BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Livable Buckhead - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Livable Buckhead X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://livablebuckhead.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Livable Buckhead REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20240912T212046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T212046Z UID:10002187-1729186200-1729198800@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:Taste of Buckhead 2024 DESCRIPTION:Taste of Buckhead is Atlanta’s premier tasting experience that showcases the thriving and diverse culinary culture\, unique beverages\, and successful vendors that Buckhead has to offer! \nGET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/taste-of-buckhead-2024/ LOCATION:The Stave Room at American Spirit Works\, 199 Armour Dr NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30306 CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2017-05-09-e1494357257298.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210506T133909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T133909Z UID:10001890-1622109600-1622113200@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents their "2nd Cup" Webinar Series featuring Keith Pepper DESCRIPTION:About Keith Pepper\, Publisher – Springs PublishingAs an Atlanta-native\, Keith Pepper has deep roots in the Atlanta community and a 20+ year career working at local and global media organizations. His first job was when he was 16-years-old at WSB Radio where he worked through high school and college. In 2000\, Keith began working at digital media and marketing start-ups in New York\, including global leadership roles at Hitwise\, Experian Marketing Services and Outbrain\, a digital ad network. Keith acquired Springs Publishing in December\, 2020. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \n\nBBA’s “2nd Cup” Webinar Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. The “2nd Cup” Series is one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \n\n\n\nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6PM on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience (max 1 minute). After which\, we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register\, a confirmation email will be sent with Zoom details. If you do not receive this email after registering\, contact info@buckheadbusiness.org. \nBecause of sponsorships\, the “2nd Cup” webinar series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-their-2nd-cup-webinar-series-featuring-keith-pepper/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210506T132701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T132701Z UID:10001889-1621504800-1621508400@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents their "2nd Cup" Webinar Series featuring Rich Kenah & Julia Emmons DESCRIPTION:About Rich Kenah & Julia Emmons – Executive Directors\, Atlanta Track Club \nJulia Emmons and Rich Kenah are past and present Executive Directors at Atlanta Track Club\, a mission-focused\, non-profit organization that operates more than 30 events and programs annually including the world’s largest 10K\, the Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race. With more than 30\,000 members\, Atlanta Track Club is the 2nd largest running organization in the United States.\nJulia’s career with Atlanta Track Club spanned more than 20 years from 1985 to 2006. Under her leadership\, Atlanta’s annual Independence Day tradition became known as the world’s largest 10K race.\nIn addition to her role with the Peachtree\, she also had a long and distinguished career in many leadership roles within the sport. At the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta\, Julia directed the Men’s and Women’s Marathons\, the only woman to direct an Olympic marathon. In 2004\, she was an assistant coach on the US Olympic Track and Field Women’s Team in Athens.\nJulia is a member of Emory University Sports Hall of Fame; the Georgia Track Coaches Hall of Fame\, The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau Hall of Fame\, the RRCA Distance Running Hall of Fame\, and the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame. And in 2006\, Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin presented her with the city’s highest honor\, the Phoenix Award. Emmons served as a city-wide Atlanta Council Member from 1997 to 2001.\nPrior to her leadership role with the Atlanta Track Club\, Julia was an associate professor at Emory University’s School of Library and Information Science. She has a PhD. in English History.\nRich Kenah was named Executive Director and Race Director of the Peachtree in 2014. Prior to taking the reins at Atlanta Track Club\, Rich was Vice President of Events and Marketing for Global Athletics and Marketing\, Inc.\, a Boston-based sports marketing and management firm\, an industry leader in managing Olympic athletes and events. He also was Marketing Manager for Falk Associates Management Enterprises\, a Washington\, DC-based sports-marketing firm specializing in representation of NBA athletes including Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing.\nRich represented the United States in the 2000 Olympics in Australia. He is a two-time Bronze Medalist in the World Championships. He is a graduate of Georgetown University with a degree in Business Administration and a focus on International Marketing. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \nBBA’s “2nd Cup” Webinar Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. The “2nd Cup” Series is one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6PM on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience (max 1 minute). After which\, we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register\, a confirmation email will be sent with Zoom details. If you do not receive this email after registering\, contact info@buckheadbusiness.org. \nBecause of sponsorships\, the “2nd Cup” webinar series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. \nJulia Emmons and Rich Kenah are past and present Executive Directors at Atlanta Track Club\, a mission-focused\, non-profit organization that operates more than 30 events and programs annually including the world’s largest 10K\, the Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race.  With more than 30\,000 members\, Atlanta Track Club is the 2nd largest running organization in the United States. \nJulia’s career with Atlanta Track Club spanned more than 20 years from 1985 to 2006. Under her leadership\, Atlanta’s annual Independence Day tradition became known as the world’s largest 10K race. \nIn addition to her role with the Peachtree\, she also had a long and distinguished career in many leadership roles within the sport.  At the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta\, Julia directed the Men’s and Women’s Marathons\, the only woman to direct an Olympic marathon. In 2004\, she was an assistant coach on the US Olympic Track and Field Women’s Team in Athens. \nJulia is a member of Emory University Sports Hall of Fame; the Georgia Track Coaches Hall of Fame\, The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau Hall of Fame\, the RRCA Distance Running Hall of Fame\, and the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame. And in 2006\, Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin presented her with the city’s highest honor\, the Phoenix Award. Emmons served as a city-wide Atlanta Council Member from 1997 to 2001. \nPrior to her leadership role with the Atlanta Track Club\, Julia was an associate professor at Emory University’s School of Library and Information Science.  She has a PhD. in English History. \nRich Kenah was named Executive Director and Race Director of the Peachtree in 2014.  Prior to taking the reins at Atlanta Track Club\, Rich was Vice President of Events and Marketing for Global Athletics and Marketing\, Inc.\, a Boston-based sports marketing and management firm\, an industry leader in managing Olympic athletes and events.  He also was Marketing Manager for Falk Associates Management Enterprises\, a Washington\, DC-based sports-marketing firm specializing in representation of NBA athletes including Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing. \nRich represented the United States in the 2000 Olympics in Australia.  He is a two-time Bronze Medalist in the World Championships. He is a graduate of Georgetown University with a degree in Business Administration and a focus on International Marketing. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-their-2nd-cup-webinar-series-featuring-rich-kenah-julia-emmons/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210506T132458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T132458Z UID:10001888-1620900000-1620903600@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents a special edition of their "2nd Cup" Webinar Series featuring Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms DESCRIPTION:About Keisha Lance Bottoms\, 60th Mayor of the City of AtlantaA daughter of Atlanta\, Mayor Bottoms is committed to realizing her vision of One Atlanta – an affordable\, resilient and equitable Atlanta – which stands as a model city for both commerce and compassion.\nA lifelong public servant\, Mayor Bottoms is the only Mayor in Atlanta’s history to have served in all three branches of government\, serving as a judge and City Council member before being sworn in as Mayor.\nLeading with a progressive agenda focused on equity and affordable housing\, Mayor Bottoms serves as Chair of the Community Development and Housing Committee and the Census Task Force for the United States Conference of Mayors.\nGeorgia Trend magazine named Mayor Bottoms the 2020 Georgian of the Year. Among Mayor Bottoms’ notable accomplishments to date include the establishment of the City’s first fully-staffed Office of Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion\, the appointments of a LGBTQ Affairs Coordinator and a Human Trafficking Fellow\, the citywide elimination of cash bail bond\, the closure of the Atlanta City Detention Center to ICE detainees\, and the rollout of the most far-reaching financial transparency platform in the City’s history – Atlanta’s Open Checkbook.