideas (as determined by popular vote) and then it’s a 54 hour frenzy of business model creation, coding, designing, and market validation. The weekends culminate with presentations in front of local entrepreneurial leaders with another opportunity for critical feedback.

Whether entrepreneurs found companies, find a cofounder, meet someone new, or learn a skill far outside their usual 9-to-5, everyone is guaranteed to leave the event better prepared to navigate the chaotic but fun world of startups.

Friday

Nov 9

• 6:30pmRegistration Starts
• 7:00pmDinner & Networking
• 7:20pmWelcome & Speakers
• 7:30pmPitches Start
• 9:00pmAttendees vote for the top ideas
• 9:15pmTeams start forming and discussing ideas
• 10:00pmStart to formalize teams and take an inventory of skills. Be honest, and direct about what resources and skills are needed for the weekend. You may stay and work as late as the venue will allow

Saturday

Nov 10

• 9:00amArrive, simple breakfast & coffee
• 9:30amTeams formed and setting up workspace for the weekend
• 12:00pmLunch
• 1:00pmCall for needs & skills
• 2:00pmCoaches help teams one-on-one. They are here to help!
• 6:30pmDinner
• 7:30pmMid weekend check-in, status reports, call for help
• 10:00pmFinished for the day. You may stay and work as late as the venue will allow

Sunday

Nov 11

• 9:00amArrive, simple breakfast & coffee
• 10:00amCall for help (this is self motivated, so don’t be shy)
• 12:00pmLunch
• 12:30pmCoaches arrive… ASK QUESTIONS
• 3:00pmGut check. Start prepping for presentations
• 4:00pmDinner
• 5:00pmFINAL PRESENTATIONS
• 7:30pmJudging & awards
• 8:30pmWrapup
• 9:00pmGo home!

 

Friday

Nov 9

• 6:30pmRegistration Starts
• 7:00pmDinner & Networking
• 7:20pmWelcome & Speakers
• 7:30pmPitches Start
• 9:00pmAttendees vote for the top ideas
• 9:15pmTeams start forming and discussing ideas
• 10:00pmStart to formalize teams and take an inventory of skills. Be honest, and direct about what resources and skills are needed for the weekend. You may stay and work as late as the venue will allow

Saturday

Nov 10

• 9:00amArrive, simple breakfast & coffee
• 9:30amTeams formed and setting up workspace for the weekend
• 12:00pmLunch
• 1:00pmCall for needs & skills
• 2:00pmCoaches help teams one-on-one. They are here to help!
• 6:30pmDinner
• 7:30pmMid weekend check-in, status reports, call for help
• 10:00pmFinished for the day. You may stay and work as late as the venue will allow

Sunday

Nov 11

• 9:00amArrive, simple breakfast & coffee
• 10:00amCall for help (this is self motivated, so don’t be shy)
• 12:00pmLunch
• 12:30pmCoaches arrive… ASK QUESTIONS
• 3:00pmGut check. Start prepping for presentations
• 4:00pmDinner
• 5:00pmFINAL PRESENTATIONS
• 7:30pmJudging & awards
• 8:30pmWrapup
• 9:00pmGo home!

 

2012 Ballooniversity Classes August 22 - 25 Athens, GA

Floral Classes

Weddings and Beyond, Creating the Perfect Celebration

For the first time ever, the top instructors in both the balloon and the floral industries come together to team-teach a special event extravaganza. Join Peggy Williams, Bill Harper, Jan Iiams, and Bobbi Ecker-Blatchford as they share the stage to create a stunning wedding showcase. Learn to successfully integrate tasteful balloon touches into wedding ceremonies. You will also learn reception décor techniques that will “Wow” the happy couple and their guests, and finally, send them off in style with a creative just married car balloon banner. This 3-hour class will allow you to experience all the clever ways to celebrate one of life’s biggest moments by “marrying” the floral and balloon industries together.

Fashion with Flowers

Limited time, limited resources and limited budgets are among the new realities for today's marketers but flowers and the feelings they convey are always in fashion. In this dynamic session, you'll gather a multitude of ideas on how to leverage great people, product and promotion to increase traffic and drive sales.

All 'atwitter' about weddings!

According to the runways of Bridal Fashion Week - 2013 brides seek simplicity, elegance, and sophistication for their weddings this year. Highlighted on the runways were Spanish details, vintage 1930s Parisian glamour, iconic Hollywood styles, and the modern charisma of short sassy dresses. Join us for a whirlwind tour of what's hot in floral fashion for brides and how you can 'give them something to tweet about' with the flowers from your shop. This season we're going 'social' so our brides will be 'all atwitter about weddings!'

