October 2009 - Posts
ACVB Membership News
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U.S Armed Forces Celebration at Pemberton Place Park
In partnership with World of Coca-Cola, the Georgia Aquarium will host their annual U.S. Armed Forces Celebration Day on November 7. For the occasion, Pemberton Place Park will feature demonstrations with military personnel and equipment. The fun will continue as the Georgia Aquarium is proud to recognize all active, retired and reserve military personal with special discounts during the week of November 7 to November 15. For more information visit www.georgiaaquarium.org for more information.
Aqua Vino 2009 at the Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium’s annual wine tasting event Aqua Vino will be held on October 29, 2009 from 7-10 p.m. This year’s event invites guests to “Sip, Savor and Sea” the wonders of the ocean. Exclusively for one night, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy more than 200 wines and 30 of Atlanta’s best restaurants. All proceeds from the event support the Aquarium’s state-of-the-art veterinary services facility through the Correll Center for Aquatic Animal Health. Please visit http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/aquavino for more information.
Georgia A-Scary-Um
On Oct. 30 and 31, 2009, the Georgia Aquarium will transform into the Georgia A-Scary-Um to celebrate Halloween. Guests are invited to participate in all-day trick-or-treating and costume contests at the world’s largest aquarium which will be decked out with Halloween decorations, music and Halloween arts and craft tables. Kids age 12 and under in shark-themed costumes will receive free admission when accompanied by an adult (offer valid for up to two children in costume per one paid adult or Member on Oct. 30-31). So join the spider crabs, batfish, "ghost jellies" and toothy sand tiger sharks for a screaming good time! For more information please visit http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/visitUs/georgia-a-scary-um.aspx
Planet Shark: Predator or Prey Debuts at the Georgia Aquarium
The most innovative “out of water” exhibition to tour the world, Planet Shark: Predator or Prey, made its world debut at the Georgia Aquarium on October 3, 2009. For a limited time in Atlanta, guests can explore the unique relationships between humans and the most feared predator on earth – the shark. Presented by Australian based producer Grande Exhibitions, it entertains and educates guests with full scale shark models, fossils, artifacts from the movie “Jaws”, shark encounters told by survivors, amazing “frozen in time” displays, information about conservation efforts and more. The exhibit complements the existing population of 70 live sharks representing 14 different species at the Aquarium. To learn more about this incredible exhibit visit http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/exploretheaquarium/planetshark.aspx .
8 Million Gallons of Photo Possibilities
Join us for an exceptional visual experience of seeing the underwater world through the lens of your camera! This photography workshop will begin with a short seminar on the basics of shooting in this special environment, shooting time at the Aquarium with hands-on instruction from a professional photographer and includes a catered lunch. Please bring your camera! This workshop is geared toward photographers at any level with any camera that has manual focus capabilities. For more information visit www.georgiaaquarium.org.
Science on Tap
Science on Tap is a NEW lecture series at the Georgia Aquarium where you can enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages in our stunning Ocean’s Ballroom while receiving a first-hand educational accounts from our Aquarium experts. For the upcoming schedule of speakers, dates and times please visit www.georgiaaquarium.org.
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The Second City is back at the Alliance by popular demand after a sold-out 2008 run! Just in time for the holiday season, the hit comedy team from Chicago will skewer Atlanta’s favorite sacred cows and pink pigs. The Second City: Peach Drop, Stop and Roll is a World Premiere sketch comedy revue—the Alliance’s newest gift to Atlanta—complete with giant belly laughs.
The Second City: Peach Drop, Stop and Roll is written and created by Matt Hovde and Seth Weitberg with additional material by the casts of The Second City. These masters of sketch and improv comedy take a Southern-fried stab at Atlanta, creating a show that reflects the city in all its diversity, complexity and hilarity while lovingly mocking all things ATL.
The Second City is the birthplace of many legendary comic geniuses including Steve Carell, John Belushi, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, Mike Myers, John Candy and Tina Fey. Besides being a proven training ground for high profile comedians, it has a solid national reputation for irreverent, homegrown sketch comedy.
