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Georgia Minority Business Awards - March 19, 2020 Winter 2020 Vol. 28 No. 1 $3.95 Mike Bell Chief Executive Officer POP Displays A USA Proven Funding Making a Model for Difference in Economic the East Point Development Community Organizations p.100% 19 3.5 BWR NU p.35 SPRING 2018 7 32196 92549 1 New Voice, New Vision, & New Opportunities The LaGrange Housing Authority has a lasting vision of improving communities through quality housing and self-sufficiency. We take great pride in providing excellent curriculums that make everlasting, positive changes in the lives of those we serve. Our platforms are designed to equip our community with the vision, motivation, life skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to lead a successful life. We apply a strengths-based, person-centered approach to services and engages family, as permitted and appropriate throughout the family self-sufficiency training process. LaGrange Housing Authority 201 Chatham st, LaGrange Georgia 30240 t 706-882-6416 f 706-882-0781 web phalagrange.net www.phalagrange.net Open Or Expand Your Business In Good Company. 5 miles from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest airport . Convenient access to I-285 and Langford Pkwy . Traffic count: 53,000+ vehicles per day . Opened in 1965 as one of Atlanta’s first enclosed malls . Four outparcels available in +/- 1 to 1.5 acre lots 2841 Greenbriar Pkwy SW | Atlanta, GA 30331 | 404.344.6611 | ShopGreenbriar.com | Leased & Managed by PREMANENT LEASING: SPECIALTY LEASING: TO HOST AN EVENT OR Richard Wilson Jim Adkins ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS: Director of Leasing 404.629.3920 Shelly Baker, Marketing Director 404.926.1536 404.629.3922 contentsATLANTA BUSINESS JOURNAL MAGAZINE WINTER ISSUE 2020 VOL.28 NO. 1 FEATURE On the cover 17 Mike Bell Chief Executive Officer POP Displays USA Making a Difference in the East Point Community 24 28 BUSINESS PROFILE: BUSINESS PROFILE: Roberts Abdul-Salaam - Marta Artie Jones, III - Director of Board Member Economic Development-City of Rep. Abdul-Salaam has always College Park, GA been active in the community and Artie is an experienced City devoted to achieving equality for the Administrator with a demonstrated disenfranchised. She has served on history of working in public numerous boards, committees and administration that is skilled in land subcommittees over the span of her development, policy development career. and analysis, sustainability, and 25 government. 29 BUSINESS PROFILE: BUSINESS PROFILE: John Ahmann - Westside Future Dr. Kofi Smith - President & Fund President & CEO CEO - Atlanta Airlines Terminal John’s unwavering commitment Company to Atlanta and deep knowledge of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta specific areas such as education, International Airport is known as economic development, infrastructure “the busiest airport in the world” and local fiscal policy make him a and leading it is Dr. Kofi Smith, unique presence in Atlanta. President and CEO of AATC. 26 BUSINESS PROFILE: Mayor Angelyne Butler - City of Forest Park, GA Mayor Butler knew that not only did she have the ability to lead and serve but, also the desire. On many occasions, she has stated that helping others gives her more satisfaction than words can convey. 6 Atlanta Business Journal | Winter Issue | 2020 WHAT’S INSIDE History Maker 12 Mary-Pat Hector: Proves that young people can also be History Makers Mary-Pat Hector let all of Atlanta know about her dedication to the cause for her people, and her prodigious personal tenacity, when she ran for public office at the age of 19 in the new DeKalb County city of Stonecrest. It has been non-stop from that point forward. Business News 33 Skanska, H. J. Russell to Develop $151M Surgical Center for Grady Hospital in Atlanta The joint venture between global development and construction firm Skanska, and Atlanta-based H. J. Russell & Company announces it will construct the Center for Advanced Surgical Services adjacent to Grady Memorial Hospital’s main campus in Atlanta. Business News 36 Fayetteville to build new City Hall and City Center City leaders, builders and community members recently broke ground on the new Fayetteville City Hall & City Center Park, which represents a milestone along the path to creating a more vibrant and engaging downtown space for the whole community to enjoy. A two-acre tract fronting West Stonewall Avenue will be home to a new, two-story City Hall building that will be set within a walkable, inviting plaza. Community News 38 Atlanta Influencers Turn Out For Abj Digital’s First Annual Top 25 Extraordinary Atlantans Reception The Zucot Gallery, a black-owned art gallery was buzzing with energy and excitement as Atlanta influencers gathered to celebrate those being honored in the first annual Top 25 Extraordinary Atlantans commemorative edition, presented by the ABJ (Atlanta Business Journal) Digital Magazine. Atlanta Business Journal | Winter Issue | 2020 7 [PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE] 6 Keys to