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Truck Food, Pool Parties and who’s moving to the Midtown Scene, Happy Memorial Day Atlanta
Month: May 2012
Barry R. Swartz Vice President American-Israel Chamber of Commerce
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This morning Dana and Elizabeth are joined by Barry R. Swartz, Vice President of American-Israel Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Region, and Executive Director American Israel Educational Institute, the charitable affiliate of the Chamber. Barry leads the organization’s new outreach initiatives to corporations and philanthropy as well as educational and matchmaker programs that stimulate trade and investment between Southeast and Israeli companies.
The American-Israel Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Region was established in 1992 as a private, not-for profit (and non-governmental) business organization to boost the Israeli and Southeastern economies by helping their companies develop business relationships with each other and explore new market opportunities. With over 500 members today, AICC is headquartered in Atlanta and serves companies from Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Israel.
AICC has earned the reputation as one of the most successful and effective bi-national business organizations in the United States, delivering great value to Israeli companies seeking U.S. market entry, to American companies desiring entry into Israel and entrée to her incredible technologies, or to those looking for a powerful network to promote their products or services.
We talk about Atlanta’s new Maynard H. Jackson Jr. international terminal at the Hartsfield Jackson airport, the importance of international trade, Facebook’s stock price woes, and Israel’s technology and water.
Learn more about The American-Israel Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Region @ www.aiccse.org
Co-Hosts Dana Barrett and Elizabeth Gordon Chat About Business in Atlanta and Beyond
Mark Kent, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, on Community Engagement
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MARK KENT, Senior Director of Education and Community Engagement, joined Dana and Elizabeth in the studio to talk about the art and culture scene in Atlanta and how the Symphony engages the community in their mission.
Mark joined the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra as the Senior Director of Education and Community Engagement in November 2010, and he is responsible for leading a team whose members develop quality music programs that positively impact the lives of students and underserved members of the community.
We talk about these programs including the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, Talent Development Program, Concerts for Young People, Family Concert Series, and other education and community engagement initiatives.
Prior to joining the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Mark served as the Director of Education and Community Outreach for the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Foundation where he and the Centre’s advisory committee developed the expansive Artsbridge education program, which has served 21 school districts and more than 130,000 students and teachers in the last three years. He also spearheaded the highly recognized Shuler Hensley Awards For Excellence In High School Musical Theater.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra plays an important role in the culture of our city, and the social impact of the musical arts creates a huge ripple effect. In this interview Dana and Elizabeth find out about all the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra has to offer, its diverse and competitive spirit and what shows you won’t want to miss this season.
To learn more visit http://www.atlantasymphony.org/
Check out the schedule and buy tickets at http://www.atlantasymphony.org/ConcertsAndTickets/Calendar.aspx
Kevin Hanville says Change or Go Broke, we choose change
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Kevin Hanville is the founder and CEO of Quadrant Group, a consulting firm that offers business transformation services across the country, focusing on increasing sales and profits and training business owners how to become more effective leaders.
Kevin discusses his book, Change or Go Broke, which cuts through the hype and fads and gives straight talk about owning a small business.
Hanville and his team have helped hundreds of companies improve their organizational operations and achieve double digit growth.
For more on Quadrant Group, visit www.quadrantgroup.biz or email info@quadrantgroup.biz
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