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Georgia Minority Business Awards - March 19, 2020
Winter 2020
Vol. 28 No. 1 $3.95
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ATLANTA BUSINESS JOURNAL MAGAZINE WINTER ISSUE 2020 VOL.28 NO. 1
FEATURE
On the cover 17
Mike Bell
Chief Executive Officer
POP Displays USA
Making a Difference in the
East Point Community
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BUSINESS PROFILE: BUSINESS PROFILE:
Roberts Abdul-Salaam - Marta Artie Jones, III - Director of
Board Member Economic Development-City of
Rep. Abdul-Salaam has always College Park, GA
been active in the community and Artie is an experienced City
devoted to achieving equality for the Administrator with a demonstrated
disenfranchised. She has served on history of working in public
numerous boards, committees and administration that is skilled in land
subcommittees over the span of her development, policy development
career. and analysis, sustainability, and
government.
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BUSINESS PROFILE: BUSINESS PROFILE:
John Ahmann - Westside Future Dr. Kofi Smith - President &
Fund President & CEO CEO - Atlanta Airlines Terminal
John’s unwavering commitment Company
to Atlanta and deep knowledge of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
specific areas such as education, International Airport is known as
economic development, infrastructure “the busiest airport in the world”
and local fiscal policy make him a and leading it is Dr. Kofi Smith,
unique presence in Atlanta. President and CEO of AATC.
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BUSINESS PROFILE:
Mayor Angelyne Butler - City of
Forest Park, GA
Mayor Butler knew that not only
did she have the ability to lead
and serve but, also the desire. On
many occasions, she has stated
that helping others gives her more
satisfaction than words can convey.
6 Atlanta Business Journal | Winter Issue | 2020
WHAT’S INSIDE
History Maker 12
Mary-Pat Hector: Proves that young
people can also be History Makers
Mary-Pat Hector let all of Atlanta know
about her dedication to the cause for
her people, and her prodigious personal
tenacity, when she ran for public office at
the age of 19 in the new DeKalb County city
of Stonecrest. It has been non-stop from
that point forward.
Business News
Skanska, H. J. Russell to Develop $151M
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Surgical Center for Grady Hospital in
Atlanta
The joint venture between global
development and construction firm Skanska,
and Atlanta-based H. J. Russell & Company
announces it will construct the Center for
Advanced Surgical Services adjacent to
Grady Memorial Hospital’s main campus in
Atlanta.
Business News
Fayetteville to build new City Hall and
36
City Center
City leaders, builders and community
members recently broke ground on the new
Fayetteville City Hall & City Center Park,
which represents a milestone along the path
to creating a more vibrant and engaging
downtown space for the whole community
to enjoy. A two-acre tract fronting West
Stonewall Avenue will be home to a new,
two-story City Hall building that will be set
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within a walkable, inviting plaza.
Community News
Atlanta Influencers Turn Out For
Abj Digital’s First Annual Top 25
Extraordinary Atlantans Reception
The Zucot Gallery, a black-owned art gallery
was buzzing with energy and excitement as
Atlanta influencers gathered to celebrate
those being honored in the first annual Top
25 Extraordinary Atlantans commemorative
edition, presented by the ABJ (Atlanta
Business Journal) Digital Magazine.
Atlanta Business Journal | Winter Issue | 2020 7
[PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE]
6 Keys to
Success in
Business and
Life 2020
3. Credibility is Everything
Some of the most important career-saving words are
“I don’t know.” Never fake it. If you’re wrong, admit
it and correct it. If you’ve made a mistake, fix it and
learn from it. If it’s going to take some time to find an
answer, set a timetable and stick to it.
4. Complaining Gets You Nowhere
It’s not always easy staying organized. Life is busy,
chaotic and fast-moving. Although it can be easy to People, especially in business, simply do not
get discouraged at times, there are ways to enhance want to hear complaints. If you are frustrated, it
organization and attitude through the peaks and pits life
is probably best to keep quiet and figure out how
throws at you.
you can fix whatever it is, and if you can’t change
1. Attitude is Key it, try changing how you think about it and alter
your mindset.
A person who is passionately committed to the
success of his or her business – who has an “I-can-do- 5. Give Back
it” attitude – is more likely to succeed. One person can
make a difference, and it’s up to you to demonstrate Communities are not perfect. They are the
you are one of those people. responsibility of business, government and
citizens. If you don’t commit to making a
2. If You Never Fail, You Will Never Grow difference, you’re instead leaving the burden to
If it’s always comfortable and easy, you can’t know others.
the big win. When challenged and stretched, you
may have a greater chance to learn. Reach out, get
6. Nice Guys Don’t Finish Last; They Win
involved and take a risk. Oftentimes, the best talent Aggressive and passionate shouldn’t equate with
has multiple experiences to share and on which to
unpleasant. The higher you rise, the more pleasant
reflect.
and understanding you typically need to be. Never
underestimate the importance of being thankful.
