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The Old National Merchants Association (ONMA) is celebrating an exhilarating 23 years of leadership in promoting economic development along the Old National Highway (Georgia Highway 279) commercial corridor in south metro Atlanta.
With diverse programs and initiatives from Business Expos to beautification projects, the Association seeks to grow and sustain a vibrant corridor of some 500 friendly establishments: restaurants, hotels, florists, professional service providers, schools, specialty shops, places of worship, and more.
Collaboration and a can do spirit are our driving forces.
ONMA is a 501 (c) (3) organization.
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NEWS BRIEFS
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Interested in Serving on ONMA's Board?
Nominations are open for persons wishing to be considered for membership on the ONMA Board of Directors. A Nominating Committee is accepting nominations through February 1, 2012. From the applicant pool, the Committee will build a slate of candidates, to be voted on in February, 2012. Nominees will be considered based on the following criteria:
• Demonstrated leadership
• Ability to commit up to 5 hours monthly
• Capacity to deliver resources
• Past ONMA contributions and participation
• Connections to Old National community
• Expressed or affirmed interest in serving a 2-year Board term
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Coffee for a Cause
Want to support ONMA student scholarships awarded annually to valedictorians and salutatorians from south Fulton high schools? Purchase and enjoy delicious Ganoderma Coffee and Tea, sales of which will benefit our scholarship fund. Contact Gwen McDaniel at 678.576.9278 or visit www.hgcfundraiser (enter "Old National Merchants Association" in "organization" field). |
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Old National Market Place Opening
Stores in Old National's newest retail center—Old National Market Place, south of Flat Shoals—have begun opening for business. An official Grand Opening celebration is in the works. Details soon. Congratulations Inland Atlantic and Heritage Creek Development! |
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Prospecting for Business at ICSC
ONMA recently went prospecting for new businesses at the regional conference of International Council of Shopping Centers. Our foray was spearheaded by the Old National Economic Development Task Force. Its mission: aggressively recruit quality businesses—particularly under-represented businesses—to the Old National corridor. |
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ONMA 2011 Accomplishments | Click here |
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New Mobile-Shopping App—"ATL App"—Open to ONMA Members
Financially active members of ONMA have a unique opportunity—until September 1st—to sign up for a new, mobile-shopping app specially designed for airport and airport-area businesses. ONMA, in association with QR Values, LLC and the Airport Area Guide, is promoting a special rate for ONMA member businesses to be featured in listings with the ATL App, which will offer discount coupons for Dining, Shopping, Services, Accommodations, Entertainment.
For more details, contact Mike Simpson at ms@printgraphics.net or at 404.767.7823.
The ATL App will be demonstrated at the August ONMA monthly membership meeting: 8:00 a.m. Thursday, August 25th at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, Old National at I-285. Current members are eligible for the offer. New and renewing members may qualify by investing in ONMA membership by the September 1st deadline. Contact Paulette Thweatt, at 770.996.4423. |
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BUSINESS RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Small Business Development Center
Georgia State University
Erica Bracey, Business Consultant
404.413.7830
SCORE, Counselor to America’s Small Business, for business counseling, mentoring, guidance, workshops and seminars. At www.score.org, www.scoreatlanta.org, or Verona Eaton, Counselor for College Park SCORE, score.collegepark@gmail.com
Government Business Opportunities. Contact Brian Jones, Fulton Department of Contract Compliance Officer, 404.612.6306. www.fultoncountyga.gov; Charles Hunter, City of College Park Purchasing Manager, 404.305.1340, www.collegepark.ga.com
FULTON COUNTY OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Administers the county's participation in Georgia Work Ready. Among other things, the program helps private-sector small businesses—50 or fewer employees—build their workforce by providing assistance to small businesses for hiring, training and employing Work Ready Certified employees. A. Lawrence, 770.306.5980 |
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