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3Dear Members, Partners, and Friends, 90 Years….A milestone that allows us to reflect on our remarkable journey, celebrate our achieve-ments, and look ahead to the boundless opportunities that await us. The Atlanta Business League has been a cornerstone of our community for nearly a century, and it is our honor to formally ad-dress you as we mark this historic milestone.Throughout our rich history, we have been champions of economic empowerment, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation has strength-ened our community and enriched countless Black businesses.As we celebrate our 90th anniversary, we acknowledge the challenges we’ve overcome, the prog-ress we’ve made, and the lasting impact we’ve made. We owe this longevity and success to the dedication of our members, the support of our partners, sponsors, and the resilience of the busi-nesses and communities we serve.The road ahead is filled with opportunities to continue this legacy. We remain resolute in our com-mitment to driving economic growth, supporting Black-owned businesses, and advancing equal-ity in the business world. Our mission remains as vital today as it was when our organization was founded.We want to express our gratitude to everyone who has been a part of our journey—our members, partners, sponsors, volunteers, and staff. Your unwavering dedication and belief in our mission have been the cornerstone of our success.Together, as we embark on our next chapter, we look forward to creating an even brighter future. With innovation, collaboration, and determination, we will continue to make a meaningful differ-ence in business industries and various communities.Thank you for your support, and here’s to the next 90 years of excellence and empowerment!Sincerely,Ryan WilsonBoard Chair, Atlanta Business LeagueCEO and Co-Founder, The Gathering SpotLeona Barr-DavenportPresident & CEOA Message from the Board Chair and the President & CEO5ATLANTA BUSINESS LEAGUE FILMING NOTICEPLEASE BE AWARE FILMING IS TAKING PLACE FOR THIS EVENTBy attending this event, you hereby grant the Atlanta Business League (including its affiliates, partners, and sponsors) your irrevocable consent for your likeness, actions, image and voice to appear in any production, media or materials stemming from this event, worldwide and in perpetuity, without any compensation or credit to you. If you do not wish to appear or be recorded, please remain outside of the event and contact an authorized ABL officer for additional information. Thank you.
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7P R O G R A M A G E N D A90TH ANNUAL MEETINGAtlanta Marriott Marquis | November 11, 2023 | 7:00 pmWelcome..........................................................Frank Ski, Master of Ceremonies Syndicated Radio Personality KISS 104.1Business Segment...........................................Shawn Graham, ABL Board Secretary CEO, National Black MBA Association, Inc.Occasion...........................................................Ryan Wilson, ABL Board Chair CEO & Co-founder, The Gathering Spot 90 Years of Reflection..................................Milton H. Jones, Jr., 90th Anniversary Chair Founding Member, Peachtree Providence Partners, LLC 90th Anniversary Vision.....................................Eric Pinckney, ABL Development Chair Project Executive, Commercial Real Estate Division The Integral Group Invocation.........................Ambassador Andrew Young, 90th Anniversary Honorary Chair Founder & Chairman, Andrew Young FoundationDinner...............................................................Music by Magic Dream BandCall to Action............................................................................Frank SkiMaynard H. Jackson, Jr. Empowerment Awards US Senator Jon Ossoff...................Erica Qualls-Battey, 90th Anniversary Honorary Chair Area General Manager, Marriott International US Senator Raphael Warnock......George & Gloria Brooks, 90th Anniversary Honorary Chairs Brooks PMP ConsultantsBusiness Hall of Fame Induction........................................................Ryan Wilson Jermaine Dupri, So So Def RecordingsAcknowledgements & Recognitions.........................................Leona Barr-Davenport President & CEO, Atlanta Business LeagueDance Dance Dance.................................................Music by Magic Dream Band
8proud supporter of theAtlanta Business LeagueCongratulations on 90 years ofservice to the Atlanta Community© 2023 The Coca-Cola Company.Job No: 403509180c2_a Bleed: 8.75” x 11.25” Line Screen: 150Client Name: Coca-Cola Trim: 8.5” x 11” Scale: Description: Global Live: 8” x 10.5” Output:Publication: 8.5 x 11 © 2023 The Coca-Cola Company. Atlanta Business League - 8.5”h x 11”w - 90th Anniversary Ad 8.500 Inches11.000 InchesCyan Magenta Yel l o w Black
9HONORARY CHAIRSErica Qualls-Battey, Area General Manager, Marriott InternationalGeorge & Gloria Brooks, Brooks PMP ConsultantsAmbassador Andrew Young, CEO, Andrew J. Young FoundationHONORARY CO-CHAIRS Tiffany Callaway Ferrell, 90th Anniversary Vice ChairVice President of Operations, Atlanta Gas Light & Chattanooga GasMilton Jones, Jr., ABL 90th Anniversary Committee ChairFounding Member, Peachtree Providence Partners, LLCABL LEADERSHIPAndrella Kenner, ABL Board Chair, ElectFounder & CEO, CI² Aviation, Inc.Ryan Wilson, ABL Board ChairCEO & Co-Founder, The Gathering SpotAtlanta Business League Staff and ContributorsLeona Barr-Davenport, President & CEOMarti Covington, Executive ProducerOwen Montague, IT ConsultantTerrisita Terry, Director of OperationsReggie Tolbert, Graphic DesignerQuentin White, Client Services ManagerEbony Williams, Administrative AssistantCOMMITTEE MEMBERSi. Elaine Armstrong, 90th Anniversary Marketing Chair, Vice President of Marketing, Goodwill of North Georgiaii. Al Edwards, Chief Executive Officer & President, CERMiii. Heather Fatzinger, President & CEO, Full Circle Communications, Inc.iv. Eric Pinckney, Project Executive, Commercial Real Estate Div., The Integral Groupv. Lonnie Saboor, Director of Small Business Development, Invest Atlantavi. Adrienne White, VP, Commercial and Not-for-Profit Banker, SouthState Bank90th Anniversary Honorary Chairs & Honorary Co-Chairs
10At Grady Health System, diversity is our greatest strength. From our workforce to the patients we serve, these heroes deserve our very best. Diverse suppliers are agile. They offer greater flexibility, better customer focus, and lower cost structures. Securing the highest quality products and services that provide the best value to our staff and patients is what’s best for our bottom line and the community we serve. That includes a strong commitment to diverse suppliers who help us deliver on that promise.
