For all current or potiential business owners in Kirkwood, Edgewood, and East Lake, the Kirkwood Business Owners' Association has complied a RESOURCE GUIDE to help you navigate the details of opening and doing business in the city of Atlanta.
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Want to talk? LET'S HAVE COFFEE- FILL OUT THIS FORM and we'll help you with questions, direction and connections regarding your business in the area.
Thank you to council member Natalyn Archibong for presenting.
Next meeting is 3/20 @ Kirkwood Library.
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Board of Directors: In Attendance: New KBOA Board of Directors: kirkwoodbiz@gmail.com
President: Dano Kirk of Kirkyard Public House, Vice-President: Sandra Mersinger of Snapdragon Designs, Secretary: Jill Wener of Conscious Health Meditation + Wellness, Treasurer: Parker Smith of Guitar Shed
Social Media and Marketing: Emily Wimbush of Augusta Designs, Events and Business Mixer Chair: Leslie Brashear of Delightful Sites , Membership Chair: Sam Mugavero of Smugs Fitness, Dan Wingate of The Pullman
Kimia Amin of The Kirkwood Apartments ABSENT: Wine Stroll Chair: Randy Brazee of Homes for Atlanta and
Mehrnush Saadat of Blue Ink Title
KBOA Members In Attendance: Tanya Demanjec, Language Kid’s International, Karen the Fitness Girl,
KUCC, Stephanie Howard Photography, Poppa Corn’s Gourmet Popcorn, Happy Mango, Lakeview Capital Partners,SEVIN Yoga,
Community Attendees: Jasmine Simone- Anything Vegan and Michael Morris-REV Local Markets
A part of this year's Kirkwood Wine Stroll, KBOA, held an open call for nonprofits to submit projects to be considered for donations from the event profits. The board of directors choose 5 nonprofit organizations to receive $1000 each towards their projects. Each nonprofit attended the Wine Stroll and engaged the attendees regarding their organization's mission.
We were proud to present each nonprofit with $1000 at our Holiday Mixer on December 5th.
Wholesome Wave Georgia: East Atlanta Village Farmers Markets Incentives
Kirkwood Neighbors Organization: Neighbor in Need
Fred Armon Toomer Elementary Educational Foundation: One (1) Teacher Training for International Baccalaureate Accreditation
Georgia Overdose Prevention: 100 Naloxone (Overdose Reversal) Kits
Lanta Gras: Children's Music Program
WOW! KBOA's first Silent Auction was a huge success! Thirty Kirkwood businesses donated items to benefit KUCC's Christmas in Kirkwood program focusing on families from Toomer Elementary and Kirkwood senior citizens.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED AND BID! TOGEHTER WE RAISED $1,816.50
THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES FOR DONATING:
Addison Hill Photo Session- Item #24 Atlanta Clay Works Gift Certificate - Item #1 Augusta Designs Charm- Item #5 Clue Town Books Collection- Item #21 Conscious Health Gift Certificate- Item #14 Conscious Health Gift Certificate- Item #15 Cummin Landscape Supply Wreath- Item #28 Delightful Sites Gift Certificate- Item #12 Elmiryachi Gift Certificate - Item #8 Guitar Shed Classes- Item #11 Happy Mango Books - Item #3 Indigo Wellness Gift Certificate- Item #6 KBOA Wine- Item #29 Kirkwood Car Wash Package- Item #18 Kirkwood Car Wash Package- Item #19 Kirkyard Public House Gift Certificate - Item #2 Language International Kids Camp Days- Item #4 Law Office of Paige Arden Stanley, LLC Consultation - Item #17 Lee Van Photography Crash Artwork - Item #25 Lynn Reeder Artwork- Item #26 Morgan Stanley Consultation- Item #27 Petmeisters Gift Certificate- Item #30 Poppa Corn's Gourmet Popcorn Basket- Item #7 Scout & Arrow Tote- Item #10 Smugs Fitness Swag Basket- Item #13 Stephanie Howard Photography Session- Item #20 Suzy Shultz Etching- Item #23 The Music Class, Inc. Gifts- Item #22 Trophy Room Barber Shop Gift Certificate- Item #16 Urban Pie Gift Certificate- Item #9
Check back here to find out how the funds were used in our community. Thank you KUCC for your dedication.
