firstPRO Executive Luncheon

Today, firstPRO Staffing and Executive Search was proud to host an executive luncheon at Maggiano’s. From 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., guests were invited to enjoy a delicious lunch and hear from featured speaker Roger C. Tutterow, Ph.D., Professor of Economics at Mercer University.

“This is the longest, deepest economic downturn since the Great Depression,” Tutterow said. “We got into this recession due to the rise in energy cost, the generational downturn in the housing market and the credit crunch. I predict that we will return to normalcy in 2010/2011, but it will be a subdued pace.”

In addition to his position at Mercer University, Dr. Tutterow serves as Chief Economic Advisor to Henssler Financial Group. His analysis of the economic, business and political environments have been featured in a variety of media including Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, USA Today, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and on CNN, CNBC, NBC, CNN Radio, among others. In 2003, Governor Sonny Perdue appointed Dr. Tutterow to serve on the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors.

The presentation concluded with an interactive Q & A, as well as a raffle for two American Express gift cards. The grand prizes went to Robert Thomson of NeoMedia Technologies and Dorris Hollingsworth of Carter Real Estate.

For more information on future luncheons, contact Michelle Kennedy at 404.252.9422 x 442 or visit www.firstproinc.com.

firstPRO Staffing and Executive Search Announces Expansion in Philadelphia

firstPRO Staffing and Executive Search announced today that they are expanding into a 4,132 square foot office located at 1500 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. In two years, the firm has grown 120 percent in size.

We are very excited about our success in the Philadelphia market. With our rapid growth in Philadelphia over the last two years, we needed to open this new office to keep up with our growing client base.

Founded in 1986 in Atlanta, Georgia, firstPRO was named one of Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2008. When the company expanded to Philadelphia in 2007, their focus was on Contract and Contract to Hire for IT, Finance and Accounting. Today areas of service also include Attorney Recruiting, Healthcare, Sales & Marketing and more.

firstPRO plans to host a series a quarterly events in Philadelphia, and panels will cover issues of interest to top executives in hiring positions. Key industry leaders from many of Philadelphia’s top companies will be in attendance. For more information, contact Michelle Kennedy at 404.252.9422 x 442 or visit www.firstproinc.com.

Mark Weinstein Named to Leadership Atlanta Class 2010

firstPRO Staffing and Executive Search is proud to announce that Mark Weinstein has been named to Leadership Atlanta’s class of 2010 class.

“It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of this class,” says Mark Weinstein, Executive Vice President of firstPRO. “Leadership Atlanta provides a unique opportunity for business, civic and government leaders to come together, develop relationships and learn more about how we can help lead our community.”

Leadership Atlanta’s eight month program provides a platform for approximately 70 participants selected from a group of 300 highly accomplished business executives, public officials, non-profit and academic leaders. The program is designed so that they may use their talents and positions to improve the Atlanta community.

“This is a great opportunity to develop valuable contacts and networks within the community we serve,” Weinstein says. “It will open doors to other leadership opportunities in my career and elevate my ability to contribute in my non-profit Board work in Atlanta.”