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Meals on Wheels Atlanta CEO is preparing the nonprofit for its next course

Charlene Crusoe-Ingram is working to feed Atlanta seniors, now and in the future.

Kristine Reed, founder of Mobile Beauty Bar ATL, struck a partnership in 2024 to offer salon services at Google’s offices in Midtown. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

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How the ‘return to office’ push gave an Atlanta makeup artist her big break

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From tarot cards to toys: SCAD grad rolls out products by licensing her art

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How Serena Williams went from winning Grand Slams to writing big checks

MADE IN GEORGIA

Becoming a mother ignites a passion for cooking that launched a business

(Photo Illustration: Marcie LaCerte for the AJC | Source: Public Domain, AJC photo, National Library of Congress, University of Georgia Libraries, The National Library of Medicine )

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America at 250: Celebrate independence by remembering the ladies of Georgia

The United States blossomed thanks to notable women. It's important, as first lady Abigail Adams wrote, to remember the ladies in Georgia and across the United States.

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She took over her dad’s construction firm and made it a key player in Atlanta

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CARE packages have fed the hungry abroad. Now some go to Atlanta’s needy.

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Behind the scenes of the Atlanta Dream, women also lead

Southern Linc and Southern Telecom CEO Bentina Terry spoke at the Georgia Chamber's Women Who Lead event at Trilith Live in Fayetteville, Georgia on March 11, 2026. (Courtesy/Paul Ward for the Georgia Chamber)

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These are the four skills you need to be a leader, says a top Atlanta exec

Southern Co. executive Bentina Terry said there are certain skills she looks for in leaders.

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Southern Co. exec: A career doesn’t always follow a straight line

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Former Turner executive finds inspiration at Atlanta Braves front office

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She inherited the family business. And her mother’s juice obsession.

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Events

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Mix & Mingle with Cobb County Business Bootcamp

June 22, 2026

11:30 AM - 01:00 PM

800 Whitlock Ave. NW, Marietta, GA 30064, USA

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The Cobb County Business Bootcamp invites all entrepreneurs to join Mix & Mingle, the hottest new networking group in Marietta! Whether you’re an established small business owner looking to grow your business or a new entrepreneur with a dream to build your business up, this event was created for you. Join other Cobb County entrepreneurs in this interactive group where you’ll get an opportunity to share more about your business and discuss partnerships and growth strategies. This group is open to anyone, including CCBB members and non-members, with no registration required. Our group runs on a modified version of the open networking format, so please be ready to share more about your business goals and ideal clients, while also presenting your 60-second elevator pitch and bring plenty of business cards to pass around!

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