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GEDA Hosts Angel Investor Tax Credit WorkshopHouse Bill 1069 contains a measure will will deliver a critical boost to Georgia's high tech industry by providing an income tax credit of up to $50,000 for individuals who invest in innovative start-up companies in Georgia. This new legislation will assit Georgia in attracting a much-needed influx of angel investment and venture capital to spur business development for intellectual property constantly being generated out of world-renowned educational institutions and research organizations. Click here to learn more about this session, hosted by GEDA, the Technology Association of Georgia and the Gwinnett Chamber Technology Council. The program will take place on Friday, June 25th at the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce. Connect to GEDAEasiest Way to Receive Updates Real Simple Synidcation (RSS) feeds are now available for this new version of the Survey is Still Open!We are still collecting responses for the Spring Workshop Survey on SurveyMonkey. Let us know what you thought! Go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/geda-spring-2010 to complete the quick, simple survey. |
Ink Publishing Offer to GEDA Members
Ink Publishing is a proud sponsor of the GEDA Spring Workshop and the publisher of 35 in-flight magazine titles worldwide including AirTran Airways, Go Magazine and United Airlines, Hemispheres Magazine. These publications are a direct source to CEO's of thousands of organizations, both nationally and internationally. The magazines are read regularly by the airline's frequent business travelers and have relevant business features in each issue. They offer an excellent opportunity to pitch the benefits of operating businesses in your area. Ink is offering all GEDA members and Conference attendees significant discounts in all their publications. Please contact Hope Levy at 678-553-8084 for more information. Click here to view all Ink Publishing Magazines Online. Click on any cover to review the magazine page by page.
Annual Conference Room Block!ROOMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! GEDA has negotiated a special room rate of $169 per night at the Savannah Riverfront Marriott for Annual Conference. That's right - we'll be back at the Marriott this year from September Awards Time!Since Annual Conference is near, that must mean it's time to Nominate for the GEDA Awards!Each year at the GEDA Annual Confernce, we host an Awards Banquet to recognize some of our brightest stars and most amazing achievements. These awards include:
YOU get to submit the names and accomplishments that will be considered by the Board of Directors and Professional Development Committee. Click here to continue reading and learn what the awards are all about and how to submit information. Contact Andrea Schruijer to submit names and/or projects to be considered for the Awards. Scholarships AvailableGEDA can help three communities take an International Trade MissionDon’t allow lack of funding to prevent you from participating in international trade missions and trade shows. GEDA is here to assist. Three communities benefited from GEDA’s International Trade Mission Scholarships last year and this year, one of those communities could be yours. Visit the Professional Development Committee page to view applications and deadlines for GEDA’s International Trade Mission Scholarship and other scholarship opportunities that are available to promote continuing education and professional development. For more information on international trade missions and trades shows, please visit Upcoming Business Missions. For those who are already registered for the upcoming Farnborough International Air Show, it is not too late to take advantage of this scholarship opportunity. Please contact Leah Blasingame for more information. |
Upcoming EventsJune 21, 2010 - Monthly Luncheon in Macon. Early Bird Deadline is FRIDAY!!
SUMBIT YOUR QUESTIONS! - Click here to email us questions you would like the Consultants to answer at our luncheon. We will take brief comments from each presenter and then open the floor to questions from YOU! July - No Program August 23, 2010 - Monthly Luncheon, Piedmont Park. Catering by The Varsity! Welcome New MembersTroels Adrian, Georgia Tech Grant Buckley, The Jordan Firm Michael Chlopek, Whiting-Turner Jacqueline Connoe, Sylvania Manufactured Homes Brandt Herndon, Fayette County Development Authority Luke Howe, City of Doraville Leslie Kane, Crye-Leike Relocation Services Patrick McCarthy, Rabey Electric Company Lindsay Myers, Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development Christopher Park, Batson-Cook Company Jack Perry, Tift County Development Authority Molly Taylor, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Cerita Willie, Student Nicole Wright, Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development |
Monday, June 7, 2010
June 2010 Newsletter
GEDA Gazette. At the very bottom of this screen, you will seen several words - one of them is "RSS." Click on 
22-24 for our 47th Annual Conference. Make sure to reserve your room TODAY at our headquarters hotel. Call 800-285-0398 to reserve your room. (We have some rooms available for Tuesday night as well, for all of you who would like to come down early.) This year's Annual Conference is already shaping up to be a great one. Scheduled (or invited) to speak are: our final two Gubernatorial candidates for 2010 (we'll know names once the primaries are over) and Dr. Jeffrey Rosensweig, "Global Guru" and one of GEDA's favorites presenters! There will be much more involved with the program, so make your hotel reservations now and keep watching your inbox for more Conference information.
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