Floral Décor for life's celebrations

Creative, imaginative, and affordable ideas for making any occasion special. Join the party and "Celebrate Good Times" as Bill shares some of his secrets for special event designs that will have your clients knocking down your door for more.

Holiday Inspirations

Explore a year’s worth of fun and creative floral designs as Bill takes you from Valentine’s Day creations all the way to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Learn new ideas that can re-charge your creative battery, and open your eyes to the opportunity that exists in holiday floral décor.

Everyday Bread and Butter

We all love the bride with an unlimited budget, but those customers don’t come in the door everyday. In the mean time, most florists rely on everyday “bread and butter” designs to pay the bills. Join Bill as he demonstrates basic everyday designs that are simple, effective and most importantly, profitable.

• Address: 325 Cleveland Rd., Bogart, GA 30622
• Phone: 800-241-2094
• Fax: 800-880-9759
• E-Mail: ballooniversity@burtonandburton.com

2012 Ballooniversity Agenda

Download full agenda here [PDF] 

Monday, August 20

7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sale at Bargain City

Tuesday, August 21

7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sale at Bargain City

Wednesday, August 22

7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sale at Bargain City
7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Decorators’ Workshop
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sale at b + B™ Showroom
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch (Decorators + Ballooniversity® Faculty)
12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Decorators’ Workshop

Thursday, August 23

7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Sale at Bargain City
7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Decorators’ Workshop
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Warehouse open for order pick-up
8:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Sale at b + B™ Showroom
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. CBA® Testing at The Classic Center
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch (Decorators + Ballooniversity® Faculty)
12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Decorators’ Workshop
3:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Registration at b + B™
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Cookout + Party at b + B™
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. TWISTfest® in The Classic Center Fire Hall

Friday, August 24

6:45 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Breakfast
6:45 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Registration at The Classic Center
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sale at Bargain City
7:30 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Welcome Ceremony in The Classic Center Theatre
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Warehouse open for order pick-up
8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Sale at b + B™ Showroom
8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Ballooniversity® Classes
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Two Options: Lunch or Lunch + Learn
2:15 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Ballooniversity® Classes
6:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Dinner, music, B.I.N.G.O., and more at UGA Tate Center

Saturday, August 25

6:45 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Breakfast
6:45 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Registration at The Classic Center
8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Ballooniversity® Classes
10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Warehouse open for order pick-up
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Sale at b + B™ Showroom
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Two Options: Lunch or Lunch + Learn
2:15 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Ballooniversity® Classes
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m. Grand Finale Show and Dinner

Sunday, August 26

9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon Sale at b + B™ Showroom and Bargain City
9:00 a.m.–End QBN® Regional Meeting in the b + B™ Media Room

Monday, August 27

7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sale at Bargain City

Preston Baily In Search Of Talented Artists

August 13, 2012

As you all know, I am based in New York City. I am fortunate enough to have a great crew and a fantastic list of some of the best floral artists in New York to call upon when I need additional assistance in bringing my floral transformations to life.

Being that my work takes me all over the world, I am eager to locate new talent to call upon while working in your area. I’d like to ask if you would all be so kind as to once again list yourself and the best floral designers in your respective towns. If you are able to, please send me their web address. Either way, a verbal referral from you would be appreciated.
In addition, I would like to acknowledge a talented floral artist on my blog next Monday.


Thank you so much for your kind recommendations.
Blessings,
Preston

The Event Innovation Forum and Design Lab - New York

http://www.bizbash.com/bizbash-events/idea-fest/2012/new-york/details/?n1=71

 

Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Chad Kaydo, editor in chief of BizBash, and Howard Givner, executive director of the Event Leadership Institute, are curating this new conference at the BizBash IdeaFest. It will include a series of presentations with experts from inside and outside the event and meeting industry.
The Event Innovation Forum will include three 90-minute sessions packed with a mix of presenters and presentation types, including success stories from cutting-edge marketers as well as insights from influential people in other fields.
Registration includes access to the Event Innovation Forum, a seated luncheon and other opportunities to speak one-on-one with presenters and attendees, and a trade show floor pass.
Below is a sample of the topics and presenters; we’ll be announcing more participants in the coming weeks.
Speakers and presentation topics are subject to change.