Performances are Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Nov. 6 – Dec. 13, 2009 on the Hertz Stage. There will not be a 2:30 p.m. matinee performance on Saturday, Nov. 7. The Sunday, Dec. 6 show at 2:30 p.m. will be Audio Described for the visually impaired.
Tickets are $30 and $40 and are available at the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office by calling 404.733.5000 or online at www.alliancetheatre.org. Discount rates for groups of 10 or more are available by calling 404.733.4690. Discount rates are also available for members of the military, seniors and students. The Alliance Theatre is located at the Woodruff Arts Center, corner of Peachtree and 15th Street, in Midtown Atlanta.
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Atlanta business leaders recently gathered to recognize their best at the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council's (GMSDC) Spirit of Alliance Awards and the Atlanta Business League's (ABL) 25th Annual Super Tuesday Awards. Mary Parker, president & CEO of Atlanta-based ALL(n)1 Security Services, was honored at both events---receiving the GMSDC Class II Supplier of the Year Award and the ABL Outstanding Achievement Woman of the Year Award.
Widely recognized for her success in industries that are historically challenging for women, Parker is the only nationally-certified African-American female owner of a full-service security firm in the country. These awards highlight Parker's commitment to supporting other minority- and women-owned enterprises, and they come at a time of significant growth for her firm.
Her firm's growth includes a new contract win with Standard Parking Corporation at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport parking facilities---with ALL(n)1 Security sub-contracting to manage all courtesy officers. Through this recently awarded contract, the firm will staff courtesy officers and provide monitoring at the airport's more than 30,000 on-site parking spaces that are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week---including in the hourly, economy, daily, Gold and Park-Ride Reserve lots, and the more than 8,000 on-site Park-Ride spots.
"These awards mean a great deal because, after proving myself in extremely challenging industries, I am passionate about planting seeds of success in other minority- and women-owned businesses," said Mary Parker, president and CEO, ALL(n)1 Security. "Last year, ALL(n)1 Security invested more than $1 million dollars in contracts with minority- and women-owned business enterprises, so it is indeed an honor to have that commitment recognized by such prestigious organizations."
The Spirit of Alliance Awards ceremony is GMSDC's premiere annual event for honoring individuals and businesses for their demonstrated contributions to supplier diversity and for advancing minority business development throughout the state of Georgia. And, ABL's signature Super Tuesday event features a day of exhibits, workshops and forums, and an award's recognition luncheon to encourage African-American female entrepreneurs toward success in business ownership.
Parker's ALL(n)1 Security is a multi-million dollar security enterprise with a workforce of more than 200 employees. Parker has been honored with the Women Flying High Phoenix Trailblazer Award for a woman business enterprise, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Regional Entrepreneur of the Year Award and the Atlanta Business League Non-Traditional Business of the Year Award, to name a few.
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Two weeks ago, c21 had a great start to its weekend. On September 25, 2009, c21 was awarded the ninth "Best Places to Work" spot in the small business category at the Atlanta Business Chronicle's annual event. Almost 500 companies were nominated this year – and only 60 winners - 25 winners each in the small and medium-sized company category, and 10 large company winners. Across all three award sectors, c21 was the highest ranking marketing public relations firm.
The award was based upon a quantitative employee survey of human resource values, including team effectiveness, goal alignment, trust of management and coworkers and more. This is the second time c21 has been recognized by the Chronicle as a Best Place to Work, having received the award in 2007.
"It's about the team. Without great people, we can't provide clients with innovative ideas, great service and real results. I'm so grateful to have such an amazing team of smart, passionate and fun individuals to work with each day," said Sharon Goldmacher – president, c21.
Atlanta Business Chronicle partnered with national employee satisfaction survey firm Quantum Workplace to survey and select the Best Places to Work. For more information on the survey process, please visit www.atlantabusinesschronicle.com.
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