Laurel lives and breathes all things marketing: market plan development, research, brand identity, messaging, interactive and web media, public relations, customer relationship development, direct marketing campaigns, social media and database and loyalty marketing (just to name a few).

Laurel’s experience stems from the corporate world.  Her career there spanned a wide range of cross-functional roles, not only in the realm of marketing, but also in the areas of sales and business development.  Yet, her true passion came forth during her time as Marketing Director for Speedpass Network, a venture of Exxon Mobil Corporation.  Her creative juices flowed freely as she led teams to create Speedpass’ brand and messaging platform, comprehensive communication plan and its website.

Earlier, Laurel’s roots were formed in the area of database marketing and customer relationship as she developed and sold unique customer loyalty programs for Mobil Oil’s U.S. retail outlets.  Laurel also had a successful career as a Sales Manager and Officer at NationsBank (now Bank of America).

Originally from Virginia, Laurel has an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an undergraduate business degree from Georgetown University. 

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Bruce M. Meyer is renowned for his ability to monetize strategic ideas into profitable revenue streams for both employers and clients. He is qualified and experienced in global business expansions, strategic planning, team building and executing transactions.

Bruce began his career in sales with Lanier Business Products and has held leadership positions with Gaines Industries, ADP, and Genesys Software. While at WorldCom he participated in 57 transactions and managed a $600mm division. At Arthur Andersen Mr. Meyer introduced the brand “Human Capital” while dramatically reshaping their late entry in a dominant position in the $10 Billion HR Consulting Sector.

Most recently he has consulted with both individuals and corporate clients while at M-provement/ TRIAD OF NORTH ATLANTA LLCs. He is a Director with Chestnut Hill Partners and has launched Georgia Clean Energy Solutions, LLC.

Bruce holds a MBA and a BBA from the University of Georgia. He plays ALTA.

Specialties

Advertising; Alliances; B2B&B2C; Branding; Budgeting; Business Development; Client Retention; Collateral; Communications; Events; Exec Coaching; Management; Marketing-Direct, Research, Tactical; Mentoring; P&L; Product Development; Publishing; PR; RFP’s; Relationship Building; Research; Sales; Training; Transactions; Strategy Development & implementation; Websites.
Business Products- Chemicals- Consulting- Financial Services- Hardware- Outsourcing- Professional Services- Software- Telecom

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Chris Hawker is the founder of award-winning inventor-oriented industrial design firm Trident Design, LLC (www.trident-design.com). He is a serial inventor specializing in unique problem-solver gadgets, like the PowerSquid and the Onion Goggles. He has licensed products as well as manufactured and marketed them himself. With over 25 products on the market with cumulative sales in the millions, Chris’s products have been sold in nearly every major retailer, including Wal-Mart, Target and Bed, Bath, and Beyond, and have appeared in countless media stories, in such venues as the New York Times and the Today Show.
In his 10 years of being a full-time professional inventor, Chris has developed what he calls the “Perfect Product Pyramid”, where technology, function, and design are balanced to predictably create products that transform their product categories and bring excitement to otherwise boring tasks.  He is the author of the eBook, “The Inventor’s Mind”, where he lays out how to approach each step in turning an idea into a real product. His firm, Trident Design, LLC, offers a full range of invention design and marketing services to help other inventors bring their products to market utilizing the same amazing team he uses for his own ideas.

http://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishawker 

Susan Knox ~ A native Atlantan, Ms. Knox has led a successful career in business as the founder of two companies.  With demonstrated abilities in sales, marketing and business development, she has worked successfully as a principal and consultant in providing proven business growth strategies. Currently Ms. Knox is President of Corporate Connections which was founded in 1999 to serve as a “business accelerator” generating significant revenue for companies by providing strategic business development services.

Corporate Connections provides direct Access & Highly Targeted Introductions to individuals helping fill your Pipeline & Accelerate the growth of your business!

People Do Business with people they Know, Like and Trust. The challenge is it may takes weeks, months and often years to get connected to the Right Relationships. Being a native Atlantan, she has spent the last 10 years of her career building Trusted Relationships which helps others expedite their business development initiatives.

Corporate Connections accelerates your opportunity to meet the right people at the right time at the right place.

It’s Not Who You Know-It’s Who Knows You!

http://www.corporateconnections.us

Blogging has been a hot topic in marketing for many years… But how does it really work for business marketing and is it worth the time investment? Small business marketing expert Erik Wolf talks with us about how businesses can take advantage of blogging and how it can play a crucial role in your marketing strategy, both online and off.

Erik Wolf is a recovering corporate marketing director and founder of Zero-G Creative, a marketing firm serving small business and startup clients exclusively. Erik is also the co-author of Marketing: Unmasked and is a frequent speaker on small business marketing topics. He is also co-host of Gravity Free Radio a weekly radio program featuring advice for entrepreneurs.