23 Apr This Weeks Events for Business Brokers
Georgia Association of Business Brokers
Monthly Meeting & Networking Breakfast
April 24, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Atlanta Realtors Center at 5784 Lake Forrest Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30328
Mary Ellen McClanahan of the Georgia Department of Economic Development will speak about state resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses at the April 24 monthly meeting of the GABB, the state’s only association of professionals who work to facilitate the purchase and sale of businesses and franchises. The GABB meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Atlanta Realtors Center at 5784 Lake Forrest Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30328. The meeting will be preceded by a free networking breakfast provided by Claudia Wilson, Senior Vice President of SBA lending at First Landmark Bank. Meetings are free and open to the public; visitors should fill in the form on this page.
Mary Ellen McClanahan is Director, Entrepreneur & Small Business and Metro Project Manager of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. In her position, Ms. McClanahan helps find solutions and effective ways to build an entrepreneurial environment to support small business through mentoring, professional development, strategic planning and resource awareness. She also connects with Georgia’s business and community associations so that thousands of businesses, local leaders and practitioners are aware of resources and opportunities. She also directs any size businesses to the specific resources they need.
As an Existing Industry Project Manager within the Metro Atlanta region, she calls on expanding companies making them aware of state resources and incentives and provides assistance with their growth plans and decision-making process. Mary Ellen also works closely with local economic developers with their existing industry support efforts.
During her 20 years with the department, she has helped develop and grow its regional economic development program, the “Entrepreneur Friendly” Initiative and acted as legislative liaison. Prior to that, Ms. McClanahan was the economic developer and president of two rural South Georgia chambers of commerce in Dodge and Sumter Counties.
Originally from Erie, Penn., she has been in Georgia since 1973 and serves on the boards of GEDA (Georgia Economic Developers Association), GACCE (GA Association of Chambers of Commerce Executives), Georgia Mentor Protégé Connection, the DeKalb Workforce Investment Board and Sandy Springs Economic Development Advisory Council. She is a 1997 graduate of Institute for Organization Management, Leadership Georgia and a 2000 graduate of EDI (Economic Development Institute).
The GABB is the state’s only association of professionals who work to facilitate the purchase and sale of businesses and franchises. The group includes business brokers as well as lenders, attorneys, business appraisers, insurance agents, environmental specialists and other professionals. GABB’s member business brokers work with businesses of all sizes to help them through all steps of selling their company: valuation, marketing, financing, and closing. Aspiring business owners also work with business brokers to purchase existing businesses at a fair price.
Texas Association of Business Brokers
San Antonio Chapter Meeting
April 25, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Petroleum Club, 8620 N. New Braunfels Ave, #700, San Antonio, TX 78217
Meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month.
The cost is $20 per member and $25 per non-member. You may pay with cash or check. No credit cards are accepted.
For more information contact:
David J. Sweeten
210-422-7958
Arizona Business Brokers Association
Central Chapter Monthly Meeting
April 26, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Sky Song, ASU Technology Center, 1475 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite #201, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
The Central Chapter meets regularly on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 9:00am to 10:30am.
Meeting times are subject to changes. Contact Central Chapter to confirm a date.
Texas Association of Business Brokers
Houston Chapter Meeting
April 26, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Lansing Community College- West Auditorium, 5708 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing, MI 48917
Meets on the last Thursday of each month.
The cost is $35 for members and $45 for non-members, payable by preregistering online or by check, cash or credit card at the door. (RSVP to HoustonTABBChapter@gmail.com)
Texas Association of Business Brokers
Dallas/Ft. Worth Chapter Meeting
April 26, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Prestonwood Country Club, 15909 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75248
Meets every 4th Thursday of the month, except in November and December.
For more information contact:
Erin Bonner, President
214-236-1099