11Elaine ArmstrongVice President of MarketingGoodwill of North GeorgiaIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRAlbert G. EdwardsChief Executive Officer & PresidentCERMTiffany Callaway FerrellVice President of OperationsAtlanta Gas Light & Chattanooga GasHermon MasonMarket Vice PresidentSoutheast Advisor Group ThriventKevin GordonSystem Vice President, Supply ChainGrady Health SystemLawrence SharpBroker, OwnerLawrence Sharp Realtors, LLCSteven J. LabovitzPartnerDentons US LLPRobert WoolridgeResort Complex General ManagerChateau Elan Winery & ResortTashwanda Pinchback DixonABL General CounselPartnerBalch & Bingham LLPLeona Barr-DavenportPresident & CEOAtlanta Business LeagueTodd GrayNational Director,Supplier Diversity NFSKaiser PermanenteMilton Jones, Jr.Founding MemberPeachtree Providence Partners, LLCDionne Moore PeasantCEOMeat Masters, Inc.Lonnie SaboorDirector, Small Business DevelopmentInvest AtlantaEric PinckneyProject Executive,Commercial Real Estate DivisionThe Integral GroupDonna M. EnnisDirector, Diversity Engagementand Program DevelopmentGeorgia Tech EnterpriseInnovation InstituteNaima JudgeManaging Director,Market Investment ExecutiveBank of AmericaAdrienne A. White, CPAVice PresidentCommercial and Not-For-Profit BankerSouthState BankRodney Strong CEOGriffin & Strong, P.C.2023 BOARD OFFICERS2023 VICE CHAIRS & BOARD OF DIRECTORSBoard of DirectorsCHAIRRyan WilsonCEO & Co-FounderThe Gathering SpotCHAIR-ELECTAndrella KennerFounder & Chief Executive OfficerCI2 Aviation, Inc.TREASURERShawn M. Graham, CPAInterim Chief Executive OfficerNational Black MBA Association, Inc.ASSISTANT TREASURERMichael V. SmithPartner, Assurance ServicesErnst & Young, LLPSECRETARYHeather FatzingerPresident & CEOFull Circle Communications, Inc.ASSISTANT SECRETARYGretchen FullerPresidentWarner Fuller Consulting, LLC
12Past ABL Board Chairs & Presidents(left to right)Ryan WilsonTiffany Callaway FerrellAl Edwards(left to right)William A. Clement, Jr.Robert Shannon, Jr.Leonard Jenkins, Jr.C. David MoodyWilliam T. RobieDaryll H. GriffinErica Qualls-Battey(left to right)Mary H. ParkerThomas W. Dortch, Jr.Joseph R. Hudson(left to right)John Kelley (1)Harriette D. Watkins (2)Rhonda M. Brown (3)Michael Russell (4)Raymond J. McClendon (5)Milton Jones, Jr. (6)Garry Blackwell (7)Felker W. Ward, Jr. (8)Alice White Bussey (9)
13Past Officers and Board of DirectorsChairman EmeritusJohn W. Cox...................................1989–2003ChairmanW.H. “Chief” Aiken ...................................1952William T. Robie Mid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1970’sFranklin O’NealFelker W. Ward, Jr. ..............................1981–1983John W. Cox...................................1984–1989William A. Clement, Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990–1991Rhonda M. Brown ..............................1992–1993Nathaniel R. Goldston, III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994–1995Raymond J. McClendon...............................1996Thomas W. Dortch, Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997–1998Garry Blackwell......................................1999Leonard Jenkins, Jr...................................2000Robert Shannon, Jr....................................2001Harriette D. Watkins..................................2002James Young........................................2003Daryll H. Griffin......................................2004Alice Tolbert Wiggins.................................2005John Kelley..........................................2006Thomas W. Dortch, Jr..................................2007Michael Russell......................................2008Erica Qualls.........................................2009C. David Moody......................................2010Thomas W. Dortch, Jr............................2011-2012Mary H. Parker..................................2013-2014Milton Jones, Jr.................................2015-2016William Taggart......................................2017Milton Jones, Jr.................................2017-2018Tiffany Callaway Ferrell..........................2019-2020Albert G. Edwards ..............................2021-2022Ryan Wilson....................................2023-2024PresidentsJ.L. Wolfe...........................................1952Joel Stokes....................................1961–1962Franklin O’Neal.................................1963–1967P. D. Davis.....................................1968–1971Earnest L. Dixon.....................................1972Willie Richardson...................................1970’sThomas Cordy......................................1970’sP. Gregory Johnson...................................1977Hugh Dash.....................................1978-1981Joseph R. Hudson...............................1982–1984Alice White Bussey ...................................1985William A. Clement, Jr...........................1986–1988Rhonda M. Brown...............................1989–1990Chief Operating OfficersFranklin O’Neal, Executive Director...............1968 – 1981George Henderson, Director...........................1982Delores Monroe, Executive Director....................1980’sEdward Menifee, Executive Vice Pres...............1986-1990Valerie Montague Goldston, President..............1991-1996Leona Barr-Davenport, President & CEO..........1997-Present
14BUILDING A BETTERWORLD WITH THE POWER OF ALL.We are driven to take diversity, equity and inclusion further. A train runs on the strength of the people behind it. At Norfolk Southern, we run on the strength of our diversity. That’s why we work with organizations like the ATLANTA BUSINESS LEAGUE to create a culture of respect and lay the foundation for a more inclusive tomorrow. Together, we can all achieve more. See how we lead the way to a greater future at NorfolkSouthern.com. © 2023 Norfolk Southern. All Rights Reserved.382213 ABL 90th AnnEvent _Full Page.indd 1382213 ABL 90th AnnEvent _Full Page.indd 1 10/20/2023 8:49:10 AM10/20/2023 8:49:10 AM
15Jermaine Dupri, a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, is one of the most successful producers in the music industry. He has established a prolific career as a hip-hop artist, award-winning producer, songwriter, author, DJ, and CEO of So So Def, which he founded in 1993.Rather than impacting only one lane, Jermaine Dupri has changed the course of R&B, hip-hop, and pop throughout an illustrious career earmarked by some of the most recognizable hits of all time. The GRAMMY® Award-winning iconic songwriter, producer, rapper, artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist has pow-ered game-changing and chart-breaking smashes such as Mariah Carey’s 6x-platinum “We Belong Together,” Usher’s 3x-platinum “Nice & Slow,” Xscape’s platinum “Just Kickin’ It,” his own “Money Ain’t A Thang” [feat. JAY-Z], and count-less others. “We Belong Together” not only toppled the Billboard Hot 100 for the year, but it also emerged as “the song of the decade” and “fifteenth most popular song of all-time,” according to Billboard. It took home “Best R&B Song” and “Best Female R&B Vocal Performance” at the 2006 GRAMMY® Awards. At the helm of So So Def Recordings as Founder, he has built a catalog of classic albums, including albums including Da Brat’s - the first solo female rapper to go platinum - debut and historic album Funkdafied; Jagged Edge’s double-platinum J.E. Heartbreak; Anthony Hamilton’s platinum Comin’ From Where I’m From; and more. Simultaneously, he has launched JD’s Vegan as a mega-popular plant-based ice cream alternative available in major retailers such as Walmart. Plus, he notably stands out as the second rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame® following JAY-Z. Meanwhile, the GRAMMY® Museum paid homage to JD and So So Def with a dedicated exhibit entitled Jermaine Dupri & So So Def, 25 Years Of Elevating Culture. He has also appeared on-screen in the Aretha Franklin movie Respect, Hip-Hop Family Christmas, and Step Up. Speaking to his presence, Variety attested, “What isn’t recognized enough is his undeniable influence on the current cultural climate.” However, he never stops setting the pace for the entire game to follow.Jermaine DupriCEOSo So Def RecordingsBusiness Hall of Fame Inductee
