Author: Valerie Jordan

Kennesaw, April 24, 2017 ― VJI’s Client Development Manager Courtney Cole had the honor of representing the Georgia Chapter for Women in Manufacturing in their publication of IMPACT Winter 2017 edition. The cover of the magazine captures all the women who visited Masada Bakery in Norcross, GA back on January 25,2017. Before the plant tour there was a networking opportunity over breakfast which came straight from the oven. Cole said, “The smell of fresh baked artisan bread and pastries was amazing and delicious.” To kick off the plant tour Women in Manufacturing Georgia Chapter presented Masada Bakery a Certificate of Appreciation for everything they have done for women in the industry.

Kennesaw, April 24, 2017 ― As a member of Women in Manufacturing, VJI’s Client Development Manager, Courtney Cole was invited to attend the 6^th Annual Women in Automotive Conference in Troy, Michigan. The Association of Woman in Automotive teamed up with Women in Manufacturing to host the event. The one-day conference included several keynote presentations from experts within the automobile industry as well as opportunities for networking with other women in the industry.

Kennesaw April 23, 2017 ― Matt Scott and Chris Wiggins attended the Institute For Professionals in Taxation’s (IPT) Sales Tax School II from April 23, 2017 through April 28, 2017. The school was held at the Marriot Kingsgate Conference Center at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Kennesaw, April 19, 2017 ― VJI President Valerie Jordan attended a Social Media Workshop sponsored by GA Manufacturing Alliance. The workshop was presented by Amanda Luton, Founder, The Magnolia Marketing Group. The workshop covered many topics from selecting social media platforms, to assessing your current social media presence, to creating an 8-point social media strategy, and to tools to manage social media.

Kennesaw, April 1, 2017 ― VJI Client Development Manager Courtney Cole participated in the Atlanta Color Run at the Atlanta Motor Speedway with her longtime friend Ashley Grant. The Color Run, the happiest 5k on the planet, comes to Atlanta once a year celebrating healthiness, happiness, and individuality. It has had over 6 million runners participate worldwide in over 35 countries.

Kennesaw, March 24, 2017 ― VJI’s Client Development Manager Courtney Cole gave back to education and manufacturing by representing Women in Manufacturing at the 13^th annual Georgia Career Expo. The two-day event was held at the Georgia International Convention Center and allowed students to interact with professionals in the areas of automotive, aviation, construction, utility contracting, highway contracting, electrical contracting, mechanical contracting, energy, mining and more.

Kennesaw, March 22, 2017 ― VJI President, Valerie Jordan, and VJI Client Development Manager, Courtney Cole attended the powerful half-day growth extravaganza, Small Business Basecamp, sponsored by Salesforce. The pop-up event allowed an opportunity to receive hands-on advice from other business owners in Atlanta about growing a business, running your business faster and building strong connections along the way. Key presentations included topics on leveraging community resources and managing the entrepreneurial world as well as a special presentation on Life, Leadership, and Success from former Atlanta Falcon’s coach Dan Reeves.

Kennesaw, March 10, 2017 – V Jordan Inc. President, Valerie Jordan attended the March 2017 Cobb Executive Women’s (CEW) Luncheon and networking event on Friday, March 10, 2017. The guest speaker was Caroline Duffy, Founding partner at Jackson Spalding, an integrated marketing communications firm.

Ms. Duffy’s presentation was titled “Building Leaders. The Power of Internal Mentoring Programs.” Ms. Duffy shared the evolution of Jackson Spalding’s mentoring program from its inception to today’s formal program. She outlined the benefits of a formal mentoring program and stressed how the program lends towards a company’s culture.

Kennesaw, March 9, 2017 ― VJI Client Development Manager Courtney Cole attended the Cumberland Area Council meeting hosted by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. The meeting included a special presentation featuring Dr. Roger Tutterow, a professor of Economics at Kennesaw State University. He is also the Director of the Economic Center, which is a research center located at the Coles College of Business.