Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce to Host COVID-19 Business Strategy

ALPHARETTA, Georgia—As many local businesses are beginning the process of re-opening their doors to customers, the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce will host a free virtual meeting on Friday, May 1 from 1 to 2 p.m., titled “Ready, Set, OPEN! A Smart Conversation About Recovery.” Deborah L. Lanham, President and CEO of the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce, is convening the meeting to offer Alpharetta businesses the latest updates on reopening guidelines from the State of Georgia as well as recommendations from a panel of community, government, legal, and business experts on how to reopen successfully.

“Alpharetta business owners are both excited and anxious that they’re able to begin taking steps toward resuming running their companies,” Lanham said. “Ready, Set, OPEN! is the perfect forum for Alpharetta businesses to hear from our experts on what they need to do to ensure customers, employees, and the community are safe as COVID-19 business regulations are lifted.”

Confirmed panelists include:

• Dave Filipowicz, Owner & President, Smokejack BBQ
• David Lewgood, President & CEO, BlueKey Construction & Claims
• Jon Appel, SBA Senior Banker & SVP, Renasant Bank
• Liz Hausmann, Fulton County Commissioner, District 1
• Matthew Thomas, Economic Developer Manager, City of Alpharetta
• Scott Wharton, Partner, Hill, Kertscher & Wharton, LLP

Ready, Set, OPEN will be produced and moderated by Rick Hancock and Michael Grillo, owners of MyMobileLyfe and publishers of Atlanta Tech News.

To register for the free video conference, please visit the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce website: https://business.alpharettachamber.com/events/details/ready-set-open-a-smart-conversation-about-recovery-4972

To schedule a media interview with Deborah Lanham, please contact Rick Hancock at rick.hancock@mymobilelyfe.com or 678-597-8541.

For more information about the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce or if you would like to become a member, please visit www.alpharettachamber.com or call 404-445-8223.

You can also follow the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce on social media:

§ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/alpharetta-chamber-of-commerce/

§ Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlpharettaChamber/

§ Twitter: twitter.com/Alpharetta_CoC

§ Instagram: www.instagram.com/alpharettachamber/

§ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCe3eZl7bxmAoI6wl2AOJ53Q

ABOUT

The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce was established in November 2013 by a group of business leaders who wanted to build a business identity for Alpharetta. The goal was to create an organization that instills pride among its members and helps them grow their businesses.

The Chamber has grown significantly in membership since its inception and has reached over 400 members in 2019. It has established itself as a valuable resource in the business community and has built strong partnerships with the City of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau (Awesome Alpharetta).

Joining the Chamber gives members the opportunity to take part in several Signature Events (www.alpharettachamber.com/signature-events/) throughout the year. In addition to these events, the Chamber provides an extensive range of benefits, programs, and events to assist members in networking, education, and marketing. The Chamber also provide tools and resources to promote prosperity and foster success. The Chamber is the perfect vehicle for connecting the business community with the general population and showcasing what Alpharetta has to offer to prospective businesses and residents.