How I Pitched a New Event to the C.E.O.—And Pulled It Off

Robin Adelson
Executive Director, Children's Book Council
Noelle Provencial
Senior Manager, Experiential Marketing & Events, Groupon
Howard Singer
Chief Operating Officer, Highline Capital
Many event planners spend their time implementing other people's visions. But planners who conceive new programs can prove both their own value to an organization and the value of smart, well-executed events.
Robin Adelson will share how she conceived the Children's Choice Book Awards Gala as a signature event to cap off Children's Book Week, pitched it to her board of directors, and worked with her board, staff, and partners to execute the event.
Noelle Provencial will explain how she dreamed up the weekend-long ticketed event Camp Groupon, pitched it to Groupon C.E.O. Andrew Mason, and then worked with departments across the company to sell sponsorships, promote the event, and execute it successfully.
Howard Singer will describe creating Highline Capital's first Investor Day as a vehicle to forge deeper relationships with investors and showcase the firm. He'll explain how he made his case to the firm's C.E.O. and managed a team of speaker coaches, meeting planners, and other partners to produce an event that delivered strong R.O.I.
Watch a video interview with Noelle Provencial here.

The Path of an Idea: From Inspiration to Execution

David Stark
President and Creative Director, David Stark Design & Production
Sculptures of $1 million worth of office supplies. Chandeliers of paint chips. Walls covered in Post-It notes. David Stark has dreamed up some of the most imaginative and on-message designs seen at events in recent years, while working for clients including Target, the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, and the Metropolitan Opera. He will go behind the scenes of his creative process to talk about where he gets inspired, how he takes an art-school approach to developing ideas with his creative team, and how they pull off their imaginative designs.

How I Reinvented an Iconic Industry Award Show

Karl Vontz
Director, Clio Awards
As the man behind the ad industry’s biggest award ceremony, Karl Vontz remade the 53-year-old Clios, changing them from a five-day festival and conference to a one-night award show. Vontz will explain how his team listened to feedback from their constituents and then radically rethought their event as an all-year brand—not just a one-time physical event—while finding new ways to build excitement via social media.
Watch a video interview with Karl Vontz here.

How I Built an Event Business in the Middle East

John Schwartz
President and C.E.O., Abu Dhabi and Qatar, EventQuest
In 2008 John Schwartz moved his family to Abu Dhabi to start a Middle East division of the event production company he had co-founded in New York. Soon he was producing large events for the government of the United Arab Emirates, including a multimillion-dollar exhibit space and an award ceremony attended by heads of state from around the world. Schwartz will share stories of navigating the cultural and business differences between the American and Middle Eastern event industries, and point out the large business opportunities he sees in the region.

“Always-On”: Remaking an Event as a Continuous Communication Platform

Scott Schenker
Vice President, Global Events, SAP Marketing
German software company SAP is a pioneer in the transformation of events from a limited number of days to an “always on” model. SAP has remade its Sapphire Now conference into a continuous platform for communicating with customers, prospects, and partners worldwide. For this reason, Sapphire Now ranked first in BizBash’s list of the “Most Innovative Meetings” earlier this year. SAP uses sapphirenow.com as a permanent resource to share content from past events and information about future conferences, and uses social media to build buzz and communicate information. Schenker is now applying this approach to more than 50 global SAP Forum events held annually. Schenker will share the challenges and opportunities of this approach, and his vision for where experiential marketing may be headed.
Read an interview with Scott Schenker here.

Registration Fees:

Registration for the Event Innovation Forum is $295 and includes the luncheon, admission to the IdeaFest trade show floor, access to the Readers’ Choice Awards presentation, and online video-on-demand courses from the Event Leadership Institute.
*Limited to 250 attendees

Hands-On Event Design Lab

Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Get ready to roll up your sleeves, get out of your element, and design. Event guru Erin Patrick of Erin Patrick Event in Chicago raises the bar with a highly interactive approach to mastering event design for the most discerning of clients. Participants will advance their design skills by collaborating with a team to create a dream reception table for a fictitious client. Learn from industry experts as you create floral arrangements and select linens, chairs, chargers, and accents, crafting a look that would make Martha Stewart proud.

Registration Fees:

Registration for the Hands-On Event Design Lab is $150 and includes access to the two-hour Design Lab workshop, access to the trade show floor, and all trade show floor benefits. Special pricing for the Design Lab and Event Innovation Forum programs combined is $400.

Where is IdeaFest being held?

