"JOIN US - GROW YOUR BUSINESS"
The Vinings Business Association (VBA) Has 3 Meetings/Events Per Month
Lunch: First (1st) Tuesday, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Social Vinings Restaurant
After Hours: Third (3rd) Tuesday, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm (unless stated), Location Varies
VBA Executive Club: Third (3rd) Tuesday, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Social Vinings Restaurant
(Scroll further down for details on all events)
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Membership Info
Join Us - Grow Your Business
The VBA is now accepting new members
No industry restrictions
Membership Levels
View membership levels and select your level
Then click "Membership Information" above
Basic membership begins at $95 for 12 months, re-newing on the month of enrollment.
Or contact a Board member for information
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June 4 Lunch Sponsor
BrightSide Cobb Newspaper
Allan and Cathy Lipsett
Our monthly Bright Side community newspapers have a tradition of local news coverage with a positive view. We keep the community informed about upcoming events – concerts, awards, festivals, local businesses. . . the events of families, schools, churches and civic groups, plus a full calendar of events to help plan your coming month.
The Bright Side reaches more than 40,000 homes across southern Cobb County with its two editions – Smyrna-Vinings and South Cobb. The Bright Side Community Newspaper is published once a month and delivered by direct mail to residents in the Zip Codes listed above. The Bright Side is delivered by the U.S. Postal Service (not thrown on the ground.
The Bright Side of Smyrna-Vinings mails to 20,000 homes in Smyrna, Vinings – 30080, 30082, 30339; and & Vinings Estates 30126. Since February, 2005
The Bright Side | 3330 Cumberland Blvd., Suite 500 | Atlanta, GA 30339
770-426-9388
Send news and ads to news@brightsidecobb.com
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June 4 Lunch Program
Speaker: Commissioner Mark Butler
Georgia Department of Labor
Mark Butler became Georgia’s ninth Commissioner of Labor on January 10, 2011.
Commissioner Butler, the first Republican to head the Georgia Department of Labor, is committed to fostering a new era in Georgia in cooperation with Gov. Nathan Deal. Commissioner Butler believes, the state has been presented with an opportunity to start over, reshaping the way it views the operations of a labor department as well as its relationship to economic development and the private sector.
The GDOL is a community-based department and will be judged on its customer service, Commissioner Butler has said. The department will focus not only on helping people apply for and receive state benefits in an efficient manner but it will also coordinate with private industry to ensure people are on a steady track toward re-employment.
Commissioner Butler served the previous eight years in the Georgia General Assembly, representing House District 18, comprised of Carroll and Haralson counties. During that time, he served as the Chairman of the House Appropriations Human Resources Sub-Committee, which oversees all operations of the budget for several of the largest state agencies, including the Departments of Labor, Human Services and Behavioral Health.
For more than 20 years, Commissioner Butler worked with his family’s small business in Carrollton as a real estate appraiser. He is committed to promoting business growth and development across Georgia. As a former business owner he understands that people want government agencies to offer ways to help, rather than obstruct, economic growth.
Commissioner Butler, a native of Carrollton, graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Public Administration. He has two children, a daughter Sydney and son Blake. Commissioner Butler and his family are members of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Carrollton.
Guests Are Always Welcome at All Events, No Industry Restrictions
JOIN US For an Outstanding Event
All attendees -- Members and Guests -- need to RSVP/register online (credit/debit cards accepted online) at least 24 hours
in advance due to seating and food requirements. Limited tickets at the door. Or, after registering online, you can print out an invoice and pay at the door - cash or checks only at the door.
Lunch is $15.00 for Members and $20.00 for Non-Members/Guests
Includes, 2 AYCE buffets
(convenience charge may appear for non-member online credit card purchases)
Lunch Program is from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
at Social Vinings restaurant
see below
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VBA Recognized at the Braves Game
(above) "Welcome, Vinings Business Association", on the Turner Field display
Next After Hours, May 21
Braves Game Motor Coach Trip
5:00 pm - approximately 10:30 pm
SOLD OUT!
Meet and park at Marriott Courtyard Vinings, 2857 Paces Ferry Rd
beginning at 5:00 pm
for reception, some food and adult drinks (21 and over) provided
Coach leaves at 6:00 pm
Special Surprise REBATE
Witness a: "Twin Killing"
(Chipper's, pinch hit, comeback special!)
Featured Sponsor: LGE Community Credit Union
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2013 Printed Membership Directory
2nd Edition Printing Soon
Now accepting advertisements for the 2nd Edition of the printed Directory.