Read more about the Holiday Mixer.
Read more about the $5000 KBOA donated to nonprofits from 2017 Wine Stroll funds.
THANK YOU to everyone who attended our Holiday Mixer on Tuesday, December 5th. Kirkwood United Church of Christ (KUCC) was a gracious host and the new sanctuary was a perfect space for such a celebration.
Over 70 neighbors, business owners and community supporters attended and enjoyed delicious food by Urban Pie, Kirkyard Public House, Poor Hendrix, The Pullman, The Kirkwood Apartments, Augusta Designs, Snapdragon Designs, Atlanta Clay Works and Poppa Corn's Gourmet Popcorn. StartME Eastlake provided all the plates, napkins and cups.
Everyone enjoyed live music by the Elegant Bachelors. Thanks Guitar Shed for booking the band.
The new KBOA board of directors worked together to make this year's event a success.
Find out about the Silent Auction results
Check out the nonprofits we awarded $5000
THANK YOU TO LEE VAN PHOTOGRAPHY FOR CAPTURING THESE SPECIAL MOMENTS!
2018 Board of Directors as pictured left to right: Jill, Leslie, Dan, Emily, Amy, Sam, Randy, Sandra, Dano, Kimia, and Mehrush.
KBOA is thrilled to welcome our 2018 Board of Directors!
President: Dano Kirk of Kirkyard Public House
Vice-President: Sandra Mersinger of Snapdragon Designs
Secretary: Jill Wener of Conscious Health Meditation + Wellness
Treasurer: Parker Smith of Guitar Shed
Wine Stroll Chair: Randy Brazee of Homes for Atlanta
Social Media and Marketing: Emily Wimbush of Augusta Designs
Events and Business Mixer Chair: Leslie Brashear of Delightful Sites
Membership Chair: Sam Mugavero of Smugs Fitness
General Board Members:
Dan Wingate of The PullmanKimia Amin of The Kirkwood Apartments
AGENDA: TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2017 | KIRKWOOD LIBRARY
11:00AM- Meet and Greet:
Approve/Amend: October 17, 2017 Meeting Minutes
11:10: KBOA Finances: Treasurer: Parker Smith
Current Balance: $69,626.71 Current P&L
11:10: Organization Update
NPU-O and KNO Update
Memorial Drive Resurfacing Update
FYI: Mayoral Race Run Off: Tuesday December 5, 2017 (Keisha Lance Bottoms & Mary Norwood)
FYI: City Councilmember District 5: Natalyn Archibong
11:20: Membership
Welcome package: 2017 membership decal/ I love KWD stickers + One Sheet Intro (Will be updated for 2018)
Membership: Total Members: 65 Active.
11:25: Upcoming KBOA Events
November 25: Kirkwood Shop Small Hunt and Tree Lighting Noon-7:00pm
Share FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/303569913476601
Use #shopsmall #kirkwoodbiz and #kirkwoodatl in social media posts!
Participating Locations: Happy Mango, Poppa Corn's Gourmet Popcorn, Indigo Wellness, Kirkwood Feed & Seed Pet Supply, Language International Kids, Kirkyard Public House, Conscious Health Meditation + Wellness, Atlanta Clay Works, Augusta Designs, Scout & Arrow, Arden's Garden, The Pullman, Urban Pie and Elmyriachi
Friday November 17: All participating businesses will get Shop Small bags, handouts and other Shop Small materials.
How it works: Teams pick up Kirkwood Shop Small Hunt card at participating businesses. Turn in to Arden’s Garden by 5pm. Must be present to win. 1st, 2nd and Third prizes.
Thank you for the donated prizes from Happy Mango, Poppa Corn's Gourmet Popcorn, Indigo Wellness, Kirkwood Feed & Seed Pet Supply, Kirkyard Public House, Atlanta Clay Works, Augusta Designs, Scout & Arrow, Arden's Garden, Urban Pie and Elmyriachi
December 5: KBOA Holiday Mixer: Tuesday 6-9PM @ KUCC- 100 Rogers Street
Share Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/286162008570263/
NEED SILENT AUCTION ITEMS(All funds raised will benefit the KUCC Christmas in Kirkwood)
We have 12 items valued at $500. How about a few more to reach at least $1000.
NEED FOOD DONATIONS: Supply food for 25 people. Drop off day of event at 6pm.
NEED ARTIST MARKET (FREE to sell, must donate an item to the silent auction value of $50 or more) Augusta Designs and Atlanta Clay Works are the only two currently!
SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE BY NOVEMBER 17, 2017
Zone 6 Toys for Tots: Toy Drive- Bring an unwrapped toy.
Wine Stroll Nonprofit Award presentation of $1000 to 5 different non profits.
Live Music by Elegant Bachelors
Beer/Wine by KBOA
11:45: KBOA Board Elections TERM: January 2018-January 2019
First Events: November 25 (Small Biz Saturday) & December 5, 2017 (Holiday Mixer)
First General Meeting: January 16, 2017 11am-Noon
VOTE FOR YOUR 2018 KBOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ONLINE HERE or In person on 11/14
Current KBOA members vote YES or NO for the entire slate of volunteer board of directors.
Associate and honorary members do not have voting rights.
RETURNING:
Dan Wingate of The Pullman
NEW NOMINEES:
Co-Secretaries
Jill Wener MD of Conscious Health Meditation + Wellness
Sam Mugavero of Smugs Fitness
General Board Member: Kimia Amin, Avila Development for Kirkwood Apartments
Events and Business Mixer Chair: Leslie Brashear, Delightful Sites
Membership Chair: Amy Langer, eXp Realty
THANK YOU: Ashley Smith of Wholesome Wave Georgia), Paul Rue of Allstate Paul Rue Agency
11:50: New Business
Language International Kids: Thanksgiving Break Camp: Nov 20-22. $40 Reserve Now
Scout & Arrow: Pop-Up Holiday Market: December 2 from 11am to 5pm
Guitar Shed: Guitar Techniques Workshop: December 2 from 10am to 11:30am
Atlanta Clay Works: Holiday Sale + Party: Dec 1 & 2 from 5-10PM
Noon: Adjorn
Add #kirkwoodbiz to all of your posts so we can share! #kirkwoodatl #kirkwoodbiz @ KirkwoodBIZ on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Like Kirkwood Wine Stroll Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KirkwoodWineStroll/
Kirkwood Business Owners' Association has four open seats for the 2018-2019 term of volunteer board of directors.
Elections will be held a the general meeting on November 14th as well as online 24 hours prior to the meeting. KBOA needs 26 members to vote. Associate members can not vote.
See all 2018 Meeting dates and events here
Co-Secretary Nominees
Events and Business Mixer Chair: Organize location and engagement from KBOA members for quarterly KBOA business mixers. Outreach to KBOA members regarding community events and possible participation.
Leslie Bradshear of Delightful Sites
Membership Chair: Outreach to possible members, new and existing members regarding KBOA membership.
Amy Langer, REALTOR powered by eXp Realty
General Board Member (1): Support existing projects and programs. Focus on community outreach.
Kimia Amin of Avilia Development/ The Kirkwood Apartments
In Attendance:
Board of Directors: Dano Kirk- President (Kirkyard), Jennifer Ohme (idealDESIGN,inc), Ashley Smith- Secretary (Wholesome Wave GA), Sandra Mersinger-Vice President (Snapdragon Design LLC), Dan Wingate- The Pullman (Membership Chair), Emily Wimbush-Social Media & Marketing (August Designs)
Not Attending: Mehrnush Saadat-Events & Business Mixer Chair (Blue Ink Title), Paul Rue-General Board
Member (Paul Rue Agency), Randy Brazee- Wine Stroll Chair, Parker Smith-Treasurer (Guitar Shed)
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