2011 POP Marketplace News
Early Bird Special (Full Conference Registration - $395) Ends July 15th
Don’t miss this opportunity to take advantage of the Early Bird Special that includes this value package of WAVE Golf Tournament and POP Expo. Join us during this two-day event and become a part of our foursomes of certified women businesses and corporate members in a scramble game to network for business opportunities.
This is YOUR MOMENT... Sign-up today for Match-Me Up sessions! YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY! We will be raffling afternoon meetings with senior management during the morning sessions.
GWBC® POP Marketplace Speakers
We are thrilled to welcome Kathy Betty and Lynn Tilton as our headlining speakers and honored guests for the 2011 POP Marketplace.
Open Plenary Session
Speaker: Kathy Betty, Owner, WNBA Atlanta Dream
Atlanta Dream Owner Kathy Betty recorded one of the most successful seasons for a rookie owner in professional sports history in 2010 as the Dream won the Eastern Conference title and advanced to the WNBA Finals. Since acquiring the team in October 2009, Betty has re-energized the fan base and community in support of the team. In 2011, she announced the additions of Mary Brock and Kelly Loeffler to the team's ownership group, forming the first all-female ownership group in Atlanta pro sports. Betty remains as managing partner.
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Power of Partnering Marketplace Luncheon
Keynote Speaker: Lynn Tilton, CEO, Patriarch Partners
Lynn Tilton is Chief Executive Officer and Principal of Patriarch Partners, LLC, a private equity firm and holding company managing 74 companies with annual revenues of more than $8 billion. Ms. Tilton is a passionate proponent of saving American manufacturing jobs by saving American companies. Since 2000, she has bought more than 150 companies, many of which were on the brink of closure or liquidation, and in so doing has saved over 250,000 jobs.
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Noise Makers... Shout Your Success! Call For Articles!
"I am so grateful and humbled that my company has the opportunity to work with the The Coca-Cola Company. It has been a dream of mine for a very long time. The Coca-Cola Company is committed to its vendor diversity program and Billingsley Post & Graphics is a testament to that. It was at the 2010 GWBC® POP Marketplace that I connected with Debra Bunkley. I never realized that in those 10 minutes of my Match Me Up! session with Debra, I would be on my way to becoming a Preferred Vendor with the largest global beverage company in the world. It does happen and the GWBC® POP Marketplace was the initiator. If you are on the fence about attending the 2011 GWBC® POP Marketplace, I'm here to tell you, your next great opportunity is on August 30th."
Loretta Billingsley
Billingsley Post & Graphics
Share your success stories with us from last year's conference or exciting contract news that is taking your business to the next level of success. Be Informed! Become Engaged! Be a Mission Mover...Read More
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Shopping at AmericasMart Atlanta
Are you looking for an amazing shopping experience? AmericasMart Atlanta is the largest permanent wholesale marketplace of its kind. It has more than 4,000 permanent showrooms and houses the nation's largest selection of Home, Gift, Rug and Apparel product. Your POP Marketplace name badge will entitle you to 2 days of shopping at AmericasMart. This opportunity is valid August 31, 2011 and September 1, 2011. To take advantage, you must purchase a minimum of the Day 2 Individual registration.
Atlanta Dream Game
We invite you to join us in cheering on the Atlanta Dream following the close of our conference on August 30, 2011. The game will begin at 7:30 PM at Phillips Arena. Ordering tickets has never been easier. Come root for the Atlanta Dream!
GWBC® special offer is available to conference registrants only. You will receive the discount code and instructions on how to purchase tickets in your confirmation email. Register early as your discount code is valid on all Atlanta Dream home games until September 6, 2011.
Conference Hotel: Westin Peachtree Plaza
Connected to AmericasMart Atlanta, the Westin Peachtree Plaza graces the heart of Atlanta. Topped by the revolving Sun Dial Restaurant, the Westin Peachtree Plaza is steps from CNN, Georgia Aquarium, Georgia World Congress Center and the Georgia Dome. All 1,068 rooms feature floor-to-ceiling glass windows, desks, High Speed Internet Access, the Westin Heavenly® Bed and a marble Heavenly Bath®. We invite conference attendees to book their stay at a discounted rate by clicking here or dialing (800) 937-8461. If you call the reservations line, please mention Greater Women’s Business Council.