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17CITY OF ATLANTABYRON D. AMOS 55 TRINITY AVENUE, S.W.COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3 SUITE 2900ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303(404) 330-6046Atlanta Business League931 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W.Atlanta, GA 30314November 11th, 2023To the members and friends of the Atlanta Business League,On behalf of the City of Atlanta and District 3, I wish to extend my sincerest congratulations on thecelebration of your 90th League Anniversary. The Atlanta Business League has a storied history in theCity of Atlanta, with the mission of fostering growth, creation, and development of successful businessenterprises owned, operated, and managed by African Americans in metropolitan Atlanta. The AtlantaBusiness League found its footing in 1933 - as an affiliate of the National Business League, which wasestablished by Dr. Booker Taliaferro Washington in 1900 to promote the interests of African-Americanbusinesses. This native son appreciates the continued success with millions of dollars in revenuegenerated that has driven the creation of hundreds of new businesses in Atlanta. As the voice of minoritybusiness owners in Atlanta, I am proud of all that you continue to do for the City of Atlanta and theopportunities you create for thriving minority businesses in Atlanta. Once again, Congratulations!Yours in service,Byron D. Amos
18 Happy 90th Anniversary To The Atlanta Business League! May Your Days Be Filled With More Growth More Business Deals More Connections More and Greater Expansions
19Hall of Fame HistoricalAccolades, Inc. 2015AEE Productions 2014American Technologies 2022Anderson Communication 2008Angel’s Paradise Higher Learning Academy 2013Atlanta Daily World 2008Atlanta Inquirer 2008Atlanta Life Financial Group, Inc. 2008Atlanta Livery Services 2008Atlanta Peach Movers 2012Atlanta Tribune 2012The Atlanta Voice Newspaper 2008Ballethnic Dance Company 2016Banks Finley White & Company 2008The Baranco Automotive Group 2008Barbara J. Alexander Realty Co. Inc. 2008Bronner Brothers 2008Brown Office Systems, Inc. 2008Bussey Florist & Gifts 2008Busy Bee Restaurant 2008C.D. Moody Construction Company, Inc. 2013Charles F. McAfee FAIA NOMA PA 2008CI² Aviation, Inc. 2021Citizens Trust Bank 2008Columbia Residential, LLC 2017Confidential Security Agency 2008Cox Brothers Funeral Home 2011The Cuffie Law Firm 2008DOBBS, RAM & Company 2008Donald Trimble Funeral Home 2008Dove Mailing Inc. 2012Duckett Design Group, Inc. 2010E.R. Mitchell Construction Company, Inc. 2008E.W. Bowen & Company 2009EC London & Associates 2008EGM Services, Inc. 2011Eventions, Inc. 2008First Class, Inc. 2008GNLD Wellness Center 2009Goodrum Enterprises Inc. 20081990198419901971196819281960190519711987198719661990197319781977194719801962194719881972199319211992197219001981198119831987198519731983198119861982197519841982197519801992198219521969192919811971199319701960196019711986198619811947198219731986197619851947196519891984188619831977198919821971197719941959197619821980Gourmet Services, Inc. 2008Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home 2008Griffin & Strong, P.C. 2017Gus Thornhill Funeral Home 2008H.J. Russell & Company 2008Harold A. Dawson Company, Inc. 2008Haugabrooks Funeral Home 2008Head’s Plumbing Sales & Service, Inc. 2008Hosea Feed The Hungry and The Homeless 2013The Integral Group 2019J.W. Robinson & Associates Inc. 2008Leroy R. Johnson & Associates Law Office 2008Lottie Watkins Enterprises, Inc. 2008Mack II, Inc. 2016Martin, Harps, Syphoe & Company 2022Meat Masters, Inc. 2017Murray Brother Funeral Home 2008Paschal’s Concessions, Inc. 2008Perfect Image Printing 2015Premier Academy, Inc. 2011Prestige Packaging, Inc. 2011Rohadfox Construction Control Services Corp 2020Russell Contract Furnishings, LTD 2010Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehab Center 2009Sanderson Industries, Inc. 2008Simon Sign Systems 2015Smith Real Estate Services, Inc. 2009South-View Cemetery 2016Standard Landscape Inc. 2014Stanley, Love-Stanley, P.C. 2008System 5 Electronics, Inc. 2018The Harwen Group 2008Thomas, Kennedy, Sampson & Patterson 2008Turner Associates/OLH International 2008TWD, Inc. 2020W. D. Lemon & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 2014Williams-Russell & Johnson, Inc. 2010Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, Inc. 2008Young International Development Corporation 2008YEARFOUNDEDYEARFOUNDEDCOMPANY COMPANY INDUCTED INDUCTED
20Our ability to grow and innovate relies on the perspectives and knowledge of people from all backgrounds. Together with Atlanta Business League we’re helping build a future that is inclusive, diverse, and accessible to all. At Amazon, we’re committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and equity for our employees, customers, and neighbors. To learn more, visit aboutamazon.com
21Maynard H. Jackson, Jr. EmpowermentUnited States SenatorJon OssoffBorn and raised in Georgia, Senator Jon Ossoff serves as our Senior United States Senator.Since his election, Sen. Ossoff has built bipartisanship in the Senate to achieve meaningful legislative results for Georgia — even in a divided Congress. In his first two years in office, Sen. Ossoff passed into law more standalone bills than any other freshman Senator.Sen. Ossoff’s legislative achievements include laws to strengthen mental health services and public safety; to tackle the opioid epidemic; to investigate unsolved lynchings and Civil Rights murders; to strengthen mental health care services for veterans; and to fight corruption and improve security in U.S. prisons.Sen. Ossoff has led bipartisan investigations that exposed the mistreatment of military families living in privatized housing; corruption in Federal prisons; the sexual assault of female inmates; and the medical mistreatment of women in Federal detention.Sen. Ossoff has upgraded and strengthened health care facilities across Georgia, helped pass legislation that capped the cost of insulin for seniors at $35/month, and passed bipartisan legislation to protect our kids from online exploitation.Sen. Ossoff has relentlessly championed Georgia’s economic development, passing legislation into law that has attracted thousands of advanced manufacturing jobs and billions of dollars of investment to Georgia.Through the historic bipartisan infrastructure law, Sen. Ossoff is delivering an unprecedented expansion of broadband internet access; upgrading ports, airports, roads, bridges, and water infrastructure statewide; and investing in the resilience of Georgia’s coast to help local commu-nities prepare for storm surge, coastal flooding, and tropical storms.Focused on improving the lives of Georgia’s veterans, servicemembers, and military families, Sen. Ossoff has passed into law bipartisan legislation to expand veterans’ access to mental health care and to upgrade child development centers for military families and barracks for enlisted personnel. He also championed passage of historic legislation to strengthen VA health care for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans.Mentored by civil rights legend Congressman John Lewis, Sen. Ossoff previously led a small business that produced investigative journalism exposing war crimes, public corruption, human trafficking, and organized crime.Sen. Ossoff lives with his wife, Dr. Alisha Kramer, and daughter, Eva Beth, in Atlanta.
