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SUMMARY:From Traction to Precision: Launch of Scaling Sales to $1M: Goodie Nation Series
DESCRIPTION:​Featured Community Member Expert: Seth Banks (TrueSeed) \n​You’ve proven customers will buy. Now the challenge is closing deals faster\, protecting margins\, and making sales predictable—without over-hiring or over-complicating your operation. \n​This 30-minute virtual kickoff event introduces Goodie Nation‘s advanced\, sales-focused series designed specifically for tech startups and CPG brands generating up to $1 million in revenue. The series is built for founders who are still deeply involved in sales and need to move from intuition-driven selling to a repeatable\, high-leverage sales motion. \n​Topics covered in Q1: \n\n​Codifying Your Winning Sales Motion\n​Deep ICP Segmentation & Deal-Level Targeting\n​Sales Conversation Architecture\n​Advanced Objection Mapping & Preemptive Close Techniques\n​Pricing Power\, Discount Strategy & Deal Integrity\n​Shortening the Sales Cycle Without Burning Trust\n\n​and more. \nRegister for the event. 
URL:https://staging.accessgaf.org/event/from-traction-to-precision-launch-of-scaling-sales-to-1m-goodie-nation-series/
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SUMMARY:TiE Atlanta ARC Program Launch\, Social Entrepreneurship & Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:TiE Atlanta is launching the ARC Program to cultivate a culture of shared vision around social entrepreneurship and sustainability. The program is designed to support students\, founders\, and organizations that are working to address real-world challenges through responsible\, impact-driven innovation. \nThe ARC Program will provide mentoring\, nurturing\, and training opportunities\, including exposure to internships\, incubation pathways\, and recognition through awards. Participants will engage with experienced entrepreneurs\, industry leaders\, and community partners who are committed to building sustainable solutions and long-term value. \nThis launch event will introduce the program’s goals\, structure\, and opportunities for involvement\, and will highlight how TiE Atlanta and the TiE Atlanta Foundation are expanding youth and educator programming to support the next generation of impact-oriented leaders. \nDate: Tuesday\, January 20\, 2026 \nTime: 4:00–6:00 PM (ET) \nLocation: Silhouette Midtown\, 1447 Peachtree St\, First Floor\, Atlanta\, GA 30309
URL:https://staging.accessgaf.org/event/tie-atlanta-arc-program-launch-social-entrepreneurship-sustainability-2/
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SUMMARY:INSIGHT | Power Sessions for Growth | Five Essential Steps of Strategic Networking
DESCRIPTION:Insight | Power Sessions for Growth is a monthly professional development series designed for busy professionals who want fast\, focused takeaways. Each session blends 30 minutes of networking with a 20–25-minute “power session” led by a member expert\, followed by interactive discussion. This relaxed breakfast or lunch format makes it easy to learn\, connect\, and apply new ideas. Attendees gain real-world strategies\, and walk away with practical ideas they can implement immediately.\nIntroducing Sara Branch\nSara Branch is a seasoned business strategist and networking professional — founder of Branch Consulting Group. As a “Community Builder\,” she’s dedicated to helping professionals build genuine\, value-driven relationships that go far beyond transactional exchanges.\nWith years of hands-on experience connecting businesses and individuals\, Sara brings a passion for transforming networking from a chore into a growth strategy. She believes in building “warm relationships” that support both personal and professional success.\nIn her January session — “Five Essential Steps of Strategic Networking” — Sara will share practical\, actionable strategies you can apply immediately\, whether you’re a solo entrepreneur\, business leader\, or looking to expand your circle with meaningful connections. Prepare to walk away ready to network with clarity\, purpose\, and results.
URL:https://staging.accessgaf.org/event/insight-power-sessions-for-growth-five-essential-steps-of-strategic-networking/
LOCATION:AC Hotel\, 40 Perimeter Center E Dunwoody\, GA 30346\, Dunwoody\, 30346\, United States
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SUMMARY:Perimeter Young Professionals Sip & Social @ Mutation Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Perimeter Young Professionals gather periodically for a vibrant after-hours sip and social designed to bring emerging leaders together in a relaxed\, welcoming setting. Through intentional connection and meaningful conversation\, this program creates space for young professionals to build authentic relationships\, exchange ideas\, and expand their influence. It’s where career growth meets community—strengthening individual paths while shaping the future of the regional business ecosystem.
URL:https://staging.accessgaf.org/event/perimeter-young-professionals-sip-social-mutation-brewing/
LOCATION:Mutation Brewing\, 5825 Roswell Road\, NE Sandy Springs\, GA 30328\, Sandy Springs\, 30328\, United States
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SUMMARY:Queens of Innovation Crowntable | January 2026 | World Cup Overview: Preparation\, leadership\, and Intentionality
DESCRIPTION:2026 is not a normal year. With global sporting events\, economic shifts\, and heightened visibility ahead\, women innovators are being asked to lead louder\, faster\, and more publicly. This Crown Table creates intentional space to ground ourselves before we scale ourselves.\nThis session centers clarity on your opportunities\, capacity\, and roles to practically engage with the World cup opportunities\, as well as self-leadership as strategic advantages — not soft skills — and sets the foundation for the months ahead. \n 
URL:https://staging.accessgaf.org/event/queens-of-innovation-crowntable-january-2026-world-cup-overview-preparation-leadership-and-intentionality/
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