Success in Business and Life 2020 3. Credibility is Everything Some of the most important career-saving words are “I don’t know.” Never fake it. If you’re wrong, admit it and correct it. If you’ve made a mistake, fix it and learn from it. If it’s going to take some time to find an answer, set a timetable and stick to it. 4. Complaining Gets You Nowhere It’s not always easy staying organized. Life is busy, chaotic and fast-moving. Although it can be easy to People, especially in business, simply do not get discouraged at times, there are ways to enhance want to hear complaints. If you are frustrated, it organization and attitude through the peaks and pits life is probably best to keep quiet and figure out how throws at you. you can fix whatever it is, and if you can’t change 1. Attitude is Key it, try changing how you think about it and alter your mindset. A person who is passionately committed to the success of his or her business – who has an “I-can-do- 5. Give Back it” attitude – is more likely to succeed. One person can make a difference, and it’s up to you to demonstrate Communities are not perfect. They are the you are one of those people. responsibility of business, government and citizens. If you don’t commit to making a 2. If You Never Fail, You Will Never Grow difference, you’re instead leaving the burden to If it’s always comfortable and easy, you can’t know others. the big win. When challenged and stretched, you may have a greater chance to learn. Reach out, get 6. Nice Guys Don’t Finish Last; They Win involved and take a risk. Oftentimes, the best talent Aggressive and passionate shouldn’t equate with has multiple experiences to share and on which to unpleasant. The higher you rise, the more pleasant reflect. and understanding you typically need to be. Never underestimate the importance of being thankful. The Atlanta Business Journal is proud to serve as a catalyst for a new generation of business owners, a valuable trend Active Boomers Expo - October 19, 2018 - 10AM-2PM - Greenbriar Mall indicator for established African American businesses, particularly for the black female sector, whose very powerful Fall 2018 Vol. 26 No. 4 $3.95 populous in Atlanta can be seen everywhere as they continue Shannon to rise to the top of their professions and industries. The name James, Sr. President and CEO Dr. F. Stuart of Aerotropolis of our magazine reflects our dedication to help generate Gulley Atlanta Alliance Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance Developing awareness about the positive changes and the collective Board Chair & diversity and President of inclusion while Woodward changing the success of the African American community, and we look Academy trajectory City Mayors of a region Imprint on forward to continuing to share that collective success for Economic Growth & Development years to come. p. 32 8 Atlanta Business Journal | Winter Issue | 2020 A practical approach to Do You Have What It Takes? what you need to know before becoming an Entrepreneur! The Plan Pannell The Game Plan for Entrepreneurs IS NOT your ordinary “how to guide” for building a business. A er 30 years as a successful “serial entrepreneur,” Mr. Pannell fi nally addresses the burning questions that friends, A practical approach to amebusiness associates, governmental offi cials, religious leaders, and others have Do You Have What It Takes? what you need to know asked him through the years. What makes you successful? How do you come up before becoming an G with your business ideas? How have you maintained for so long? Entrepreneur! The Game Plan for Entrepreneurs IS a personal and inspirational look at the beginning of an entrepreneurs life as Plan we know it, and the keys to success that have sustained this author through ten The The successful business ventures. for Entrepreneurs Game Plan Life’s Experiences Essentials for the Game Using Your Imagination Recognizing Your God Given Talents Personal Survival Skills for the Entrepreneur It’s Your Move! Exploring and Building Options Taking Stock of You Game Discovering Your Own Passion and Vision!The Wisdom of Success Keeping Life Simple THIS BOOK IS FOR EVERYONE— young entrepreneurs, new and existing for Entrepreneurs entrepreneurs, women, minorities, and veterans alike—who dare to play the for Entrepreneurs Discovering Your Own Passion and Vision! Entrepreneurship Game through discovering your passion and purpose in life! Mr. Creed W. Pannell, Jr. – from newspaper boy to serial entrepreneur, Mr. Pannell has started more than 10 business ventures throughout his life span as an This book is for everyone—young entrepreneurs,entrepreneur. CEO: Positive Publications, Inc.; Publisher: Atlanta Business Journal, Atlanta NewsLeader, Weddings For Us Wedding Bridal Magazine, Atlanta Metro; Chairman/ Executive Producer: Annual Gospel Choice Awards; Georgia Minority Business Awards, Youth Gospel Choice Awards, Weddings For Us Bridal new and existing entrepreneurs, women, Expo; Partner: It’s YourChoice Natural Gas, The Gospel Express, Majestic Mobility.
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