\nIn 2020\, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights (LCCR) Under Law awarded Mayor Bottoms the Distinguished Civil Rights Advocate Award in recognition of her equity-driven leadership to help guide and protect marginalized communities.\nIn October\, Mayor Bottoms was named one of Glamour’s 2020 women of the year. Mayor Bottoms was honored as a BET 100 Entertainer and Innovator of the Year in 2020\, and named Smart Cities Dive’s 2020 Leader of the Year.\nUnder Mayor Bottoms’ leadership\, the City of Atlanta led the historically successful staging of Super Bowl LIII\, which included unprecedented community benefits – a $2.4 million renovation of John F. Kennedy Park on Atlanta’s Westside\, more than 20\,000 trees planted throughout the community and the seamless coordination of 40 federal\, state and local public safety agencies.\nA product of Atlanta Public Schools\, Mayor Bottoms graduated from Frederick Douglass High School and received her undergraduate degree from Florida A&M University. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Georgia State University College of Law.\nAn active member of the community\, Mayor Bottoms is a member of the State Bar of Georgia\, Jack and Jill of America\, The Links\, Incorporated\, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Incorporated. She has also served on the board of Families First and shares her personal story of adoption and advocates on behalf of adoption and foster care.\nMayor Bottoms is the daughter of Sylvia Robinson and R&B icon Major Lance. She resides in historic Southwest Atlanta with her husband\, Derek W. Bottoms\, their four children- Lance\, Langston\, Lennox and Lincoln\, and their family dogs Ace and Zeus. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \n\nThis edition of BBA’s “2nd Cup” Webinar Series will take place on Thursday\, May 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. using the online platform Zoom. The “2nd Cup” Series is one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \n\n\n\nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6PM on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience (max 1 minute). After which\, we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register\, a confirmation email will be sent with Zoom details. If you do not receive this email after registering\, contact info@buckheadbusiness.org. \nBecause of sponsorships\, the “2nd Cup” webinar series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-a-special-edition-of-their-2nd-cup-webinar-series-featuring-atlanta-mayor-keisha-lance-bottoms/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210506T132215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T132215Z UID:10001887-1620295200-1620298800@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents their "2nd Cup" Webinar Series featuring Jamie Adams DESCRIPTION:About Jamie Adams\, Chef – il Giallo Osteria & BarAfter years of being enamored by virtually every aspect of Italian culture\, Jamie Adams spent nearly five years honing his craft at some of the finest restaurants in Italy. While there\, he learned from many highly acclaimed chefs (as well as Italian Grandmothers!) not only the nuts and bolts of the cooking\, but more importantly about the culture\, the people and the traditions behind the flavors.\nUpon returning to Atlanta\, Chef Adams began his twenty-year relationship with the prestigious Buckhead Life Restaurant Group and Pano Karatassos\, first at Pricci\, then at Veni Vidi Vici. It was at these two restaurants\, that Adams achieved the reputation as one of Atlanta’s preeminent Italian Chefs.\nAdams has been a featured chef at The James Beard House in New York\, competed in The Food Network’s “Chopped\,” selected to participate in a TBS-TV “Super Chef Cook Off”\, and was highlighted on “Great Chefs of the South”\, and “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.”\nIn 2000 at the age of 41\, Adams became\, as he refers to it\, “the lucky recipient of 4 Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts (CABG)\, fondly referred to as “Cabbage” aka\, quadruple bypass. Faced with such a life altering (or ending…) event\, Adams paid attention to the “wake-up” call and began a new life of healthy diet and exercise\, primarily in the form of road cycling. It also rekindled in him the desire for a new platform to express his many influences\, from the beautifully hand crafted pastas learned in Piemonte and Emilia-Romanga\, to the wonderful variety of the Italian coast from Venice to Genoa.\nIn addition to building a loyal following and maintaining his great health\, Chef Adams is exceptionally proud of his fundraising efforts for many organizations that are important to him\, including Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry and Moving in the Spirit\, among others. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \n\nBBA’s “2nd Cup” Webinar Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. The “2nd Cup” Series is one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \n\n\n\nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6PM on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience (max 1 minute). After which\, we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register\, a confirmation email will be sent with Zoom details. If you do not receive this email after registering\, contact info@buckheadbusiness.org. \nBecause of sponsorships\, the “2nd Cup” webinar series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-their-2nd-cup-webinar-series-featuring-jamie-adams/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210407T182001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T182001Z UID:10001344-1619690400-1619694000@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents our "2nd Cup" Webinar Series with Steve Cesari\, President - The Cesari Companies DESCRIPTION:Topic: Things Money Cannot Buy \n\nAbout Steve Cesari\, President – The Cesari CompaniesSteve has more than 40 years of business experience having started or owned 15 companies in many different industries.\nHis company\, Trillium Heath Products\, marketers of the Juiceman Juicer\, was ranked by Inc Magazine as one of the fastest growing\, privately held companies in the US and in that same year Steve was nominated by Inc Magazine as Entrepreneur of the Year.\nSteve’s marketing strategies have accounted for over a Billion Dollars in product sales worldwide. He has been featured on TV and radio and has been the subject of numerous articles including\, The Wall Street Journal\, Fortune Magazine\, USA Today and Success Magazine. He is the producer and co-author of\, Success is not an Accident\, Secrets of the Top 1%\, along with his bestselling book Clarity\, How to Get it\, How to Keep it\, and How to use it to Balance your Life.\nHis books\, talks and programs have inspired and influenced thousands of people around the country. As President of The Cesari Companies\, he has been equipping entrepreneurs since 1995 to create clarity and confidence to grow their businesses while keeping their personal lives in balance and giving back to their communities. Steve has a passion for helping people to be the best and achieve the best at home\, at work and in the community. He resides in Atlanta\, Georgia with Indy\, his wife of 40 years. They have 4 grown children and 4 grandchildren. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \n\nBBA’s “2nd Cup” Webinar Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. The “2nd Cup” Series is one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \n\n\n\nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6PM on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience (max 1 minute). After which\, we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register\, a confirmation email will be sent with Zoom details. If you do not receive this email after registering\, contact info@buckheadbusiness.org. \nBecause of sponsorships\, the “2nd Cup” webinar series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-our-2nd-cup-webinar-series-with-steve-cesari-president-the-cesari-companies/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210407T181603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T181733Z UID:10001342-1619085600-1619089200@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents their "2nd Cup" Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Topic: Venture Investing In Buckhead \n\nAbout David Cummings\, Founder/Investor – Atlanta Tech Village\, Pardot\, SalesLoftDavid Cummings is an Atlanta-based tech entrepreneur who has founded 10 companies employing thousands of people\, including Pardot\, SalesLoft\, and Terminus. David is also the founder of the Atlanta Tech Village — the United States’ 4th largest tech hub — and the lead investor in Calendly\, the world’s most popular scheduling app. After selling Pardot\, he was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year winner and one of the 100 Most Influential Atlantans by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.\nDavid is a member of YPO Southern 7\, Atlanta Rotary\, on the board of the Metro Atlanta Chamber\, and on the board of the Buckhead Coalition. A native of Tallahassee\, Florida\, David earned a bachelor of science degree in economics from Duke University and an honorary doctorate from Mercer University. David blogs regularly at DavidCummings.org and tweets at @davidcummings.