The Technology Association of Georgia has emerged with a refined mission, a renewed commitment, and a new president, Tino Mantella . TAG is dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of the state’s technology industry and provides leadership in driving initiatives in the areas of policy, capital, education and giving. TAG also brings the technology community together through events, initiative programs and networking opportunities.

Membership in TAG puts you in good company: a who’s who of tech leaders and pioneers. TAG is an unmatched way to network with peers…to grow professionally, to find a job or hire an employee…and to grow your skills. With nearly 11,000 members, representing 1,600 tech and tech-enabled companies, TAG is a leader in the technology industry.  TAG serves as an advocate for positive public policy change that will transform the technology community and will enhance the economic climate of Georgia.  Our membership includes thought leaders from technology companies – small and large, executives of FORTUNE 500 companies, investors, service providers, government and civic leaders and entrepreneurs.

http://www.tagonline.org/

Richard Kirby is the prototype for many of today’s executives and professionals who are challenged to manage their careers and make worthwhile job transitions in a difficult 21st century employment market. During his 30-year corporate career, Richard proactively moved between occupations and employers with consistent success, seeking better opportunities and a broadening of his management experience. He successfully transitioned professions from engineering to human resources to marketing to sales, while also choosing to change employers seven times.
Today, Richard is a Certified Management Consultant, a Certified Personnel Consultant and an Executive Career Consultant.  He launched his own boutique career firm, Executive Impact, in 2002 to provide private career consultations to executives and professionals, both employed and unemployed.
Richard has a depth of knowledge and practical in-the-trenches client experience that allow him to speak with authority about the subjects of job search and individualized career management. He recently published his career book, Fast Track Your Job Search (and Career!), and has set his sight on replacing What Color Is Your Parachute!

http://www.executive-impact.com/

Anita Best brings over 20 years of business experience to the franchise industry and has represented the top percentile of achievement in every business she has participated in from the inception of her career. As a franchise owner and operator for over 10 years, she has a true passion for business ownership.
Anita opened a Keller Williams franchise as managing partner, and through her stewardship, the business achieved profitability in year one and her office grew to over 125 agents in less than 3 years. Because of her inimitable business acumen and success in running the franchise, she was invited to join the business coaching program at KW, where she coached other business owners to reach their peak performance.
Today, Anita uses her wealth of knowledge and broad base of experience to assist aspiring business owners to determine which franchise opportunity best aligns with their strengths, goals and core values. If you have ever considered business ownership as a career, or are looking for passive investment opportunities, Anita is eminently proficient in saving you time and money, and committed to helping you make your best possible investment choice.
“My single expectation of every client interaction is that they have a positive experience and leave the exchange immensely more knowledgeable of their options, regardless of whether or not they decide to pursue business ownership.”

http://www.findyourfranchise.com/