BizBash New York IdeaFest will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, located at 655 West 34th Street, New York, NY, 10001. The Jacob K. Javits Center is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan and easily accessible via taxi, bus or train. Travel information, including nearby parking garages, can be found by visiting http://www.javitscenter.com

Alabama State Florists Association 2012 Convention

Alabama State Florists Association 2012 Convention

September 7, 8, and 9

Embassy Suites, Montgomery, AL

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Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Land of Discovery and Beauty…a world filled with flowers, motivation, and inspiration. Join us for a weekend full of spectacular designers, educational seminars, and informative workshops that are presented to aid every floral designer, owner, and employee so that they can become the best they possibly can be. You won’t want to click your heels to go home…you’ll want to stay and absorb as much as you can! Join us!

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Featured in our 2012 Convention:

details on each designer/speaker and their 2012 program can be found here

Sarah Morrison – ASFA 2011 Designer of the Year

Rick Rivers – Speaker/Published author

Kimberly Young – ASFA Bridal Bouquet competition winner

Bill Lindeman and Peggy Williams – Burton and Burton

Deborah De La Flor, AIFD, PFCI – FTD Design Instructor

Kevin Ylvisaker, AIFD, PFCI – Teleflora Education Specialist

Jessica Morris

Carolyn Minutillo, AIFD

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Full Convention Registration

Includes all design shows on Saturday and Sunday

Lunch on Saturday and Sunday

Admission to the Emerald Ball on Saturday evening

** Early Bird Special – Only $99.00 **

If registration is received by the ASFA by September 1, 2012 – SAVE $20!!

After September 1, Full Registration $119.00

Partial Registration – Saturday, all design shows and lunch only $79.00

Partial Registration – Sunday, all design shows and lunch $79.00

Partial Registration – Admission to the Emerald Ball Saturday Evening $60.00

Convention Registration does not include Hotel Accommodations and parking

Hotel Info can be found HERE

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New for 2012!

Hands On Bridal Workshop

Bridal Bouquets and Beyond

Deborah De La Flor, FTD Design Specialist and author of Florsages, the Art of Floral Body Design, will be instructing this hand on class, focusing on bridal bouquets and armatures. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable classroom instruction from one of the country’s leading floral designers!

Don’t forget to bring your toolbox!

Fee for workshop $40.00 per person

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IMPORTANT! Only members of the ASFA are allowed to attend the Convention. If you have not paid your ASFA membership fees for 2012, you must submit it with your convention registration. Please see our membership page for more details on ASFA membership.

Full Convention Schedule will be posted soon…check back often!

Download Registration Form

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2013 The Special Event: Call For Designs: Wedding Event Galleries

http://link.pentonmeet.com/YesConnect/HtmlMessagePreview?a=Eik9B-uPr0hI8YGrtLYT9a

Pull together your team and come to The Special Event to show us what you can do.  Show off your talents and services at The Special Event’s Wedding Gallery.  We have six meeting rooms just waiting for your creations.  We’ve reserved meeting rooms at the McCormick Place Convention Center to serve as this year’s Wedding Galleries. 

What we need from you and your team:  We need your team to design the newest, hottest, most innovative and jaw dropping designs you can create and execute.  Send us a drawing of the room with your entry form by Sept. 1, 2012.  Teams selected to participate will be notified in early October.  Teams are responsible for all their travel and transportation expenses.  All designs not selected will be returned. 

Teams are selected:
The Wedding Gallery Chairs and the staff from TSE and Special Events Magazine will select the designs that are most original and trendsetting while ensuring a selection of ideas are presented.

Deadline:
Postmarked no later than Sept. 1, 2012
More details on the Design Gallery Entry form

2012 AIFD National Symposium Video Clips

AIFD Made Miami "Caliente!" 

AIFD Symposium 2012 Caliente in Miami - Beautiful Designs 

2012 AIFD National Symposium "Caliente" - Mayesh Booth

The Special Event: A Day of Design With Richard Carbotti in New York City

specialevents.com

Save this Date: October 2!
Exclusive One-Day Event
Design Symposium

Led by Top Designers: The Carbottis

Join your colleagues and noted event designers Richard, Evan and Jordan Carbotti for this unique one-day design symposium in an exciting New York City Venue. Mr. Carbotti has created over-the-top special events for over 25 years, specializing in transforming mundane event spaces into spectacular event environments for leading edge clients.

