Saturday - July 31, 2010

As a business owner in the Towne Lake area, you may be aware of our organization, the Towne Lake Business Association (TLBA). We are a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting business in the Towne Lake area and serving as a support system for the business community.

The TLBA hosts monthly Lunch 'N’ Learn Workshops with featured speakers who are experts in their fields. Topics include advertising and marketing, customer service, human resources, recruiting, website design, email marketing and cross selling, just to name a few. Our plan is to provide educational presentations on relevant topics that will help our members grow their businesses.

We realize that as a small business owner, you must wear many hats to keep your business running smoothly and effectively. The focus of the TLBA is to encourage small business owners to share ideas, function as a unified group, and provide moral support for each other in the business arena.

We invite you to become a member of the TLBA and join us in our effort to support businesses in the Towne Lake area. Annual Membership dues are only $50; we're sure you'll find that it's well worth it.

Our Lunch 'N’ Learn workshops are held on the third Tuesday of each month at Featherstone's restaurant here in Towne Lake. Please feel free to contact any of the officers listed at right if you have any questions about the TLBA. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Marc Replogle
President, TLBA

UPCOMING EVENTS:

August 17th 2010:

Motivating Your Team to High Productivity

Presented by Bernadette Boas, Master Business Coach, Consultant and Motivational Speaker Bernadette will discuss 10 Tips for increasing individual and team productivity and effectiveness that will result in improvements to your business, company and teams. Whether you have one or one hundred employees, people are your most valuable assets, so keeping them motivated and satisfied with their role in your business is critical to your bottom line profitability. As President of The Boas Group, a coaching, consulting and public speaking firm in Atlanta Georgia. Bernadette Boas is considered a "ball of fire" that inspires, motivates and equips individuals, executives, and businesses with the skills, talents and experience they need to obtain success and prosperity. Prior to forming The Boas Group Bernadette spent 25 years as both a consultant and a management executive driving change and delivering significant business improvements to companies such as Wal-Mart, Target Corporation, Office Depot, Sears, American Retail Group, and others. Prior to leaving her corporate life behind her, she was Vice President of Global Professional Services Development at Teradata Corporation, where she was responsible for global strategies focused on Knowledge Management, Methodology and Processes, and Organizational Development. Bernadette keeps herself very active as Board of Advisor member for Bring on the Music, is an active member of CEO Space International, as well as Atlanta Business Alliance, Atlanta Women in Business, National Speakers Association of Georgia and Toastmasters International. She is also a contributing writer to Self Growth, Ezine Articles and Impact Times Magazine. As a resident of Atlanta, Georgia for fifteen years, she is an avid cyclist, runner and dog park visitor, where you will often see her around town with her four legged best friend Charlie. All Workshops are held on the third Tuesday of the month at Featherstone's Grille at Towne Lake Hills from 12:30 to 2 p.m. We encourage you to RSVP for all events at (770) 615-3350. Walk-ins are always welcome.

September 16th 2010:

10th Annual Golf Tournament

Benefitting the TLBA Entrepreneurial Scholarship Fund If you're looking for a reason to spend a day on the golf course, here it is! The Towne Lake Business Association (TLBA) is hosting its 10th Annual Golf Tournament! This tournament is for experienced golfers and hackers alike. Our scramble format allows everyone to enjoy the event. You can register to play as an individual, a pair or a foursome. After 18 holes, join us at the Towne Lake Hills clubhouse for dinner, networking, raffles, door prizes and tournament awards. Proceeds from our 10th Annual TLBA Golf Tournament will benefit the TLBA Entrepreneurial Scholarship Fund. Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to graduating seniors, one each at Etowah (EHS) and Woodstock (WHS) High Schools. For more information or to sign up as a player or sponsor, please download the current year brochure at the "Golf Tournament" tab.

September 21st 2010:

Sales Dynamics

Presented by Mike Stewart of Mike Stewart Sales Dynamics All Workshops are held on the third Tuesday of the month at Featherstone's Grille at Towne Lake Hills from 12:30 to 2 p.m. We encourage you to RSVP for all events at (770) 615-3350. Walk-ins are always welcome.

October 19th 2010:

Communication Skills

Presented by Jo Ann Canada, "Unchained Agility - Successful Momentum for Changing Times" All Workshops are held on the third Tuesday of the month at Featherstone's Grille at Towne Lake Hills from 12:30 to 2 p.m. We encourage you to RSVP for all events at (770) 615-3350. Walk-ins are always welcome.

November 16th 2010:

Tax Planning for Your Business

Presented by Post & Associates, CPAs All Workshops are held on the third Tuesday of the month at Featherstone's Grille at Towne Lake Hills from 12:30 to 2 p.m. We encourage you to RSVP for all events at (770) 615-3350. Walk-ins are always welcome.

TLBA OFFICERS:

Marc Replogle, President
Replogle Firm, P.C (Attorney)

Creston Parker, Vice President - Programs
WebSpigot.com

Gloria Snyder, Vice President - Membership
Five Pillars of Hope

Don Kyle, Treasurer
Around Town Community Magazine. Inc.

Anthia McStatts Santini, Secretary
McStatt's Printing Company