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \n\nBBA’s “2nd Cup” Webinar Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. The “2nd Cup” Series is one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \n\n\n\nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6PM on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience (max 1 minute). After which\, we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register\, a confirmation email will be sent with Zoom details. If you do not receive this email after registering\, contact info@buckheadbusiness.org. \nBecause of sponsorships\, the “2nd Cup” webinar series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-their-2nd-cup-webinar-series/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210407T181334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T181334Z UID:10001871-1618480800-1618484400@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents their "2nd Cup" Webinar Series in partnership with Livable Buckhead DESCRIPTION:Topic: How COVID-19 Can Inform Your Long-Term Business Strategy + The Annual Livable Buckhead Awards! \nThe COVID-19 pandemic led to more people working from home than ever before\, triggering an interruption in professional and personal routines that has continued well into 2021. As companies make plans for their post-pandemic workplaces\, how can they maximize the benefits of teleworking for their bottom lines and for employee well-being? Katie Gable\, program manager for mobility services of Livable Buckhead\, will share data on telework during the pandemic and provide insights on structuring effective\, flexible workplaces. \n\n\n\nAbout Katie Gable: Program Manager\, Mobility Services – Livable Buckhead\nKatie Gable is the Program Manager of Mobility Services with Livable Buckhead and has been with the organization for the past three years. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville\, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Prior to her current role\, Katie interned in the communications department at the Georgia Department of Transportation and managed the communications and operations of an emerging\, socially conscious furniture brand. Before and during the pandemic\, Katie has focused much of her time at Livable Buckhead on improving employers’ flex work programs\, implementing policies at local companies including Cumulus Media and Rubicon. In the fall of 2020\, Katie received the Association for Commuter Transportation’s 40 Under 40 award\, honoring national experts in transportation demand management. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \n\nBBA’s “2nd Cup” Webinar Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. The “2nd Cup” Series is one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \n\n\n\nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6PM on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience (max 1 minute). After which\, we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register\, a confirmation email will be sent with Zoom details. If you do not receive this email after registering\, contact info@buckheadbusiness.org. \nBecause of sponsorships\, the “2nd Cup” webinar series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-their-2nd-cup-webinar-series-in-partnership-with-livable-buckhead/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210330T150226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T150226Z UID:10001870-1617876000-1617879600@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents their "2nd Cup" Webinar Series featuring Mark Michelson DESCRIPTION:Topic: How To Ensure Exceptional Customer Experiences \n\n\nAbout Mark Michelson – Founder/Principal – Threads Qualitative Research\nMark Michelson is the founder+ principal of Threads Qualitative Research. He has been working over 30 years conducting customer experience studies bringing the voice of the customer (VOC) to understand and define customer journeys and provide input to innovation initiatives. Mark has worked with many of the world’s leading brands including Google\, Microsoft\, Target\, Walmart\, Kids II\, Wilson Sporting Goods\, GSK\, Eli Lilly\, The Coca-Cola Company\, Kroger\, Publix\, Bridgestone/Firestone\, GM\, Ford\, Nissan and more. Throughout his career\, Mark has focused the front end of innovation in providing VOC for retail design to improve brick and mortar as well as online shopper experiences.\nSince 2009 Mark has focused on using digital research methods to provide better and faster insights\, eliminating the need for travel and allowing customers to share their experiences without bias. Mark is an expert with innovative digital research methods including: \n\nMobile Ethnography – using smart phones to understand shopper behavior and perceptions\nPath-to-Purchase and Journey Mapping – identifying the touchpoints and moments that matter from ZMOT through purchase\nBulletin Board Discussion Groups – asynchronous online focus groups to understand opinions and preferences regarding design concepts\nWebcam In-depth Interviews – using a secure platform to dive deeper into experience design\nOnline Surveys – validate and quantify design thinking solutions and test concepts with specific customer/shopper segments\nSocial Media Analyses – understand what shoppers are saying about brands and experiences\n\nOver the course of his career\, Mark founded several research industry associations including the Mystery Shopping Professional’s Association\, the Mobile Marketing Research Association and the Social Media Research Association. He is also the producer of the acclaimed CX Forums Customer Experience Summit conference series which brings together hundreds of CX professionals in markets across the USA to share the latest ideas\, tools and platforms.\nConnect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelson\nFollow Mark on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkMichelson\nEmail him: mark@michelson.com \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \n\nBBA’s “2nd Cup” Webinar Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. The “2nd Cup” Series is one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \n\n\n\nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6PM on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience (max 1 minute). After which\, we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register\, a confirmation email will be sent with Zoom details. If you do not receive this email after registering\, contact info@buckheadbusiness.org. \nBecause of sponsorships\, the “2nd Cup” webinar series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-their-2nd-cup-webinar-series-featuring-mark-michelson/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210330T150045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T150045Z UID:10001869-1617271200-1617274800@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents their "Second Cup" Webinar Series featuring Dennis Hooper DESCRIPTION:Topic: Preventing Blown Delegations/Expectations – A Five-Part Mnemonic \n\n\nAbout Dennis Hooper – Executive Coach / Building Future Leaders \nDennis Hooper is an executive coach\, enhancing the quality and depth of leadership in Atlanta organizations.\nIn the nineteen years he’s been certified as a coach\, Dennis has authored over 400 articles on various leadership topics. They are available to you on his website at buildingfutureleaders.com/article-archives.\nDennis drew his leadership awareness and expertise from 23 years in a variety of line and HR staff assignments in five Procter & Gamble manufacturing plants. For 7 additional years\, Dennis served leadership teams as an internal consultant at multiple Weyerhaeuser Company locations.\nDennis has a B.E.E. from Georgia Tech and an MBA from East Carolina University.\nDennis welcomes your suggestions for future articles and feedback on his existing articles. His email address is dennis@buildingfutureleaders.com. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \n\nBBA’s “2nd Cup” Webinar Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. The “2nd Cup” Series is one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \n\n\n\nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6PM on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience (max 1 minute). After which\, we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register\, a confirmation email will be sent with Zoom details. If you do not receive this email after registering\, contact info@buckheadbusiness.org. \nBecause of sponsorships\, the “2nd Cup” webinar series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-their-second-cup-webinar-series-featuring-dennis-hooper/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210318T174413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T174422Z UID:10001868-1616666400-1616670000@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents their "2nd Cup" Webinar Series featuring Denise Starling DESCRIPTION:Topic: From Potholes to Puppies – State of Buckhead Survey Results \n\n\nAbout State of Buckhead Survey \nEver wonder what your friends\, neighbors and colleagues think about Buckhead? In this presentation\, Denise Starling\, the Executive Director of Livable Buckhead will share key findings of the recently completed State of Buckhead Survey\, providing insights on everything from our community’s pressing problems to the number of canine residents in our midst. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \n\nBBA’s “2nd Cup” Webinar Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. The “2nd Cup” Series is one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \n\n\n\nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6PM on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience (max 1 minute). After which\, we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register\, a confirmation email will be sent with Zoom details. If you do not receive this email after registering\, contact info@buckheadbusiness.org. \nBecause of sponsorships\, the “2nd Cup” webinar series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-their-2nd-cup-webinar-series-featuring-denise-starling/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210305T161613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T161613Z UID:10001866-1616061600-1616065200@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents our "2nd Cup" Webinar Series featuring Stephanie Stuckey DESCRIPTION:Topic: Stuckey’s – Making Road Trips Fun Again \n\n\nAbout Stephanie Stuckey – CEO/President\, Stuckey’s Corporation \nStephanie Stuckey is CEO of Stuckey’s\, the roadside oasis famous for its pecan log rolls. The Company was founded by Stephanie’s grandfather\, W.S. Stuckey\, Sr. as a pecan stand in Eastman\, Georgia in 1937 and grew into over 350 stores by the 1970’s. The company was sold in 1964 but is now back in family hands and poised for a comeback.