22Maynard H. Jackson, Jr. EmpowermentUnited States SenatorRaphael WarnockSenator Reverend Raphael Warnock grew up in Kayton Homes public housing in Savannah, born one of twelve brothers and sisters raised in coastal Georgia. His father, a veteran, small businessman, and preacher, grew up in Burke and Screven County, GA. Senator Reverend Warnock’s mother grew up in Waycross, GA, where she spent summers picking tobacco and cotton. A graduate of Savannah’s Sol C. Johnson High School, Senator Raphael Warnock’s mother and extended family still lives in the Savannah area.Senator Warnock is a proud graduate of Morehouse College; after graduating from Morehouse, he went onto earn a PhD and begin his career ordained in the ministry. For over 15 years, Senator Warnock has served as Senior Pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, the former pulpit of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He is the youngest pastor selected to serve in that leadership role at the historic church.Senator Warnock was elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in the January 5, 2021, special election runoff for the term ending January 3, 2023, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Johnny Isakson, a seat previously held by appointed Senator Kelly Loeffler. He took the oath of office on January 20, 2021.
23Mission: The Atlanta Business League fosters the growth, creation, and development of successful business enterprises that are owned, operated, and managed by African Americans in metropolitan Atlanta.Goals:• Implement programs which promote the development of African American business and entrepre-neurship.• Develop and implement initiatives that support African American businesses.• Implement programs which promote increased access to business opportunities and capital.• Encourage the support and patronage of businesses owned by African Americans.Benefits:• Affiliation with a well-networked, business development organization that advocates on behalf of minority-owned businesses.• Business or individual listings in the ABL Annual Membership Directory (wealth of resources for your business).• Networking opportunities during Business Power Forums and special events.• Quarterly News Exchange with information for and about member businesses.• Educational training opportunities for business owners and staff.• Marketing and promotion of member businesses, via the ABL website.• Special discounts and more.MISSION, GOALS & BENEFITSHistory of the Atlanta Business LeagueThe Atlanta Business League (ABL) was established in 1933 as an affiliate of the National Business League, founded in 1900 by Dr. Booker T. Washington. The National Business League was committed from its inception to a strong, comprehensive program of self-help and self-sufficiency that encourages civic pride and community re-investment.The Atlanta Business League was formed on the same premise and principles. Serving the role as minority business developer and advocate, the ABL seeks to provide economic empowerment and busi-ness development opportunities for minorities throughout the metropolitan Atlanta region. The ABL is a strong force for positive growth whose programs and initiatives have fostered business relationships that have translated to hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue and new business start-ups. It serves as one voice for many small businesses, using their collective power to influence the course of events economically, politically, and socially. As challenges arise, the ABL continues to resolve them.Dr. Booker T. WashingtonFounder of the National Business League
24THANK YOU FORPUTTING YOUR TRUST IN US.Our partnership with the Atlanta Business League is a testamentto the importance of empowerment and commitment to financialstewardship. We remain grateful for the relationship.Congratulations on 90 years of service excellence.MEMBER FDIC.
251 Joshua Group, LLC11Alive16th Street Equity Group360 SpecialtiesABG Financial Services, Inc.Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE)Accolades, Inc.Added PizzazzAEE ProductionsAETC, Inc.African American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC)Agate Solutions, LLCAgosto’s ConfectionsALL N ONE Security Services, Inc.Allstate Insurance Company - Chatman& Associates, Inc.Alternative Finance and Business Strategies, LLCAmazonAmerican Family InsuranceAncient Water Restoration IncorporatedAntioch Urban MinistriesAPD Urban Planning and Management, LLCApex Financial ServicesArtistik KreationsAT&T GeorgiaAtlanta BeltLine, Inc.Atlanta BravesAtlanta Gas Light & Chattanooga GasAtlanta HousingAtlanta Marriott MarquisAtlanta Technical CollegeAvere Wealth ManagementAvonBalambicoBalch & BinghamBasha Services, LLCBeauty Industry SuitesBenchMark ManagementBusinessBey Watch Consultants, LLCBlackstock Insurance AgencyBLH Consulting, Inc.BreakrBroadviewamericaBryant & Associates, LLCBussey FloristBusy Bee CaféC.D. Moody Construction CompanyC.W. KirkCo Consulting dba Aloof WallflowerCarl Bean Men’s Health CenterCenter for Digital GovernmentCentrum HRCERM (Corporate EnvironmentalRisk Management)Chateau Elan Winery & ResortChiro Time ClinicsChurch Mutual Insurance CompanyCI² Aviation, Inc.CKL Engineers, LLCClarifi StaffingClark Atlanta UniversityCM Management GroupCodecConfidential Security Agency, Inc.Consecrated CareConstruction Works, Inc.Council For Quality GrowthCox Enterprises, Inc.Creative Mind EnterpriseCubic Transportation SystemsD Evans Consulting, Inc.Decide DeKalb Development AuthorityDeCosta Consulting, LLCDelta Air Lines, Inc.Destiny Financial GroupDevelopment Authority of Fulton CountyDFCG3, LLCDiamond DistributorsD’Lor Salon & SpaDokun Technologies, LLCDove DirectDove Mailing, Inc.Dr. Love Media and EntertainmentDream Forward ConsultingEdge SolutionsEdmonds Law OfficeElarbee ThompsonEndpoint Consulting Group, LLCEquitable AdvisorsErnst & Young, LLPEssayon Progress ManagmentEssential Staffing SolutionsEveryday LeadEVNoireEVOLVE Life CoachingExalt Integrated TechnologiesExcelR8 Advisory ServicesF & P EnterpriseFlax Digital DesignForbes Management, LLCFresher, LLCFS 360, LLCFSL Tax & Accounting ServicesFull Circle Communications, Inc.G. Blackwell &AssociatesGAK Consulting, LLCGenesis House, Inc.Genuine Parts CompanyGeorgia Coach Lines, Inc.Georgia Gifts and MoreGeorgia Injury AttorneysGeorgia PowerGeorgia Tech Enterprise Innovation InstituteGeorgia-Pacific, LLCGet Fit By J, LLCGlobal Automotive Alliance2023 Members
26For all that can beHere’s to the dreamers and the doers. Your vision and hard work continue to make Atlanta an economic light in the world. And since a successful community is a healthier community, we couldn’t be prouder to support the Atlanta Business League.Learn more at kp.orgFor all that is you.Fueling Our CommunitiesScan to learn moreWe believe in fueling a brighter future of energy by investing in the communities where we live, work and serve. Atlanta Gas Light is proud to support the Atlanta Business League’s 90th Anniversary Celebration and their commmitment to fostering the growth and development of successful business enterprises owned, operated and managed by African-Americans in metro Atlanta. © 2023 Atlanta Gas Light. All rights reserved. AGL-22120 EndPoint Ventures, LLC Ad?
