Chief Economic Advisor Roger C. Tutterow, Ph.D., to speak at firstPRO Executive Luncheon

On Wednesday, June 24th, 2009, firstPRO Staffing and Executive Search will host an executive luncheon at Maggianos in Dunwoody. From 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., guests are invited to enjoy a delicious lunch and hear from featured speaker Roger C. Tutterow, Ph.D., Chief Economic Advisor to Henssler Financial Group.

The goal is to address current economic conditions while providing knowledge and ideas that can benefit their companies. During this interactive discussion, guests will be provided with a deeper understanding of the current economic environment as it relates to their profession.

In addition to his position at the Henssler Financial Group, Dr. Tutterow serves as Professor of Economics at Mercer University, as well as a consultant specializing in the application of quantitative analysis to economic, financial and business problems. 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.

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

The Power of Women Atlanta Hosts a Winter Luncheon

On Thursday, February 19, The Power of Women Atlanta hosted a Winter Luncheon for Atlanta’s top women executives at Seasons 52 in Dunwoody. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. guests were invited to enjoy a delicious menu of seasonal cuisine and listen to me speak about Business Etiquette.

“This series is a great opportunity to explore a variety of topics that are of interest to the city’s top women,” says Donna Kain, President of The Buckhead Community Bank, Private and Entrepreneurial Banking Division. “Our goal is to fill an hour with highly sought-after panelists and intriguing topics. From health and fitness to gender stereotypes and proper business etiquette, we cover it all.”

As CEO of firstPRO Staffing and Executive Search, I am the powerhouse behind one of the largest privately owned staffing and executive search firms in the United States. During an interactive Q and A session, she offered her tips for becoming “first” in your field. Denise Elsbree, President of TRIO Media Group and Donna L. Kain of The Buckhead Community Bank facilitated. The lunch was sponsored by The Buckhead Community Bank, TRIO Media Group and Atlanta INtown Newspaper. For more information on upcoming events, please visit www.powerofwomenandmoney.com.

Paul Voss is Featured Speaker at firstPRO Staffing and Executive Search Diversity Lunch

On Wednesday, February 4, 2009, firstPRO Staffing and Executive Search continued their Diversity series with a luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel in Midtown. The program featured April Nagel, CEO of firstPRO, and special guest speaker Paul J. Voss, President of Ethikos, Inc., a company specializing in ethical decision making for the 21st century.

The Diversity Series gives us a platform for bringing together the top HR Executives in Atlanta in a setting that allows us to share insights, experience and discuss the best practices. Our speakers lead the discussion with thought provoking issues, and everyone leaves with knowledge and ideas that can help their companies. Voss’s presentation focused on intellectual diversity and how to apply ethics in today’s trying times. He also offered his tips for understanding the dynamics of different mindsets and how they add to a better work environment.

firstPRO is making this Diversity Series a quarterly event, and future panels will cover issues of interest to top executives in Diversity Hiring positions. Key industry leaders from many of Atlanta’s Fortune 500 companies will be in attendance. For more information on the Diversity Series, contact Michelle Kennedy at 404.252.9422 x 442 or visit www.firstproinc.com.