This must-attend event design forum will be held in one of New York City’s leading avant garde event venues: SPiN Galactic. “SPiN Galactic is a galaxy of ping-pong social clubs...and by ping-pong social club, we simply mean a place to hang out with your old friends, meet new friends and play ping-pong while sipping a cocktail, eating a snack, or perhaps watching a professional ping-pong match on SPiN's center court. Created by owners Franck Raharinosy, Andrew Gordon, Jonathan Bricklin and Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon, SPiN has begun to spread the love of pong across the world." SPiN Galactic Web @

www.spingalactic.com

The full day of event design and creativity will include three sessions, lunch, refreshments, networking breaks and the opportunity to see cutting-edge event products in an intimate environment. While you're there, don't forget to play ping-pong!

Registration for this TSE (TSE Special Event 2013) event will be opening in just a few weeks, so be sure to clear your calendar for this unique opportunity. Stay tuned for more details.

 

Americas Mart Atlanta - Market Wednesday Events

August 1, 2012

10 a.m. – Noon Building 2, Floor 9, Seminar Room DecorEAT: Designed To Dine Presented by Kathryn Greeley & Tobi Fairley, Noted Interior Designers Join this special seminar designed to teach you the most current decorating and designing styles and tips for “the new family room”. From kitchens and breakfast areas to formal dining rooms and outdoor patios; dining areas deserve perfect décor. Designers Tobi Fairley and Kathryn Greeley will offer ideas for colorful tablescapes that allow collections to be showcased alongside today’s hottest tabletop trends. Book sale and signing of Kathryn’s “The Collected Tabletop” to immediately follow seminar  September 5, 2012 Back to School Boot Camp Summer’s over and now is a great time to re-focus on making your business all it can be. This all day in-depth set of courses covers utilizing social media outlets and online tools to build your brand, increase productivity and boost sales. No matter the size or type of your business, this boot camp will whip your marketing plans into shape. 10-11 a.m. Building 1, Floor 14 Seminar Room A Perfect Match: Integrating Social Media & Email Marketing to Increase Foot TrafficPresented by Crystal Vilkaitis, Director of Social Media, SnapRetail We will teach you how to create a cohesive marketing plan using email and social media to drive feet from the street - and into your store! Find out how to catch casual browsers' eyes and make the connection that could lead to you gaining a lifelong customer. Noon-1 p.m.Building 1, Floor 14 Seminar Room Lunch and Learn: What the bleep do I say on Facebook?Presented by Crystal Vilkaitis, Director of Social Media, SnapRetail Does Facebook have you feeling lost? Frustrated over what to say to your customers? Crystal Vilkaitis is here to help. In this webinar, you’ll learn what content to post and the best time to post it in order to get the most engagement on your page. Worried you don’t have time in your busy schedule for Facebook? We’ve got that covered, too, with some time-saving tips you can use daily! 2-3 p.m.Building 1, Floor 14 Seminar Room How Independent Retailers Can Make Money Using Daily DealsPresented by Crystal Vilkaitis, Director of Social Media, SnapRetail Think only big-box companies can use daily deals to sell products and drive customers to their stores? Worried deal sites cut out the independent retailer? Then you won't want to miss this seminar! We’ll explain how daily deals work and how you can increase sales with this new marketing phenomenon; finding your place in the deal space. The deals may be limited, but the possibilities are endless. October 3, 2012 A Day of Apartment Therapy Presented by Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, founder of Apartment Therapy Two dynamic seminars guaranteed to inspire your creative side and build your business straight from the founder of one of the most influential and successful brands in the industry, Apartment Therapy. 10-11 a.m. Building 1, Floor 14, Seminar Room Apartment Therapy's Guide to Small Space Solutions Presented by Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, founder of Apartment Therapy Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, founder of the web's #1 home design site, Apartment Therapy, will discuss approachable design solutions for those living in small spaces and show anyone can have "big style" regardless of square footage. Question/Answer session and Book Sale and Signing to immediately follow the seminar. 1-2 p.m. Building 1, Floor 14, Seminar Room Blogs Changed Everything: The Intersection of Technology & Design Presented by Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, founder of Apartment Therapy Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan, founder of the web's #1 home design site, Apartment Therapy, will discuss the influence of blogs in the design space and the role that the online community has played in shaping conversations in the industry today. Question/Answer session and Book Sale and Signing to immediately follow the seminar.

