Release Date: 03.15.10 | Location: Downtown/ Midtown /Buckhead | Organization: Buckhead Business Association
Andrew Wilson, Senior VP and General Manager, Atlanta.net, Will Speak at BBA Breakfast on March 18
Andrew Wilson, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Atlanta.net, will be the keynote speaker at the next weekly breakfast meeting of the Buckhead Business Association (BBA, www.buckheadbusiness.org) on Thursday, March 18. He directs all online initiatives of ACVB (Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau) which include Atlanta.net and its family of Web sites. The topic of his talk will be: Branding Your Business.Explains Heather Wright, president of the Buckhead Business Association: "Andrew works tirelessly to build Atlanta's official destination presence on the Web. In addition, he is charged with developing ecommerce initiatives that boost the ACVB's overall promotion of Atlanta. Our BBA members will be interested to find out more from him about the importance of branding your business!"
Wilson began his career at Procter & Gamble, where he gained experience in product development based on consumer behavior. Following, he held leadership positions in business development, marketing, corporate branding and product positioning with companies such as Cap Gemini and Alliance Consulting, and has consulted for CibaVision Corporation.
Wilson later became chief operating officer for Brand Atlanta, a not-for-profit City-led initiative to develop and promote a singular brand identity for Atlanta. Three years later he has transitioned his experience with destination marketing to his current role at the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The weekly BBA breakfast meeting is held every Thursday from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. The City Club of Buckhead is located at 3343 Peachtree Road, Suite 1850. Tickets are $10 for BBA members, and $20 for visitors and guests. For more information, please check the BBA website at www.buckheadbusiness.org.
About Buckhead Business Association:
Since its inception in 1951, the Buckhead Business Association (BBA) has grown to be an integral part of the Buckhead business community. Members of this non-profit organization - including corporate, midsize and small businesses, entrepreneurs and individual members - enjoy the opportunity to make new business contacts, hear notable speakers and keep apprised of what goes on in Buckhead.
Buckhead Business Association:
Sharon Silva, Executive Director
Atlanta Financial Center - East Tower
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 137
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
404-467-7607; fax 404-467-7610
www.buckheadbusiness.org; ssilva@buckheadbusiness.org
BBA Weekly Breakfasts:
Time: Thursdays from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Location:
City Club of Buckhead
3343 Peachtree Road, Suite 1850
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Validated self-parking
Tickets: $10 BBA Members | $20 Visitors and guests
Upcoming BBA Events (For details, see www.buckheadbusiness.org):
April 15 Quarterly Luncheon; 103 West
May 20 A Taste of Buckhead Business EXPO; Grand Hyatt Buckhead
Exhibitor tables still available
Contact Info
Contact Name: Sharon Silva
Company: Buckhead Business Association
Phone: 404.467.7607
E-mail: info@buckheadbusiness.org
