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1. Referrals to corporations seeking vendors or suppliers for business opportunities.

2. Weekly members-only communications regarding new business opportunities, RFPs, jobs and events of interest to members.

3. Expanded opportunities for business-to-business networking.

4. Increased access to corporate and political leaders and decision-makers.

5. Greatly improved access to information and online sign-up for ABL sponsored programs and events.

6. Up to nine (9) business seminars each year at no charge to members.

7. Invitations to members-only business opportunity and training events hosted by private and public sector sponsors.

8. Expanded volunteer opportunities with ABL that enhance personal and business branding while building valuable connections.

9. Access to online business education and training via webinars.

10. Company listing in printed membership directory that is distributed at all expos and business meetings.

TO JOIN THE ATLANTA BUSINESS LEAGUE

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Want your company to

connect with over 9,000

mid to upper income

African Americans

in metro Atlanta?

Members of the Atlanta Business League have 26 channels to do so (21 for FREE).

CHANNELS FOR ABL MEMBERS TO REACH WELL-TO-DO

AFRICAN AMERICANS IN METRO ATLANTA

# CHANNEL YOUR ROLE FREQ

1 ABL Awards Nominee 12 / YR

2 ABL Member of the Month Subject 12 / YR

3 ABL Membership Directory Listee 1 / YR

4 ABL Membership Directory (Discounted Ad Rates) Advertiser 1 / YR

5 ABL Newsletter: "Member Testimonials" Writer 4 / YR

6 ABL Newsletter: "Member Making Strides" Subject 4 / YR

7 ABL Newsletter: "What Members are Saying" Subject 4 / YR

8 ABL Newsletter: (Discounted Ad Rates) Advertiser 4 / YR

9 ABL Standing Committees Member 6

10 ABL Insiders Tips & Deal$ Insider 99 / YR

11 ABL Website: "What Members Are Saying" Subject 12 / YR

12 Business Enrichment Seminar Series Seminar Presenter 6 / YR

13 Business Enrichment Seminar Series Program Participant 6 / YR

14 Business Enrichment Seminar Series Sponsor 6 / YR

15 Business Power Forum Program Participant 7 / YR

16 Business Power Forum "Member Spotlight" Subject 7 / YR

17 Business Power Forum "Member Testimonials" Speaker 7 / YR

18 Business Power Forum Sponsor 7 / YR

19 Congress on State of Black Business Seminar Presenter 1 / YR

20 Congress on State of Black Business Program Participant 1 / YR

21 Membership Directory on ABL Website Listee 12 / YR

22 Referrals to companies looking to do business with ABL members Subject 12 / YR

23 Resource Guide to African-American Female Business Owners Listee 1 / YR

24 Resource Guide to African-American Female Business Owners Advertiser 1 / YR

25 Super Tuesday Conference Seminar Presenter 1 / YR

26 Super Tuesday Conference Program Participant 1 / YR

JOIN THE ATLANTA BUSINESS LEAGUE TODAY,

START CONNECTING TOMORROW!

FOR MEMBERSHIP INFO, CALL QUENTIN WHITE @ 404-584-8126 OR ONLINE @ AtlantaBusinessLeague.org/membership

AT&T / Atlanta Braves / AGL Resources / The Atlanta

Journal‐Constitution / Atlanta Life Financial Group /

Atlanta Marriott Marquis / Atlanta Technical College /

Bank of America / Citizens Trust Bank / The Coca‐Cola

Company / Delta Air Lines / Federal Home Loan Bank /

Georgia-Pacific / Georgia Power Company / Global

Automotive Alliance, LLC / Grady Health System /

H.J. Russell & Company / Hartsfield‐Jackson Atlanta

International Airport / Southwest Airlines / Turner

Broadcasting System / UPS / WCLK 91.9 Radio /

Wells Fargo

Q: What do these metro Atlanta corporations have in common?

A: All are members of the Atlanta Business League

TOP 5 REASONS THESE SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES INVEST IN THE LEAGUE

ONE: Membership

The Atlanta Business League (ABL) maintains a

membership of over 500 African-American businesses

available to partner with your company in providing

products and services.

TWO: Large Constituent Base

ABL encourages its vast constituent base, of more than

20,000, to do business with each other as well as with

ABL sponsor companies.

THREE: Employee Development

ABL provides opportunities for your company to sup-

port the professional development of employees by

proving them leadership opportunities at the ABL.

These include: the opportunity to serve on, or chair, the

committees that lead the many programs, events and

business growth initiatives that enable the ABL to

achieve its mission.

FOUR: Societal Impact

The rich history and contributions of the League

positions it to have an ‘important voice’ in impacting

political, social, and economic issues that are critical to

growth and the quality of life in metro Atlanta and the

State of Georgia.

FIVE: Potential Customers

The ABL and its membership are your customers. Your

support of the League also supports the growth of your

client base.

AtlantaBusinessLeague.org

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION  Date: ____________/_________/__________ Company: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________________________________State: _______Zip:____________ Telephone: (______) ________________ Fax: (______) ___________________ E‐mail: ______________________ Web site address: ___________________________________ SIC Code(s): __________ ___________ _________ Name of CEO/President/Owner: ____________________________________________________________________ Contact Person: _________________________________________________________________________________ Title: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Product/Service: _________________________________________________________________________________

(As it would be listed in the “Yellow Pages”)

Ownership: □Minority □Majority Type of Business: □Services □Retail □Manufacturer □Wholesaler

□Government Non‐Profit □Other‐Specify: ________________ Revenue: □$15 Million and above □$5 Million‐$14.9 Million □$1 Million‐$4.9 Million

□$1‐$999,999 # of Employees: □1 ‐ 5 □6 ‐ 10 □11 ‐ 20 □More than 20

Age:      □17 & under  □ 18 ‐ 20 □21 ‐ 35  □ 36 ‐ 45  □ 46 ‐ 55  □ 56 & older  Method of Payment: □ Check □ Master Card □ Visa   □ American Express

Account #: _____________________________________  Exp. Date: _____/_____/_____

Signature: _____________________________________

MEMBERSHIP TYPE  REVENUE DUES  Very Large Business  $15 Million and above  $1375.00 

Large Business  $5 Million ‐ $14.9 Million  $685.00 

Medium Size Business  $1 Million ‐ $4.9 Million  $385.00 

Small Business  $1‐ $999,999  $275.00 

Associate/Individual  N/A  $150.00 

Student  N/A  $20.00 (with student ID) 

Write the number of additional company representatives:

□ - Additional company representative: $150.00 per rep. Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Please return completed application with your check, payable to Atlanta Business League, for membership dues to:

Atlanta Business League, P.O. Box 92363 Atlanta, Georgia, 30314, Attn: Membership

 

Referred by: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Atlanta Business League931 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, NW 

Atlanta, Georgia  30314 (Office) 404‐584‐8126 

(Fax) 404‐584‐0445