Nov 18 | Buckhead Bridal Ball

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Grand Hyatt Atlanta

3300 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

(404) 635-6862

contact@bridalballatlanta.com

http://www.bridalballatlanta.com

Tickets: $12.00 On-line | $15.00 At The Door

Sep 30 | Southern Square Bridal Show

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

McDonough Square

33 Griffin Street, McDonough, GA 30253

(404) 551-8609

southernsquarebridal@gmail.com

http://www.southernsquarebridal.com

Tickets: FREE

Sep 23 | Autumn Bridal Ball

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

W Atlanta Downtown Hotel

45 Ivan Allen Junior Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30308

(404) 635-6862

contact@bridalballatlanta.com

http://www.bridalballatlanta.com

Tickets: $12.00 On-line | $15.00 At The Door

Aug 02 | Something Old, Something New. A Bridal Showcase and Open House

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

The Historic Academy of Medicine at Georgia Tech

875 W. Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

(404) 894-1414

info.academy@gatech.edu

http://somethingoldsomethingnewbridal.weebly.com

Tickets: FREE

GSFA 2012 Summmer Symposium

Don't miss ISSE DC/Maryland/VA - Aug 20-21!

  

 Early Registration ends July 9th!!

 http://bit.ly/JPZr2h

Event News: Call For Designs: Wedding Event Galleries

Call For Designs: Wedding Event Galleries Pull together your team and come to The Special Event to show us what you can do. Show off your talents and services at The Special Event’s Wedding Gallery. We have six meeting rooms just waiting for your creations. We’ve reserved meeting rooms at the McCormick Place Convention Center to serve as this year’s Wedding Galleries. What we need from you and your team: We need your team to design the newest, hottest, most innovative and jaw dropping designs you can create and execute. Send us a drawing of the room with your entry form by Sept. 1, 2012. Teams selected to participate will be notified in early October. Teams are responsible for all their travel and transportation expenses. All designs not selected will be returned. Teams are selected: The Wedding Gallery Chairs and the staff from TSE and Special Events Magazine will select the designs that are most original and trendsetting while ensuring a selection of ideas are presented. Deadline: Post marked no later than Sept. 1, 2012 More details on the Design Gallery Entry form

Halls Atlanta Wholesale Florist Inc News

Summer hours are back!!! ♪♫ Summertime...and the livin is easy...♪♫ It's Summer slow-down time again, and Halls is switching to our traditional Summer hours. Our business hours between June 29th and September 4th will look like this: Monday through Friday 7am until 3pm Saturdays 8am until Noon. Write yourself  a note!!! ikebana in September! The beauty! The discipline! Soothing floral music for the soul.... ikebana is an ancient Japanese floral art form that creates stunning visual representatons of life, nature, and the passage of time. Lose yourself in the structure of this centuries-old form of floral design. Led by a certified instructor from the Ichyio School of ikebana design, this authentic class is a sampler of design styles and techniques from almost 1,000 years of brilliance. The class is scheduled for 09.08.12, and if you sign up in the next two weeks (06.15.12 thru 06.29.12) you'll receive a 10% discount for this wonderful class!

Annual Convention: SAF Palm Beach 2012

           

 

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Social Media Marketing for Dollars & Sense: The Master Class

 Social Media Seminar
Industry Event Mixer And LIVE MUSIC

Sat. JUNE 9th, 2012
 Kicks-Off at 5p.m. to 1 a.m

Hi, this is Terra Cribbs, Your Friend and Social Media Coach!

This Saturday, June 9th your invited to attend my next event:  Social Media Marketing for Dollars & Sense: The Master Class; FOLLOWED BY  Live Music/Industry Mixer.  If you're still in the Atlanta-metro area or know of anyone who would like the attend, please forward this message.  This is sure to be an exciting seminar as the Get Social Marketing Team will be presenting on various internet marketing topics.  Learn how to use social media to:

* Generate leads and build profitable relationships
* Win with Google+
* Engage fans using Video marketing
* Create word of mouth buzz
* Dominate SEO and email marketing
* Brand your business
* and much more

In addition we'll have some GREAT PRIZE GIVEAWAYS that will help you take your business to the next level, ie.... Facebook Cover Banner Makeover, 60 sec Business Profile Video, Google+ Coaching and more!  After the seminar stay for the LIVE MUSIC and Entertainment powered by CrushHouse Ent. Rock Da Stage events featuring J.Henry, The True Jay, Dicharisse, CrushHouse Artist, Phoenix Basketball team, Spoken word Artist,ett....  Make sure you bring plenty of business cards.

I would love to see you there and support us.  Can I count on you to be there? For detailed info please visit www.atlmarketingteam.eventbrite.com. 

 

 

 

Social Media Marketing for Dollars & Sense: The Master Class & Live Music

June 9, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Legend Cafe

Legend Cafe - 6259 Peachtree Industrial Blvd - Doraville, GA 30360

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