2. Empowerment Hour: Luncheon for Business Growth in a Challenging Economy

   Workshop #1: Marketing Strategies to Attract and Keep Customers

   Tuesday, March 31 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Lunch Included
    Avon Theater, 106 N. Avondale Rd.

   The inaugural session focuses on actionable marketing strategies to help businesses stand out, attract customers, and drive sustainable growth in today’s competitive marketplace.

   We are honored to welcome keynote speaker and facilitator Dr. Timothy J. Halloran, Principal Lecturer and Teaching Professor of Marketing at the Scheller College of Business at the Georgia Institute of Technology. A nationally recognized marketing educator, Dr. Halloran is known for transforming complex marketing concepts into practical, easy-to-apply strategies that help businesses attract customers and grow revenue. He is the author of Romancing the Brand, a guide that frames brand–consumer relationships as dynamic, lasting connections.

   Attendees will also hear from a panel of experienced marketing professionals sharing tactical insights for executing digital and in-person strategies to attract and retain customers:

   • Jennifer Joyner: Social Media and Marketing Manager, Social Media Strategies
   • Tara Bradshaw, Georgia Municipal Association, Economic Development and Placemaking Manager: Tools for Activating Spaces, Places and Businesses

   • Jeffery Dougherty: Founder and CEO of Thunderheel, Digital Marketing and Advertising

   Why Attend?

   • Gain practical, ready-to-implement marketing strategies
   • Learn from top-tier marketing leadership
   • Connect with fellow Avondale business owners
   • Strengthen your competitive edge in 2026 and beyond
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