\nBilly Stuckey\, son of the founder and former U.S. Congressman\, reacquired Stuckey’s in 1985. Stephanie took over in November of 2019 and\, under her leadership\, Stuckey’s has purchased a healthy pecan snack company\, undergone a rebranding\, added three new franchised stores\, expanded its B2B retail customer base\, increased online sales 550% with a new website and will soon acquire a pecan processing and candy manufacturing plant.\nStephanie received both her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Georgia. She has worked as a trial lawyer\, elected to seven terms as a state representative\, ran an environmental nonprofit law firm that settled the largest Clean Water Act case in Georgia history\, served as Director of Sustainability and Resilience for the City of Atlanta\, and taught as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Georgia School of Law. Stephanie’s achievements include being named one of the 100 Most Influential Georgians by Georgia Trend Magazine and a graduate of Leadership Atlanta. She is active in her community\, a longstanding member of Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church\, and serves on many nonprofit boards\, including the National Sierra Club Foundation\, EarthShare of Georgia\, and her local zoning review board. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \n\nBBA’s “2nd Cup” Webinar Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. The “2nd Cup” Series is one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \n\n\n\nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6PM on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience (max 1 minute). After which\, we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register\, a confirmation email will be sent with Zoom details. If you do not receive this email after registering\, contact info@buckheadbusiness.org. \nBecause of sponsorships\, the “2nd Cup” webinar series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-our-2nd-cup-webinar-series-featuring-stephanie-stuckey/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210305T161448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T161448Z UID:10001865-1615456800-1615460400@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents our "2nd Cup" Webinar Series featuring Tara Murphy DESCRIPTION:Topic: When PR & Storytelling Collide in 100 Words! \n\n\nTara Murphy is Founder/President of 360 Media\, Inc. an entertainment\, lifestyle and hospitality boutique firm located in Grant Park. Specializing in public relations\, creative marketing and event planning\, this award-winning agency is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2021.\nIf there is a cultural event in the city\, notable business\, delicious restaurant – 360 has been a part of it in some way. From ADAC to the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival\, to the Atlanta Dogwood Festival and Atlanta Jazz Festival\, Atlanta Food & Wine Festival\, Central Atlanta Progress\, Harry Norman REALTORS\, Jane Fonda’s G-CAPP\, Krog Street Market\, Marriott Marquis\, Miracle Pop-Up Christmas bars\, Mission + Market\, Music Midtown\, NETHERWORLD Haunted House\, Peach Drop\, SweetWater 420 Fest\, Underground Atlanta and so many more\, Murphy has led her team to successful campaigns promoting and growing some of the most notable events in Atlanta and beyond.\nIn 2018\, Murphy became publisher and 360 Media took over the news media site\, The Atlanta 100\, which shares 100-word bite-size stories weekly about local news\, under the radar influencers\, events\, happenings and unique stories about the city and has become a resource for its 60k+ subscribers.\nMurphy recently joined the acclaimed and exclusive Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) of Atlanta\, an invite-only group for business owners above a certain financial threshold\, where she networks and collaborates with top leaders in the community. Murphy and 360 have received countless accolades over the quarter century in business\, including Expertise.com’s Top 20 PR Firms in Atlanta list four years in a row\, Atlanta Business Chronicle’s list of the Largest PR Firms\, and most recently Forbes 2021 America’s Best PR Agencies. Murphy was named of one of Atlanta’s Top 25 Women by Rolling Out Magazine and has received leadership accolades by the MS Society and March of Dimes. She is also an active member in NARAS (the local GRAMMY chapter) on the board of Georgia Music Partners and was just named one of Atlanta Magazine’s 2020 Women Making a Mark honor and is a new member of the MS Society Georgia Chapter’s Board of Trustees.\nwww.360media.net\nwww.theatlanta100.com \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \n\nBBA’s “2nd Cup” Webinar Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. The “2nd Cup” Series is one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \n\n\n\nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6PM on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience (max 1 minute). After which\, we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register\, a confirmation email will be sent with Zoom details. If you do not receive this email after registering\, contact info@buckheadbusiness.org. \nBecause of sponsorships\, the “2nd Cup” webinar series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-our-2nd-cup-webinar-series-featuring-tara-murphy/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210301T205327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T205327Z UID:10001864-1614852000-1614855600@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents our "2nd Cup" Webinar Series featuring Duane Moyer DESCRIPTION:Topic: Mindsets Matter to Create Thriving Humans \n\n\nAbout Duane Moyer – Program Director\, 7 Mindsets Academy \nDuane is a 30 year veteran in the youth empowerment field having direct student engagement\, program development\, and strategic organizational development experience. Duane considers it a privilege to work with schools to provide t he training\, coaching and curriculum to implement mindset-based social emotional learning and positive school culture development successfully and sustainably. His passion is to help schools to implement SEL initiatives at the building and district level. Duane sees a growing trend in education addressing the whole child as administrators use the 7 Mindsets to create ridiculously amazing schools where students love to learn\, educators love to teach and parents love to send their children.\nAdditionally\, Duane’s organizational development acumen has been demonstrated through his efforts to help build key organizations including: The Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)\, Halftime\, Young Biz\, WorkLife and The 7 Mindsets. Duane’s passion is to construct strategic marketing processes that help engage people in joining the cause of empowering youth.\nDuane is a graduate of Taylor University with a BS in Business Systems and of Loyola Marymount University with an MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \n\nBBA’s “2nd Cup” Webinar Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. The “2nd Cup” Series is one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \n\n\n\nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6PM on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience (max 1 minute). After which\, we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register\, a confirmation email will be sent with Zoom details. If you do not receive this email after registering\, contact info@buckheadbusiness.org. \nBecause of sponsorships\, the “2nd Cup” webinar series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-our-2nd-cup-webinar-series-featuring-duane-moyer/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210126T201836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T201836Z UID:10001858-1614247200-1614250800@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents our "Second Cup" Webinar Series featuring Seda Pazarbasi DESCRIPTION:Topic: From Insights to Marketing \n\n\nSeda Pazarbasi is the President and Founder of Ignite Insights Consulting assisting strategy\, marketing and advertising teams in accomplishing their objectives through subject matter expertise\, custom research and data analysis. Ms. Pazarbasi is the former Vice President of Strategic Insights & Analytics at the American Cancer Society where she led research for the brand\, incorporating key trends\, analytics\, market and consumer learnings into strategy and growth. She is also the former Global Marketing Strategy and Insights Director at The Coca-Cola Company. Prior to this role\, she was the Multicultural Marketing Center of Excellence Director at Coca-Cola North America. Previously Ms. Pazarbasi was the Strategic Brand Planning and Research Director for BBDO. She has also held roles of increasing responsibility in various research positions with organizations including Nielsen and Citibank. Ms. Pazarbasi holds a Master of Business Administration in marketing and e-commerce\, as well as a Bachelor of Science in engineering and business\nadministration. Ms. Pazarbasi lives in the Virginia Highlands area of Atlanta with her husband\, three young kids\, a puppy\, and two leopard geckos. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \n\nBBA’s “Second Cup” Webinar Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. The “Second Cup” Series will be one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \n\n\n\nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6 pm on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience (max 1 minute). After which\, we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register\, a confirmation email will be sent with Zoom details. If you do not receive this email after registering\, contact info@buckheadbusiness.org. \nBecause of sponsorships\, the “Second Cup” webinar series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-our-second-cup-webinar-series-featuring-seda-pazarbasi/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210212T161808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T161808Z UID:10001863-1613642400-1613646000@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents our "Second Cup" Webinar Series featuring Kwanza Hall DESCRIPTION:Topic: 30 Days In The Shoes of John Lewis \n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Atlanta\, Georgia\, Kwanza Hall is the son of the late Leon W. Hall\, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s youngest lieutenant. An alumnus of Benjamin E. Mays High School in Atlanta\, husband\, and father of two\, Hall has dedicated his life to be a public servant for those who call Atlanta home. For 15 years\, Hall served as an elected official on Atlanta City Council and on the Atlanta School Board. He represented the city’s most socially and economically diverse council district. As Councilman for District 2\, Hall has been recognized for leadership in many areas\, including economic inclusion\, workforce development\, urban design\, and arts and culture. In 2013\, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation recognized his initiative to expand opportunities to families in an Atlanta neighborhood with the highest concentration of poverty in the southeastern United States. Prior to his election to the Atlanta City Council\, Hall served on the Atlanta Board of Education. Hall is the immediate past chair of the Atlanta City Council’s International Relations Committee. He has been a fellow of the German Marshall Fund and a number of U.S. State Department programs. Hall served on the World Affairs Council\, Leadership Atlanta\, and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. \nPreviously\, Hall worked as Vice President of Technology for GoodWorks International LLC\, a public affairs consulting firm co-chaired by Ambassador Andrew Young. He also worked as Director of Business Development for MACTEC Engineering and Consulting\, Inc. Kwanza was appointed as a Senior Fellow of the Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils. In 2012\, Georgia State University honored him with the Pioneer Award\, its highest recognition for leadership promoting arts and culture in downtown Atlanta. In 2011\, Atlanta’s Park Pride honored Kwanza for governmental leadership in parks and greenspace advocacy. He was also voted by an independent media panel as one of the 100 Most Influential Atlantans. Atlanta’s American Institute of Architects chapter created the Kwanza Hall Award for civic leadership in architectural design. In 2009\, Creative Loafing named Kwanza Atlanta’s “Best Local Political Figure.” Most recently\, Hall served as United States Representative for Georgia’s 5th congressional district\, completing the late Congressman John Lewis’ term in the U.S. Congress continuing Lewis’ legacy of activism by building a bridge to the next generation of warriors for justice. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \n\nBBA’s “Second Cup” Webinar Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencers from all over the country. The “Second Cup” Series is one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other during this pandemic. Grab a “second cup” of your favorite weekday morning beverage and join us to learn something new\, each and every Thursday morning! \n\n\n\nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6 pm on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience (max 60 seconds). After which\, we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register\, a confirmation email will be sent with Zoom details. If you do not receive this email after registering\, contact info@buckheadbusiness.org. \nBecause of sponsorships\, the “Second Cup” webinar series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-our-second-cup-webinar-series-featuring-kwanza-hall/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210208T153048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T153048Z UID:10001862-1613037600-1613041200@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents our "Second Cup" Webinar Series featuring Malaika Dowdell DESCRIPTION:Topic: The Art & Science of Small Business Storytelling \nA 24-year marketing veteran\, Malaika Dowdell first fell in love with Marketing during coursework at Spelman College\, and The University of Chicago Booth School of Business\, where she received an MBA\, with a concentration in Marketing. She stands apart as a marketer because of her ability to implement creative\, game changing solutions\, while ensuring high quality implementation in the marketplace.  While the majority of her career has been focused within the Packaged Goods space (in roles with Philip Morris\, Miller Brewing Company\, Coca Cola and PepsiCo)\, she has also enjoyed the opportunity to serve others in roles in the non-profit space\, with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and public service with the City of Atlanta.\nMs. Dowdell has been recognized by Creative Media Awards\, MSN and MIXX Awards for excellence in marketing and research program development.\nCurrently\, Ms. Dowdell is the founder of DNA Marketing which is a boutique Marketing firm that specializes in supporting the marketing needs of small businesses. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \nBBA’s “Second Cup” Webinar Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencers from all over the country. The “Second Cup” Series is one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other during this pandemic. Grab a “second cup” of your favorite weekday morning beverage and join us to learn something new\, each and every Thursday morning! \nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6 pm on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience (max 60 seconds). After which\, we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register\, a confirmation email will be sent with Zoom details. If you do not receive this email after registering\, contact info@buckheadbusiness.org. \nBecause of sponsorships\, the “Second Cup” webinar series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-our-second-cup-webinar-series-featuring-malaika-dowdell/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210126T201615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T201615Z UID:10001857-1612432800-1612436400@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents our "Second Cup" Webinar Series featuring Jim Durrett DESCRIPTION:Topic: Buckhead Safety \n\n\nJim Durrett – Jim has been promoting smart growth development and livable communities since 1996\, when he left his hydrogeology practice and went to work at the Georgia Conservancy.  From there his career took him to the Metro Atlanta Chamber where he was VP of Environmental Affairs\, to the Urban Land Institute where he was founding executive director of ULI Atlanta\, and to the Livable Communities Coalition where he was founding executive director. Jim is an avid bicyclist\, a graduate of Leadership Atlanta\, the Regional Leadership Institute and the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership\, and serves on several boards\, including MARTA’s board of directors.  Jim is now MARTA’s representative on the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Transportation and Air Quality Committee (TAQC).  Jim and his wife\, Pat\, have two adult sons. Jim is also Executive Director of the Buckhead CID. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \n\nBBA’s “Second Cup” Webinar Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. The “Second Cup” Series will be one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \n\n\n\nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6 pm on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience (max 1 minute). After which\, we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register\, a confirmation email will be sent with Zoom details. If you do not receive this email after registering\, contact info@buckheadbusiness.org. \nBecause of sponsorships\, the “Second Cup” webinar series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-our-second-cup-webinar-series-featuring-jim-durrett/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210122T170043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T170043Z UID:10001856-1611856800-1611860400@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:Young Bucks - Leverage Your Expertise To Make An Impact Hosted via Zoom DESCRIPTION:About Natasha Crumby\, MHA:Natasha Crumby\, MHA attended The University of North Carolina for a bachelors degree in Biology\, then went on to pursue a master’s degree in Health Administration.\nDuring Natasha’s professional career she has served as a 2011-2012 AmeriCorps member and transitioned into healthcare leadership. Natasha is a highly enthusiastic research leader and virtual consultant whom has composed and strengthened a myriad of program management skills that will positively impact research and business administration. Natasha has experienced the opportunity to be published in 3 medical journals. In addition\, Natasha has experience in entrepreneurship\, grant writing\, grant proposal review. Natasha was a Health Scientist at the a global public health organization.\nCurrently\, Natasha is the CEO of Crowns and Medicine nonprofit\, and previous executive board member of a startup IT company. In her spare time she enjoys exploring with family/friends\, traveling\, trying new restaurants\, and growing new start up businesses.\nNatasha has a passion for giving back to the community and educating individuals about chronic diseases. She aspires to be a world renowned entrepreneur spreading her skills in business productivity and profitability in private and public sectors. Natasha is excited about the future and currently shooting for a goal to make the Forbes 40 under 40 list. \n\nThe event is FREE for members and non-members.