North Fulton Chamber To Host Partners In Education Expo

ALPHARETTA, GA — The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce will team up with the Fulton County School System for its annual Partners in Education Expo, which brings together public and private schools and businesses to discuss partnership opportunities.

The Expo kicks off at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7 at the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA at 3655 Preston Ridge Road. Now in its fifth year, the Expo introduces small and medium-sized businesses to the importance of developing and sustaining partnerships with local schools, while underscoring the benefit to students and the business community, FCSS said.

“The partnerships our schools share with local businesses represent an important link between what occurs in our schools every day and the relevant, real-life experiences and opportunities that will be available to them in the future,” said Fulton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff Rose. “The Expo is an invitation to businesses to partner with us in our work to impact students’ lives in a meaningful way.”

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A portion of the Expo, which is free and open to Chamber and non-Chamber members, will be organized in an exhibit-style, high-energy atmosphere. Representatives from North Fulton public and private schools will be available to meet with businesses, share their strategic plans and identify specific needs of their schools. The goal is to encourage and to help facilitate lasting partnerships.

“The relationships established between our business leaders and school leaders have contributed to strong schools and strong communities,” School Board Member Katie Reeves added. “The Greater North Fulton Chamber has been an active partner with our schools; and the Chamber’s leadership has made a long-term commitment to facilitating partnerships, as well as engaging members of the school board in support of our students.”

The Expo is hosted by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s Education Connection Committee. For additional information, visit the Chamber's website.

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