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28ACCOLADES, INC SALUTES The 90th AnniversaryOF THE THE ATLANTA BUSINESS LEAGUE90 Years of advocacy on behalf of African-American owned businesses. Daryll H. Grin, Founder and PresidentMichael J. Grin, Director of Marketing ACCOLADES, INC. SINCE 1990 PROVIDING THE FINEST IN BRANDED MERCHANDISE SOLUTIONS!
29Goode Van Slyke ArchitectureGoodwill of North GeorgiaGovernment Procurement Innovators, LLCGrace & Co Realty Group, LLCGrady Health SystemGraham & Associates, Inc.Greener Solutions Accounting & Tax Service, LLCGreenrock Partners, LLCGriffin & Strong, P.C.GrowthXel, LLCGuardian Security Management, Inc.H.J. Russell & CompanyHathor Strategic Consulting, Inc.Hawque Protection GroupHayes Security Services, Inc.HD SupplyHead’s Plumbing Sales and ServiceHillsman, Inc.HLSL Company, Inc.HNTB CorporationHotel & Hospitality ConceptsHumanAsset Resources Group, LLCHummingbirdI Got BankIBEX IT Business Experts, LLCinMMGroupInnovative Home Buyers Group, Inc.IntegriVest Wealth Advisors, LLCInterdenominational Theological Center (ITC)International Supply PartnersInvest AtlantaJohn McCulland & AssociatesJohnson & Freeman, LLCJohnson & JohnsonJolanda HerringJPMorgan Chase & Co.Kaiser PermanenteKing & Spalding, LLPKLS Workforce SolutionsKnaukeyKorrect Technology, Inc.KSI Traffic Control, LLCLA Wright & Associates, LLCLaw Firm of Lawson McKinleyLaw Office of Carl E. AndersonLawrence Sharp Realtors, LLCLegacy Legal, LLCLevel VI StrategiesLibra Management GroupLittKare, LLC (dba) Speedpro MariettaMack II, Inc.Magnum Opus ConsultingManderson PR, LLCMarChasCo Productions, LLCMardigan Executive, LLCMarjenel FingerprintingMARTAMartin, Harps, Syphoe & CompanyMcAfee3 ArchitectsMcCoy Brokerage ServiceMeat Masters, Inc.Mercedes-Benz of BuckheadMetrics MarketingMHR International, Inc.Michael Joseph Company, Inc.Midstate Industrial, Inc.Milhouse Engineering and ConstructionMiller Global SolutionsMiller3 Consulting GroupMitivateMomentum Supply ServicesNational Black MBA Association, Inc.Nature’s Own Herb ShopNewhouse Alliance CorpNuvision InvestmentsOchoa Construction, LLCOdyssey Training Solutions, LLCOhio River SouthOMNI International SchoolOn the Rise Financial CenterOne Source Affiliates, Inc.Operation HOPE, Inc.Ownum, Inc.P3 DeliveryParamount Consulting Group, LLCPark ‘N FlyPeachtree Providence Partners, LLCPearl Academy Math & Science InstitutePendleton ConsultingPerfect ImagePersonality Matters, Inc.Pieper O’Brien Herr ArchitectsPJC Group, LLCPlatt Restaurant Group, LLCPNCPower Solutions, Inc.PPICWPraying Grand, LLCPRecise CommunicationsPrestige Packaging, Inc.Primo Atlanta, LLC Primus Marketing WorksProductive Cloud SolutionsPublix Super MarketsPYP ConsultingQuality Personal CareRay of Hope Christian ChurchRCN CPAs & Business Advisors, LLCReal Estate Work 4 U: Property Tax ReductionsReal Times MediaRobert W. Woodruff Library - AUC, Inc.Rohadfox Construction Control ServicesRuffin GalacticRussell Contract Furnishings, LTDSadie G. Mays Health & Rehab CenterSANCIAN, LLCScratch Out LoudSDI PresenceSelective Training Educational Ministries, LLCSERVPRO of PanthersvilleSid’s PlumbingSimply HR, Inc.Simply the Best Events2023 MembersBusiness
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31SJL 26 Event ProductionsSMC Terminus GroupSmith Real Estate Services/Smith Construction ServicesSOSSI (Saving our Sons & Sisters International)SouthStar Energy/Georgia Natural GasSouthState BankSovereign Construction & Development, LLCSpruill Business SolutionsStanley Love-Stanley P.C.StarWalker Industries, Inc.Summerset Assisted Living Communities, Inc.Sundra W Vann CPA, PCSunshine&Sunrise dba McDonald’sSweet Ginger Browne, LLCSyntony Design CollaborativeT. Dallas Smith & Company, LLCTakes A Village Transportation, LLCTAKL Logistics, LLCTalantage, LLCTeam 7 Consulting, LLCThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution & CoxNextThe Benoit Group, LLCThe Clopton Firm, LLCThe Coca-Cola CompanyThe Family Health Centers of Georgia, Inc.The Gathering SpotThe Heritage Football Classic NetworkThe Integral Group, LLCThe Joseph and Evelyn Lowery InstituteThe King CenterThe Martin Law Group, LLCThe Plant PeddlerThe Plug ATLThe Prime Theory CompanyThe R L Hawkins Group, Inc.The Tantrum AgencyThe Wellness Spot ATLThinkzilla Consulting GroupThompson Hine, LLPThriventTripp CPA & Tax Services, LLCTruistTSW Wordsmith, LLCTWD, Inc.Unique Occasions ByTNicole, Inc.Unity National BankUrban League of Greater AtlantaUrban Tea Party, LLCV & L Research and Consulting, Inc.V. R. James Agency, Inc.VFORT, LLCVoice News Network, Inc. dba The Atlanta VoiceWarner Fuller ConsultingWarrior CoverageWealthcare Financial Group, Inc.WEBMyers ConstructionWilco Financial Group, Inc.Willie A. Watkins Funeral HomeWinter Johnson GroupWright’s Realty Group of GAXspel Designs, LLCZang Consulting, LLC2023 MembersBusiness
32Full NameAdams Rutland, CherylAlphran, LauraAnderson, PreciousAntwine, MarioBaker, DanielleBaker, EdBoatswain, MeloniBonner, ChristianBooker, JohnnieBoyd, JustineBrock, MichaelBroughton, AltheaBurgess, HelenBurris, AnnCarter, MichelleChukwujindu, NnaEmekaClement, WilliamCooper, AyannaDavis, KimberlyDuckett, KarenFields, JenniferFolkes, GeorgeFoster, SaNaFoy, MarielGosha, JudyHall, ChandraHammonds, FayeHartnett, DavidHenderson, JefferyHenson, AntonioHodges, Tera CarissaHudson, JosephJackson, DashaJackson, DesmondJenkins, LeonardJennings, FrankieJolly, HelainaJones, AllisonJones, BettyJordan, LindaJoyner, AllisonJulal, SteveKennedy, StephanieKnight, DanitaLockhart, VerdreeMartin, MiaMcCarty, LauraMcKenzie, WandaMcNair, CarlMenefee, MartinMiller, TangiMurray, DerrickMyrick, RobertNeal, BrendaNeal, RayOglesby, TonyPennington, RenePorter, DeMarioRavene, AjaxRipley, MarjanitaRobinson, TinyadaRoman, Sr., DonRussell, SheltonSmith Daly, DarleneSmith, KelleySpratley, KevinStrayhand, SonjaStubblefield, BelindaTate, CandyTaylor, KendraTinubu, GloriaTrimble, JeromeTurner, MichaelVaughan, BrianWallace, ShalondaWard, TillmanWhite, MelissaWhite-Shaw, NedraWilliams, DianneWilson, KrystalWinbush, SigeleWoodley, LPC, NCC, LateshiaZintak, NancyAssociatesFull NameHeard, ChaseJohnson, DominiqueLumpkin, TrentonTillman, MathieuStudents2023 Members2023 Members
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342023 EVENT & PROGRAM SPONSORSAccolades, Inc.AIDS Healthcare FoundationAmazonAtlanta BravesAtlanta Convention & Visitors BureauAtlanta Gas Light & Chattanooga GasBank of AmericaBenchMark ManagementC.D. Moody Construction CompanyCentennial YardsCERMCitizens Trust BankCouncil for Quality GrowthDelta Air LinesErnst & YoungGas SouthGeorgia PowerGeorgia Tech InstituteGeorgia-PacificGrady Health SystemH. J. Russell & CompanyHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International AirportHTNBInQlusiv, LLCInvest AtlantaJacobsKaiser PermanenteLawrence Sharp Realtors, LLCMercedes-Benz of BuckheadMilhouse Engineering and ConstructionNorfolk SouthernOperation HOPEParadies-Atlanta, Inc.PublixRICEStakeholder Impact Foundation, Inc.TerraconThe Aaron GroupThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionThe Coca-Cola CompanyThe Gathering SpotThriventVerizonVivoWCLK, Jazz 91.9 FMWells FargoYoung Management & Consulting2023 SILENT AUCTION SPONSORSAlexis George WinesChateau Elan Winery & ResortD’Lor Salon & SpaMeat Masters, Inc.Southwest Airlines2023 SILENT AUCTION DONORSAtlanta Marriott MarquisBRANDPRENUERBryant & Associates, LLCBussey Florist & GiftsButtah by Dorion RenaudChef Mark Brown Catering CompanyCecil Bernard Ent.Distillery of Modern ArtEgypt Sherrod Real Estate GroupGeorgia Gifts & MoreHyatt Regency AtlantaIwi Fresh Garden Day SpaLinc’s ArtMarChasCo Productions, LLCPolaris RestaurantSharon Daugherty, ArtistSheraton Hotel AtlantaSJL 26 Event ProductionsT. Dallas Smith & CompanyThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution & CoxNextThe Simple Bow, LLCThe Whitley Atlanta HotelTom JenningsWCLK, Jazz 91.9 FM2023 SponsorsCommitted to the growth and development of minority-owned businesses
35Adedokun, SolomonAl-Raqib, ShahidAnimashaun, JessicaAnthony, LisaBailey, GabrielleBell, FeliciaBoyd, ChuckBrown, CortneyBurns, SophiaCohen, AlexisCraft, FeliceDonaldson, RobinDurham, LindaFairly, MiaFowler, CherisHammonds, FayeHampton, Damita JoHawkins, PamelaHetzler, CandyHicks, KivaHolloway, MyraHoward, DiaundraHunter, DonHunter, TerryJimerson, KelseyJohnson, DominiqueJones, AshleyLabat, MarksLewis, ShanderayMack-Threatt, ConstanceMcClean, CynthiaMitchell, PatriceMontgomery, LoraPalmer, BarbieSherrod, DominiqueTrimble, JeromeWatson, MoniqueWilliams, TraceyWright, LisaYoung, CandaceAtlanta Business ChronicleThe Atlanta InquirerThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionThe Atlanta VoiceWCLK, Jazz 91.9 FM2023 Event Volunteers2023 Media Sponsors
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37 Student Business Shadow Program ABOUT In 2005, the Atlanta Business League launched an innovave iniave: a youth career movaon program, the Student Business Shadow Program (SBSP). This program was designed for high school students and provides personalized learning experiences that prepare students for life beyond high school. SBSP sparks curiosity, creavity, and condence. It reduces natural anxiees about "what comes next", ignites a passion for learning, and uncovers new interests and skills. SBSP was developed in partnership with mulple experienced entrepreneurs. Working in collaboraon with other youth around their own ages, parcipants are led through the processes that actual entrepreneurs use to idenfy opportunies and innovate. MISSION To provide young people ages 15-17, especially inner city, with hands-on, real-world access to African American business owners, corporate execuves, professionals; and their companies for the purpose of encouraging them to explore careers in the business arena. PROGRAM GOALS • Develop students’ skills to work eecvely within formal and informal networks and work cultures. • Foster their observaon, recording, and interpretaon skills as well as skills needed for eecve cizenship and eecve leadership. • Inspire entrepreneurial interests and ventures. DURATION/OUTCOMES For eight weeks, youth are taught key competencies of entrepreneurship: • Creavity and Problem-Solving, the creave skills and impulses to idenfy opportunies and solve them. • Entrepreneurial Mindsets, such as building character and perseverance. • Leadership, including such skills as planning, organizing, self-analysis, and management of self and others. IMPACT SUMMARY • 100% of students increase connecons, networking, and relaonships. • 98% of students exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset. • 95% of students improve employment marketability. • 94% of students acquire/enhance skills or knowledge. • 93% of students implement new entrepreneurial strategies. • 90% of students expand their career opons. • 84% of students gain condence and self-esteem. Preparing today’s students for success and leadership is the most important responsibility in educaon today. Providing them with guidance and opportunies at the most crical junctures along their educaonal journey can have a profound impact. By invesng in ABL’s Student Business Shadow Program, you can help open an excing world of possibilies to young people, and help them develop new condence, skills, and ambions along the way. Please email info@atlantabusinessleague.org to learn how you can support this amazing youth development program.
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40Acknowledgements2023 ABL Events & ProgramsBoard Installation Ceremony Rev. Dr. Eddie L. Bright, Pastor Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist ChurchMark Hayes, President & CEO Mark Hayes Consulting, LLCAlbert G. Edwards, ABL Past Board Chair, Chief Executive Officer & President CERMThe Hon. Shondeana Morris, Judge Dekalb County Superior CourtRyan Wilson, ABL Board Chair-Elect, CEO & Co-Founder The Gathering SpotBusiness Enrichment Seminar Series (BESS)Tashwanda Pinchback Dixon, Partner Balch & Bingham LLPTodd Gray, National Director, Supplier Diversity NFS, Kaiser PermanenteHermon Mason, Market VP, Southeast Advisor Group, ThriventRodney Strong, CEO, Griffin & Strong, P.C.Ryan Wilson, Co-Founder, CEO The Gathering SpotCongress on the State of Black Business in Metro AtlantaBalram Bheodari, General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International AirportDelores Crowell, Executive Director, The Georgia Film FoundationAudra Cunningham, EVP & Chief Administrative Officer, T. Dallas Smith & CoTodd Gray, National Director, Supplier Diversity NFS, Kaiser PermanenteDelmont A. Early, III, Founder & Managing Partner, Carter Hill AdvisorsErnest L. Ellis, Board Chair, NAMCJessica Hardaway, Director of Communications and Engagement, Tyler Perry StudiosDavid Hayes, Director, Watershed Management DeKalb CountyClyde Higgs, President & CEO, Atlanta BeltLineMaya Hodari, Sr. VP of Real Estate, Atlanta HousingDr. Tavarez Holston, President, Georgia Piedmont Technical CollegeJoseph Jackson, President/CEO and Founder, ECON Consulting GroupHermon Mason, Market Vice President, Southeast Advisor Group, ThriventBrian McGowan, President, Centennial Yards-a CIM Group CompanyValerie Nesbitt, Group Manager, Supplier Diversity & Sustainability, Norfolk Southern William Pate, CEO, Atlanta Convention & Visitors BureauCarolyn Pitt, CEO & Founder, Productions.ComAnna Roach, Executive Director, Atlanta Regional CommissionJeff Weber, Head of Development, Shadowbox StudiosTaylor Williams, Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs, ComcastRyan Wilson, ABL Board Chairman, CEO & Co-Founder, The Gathering Spot
41CEO Awards LuncheonJohn Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Operation HOPE, Inc.Albert G. Edwards, Founder & CEO, CERMMia Fairley-CEO, One Source Affiliates, Inc.Tiffany Callaway Ferrell, Vice President of Operations Atlanta Gas Light & Chattanooga GasKaryn Greer, WSB-TV News AnchorDaryll H. Griffin, President, Accolades, Inc.Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon, CEO & Founder, The Village MarketFaye Hammonds, Director of Scoutreach/Assistant Director of Field Service, Atlanta Area CouncilTad Hutcheson – Vice President, Community Engagement, Delta Air LinesMilton Jones, Jr. Founding Member, Peachtree Provident Partners, LLCC David Moody, Jr. President & CEO, C.D. Moody Construction CompanyTai Roberson- Vice President, Lead Philanthropy and Community Impact Specialist – Southeast, Wells FargoDavid Tann, Founder & CEO, Tantrum AgencyCarol Tome – CEO, United Parcel Service Ryan Wilson, ABL Board Chairman, CEO & Co-Founder, The Gathering SpotMen of Influence Reception & Induction CeremonyBishop Dr. Jack L. Bomar, Presiding Bishop Hillside InternationalWarrick Dunn; Former NFL Player, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur and Public SpeakerCharmaine Ward-Millner, VP of Marketing, Communications, and Community Relations, Kaiser PermanenteDawn Rhoden, Consumer Banking and Investments, SVP, Consumer Banking Region Executive, Bank of AmericaMonique Richard, ATL Region Director, Southwest AirlinesRyan Wilson, Chair, Atlanta Business League, Co-Founder & CEO, The Gathering SpotStudent Business Shadow ProjectSophia Burns, Concerned Black ClergyGreg Clay, MPA, Commissioner, Mayor’s Office of Constituent ServicesOdie Donald II, MBA, Chief of Staff, Mayor Andre Dickens, Office of the MayorTheresa Austin-Gibbons, SYEP Program Manager, Office of the MayorRoy Gibson, ConsultantDerrick Grayson MDJ Grayson Auto SalesTracy Green, City of Atlanta, SYEPTerry L. Hightower, Antioch Urban MinistriesNykita Hurt, HNTB Corporation Steven Labovitz, Partner, Dentons US LLPHenry Laws, ConsultantSharod McClendon, City of Atlanta, SYEPCecile Nelson, Alphagraphics Melissa Stockard, ATS Transportation Merral Jackson, Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Acknowledgements
42Staci Phillips, Expect Next Eric Pinckney, Project Executive, Commercial Real Estate Div., The Integral GroupIssa Prescott, Life Bistro ATL Rachel Simmons, Good Genes Management Jahari Soward, NPursuit Cindy Tingling, D’Lor Spa & Salon Fritz Valsaint, Peachtree Staffing Christopher Williams, Embassy Church ATLSuper Tuesday Conference featuring the Women of Vision BreakfastVickie Irwin-Avery, General Manager, Supplier Sustainability & Equity, Southern CompanyDeisha Barnett, President, Global Communications UPSTwanda Black, Host of “Good News Gospel” WPGN RadioTerri Block, Atlanta Market Executive, Bank of AmericaDr. Paula Bloom, Behavioral Health Area Chief, Kaiser PermanenteTara Brown, Owner/Principal Designer, Tara Brown DesignsPortia Bruner, Host of Portia, Fox 5 AtlantaKenny Burns, CEO of The Kenny Burns ShowJackie Choice, B2B Marketing Manager The Atlanta Journal-Constitution & COXLisa Nicole-Cloud, CEO Lisa Nicole Cloud, Media Group, Inc.Alex Ebanks, VP of Communications, ESSENCE VenturesTashwanda Pinchback Dixon, Partner Balch & Bingham LLPTiffany Callaway-Ferrell, Vice President of Operations, Atlanta Gas Light & Chattanooga GasDr. Nittashia Burney-Fleming, Vice President Chief Community Medicine, Grady Health SystemShon Gables, Journalist CBS46 NewsTracey Grace, President & CEO, IBEX IT Business ExpertsSandy Gordon, VP, People Experience & Technology, AmazonTenisha Griggs, Founder & CEO, 37X Digital Marketing AgencyDavid Hailey, CEO CountifiAdrienne Hughes, Managing Director, National Client Experience Executive, Bank of America/Merrill LynchDr. Theresa Jacobs, Chief Medical Director, The Family Health Centers of Georgia, Inc.Jay “JEEZY” Jenkins, Entertainer, Entrepreneur Agency 99Sabrina Jenkins, President & CEO SJL 26Events ProductionsDr. Joyce Johnson, Professor Emerita, College Organist Spelman CollegePastor George S. Kelley, Pastor, The Atlanta VineyardAndrella Kenner, Founder & CEO, CI² Aviation, Inc.Farrand Logan, Executive VP/Chief Lending Officer, Citizens Trust BankShannon Heath Longino, SVP, Asset Management, Truist Community Capital LLCCharmaine Ward-Milner, VP Marketing, Communications & Community Relations, Kaiser PermanenteCheryl McAfee Mitchell, CEO McAfee 3 ArchitectsDr. Muhsinah L. Morris, Metaversity Director, Morehouse College/United MetaverseAcknowledgements
43AcknowledgementsNick Nelson, CEO, BrandprenuerDr. Samuel A. Peters III, CEO Quantum Natural, Health & WellnessDr. Kiwita S. Phillips, Gynecology & Obstetrics, Grady Health SystemNeisha Rogers, CEO Rogers Media, Inc.Terreta Rodgers, Head of Community Affairs, Atlanta Region, AmazonIrv Roman Jr., Digital Strategy Executive, Ernst &Young (EY)Maretta Johnson Ross, CEO ResidNT Media & FilmLovette Russell, Chair, Board of Trustees Spelman College Frank Ski, Nationally Syndicated Radio Personality, KISS 104.1Jai Stone, Digital Brand Strategist, The Brand Coach, LTDRodney Strong, Partner Griffin & Strong, P.C.David Tann, CEO Tantrum Agency, Inc.Jackie Taylor, Principal Ernst &Young (EY)Lydia Thacker, President, Agosto Associates, LLC.Zak Wallace, CEO, The Local GreenDr. Lateefah Watford, Psychiatrist, Kaiser PermanenteIngrid Watkins, CEO IW Consulting Group, LLCCheri Wilson, Wilson, Director, Community Relations Manager, Local Markets Organization, Bank of AmericaRyan Wilson, Board Chair, Atlanta Business League, CEO & Co-Founder The Gathering SpotWendy Williams, General Manager, General Manager, Jazz 91.9 WCLK, Clark Atlanta University Evangelist Lorraine Jacques White, Director of Christian Education, Mount Ephraim Baptist ChurchWendy Williams, General Manager, WCLK 91.9 FMFani T. Willis, District Attorney of Fulton County, Georgia
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45 Im MemoriumThomas Dortch, Jr.
46 ATLANTA BUSINESS LEAGUE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS BUSINESS ENRICHMENT SEMINAR SERIES The Atlanta Business League ulizes the Business Enrichment Seminar Series (BESS) to provide its members with educaonal experiences, training, and consulng that provide members with signicant opportunies for personal and individual business growth. BUSINESS POWER FORUM The Atlanta Business League Business Power Forum (BPF) is an educaonal gathering where aendees are given the opportunity to hear from successful local and naonal entrepreneurs, CEOs of major corporaons, and leaders of key Atlanta organizaons. Aendees learn from the experiences of these seasoned business professionals and gain valuable ps while also enjoying networking with the speakers and other ABL members. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) APPRECIATION LUNCHEON The Atlanta Business League (ABL) recognizes local chief execuve ocers (CEOs) for outstanding parcipaon in minority vendor development and community acvies. These CEOs are recognized, in part, for their vital support of the ABL’s work of promong economic equality for minority-owned enterprises. CONGRESS ON THE STATE OF BLACK BUSINESS The Atlanta Business League collaborates with other key organizaons to host the Congress on the State of Black Business in metro Atlanta. The Congress is a forum for reviewing the current economic outlook, showcasing business opportunies, and creang networking opportunies. MEN OF INFLUENCE RECEPTION & INDUCTION CEREMONY Each year the Atlanta Business League releases its list of Atlanta’s most Inuenal Black Men during a recepon and inducon ceremony. These “Men of Inuence” have demonstrated their commitment to the cizens of metro Atlanta by maintaining signicant involvement and parcipaon in community and civic acvies. WOMEN OF VISION BREAKFAST The Atlanta Business League published its inaugural list of “Atlanta’s Top 100 Black Women of Inuence” in 1994. The WOV Breakfast provides an educaonal opportunity for individuals at all levels, from students to corporate execuves, to meet and interact with women in leading posions throughout metro Atlanta. SUPER TUESDAY CONFERENCE The Atlanta Business League provides workshops and training for parcipants and recognizes African-American female business owners and professionals from all walks of life. Super Tuesday Conference aendees are primarily business owners and professionals, especially women, from throughout the metro Atlanta community. ANNUAL MEETING The Atlanta Business League Annual Meeng serves as a yearly recap that recognizes the achievements that the ABL and its members have made throughout the year. The event also recognizes African American-owned businesses that have been in operaon connuously for 25 years or more and holds an inducon ceremony to enter them into the ABL Business Hall of Fame. STUDENT BUSINESS SHADOW PROJECT The ABL provides high school juniors and seniors with hands-on, real-world access to African-American business owners and their companies for the purpose of encouraging them to explore careers in business. The Student Business Shadow Project (SBSP) provides the students with exposure to professionals in corporate America as well as minority business owners and their employees. ABL CARES The ABL CARES iniave is a coordinated eort to channel the nancial and volunteer resources of ABL members and their associates to benet the Atlanta metro community. TUESDAY TALKS WITH ABL CEOs The Tuesday Talks with ABL CEOs aords members the opportunity to meet with metro Atlanta CEOs and community leaders in small group sengs. The Tuesday Talks are quarterly, 90-minute roundtables that are typically held at the oce of the host CEO. During the talks, CEOs engage ABL members in a candid exchange of ideas and informaon. THE BRIDGE The (ABL) Bridge consists of young entrepreneurs and professionals aged 21 to 40. It connects the exisng ABL structure to a new wave of younger entrepreneurs through programming that is focused on their needs.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Date: ____________/_________/__________Company: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________________________________State: _______Zip:____________ Telephone: (______) ________________ Fax: (______) ___________________ E-mail: ______________________ Web site address: ________________________________ NAICS Code(s): __________ ___________ _________ Name of CEO/President/Owner: ____________________________________________________________________ Applicant’s Name:________________________________________________________________________________ Title: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Product/Service: _________________________________________________________________________________ (As it would be listed in the “Yellow Pages”) Ownership: □Minority □Majority Type of Business: □Services □Retail □Manufacturer □Wholesaler□Government Non-Profit □Other-Specify: ________________Revenue: □$1-$250K □$250K-$500K □$500K-$1 Million □$1 Million +Year Business Started: _______ # of Employees: □ 1–5 □ 6–10 □ 11–20 □ 21–50 □ 51–100 □ 100 +Age: □1900-1945 □1946-1964 □1965-1980 □1981-Method of Payment: □ Check □ Master Card □ Visa □ American ExpressAccount #: _____________________________________ Exp. Date: _____/_____/_____ Signature: _____________________________________ Credit/Debit Card CVV Code: _____________ MEMBERSHIP TYPE REVENUE DUES Business $1 Million + $1375.00 Business $500K - $1 Million $685.00 Business $250K - $500K $385.00 Business $1- $250K $275.00 Associate/Individual N/A $150.00 Student N/A $20.00 (with student ID) Write the number of additional company representatives: □ - Additional company representative: $150.00 per rep.Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________Please return completed application with your check, payable to Atlanta Business League, for membership dues to:Atlanta Business League, P.O. Box 92363 Atlanta, Georgia, 30314, Attn: MembershipReferred by: _______________________________________________________________________________________Atlanta Business League 931 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30314 (Office) 404-584-8126 (Fax) 404-584-0445 Online NAICS Code Finder
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49ATLANTA BUSINESS LEAGUE1933 - 2023CELEBRATINGThe AJC is a proud partner of theWe extend our heartfeltcongratulations on 90 years of success!
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