South Fulton Economic Development Community presents “Ignite South Fulton” 10/24

Unincorporated South Fulton County Economic Development Initiative (USFC-EDI) and South Fulton Chamber of Commerce have partnered to bring South Fulton citizens a 2-day conference that is set to play a significant role in the community’s economic growth.

Date: October 24 – 25, 2013 
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Atlanta Technical College | 1560 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta

Over the course of two days, business owners will benefit from highly charged keynote presentations about teamwork, community investment, and the global economy.

The primary conference objective is to provide timely information, case studies and strategic planning tools that stakeholders can use to ignite South Fulton County into a thriving globally competitive marketplace.  Over 250 business owners, entrepreneurs, employees and county government officials are expected to attend this very informative conference. 

Key Conference Goals Include:

§  To assist businesses in identifying opportunities for growth and sustainability

§  To equip businesses with innovative tools, strategies, resources, and solutions

§  To inspire businesses to take action and make investments that will promote sustained success 

Notable Scheduled Guest Speakers :

 William ‘Bill’ Edwards, Commissioner Fulton County 

 Xernona Clayton, Founder, President & CEO Trumpet Awards Foundation, Inc. 

 Michael Coles, Executive Chairman and President Global OnBoard Partners 

 Dr. Jeff Rosensweig, Professor and Director Global Prospective Program Emory University 

 Charlotte Johnson, Panelist, U.S. Small Business Administration

 Fighter Pilots, Afterburner, Inc. 

 Edward Nelson, Jr. USFC-EDI, Host and Moderator 

 Y. Dyan Matthews, President South Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Host

The Ignite South Fulton conference is a dynamic, 2 day back to basic business growth and development extravaganza for entrepreneurs, small and midsize businesses. Over 250 business owners, entrepreneurs, county government officials and employees are expected to be in attendance for the conference.