\nCLICK TO REGISTER URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/young-bucks-leverage-your-expertise-to-make-an-impact-hosted-via-zoom/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210122T165830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T165830Z UID:10001854-1611828000-1611831600@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents our "Second Cup" Webinar Series featuring Guliz Kavuncuoglu & John Van Vleck DESCRIPTION:Topic: Art of Innovation – Behaviors Eat Process For Breakfast \n\n\nGuliz Kavuncuoglu \nA whole brain thinker who makes creativity more accessible by disrupting the processes and routines of our everyday lives. Having worked with some of the world’s most reputable brands\, she has built on her breadth of experience from consumer and shopper marketing to new business and innovation commercialization. Guliz is comfortable in the expansionist world of ideas and creative thinking\, as well as in the thick of business and analytics. Always asking the right question at the right time\, she instinctively suggests new approaches while strategically navigate complex business systems – because she’s been there. \nJohn Van Vleck \nA master at balancing human perspective and business acumen to ignite actionable solutions. Prior to becoming one of the founders of The Green Room Collective\, John spent several years [i.e. developing creative campaigns that drove sales for leading global brands] in the advertising world\, and another 15 years as the Global Director of Innovation Ignitor at The Coca-Cola Company. This extensive experience on both sides of the aisle enabled him to show his magic in 35 markets\, with a proven record of producing innovative business solutions in his work with top global brands and partners like Coca-Cola\, Unilever\, and McDonald’s. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \n\nBBA’s “Second Cup” Webinar Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. The “Second Cup” Series will be one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \n\n\n\nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6 pm on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience (max 1 minute). After which\, we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register\, a confirmation email will be sent with Zoom details. If you do not receive this email after registering\, contact info@buckheadbusiness.org. \nBecause of sponsorships\, the “Second Cup” webinar series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-our-second-cup-webinar-series-featuring-guliz-kavuncuoglu-john-van-vleck/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210115T172001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T172056Z UID:10001852-1611223200-1611226800@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents our "Second Cup" Webinar Series featuring Alvin Townley DESCRIPTION:Topic: Endurance\, Resilience\, and Leadership in Times of Crisis \n\n\nBest-selling New York Times reviewed author and Emmy Award winning storyteller Alvin Townley has literally circled the world three times to discover inspiring stories of leadership and purpose. His five nationally-acclaimed books have received rave reviews from John McCain\, Jimmy Carter\, Peyton Manning\, Tom Wolfe\, and others. He was also part of the team behind the PBS film Jeremiah\, which won Best Documentary. Alvin has talked leadership with icons like Michael Bloomberg\, Robert Gates\, Justice Stephen Breyer\, Unbroken’s Louie Zamperini\, and Apollo 13’s Jim Lovell. He has been invited to speak at venues including The White House and U.S. Capitol; CNN\, FOX\, and NPR have featured his expertise. An Eagle Scout and NCAA athlete\, Alvin graduated from Washington & Lee University. He has worked in the U.S. Congress; managed global strategy for an 85\,000-person firm; and led external relations for a Grammy- and Tony-winning national arts center. In 2020 he founded LegacyCraft to help people and organizations activate their legacies. A Georgia Author of the Year\, he lives outside his hometown of Atlanta\, close to the rivers and trails he loves to enjoy with his wife Suzanne and their two children. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \n\nBBA’s “Second Cup” Webinar Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. The “Second Cup” Series will be one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \n\n\n\nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6 pm on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience (max 1 minute). After which\, we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register\, a confirmation email will be sent with Zoom details. If you do not receive this email after registering\, contact info@buckheadbusiness.org. \nBecause of sponsorships\, the “Second Cup” webinar series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-our-second-cup-webinar-series-featuring-alvin-townley/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20210112T153659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T153659Z UID:10001846-1610618400-1610622000@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents "The Second Cup" featuring Gem Munro DESCRIPTION:Topic: Health\, Wealth\, and Happiness in 2021 \nGem is a born and raised New Zealand Entrepreneur\, High Performance Life and Biz Coach\, COO Consultant\, Creative Director\, and Speaker. She uses her 16 years experience in The Law of Attraction\, 8 years owning her fitness business\, and 5 years as a 200hr yoga/meditation teacher combined with her 18 years in sales\, marketing\, and business development\, to help you make more money\, execute your vision\, live in alignment and flow\, give you your time back\, and live the rich and enriched life of your dreams. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \nBBA’s “The Second Cup”  Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. “The Second Cup” Series will be one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6 pm on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience(max 1 minute). Then we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register a confirmation email will be sent with event connecting details. \nBecause of sponsorships\, “The Second Cup” series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-the-second-cup-featuring-gem-munro/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20201204T151058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T151058Z UID:10001840-1608199200-1608202800@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents "The Second Cup" featuring Rainy Lynn DESCRIPTION:Rainy Lynn / Director of Relationships and Stages for HipCat Society \nTopic: Pivoting and Thriving in 2021 – Six Marketing Trends You Must Use \n\n\nRainy Lynn is the Director of Relationships and Stages for HipCat Society\, a digital marketing agency that’s changing the world through an unorthodox concept called Marketing with Love. She serves her team and the world with her unique knowledge of coaching\, speaking\, and consulting for entrepreneurs. \nRainy led the operations and growth of NuQuest investment banking firm working intimately with small business and entrepreneurs growth. She also managed the operations of HealthJobsNationwide\, the largest online job board in the healthcare industry. \nThis afforded her the privilege to work with national and local events such as California Women’s Conference\, Doctors Who Rock\, Get Your Life Back Now\, Set Your Tone Summit and the Technology Association of Georgia. She’s worked with multiple world-renowned speakers\, such as Lt. Col. Rob Waldo Waldman\, Kelly Gallagher\, Joe Mercola\, Zach Busch\, and Del Bigtree just to name a few. Rainy has also shared the stage with Jack Canfield\, Sharon Lechter\, and Bronkar Lee\, \nShe’s a certified personal development facilitator for the Essence of Being workshops. The philosophies are a direct lineage of Marshall Thurber\, Edward Deming\, Robert Kiyosaki\, Jack Canfield\, Tony Robbins\, and Mark Victor Hanson. \nRainy has learned and played every facet of the event world\, giving her a unique ability to understand and support people. Now\, as HipCat’s Director of Relationships and Stages\, Rainy helps entrepreneurs pursue their passions\, marketing to the people they want to serve\, and letting it rain! \nThe world is ever-evolving creating new opportunities\, and 2021 is handing one to you right now. It’s a global outcry for change. People demand meaningful connections and authenticity from brands. Even during uncertain times\, you can serve your customers\, solve their problems\, and create new revenue streams – all through marketing. And Rainy – Director of Relationships and Stages for HipCat Society – is giving you the top 6 marketing trends you must use to thrive in 2021 and beyond. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \n\nBBA’s “The Second Cup”  Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. “The Second Cup” Series will be one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \n\n\n\nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6 pm on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience(max 1 minute). Then we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register a confirmation email will be sent with event connecting details. \nBecause of sponsorships\, “The Second Cup” series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-the-second-cup-featuring-rainy-lynn/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20201130T183856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T183856Z UID:10001838-1607594400-1607598000@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents "The Second Cup" featuring Lee Ashby Watts DESCRIPTION:Lee Ashby Watts / Chief Marketing Officer at Smith\, Gambrell & Russell\, LLP \nTopic: Rising Above the Noise Using Customer Experience \n\n\nLee Ashby Watts has over 20 years of marketing & branding experience\,  helping law firms and attorneys develop marketing and business development strategy. She is the Chief Marketing Officer at the international law firm of Smith\, Gambrell & Russell.  She is a frequent speaker at various conferences and a contributing writer for Forbes Communications Council.  Lee also recently launched a podcast Seeking Strategy with another CMO in the legal industry to address various marketing\, branding and leadership topics. \nShe earned her Executive MBA from Georgia State University and a BA from Ohio University. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \n\nBBA’s “The Second Cup”  Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. “The Second Cup” Series will be one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \n\n\n\nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6 pm on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience(max 1 minute). Then we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register a confirmation email will be sent with event connecting details. \nBecause of sponsorships\, “The Second Cup” series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-the-second-cup-featuring-lee-ashby-watts/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20201130T183434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T183434Z UID:10001836-1606989600-1606993200@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents "The Second Cup" featuring John Hope Bryant DESCRIPTION:John Hope Bryant / Chairman and CEO at Operation HOPE\, Bryant Group Ventures and The Promise Homes Company \nTopic: Up from Nothing: 5 Pillars of Success \nEarlier in November\, LinkedIn named John Hope Bryant #10 on their Top Voices of 2020\, along with Brene Brown\, Sara Blakely\, Mark Cuban and Arianna Huffington.  American Banker magazine 2016 “Innovator of the Year”\, Inc.’s “The World’s 10 Top CEOs” (honorable mention)\, and one of Time magazine’s “50 Leaders for the Future” named in 1994\, John Hope Bryant is an American entrepreneur\, author\, philanthropist\, and prominent thought leader on financial inclusion\, economic empowerment and financial dignity. \nBryant is the founder\, chairman\, and chief executive officer of Operation HOPE\, Inc. the largest not- for-profit and best-in-class provider of financial literacy\, financial inclusion and economic empowerment tools and services in the United States for youth and adults; chairman and chief executive officer of Bryant Group Ventures and The Promise Homes Company\, the largest for-profit minority-controlled owners of institutional-quality\, single-family residential rental homes in the U.S.\, and co-founder of Global Dignity. \nThe last five U.S. presidents have recognized his work\, and he has served as an advisor to the last three sitting U.S. presidents\, from both political parties. He is responsible for financial literacy becoming the policy of the U.S. federal government. In January 2016 Bryant became the only private American citizen to inspire the renaming of a building on the White House campus\, when the U.S. Treasury Annex Building was renamed the Freedman’s Bank Building. The Freedman’s Banks’\, founded by President Abraham Lincoln\, legacy has become the narrative of the work of Operation HOPE—to help all people in the ‘Invisible Class’ become fully integrated into our nation’s economy. In April 2017\, a historical marker\, also inspired by Bryant\, to honor the final flight of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. to Memphis on April 3\, 1968\, was installed at the Memphis International Airport 49 years to the day that Eastern Flight 381 arrived from Atlanta. \nA member of the founding class of The Forum of Young Global Leaders\, and founding member of Clinton Global Initiative\, Bryant is a LinkedIn Influencer\, contributor to Huffington Post\, THRIVE Global and Black Enterprise\, and a member of the World Economic Forum and OECD Expert Networks. \nHis Facebook Live “Silver Rights” Series has received 40+ million views\, and serves as an engaging platform to foster essential discussion in the digital age around financial inclusion and social uplift. This series led directly to a Facebook sponsoring episodic streaming series entitled ‘Delivering The Memo’\, inspired by Bryant’s newest bestselling book\, THE MEMO. \nHe has received hundreds of awards and citations for his work\, including\, Oprah Winfrey’s Use Your Life Award\, and the John Sherman Award for Excellence in Financial Education from the U.S. Treasury. Bryant recently received an honorable mention in Inc. magazine’s “The World’s 10 Top CEOs” article that spotlights global servant leaders as the visionaries behind some of the most successful organizations. \nBryant is the author of bestsellers; The Memo: Five Rules for Your Economic Liberation (Berrett-Koehler\, September 2017)\, How the Poor Can Save Capitalism: Rebuilding the Path to the Middle Class (Berrett-Koehler\, 2014)\, and LOVE LEADERSHIP: The New Way to Lead in a Fear-Based World (Jossey-Bass\, 2009). He is one of the only bestselling authors on economics and business leadership in the world today who happens to also be African-American. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \n\nBBA’s “The Second Cup”  Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. “The Second Cup” Series will be one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \n\n\n\nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6 pm on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience(max 1 minute). Then we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register a confirmation email will be sent with event connecting details. \nBecause of sponsorships\, “The Second Cup” series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-the-second-cup-featuring-john-hope-bryant/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20201102T143244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T143244Z UID:10001324-1605780000-1605783600@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents "The Second Cup" featuring Marcy Sperry DESCRIPTION:Marcy Sperry / Founder @ Vivid IP \nTopic: Branding & IP Protection with Trademarks \nFounder and lead brand champion of Vivid IP\, Marcy’s career spans 15-plus years of expertise as a practicing trademark and IP attorney—including at premier firms King & Spalding and Womble Bond Dickson. By coupling that experience with a boutique\, progressive approach to protecting her clients’ ideas\, she has built and branded Vivid IP as a bold IP partner for creators\, inventors\, artists\, and entrepreneurs in the modern world. \nClients needed an alternative: Big-name\, big-firm experience\, but with a boutique\, progressive approach. A transparent\, simple pricing system built for today’s business. A bold\, new IP partner for the modern world. \nMarcy’s talent for seeing the complete landscape of every challenge—anticipating obstacles\, spotting opportunities\, and charting optimal IP solutions ahead of the curve and the competition—gives her clients a distinct advantage. But it’s her focused\, unwavering approach to establishing and defending her clients’ intellectual property rights that truly sets Marcy—and Vivid IP—apart. Her trademark “can-do\, won’t-quit” spirit is as much in evidence when she’s coaching her youngest son’s soccer team as when she’s leading her clients to legal victory. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \nBBA’s “The Second Cup”  Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. “The Second Cup” Series will be one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6 pm on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience(max 1 minute). Then we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register a confirmation email will be sent with event connecting details. \nBecause of sponsorships\, “The Second Cup” series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-the-second-cup-featuring-marcy-sperry/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20201104T214631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T214631Z UID:10001326-1605175200-1605178800@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents "The Second Cup" featuring June Cline DESCRIPTION:Topic: The ROI of LOL \nJune Cline / The Southern\, Sassy & Savvy Harley Riding Humorist \nIs it important for you to be funny? June Cline’s Southern answer\, “Are a pig’s assets pork?” It turns out there IS and ROI of LOL –a return on investment of laughing out loud when YOU initiate laughter. \nPresident of The Virtual Center for Laughing and Learning: Where ROI meets LOL\, June shares her proprietary comedic styles research and expertise using the power of laughter to boost morale\, engagement and the bottom line. The ROI of LOL with colleagues\, clients\, and those for whom they care is measurable in retention\, loyalty and trust. One of June’s discoveries is that a person’s humor history greatly impacts their current happiness. Another discovery is that people will not laugh where\, or with whom\, they do not trust. \nJune passionately shows people\, teams and companies how to experience more laughter\, health and happiness with her five step process to mine their personal humorous stories. Her Keynotes\, Workshops\, and Board Retreats include tips\, tools\, and techniques that guide participants\, both leaders and teams\, to those outcomes. \nJune Cline created The Virtual Center for Laughing and Learning to warehouse a wealth of online information on the power of utilizing humor to rev up health and happiness for professionals who want better connections\, more resiliency and deeper trust. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \nBBA’s “The Second Cup”  Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. “The Second Cup” Series will be one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6 pm on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience(max 1 minute). Then we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register a confirmation email will be sent with event connecting details. \nBecause of sponsorships\, “The Second Cup” series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-the-second-cup-featuring-june-cline/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20201005T160827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T160827Z UID:10001255-1603965600-1603969200@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents "The Second Cup" featuring Kevin Riley DESCRIPTION:Kevin Riley / Editor of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution \nTopic: Covering Covid – The Inside Story at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution \nKevin Riley is the Editor of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution\, a position he was named to in January 2011. Kevin is a long-time employee of Cox Enterprises and began his career in 1983 at the Dayton Daily News while a student at the University of Dayton. He also writes columns in the Journal-Constitution. During his time in Atlanta\, he has led a rejuvenation of the newspaper’s investigative journalism. The newspaper was named a finalist for The Pulitzer Prize in 2017. The AJC’s coverage of Atlanta City Hall won the 2019 American Society of News Editors’ First Amendment Award and the University of Florida’s Freedom of Information Award. The newspaper won a 2020 National Headliner award for its investigation into senior-care homes. \nThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution has also been recognized with two Emmy awards for broadcast projects related to its investigative reporting during Kevin’s tenure. Kevin is an award-winning podcaster\, receiving the American Bar Association’s prestigious Silver Gavel Award in 2018. His podcast\, which was part of the AJC’s popular “Breakdown” series\, recounted his experience as a jury foreman in a Fulton County double-murder case. Kevin has emphasized a digital approach to news coverage\, including hyper-local content focused on communities\, and AJC.com garners the largest audience of any local news site in metro Atlanta. He oversees the state’s largest reporting staff covering Georgia’s governor\, legislature and state government. \nKevin was a judge for the 2019 and the 2020 Pulitzer Prizes. He testified before U.S. House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Antitrust\, Commercial and Administrative Law in 2019 on the importance of local journalism\, and the impact that social media and the large tech companies are having on it. He is also a regular guest on Georgia Public Broadcasting’s “Political Rewind.” He is a member of the Atlanta Rotary Club\, the News Leaders Association\, and he serves on the board of the Empty Stocking Fund. He was named one of “Atlanta’s 55 Most Powerful” people by Atlanta Magazine. \nA native of Cleveland\, Ohio\, Kevin is married to Tracy\, his wife of 34 years. They have three children. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \nThis event is brought to you by Present Your Way to Success \nBBA’s “The Second Cup”  Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. “The Second Cup” Series will be one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6 pm on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience(max 1 minute). Then we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register a confirmation email will be sent with event connecting details. \nBecause of sponsorships\, “The Second Cup” series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-the-second-cup-featuring-kevin-riley/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20201009T144449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T144449Z UID:10001318-1603360800-1603364400@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents "The Second Cup" featuring Deke Copenhaver DESCRIPTION:Deke Copenhaver / Principal – Copenhaver Consulting\, LLC \nTopic: Leadership In Crisis: Calming the Storm \nDeke Copenhaver currently serves as Principal of Copenhaver Consulting\, LLC\, a niche consulting firm in Augusta\, Georgia serving the needs of businesses\, nonprofits and local governments. In May of 2019 he published his first book “The Changemaker: the Art of Building Better Leaders” with Advantage|Forbesbooks. \nDeke served as Mayor of Augusta\, Georgia from 2005 through 2014.  Since leaving office Deke has served as the host of “There it is With Deke Copenhaver”\, a daily call-in radio show on WGAC New Talk Radio\, as well as Managing Consultant for the Augusta Economic Development Authority. \nDeke has spoken at many national conferences on topics including city design\, economic development\, healthcare\, veteran’s issues and the non-profit industry. He currently authors a monthly column on leadership published by the Georgia Municipal Association. Mr. Copenhaver earned a B.A. in Political Science from Augusta College and is a graduate of Leadership Georgia and the Mayor’s Institute on City Design. \nDeke has been recognized as one of Georgia Trend Magazine’s “100 Most Influential Georgians” seven times. Southern Living Magazine named Deke as one of their “Heroes of the New South” for his passionate work in helping to revitalize Augusta’s historic inner-city African American neighborhoods. In 2010\, Mr. Copenhaver was awarded the “Exemplary Service for Community Unity” award by the Martin Luther King\, Jr. Memorial Committee. Mr. Copenhaver was the 2013 recipient of the Robert F. Cocklin Award presented by the Third Region of the Association of the United States Army for his exceptional support of AUSA\, our nation’s military and their families. In 2014 the Greater Augusta Arts Council recognized Deke with the President’s Award for his support of and commitment to the arts. In 2017 Mr. Copenhaver was recognized by Leadership Augusta with their Ruth Crawford Community Leadership Award. In 2017 Copenhaver was presented with the First Annual Invest Augusta Cyber Leadership Award. \nDuring his final re-election campaign in 2010\, Deke became the first American mayor to complete all three legs of a sanctioned Ironman event and has subsequently completed four more Ironman 70.3’s. He and his lovely wife Malisa reside in Augusta\, Georgia with their two dogs Sarah Bet\, Hoss Buddy. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \nBBA’s “The Second Cup”  Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. “The Second Cup” Series will be one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6 pm on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience(max 1 minute). Then we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register a confirmation email will be sent with event connecting details. \nBecause of sponsorships\, “The Second Cup” series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-the-second-cup-featuring-deke-copenhaver/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T111504 CREATED:20201005T160545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T160545Z UID:10001807-1602151200-1602154800@livablebuckhead.com SUMMARY:The Buckhead Business Association presents "The Second Cup" featuring Crystal Khalil DESCRIPTION:Crystal Khalil / Co-Founder of Sister Diamonds\, LLC \nTopic: The Power of Us – Collectivism in Action \nCrystal Khalil is an author\, motivational speaker\, philanthropist and executive coach. As the co-founder of Sister Diamonds LLC\, she is committed to helping women celebrate their brilliance & personal purpose. On August 1\, 2020\, Sister Diamonds will host the world’s largest virtual International Slumber Party for young\, women of color featuring a veritable list of who’s who in business\, finance\, social justice\, and health & wellness. Through her executive coaching platform called “The Khalil Experience\,” she also delivers powerful messages of empowerment to inspire high performance and potential for corporate talent and entrepreneurs. Khalil’s desire to help others achieve their highest potential led to the 2019 release of her international best-seller\, “Hard Workers Work Hard\, And Networkers Move Up!” In this debut book\, Khalil shares with readers tools and insights to help them accelerate their career 10 times faster. In 2017\, Crystal was named the first African American executive with Dr.-Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. She formerly served as Director\, Procurement\, for the Porsche Group Companies in North America. In this role\, she oversaw all indirect purchasing activity for Porsche’s North American subsidiaries and affiliates. As a mentor and role model to her team\, Khalil is lauded for leading with integrity\, purpose and compassion. In the community\, Khalil serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for Caring For Others\, an internationally recognized nonprofit organization that gives voice to the faces of poverty. \nShe has received many accolades throughout her career\, including the most recent list of Top 25 Women in Power Impacting Diversity by Diversity Plus Magazine. Khalil has been a featured speaker for numerous events\, such as the National Association of Women Business Owners Conference\, the Forbes IDEA Summit and the Institute of Supply Management. An empty-nester\, she lives in Atlanta with her husband and enjoys reading\, spending time with friends and family\, and a beautiful white sand beach. She is eagerly anticipating the birth of her first grandchild in October 2020. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  \nBBA’s “The Second Cup”  Series take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. using the online platform Zoom\, and features thought leaders and influencer from all over the country. “The Second Cup” Series will be one of BBAs way of staying connected with our members and helping you stay connected with each other. \nBBA Members who Pre-Register by 6 pm on Wednesday will be allowed to introduce themselves and their business to the online audience(max 1 minute). Then we will hear from our featured guest. \nAfter you register a confirmation email will be sent with event connecting details. \nBecause of sponsorships\, “The Second Cup” series is being presented at no cost to members and guests.  If you are interested in the additional exposure being provided to sponsors\, please reach out to BBA at info@buckheadbusiness.org \nMembers: FREE\nNon-Members: FREE\nPre-Registration is required to be allowed to speak. URL:https://livablebuckhead.com/event/the-buckhead-business-association-presents-the-second-cup-featuring-crystal-khalil/ LOCATION:GA CATEGORIES:Buckhead Business Association ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://livablebuckhead.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/bba.png ORGANIZER;CN="Buckhead Business Association":MAILTO:info@buckheadbusiness.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR