Mark Bassford is the President of Bassford Companies, including Warehouse Rentals, Bassford Industrial Construction, and Bassford Packaging. Bassford oversees over 9 million square feet of warehouse space, development of new industrial complexes in several southeastern markets, and a corrugated… Read More
Jake Carter is the Owner and Operator of Southern Belle Farm. Carter graduated from the University of Georgia in 2003 with a degree in business management. After graduation, he returned to the family farm in McDonough and began transforming the dairy operation into the 330-acre agritourism… Read More
Cassius Butts is the founder of Capital Fortitude Business Advisors, specializing in access to capital and business development. He has held leadership roles with Bank of America, Fleet Bank, and two presidential administrations, including serving as Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small… Read More
Marisa Simpson is the Director of Legislative and Governmental Affairs at Atlanta Gas Light (Southern Company Gas). Simpson was previously the Director of Community Relations and Economic Development for AGL Resources Southern Operations. Simpson is a former staffer for U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss… Read More
Georgia has a vibrant international community comprised of companies from around the world, representation from approximately 70 foreign governments, and a diverse population served by international schools, markets, restaurants, festivals, and cultural events. Plus, we’re home to the busiest… Read More