The 2012 Venture Atlanta marks the passing of $1billion in investment in local companies.  Hundreds of investors and entrepreneurs attended the event to see some of the brightest and best pitch their ventures. For a complete listing of Venture Atlanta presenters, visit Venture Atlanta. For a summary, visit AJC.com.

In the September survey, 92 of you said Yes, you are interested in dedicating several hours to Junior Achievement as part of Atlanta CEO Council Goes to School. 65% chose the curriculum for  Be Entrepreneurial, a JA program that challenges high school students to start an entrepreneurial venture while still in school. Here are details about the program; be […]

The September 24 Executive Reception Big Idea features Professor Doug Yarn on how human nature influences our approach to and resolution of,  conflict. According to Professor Yarn, humans are the most pro-social of primates, but this leads to significant conflicts and disputes, at home, in the workplace and in communities.  This talk explores how and why nature […]

Mark December 3 on your calendar now to attend the Atlanta CEO Council event for Junior Achievement of Atlanta. The goal for this event is to raise funds for the new Junior Achievement business simulation centers being built at the World Congress Center and to register Council members to participate in JA’s Atlanta CEO Council Goes […]

A survey of nearly 200 Atlanta area C and senior executives shows that 80% use social media as a key marketing tool. The top uses are to build client relationships and develop brand awareness. Click to see complete survey.

The Atlanta CEO Council is hosting Dr. Ashok Goel at the July 23 Executive Reception for  a short talk on Biomimicry: the study of taking nature’s best ideas (such as the leg of a cockroach) and imitating the design and process to solve human problems (such as a better rotary joint).  This is a rapidly […]

Emory University’s Dr. Patrick Noonan leads a roundtable discussion focused on Decision Making.  Professor Noonan came to Goizueta in 1993 from the faculty of the Harvard Business School, where he earned his Ph.D. in Decision Sciences. He served as Goizueta’s Assistant Dean and Director of MBA Programs from 1996-2000. Patrick’s field is “decision analysis,” which draws […]

Atlanta CEO Council executives are planning for growth this year, focusing on entrepreneurial opportunities and partnerships, according to a recent survey of nearly 200 ACEO participants. Executives cite “insourcing” as an expansion area, keeping jobs closer to home.  And most plan to be around a long time through growth and re-investment for sustainability. Insourcing – keeping jobs that might […]

Responses from nearly 200 Atlanta CEO Council members indicate that they will spend more IT dollars in 2012. But the economy overwhelmingly dominates concerns for next year. IDC predicts worldwide IT spending to increase 6.9% to $1.8 trillion in 2012. Will you increase your IT spending in 2012? Less than 10% 29.44% Greater than 10% […]