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2011 Conference Speakers

WANDA L. JOHNSON, Founder and Executive Director, inP.O.W.E.R.ment for Success Program - MC

Minister Wanda L. Johnson is the Founder and Executive Director of the inP.O.W.E.R.ment for Success Program. Her passion is to help individuals and entrepreneurs discover their life purpose and to use their gifts and talents to master success in life. She is a gifted inspirational speaker, teacher, trainer, and success coach. For almost 30 years Minister Johnson has served as a public servant, with the federal sector, first as a U.S. Army Civilian and now with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Atlanta, Georgia.

DR. L. GREGORY HENLEY, Ph.D. - Interim Director - Herman J. Russell, Sr. International Center for Entrepreneurship at Georgia State University - Strategic Planning For BIZ Success (Opening Keynote)

Dr. Henley is the interim director of the Herman J. Russell, Sr. International Center for Entrepreneurship at Georgia State University. His passion is to help entrepreneurs succeed and his experiences have prepared him to do so. With a BS from MIT and an MBA and Ph.D. from Columbia University, he’s been blessed with opportunities in both business and academia. Prior to joining Georgia State University, Dr. Henley taught at the University of South Florida’s (USF) Center for Entrepreneurship, helped start the entrepreneurship undergraduate major at the University of Tampa and worked in the Center for Entrepreneurship at Columbia University while pursuing his Ph.D.

COREY MOORE - Founder/President - Fortune Financial Group - Strategies To Maximize BIZ Revenue (Keynote Plenary Session)

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Corey Moore has provided targeted strategy and financial consulting to small business owners for over ten years. He is passionate about equipping clients with the knowledge and tools that promote business growth and wealth. Through his company, Fortune Financial Group, Mr. Moore advises on effective & efficient budgets, strategies to lower tax liabilities, and increasing business revenue. He also motivates aspiring entrepreneurs by educating them on the physical and mental responsibilities of business ownership. His expertise comes from both his educational background and his first hand experiences as an entrepreneur. He has successfully implemented the strategies he promotes and knows the steps and information most critical to success.

NANCY J. LEWIS, MS, PHR, RCC - Founder/President, Progressive Techniques, Inc. (Panel Moderator)

Nancy J. Lewis is a leading motivational/inspirational keynote speaker, trainer, author, and registered corporate coach. She is the president of Progressive Techniques, Inc. based in Fayetteville, Georgia where the theme of her organization is “Developing a Better YOU!” She earned a M.S. degree from Georgia State University in Urban and Public Affairs with concentration in Human Resources. Nancy has worked as an adjunct faculty instructor at Georgia State University where she taught an undergraduate Human Resources course. She has been speaking and conducting training for 23 years.

DEON J. ALEXANDER - President/CEO - Mogul Media Solutions, LLC - The New Face Of Marketing - Mobile Marketing 101 (Panelist)

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Born and raised in Baltimore, MD., Deon has a BS Degree in Architectural Engineering from Kansas State University. After college, Deon traveled throughout the United States serving in the design/construction management field for 13 years. Deon specialized in High Containment Laboratories and Hospital Design and Construction Management. He is currently the CEO and Founder of Mogul Media Solutions, LLC. , where he offers Social Media Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Lead Generation, Niche Marketing, Mobile Marketing, and Revenue Generating strategies for small businesses and entrepreneurs by systematizing their online business processes.

STACY WILLIAMS - Founder/President - Prominent Placement, Inc. - The New Face Of Marketing - Web Marketing That Works (Panelist)

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Stacy Williams’ 20 years of marketing experience laid the foundation for the creation of Prominent Placement, a full-service, award-winning Atlanta search marketing agency, in 2001. Founder and President of Prominent Placement, Stacy has grown the firm from startup to a respected leader in the industry. She is sought after nationwide as a speaker on search engine marketing.

Prior to her establishment of Prominent Placement, Stacy’s career spanned both coasts, serving at advertising agencies in both Los Angeles and Atlanta. She spent nine years at ad agency Kilgannon, most recently serving as its Director of Marketing. At Kilgannon, Stacy pioneered the agency’s Internet Marketing division and contributed significantly to the firm’s growth and success.

SANDY ENGLISH - Attorney (Ret.) - Legalities Of Doing Business (Workshop)

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Rev. Sandy English holds a Juris Doctorate Degree, with Honors, from the American University’s Washington College of Law with the 6th Highest GPA in Class of 106 Graduates. He was also the Law Review Editor and President of the Student Bar Association. In addition he holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Major-Political Science and Minor-Economics from Hunter College of the City University of New York. He is a retired veteran, Honorably Discharged in 1962 where he served in United States Army as an Ordinance Specialist and Instructor.

SAMUEL KELLY - Founder/CEO, CTA Financial - If Only Balance Sheets Could Talk (Workshop)

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Samuel Kelly is the Founder and CEO of CTA Financial, a comprehensive financial planning and tax services firm. With over 10 years of experience in the financial consulting business, he is a strong advocate of educating clients before recommending any strategies for implementation.

He is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University’s Financial Planning Certificate Program. Also, he has corporate business experience from serving three consecutive terms as president of the board of directors of a 685 member homeowners association.

DANIELLE POLLARD - Founder/CEO - Nouveaux Dimensions - Marketing On A Shoestring Budget (Workshop)

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Founded by multifaceted entrepreneur, Danielle Pollard, Nouveaux Dimensions celebrate its 10th Anniversary as a leading marketing and public relations company. Danielle is a creative thinker and innovative business woman, who understands how to prevail in the face of pressure. Her ability to think, speak, and write have propelled her to the forefront. Her inherent gift to transform the tiniest thought or idea into full fledged campaigns and initiatives has earned her a reputation as a creative connoisseur and invaluable resource to her clients. Through her example & expertise she hopes to empower people to realize their dreams and thrive in business.

TONI HOLLOWAY, MA, AICI - Image and Marketing Consultant - Leverage Your Image - Techniques For Closing Any Sale (Workshop)

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For her entire career, Toni Holloway has dealt with image and marketing projects. As a marketing consultant she crafted awareness, identity and sales campaigns for enterprise organizations, small businesses and individuals. As a retail buyer, she made selections that would let customers express themselves. As a certified image consultant, she helps everyday people look and feel their best about the way they look. Toni provides expertise in the areas of appearance, behavior and communication.