To get your advertisment in the Directory, the contact information is below.
Deadline for ad submission and full payment is NOW
To have your ad included
You Must Contact Below
Inquiries and ads should go to:
Joe Luranc, 770-433-2628
PrintWave
jluranc@printwave.com www.printwave.com
All ads (color) need to be furnished in HI Res pdf format.
Or, we can design for an additional fee
Cost of Ads for Members (Non Members add 40%, per ad):
1/4 page, $200
Vertical size 2.25” wide x 3.875” tall
Horizontal size 4.75” wide x 1.813” tall
1/2 page, $280
4.75” wide x 3.875” tall
Full Page, $400
8” tall x 4.75” wide
Membership starts at $95 for 12 months
You can enroll online: www.viningsbusiness.com and then get the member rate on ads
Membership Info: Glenn Christian, 678-725-0099, glenn@viningsbusiness.com
The Directory is a Digest Booklet size (8 ½” x 11” folded)
Projected quantity is between 3,000-5,000
The Directory has at least a 1-year shelf life
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Braves Game May 21 Sponsors
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We need 24 hours in advance to guarantee
your lunch and your seat
Pay online and avoid the line!
Be sure to bring your receipt if you pay online.
Cash or checks only at the door for lunch
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LUNCH LOCATION
Social Vinings Restaurant
3621 Vinings Slope Dr
Atlanta, GA 30339
(directly across from the Marriott Courtyard
Vinings and next to QuikTrip gas station)
Please pre-register for lunch.
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Upcoming Lunch Speakers/Programs
June 4
Commissioner Mark Butler, GA Dept of Labor
July 2
Gene Hammett, Core Elevation
August 6
John Delves, The Business of Customer Service
September 3
Dale Cardwell, "Trust Dale"
October 1
Joy Povenz, Health Coach
Nov 5
Reynold Jennings, President & CEO, Wellstar
December 3
5 Finalists for 2013 Business of the Year
January 7, 2014
Winner 2013 Business of the Year and Speaker TBA
(Congressman invited)
February 4
TBA
March 4
Richard Pope, Hypnotherapy
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Upcoming Lunch Sponsors, TBA
June 4
BrightSide Cobb News
July 2
Premier Indoor HVAC
October 1
Promo UR Logo, Deborah Waller
December 3
Joseph Marlbrough, UPS Store
VBA Lunch Sponsorships Available
Benefits: 1 month advertising with your logo and link on the VBA website; able to put flyers/cards at lunch table-place settings; recognition at lunch sign-in table; 5 minute lunch presentation.
$100 per company, checks made to: Vinings Business Association
or you can sign up with credit card online, for an available month, contact below
To sponsor a lunch and for lunch sponsor benefits, please contact
Glenn Christian
glenn@viningsbusiness.com
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Next Afterhours, May 21
Brave Game Motor Coach Trip
5:00 pm - after Braves game
Tickets onsale online now
$35 pp all inclusive
Some Food and Afterhours Drinks Included
Guests Welcome
You do not have to be a member to attend
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Upcoming After Hours
3rd Tuesdays, usually 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, unless stated:
May 21
Brave's game, motor coach trip
5:00 pm - approximately 10:30 pm
Meet and park at Marriott Courtyard Vinings at 5:00 pm
for reception and boarding
Coach leaves at 6:00 pm
$35 pp all inclusive + Special Surprise REBATE
(Chipper's, pinch hit, comeback special!)
June 18
The District Apartments, Vinings, Pool Party
July 16
SOHO Cafe Vinings, Frank Smith
August 20
TBA
September 17
Marriott Courtyard Vinings
October 15
TBA
Would you like to sponsor an after hours event 3rd Tuesday's of the month, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm?
Even if you are not a restaurant/bar, you can sponsor the event for your company at a local venue.
Contact
glenn@viningsbusiness.com for information on how we can help you promote your business and help your event succeed.

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VBA Lunch Meetings 1st Tuesdays
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VBA EXECUTIVE CLUB
Meets 3rd Tuesdays at Social Vinings
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
New members being accepted now
must be a current VBA member
To Attend Contact: Glenn@viningsbusiness.com with your name, company and industry
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2013 VBA Officers
Louis DeLuca, President
Chris Heuser, Immediate Past President and Treasurer; Email
Flip Spiceland, Vice President
Richard Block, Membership; Email
Bill Borden,Secretary; Email
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