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Media Savvy Consulting has served her community in many capacities and has
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Creed W. Pannell, Jr. LYNN ISAAC is a freelance writer who has been contrib-
Ann Almond uting to the ABJ magazine since 2009. She has written for
other publications in the Metropolitan Atlanta area and has
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Rose Mascotti University where she has earned a bachelor's degree in
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10 Atlanta Business Journal | Winter Issue | 2020Editor's
Corner
Ann Almond
aalmond40@aol.com
Starting the year off
right! Find Some Time position or aches and pains from a wide selection of
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5 self-care tips to improve your Practice Relaxation Techniques
Whether you have a few spare minutes or an entire
well-being afternoon of free time, finding a quiet place to relax and
practice meditation or yoga can help you reduce stress
Between hectic schedules, ever-growing to-do lists and and anxiety, become more self-aware and create a sense
caring for others, it can be easy to put self-care on the of calmness during even the busiest of days. Try setting
backburner. Committing to a healthy diet, getting adequate up a secluded area in your home (or office) where you can
sleep, reducing stress, exercising regularly and unplugging concentrate on your practice and really listen to yourself.
from your devices can help keep you healthy, both
mentally and physically. Consider these self-care ideas Unplug and Unwind
from the sleep experts to help bolster your well-being. With 24/7 access to the internet, social media and
television, it can be easy to create bad habits associated
Nourish Yourself with the always-connected, smartphone-obsessed world.
While eating well may seem like an obvious self-care However, screens – and the blue light they emit – have
tip, it’s not always easy to change your eating habits or been proven to negatively impact sleep and mental
replace fast food and sweet indulgences with healthier performance. Setting aside some time – aim for a couple
options. However, properly nourishing your body with the hours in succession – each day to unplug from your
right foods, like fish, leafy green vegetables and berries, devices and their distractions can lead to better sleep,
can help you maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk productivity, emotional wellness and creativity.
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Ann has spent more than 15 years working in all forms of the media as a journalist, author, editor, and public relations
specialist. Along the way, she has written extensively as a speechwriter and executive communications writer for a host
of public officials, CEOs, corporate executives and city government agencies. In addition, Ann has served as Managing
Editor for the Clayton Leader newspaper and contributing writer for Positive Publications. She is the CEO of the Function
Junction, a boutique event and over the top, creative event consulting firm. Ann is a member of the National Journalism
History Society, Atlanta Association of Black Journalist and the National Association of Black Journalist. Ann studied at
Georgia State University and has a B.A. in Journalism. You may contact her at (404) 490-1150.
Atlanta Business Journal | Winter Issue | 2020 11[HISTORY MAKER]
History Maker
Mary-Pat Hector
Proves that young people can also be
History Makers
By Bunnie Jackson-Ransom
M
ary-Pat Hector let all of Atlanta know about her looking for media attention for her project. When media
dedication to the cause for her people, and her ignored her efforts, she called Reverend AL’s radio show.
prodigious personal tenacity, when she ran for One month later, she met the man.
public office at the age of 19 in the new DeKalb
County city of Stonecrest. It was non-stop from this point She was embraced by the radio audience of the Al
forward. Sharpton show; and this is where she really emerged on
the national scene when she was discovered by Reverend
Born in Atlanta, her love for action and her ability to “take it Al and the National Action Network (NAN). Founded by
to the street” was fed and cultivated from the activism that Sharpton, NAN is an organization that promotes a modern
most militant minded students get from just being in the civil rights agenda that fights for equality for all people
city of Atlanta and among the political happenings in the regardless of race or gender.
Atlanta University Center – and Mary-Pat went to Spelman
College. While attending Spelman, Mary-Pat was as active She later chartered a National Action Network Chapter on
as ever. She was the First Year Class Council President. Spelman’s campus and was elected president. She was a
During her sophomore year, she was the Civic Engagement Spelman College Social Justice Fellow.
Director for the Student Government Association. She
continued her focus on food insecurity Mary-Pat recognized her purpose – which was to do
something to help change the status-quo and make a better
Al Sharpton either discovered her or she discovered him. world for her people. She already had an idea as to how
They met when she was 11 years old. Mary-Pat was to change the world around her – and so she grew her
protesting the creation of a detention center that DeKalb community service project into a non-profit, “Youth in Action
County had opened – because she had been trying to get USA,” which she founded at the age of 12.
a recreation center opened in this community. She was
12 Atlanta Business Journal | Winter Issue | 2020Just Do it! —and Mary-Pat answered this call to do it. She “Justice was served, and the law prevailed,” Hector
was the youngest woman and person of color to run for said in a statement on AJC.com. “The board’s decision
public office in the state of Georgia, losing her campaign is a testament to the inclusion of the next generation’s
to capture the seat as city councilperson in the city of participation in the democratic process. I look forward to
Stonecrest by only 22 votes. continuing my campaign and serving as the first council
member for the fourth district of the city of Stonecrest.”
And now, Mary-Pat serves as the National Youth Director
for National Action Network; one of this country’s largest Although Hector is young, she’s not new to politics or
Civil Rights organizations. Through her duties at NAN, she activism. Youth in Action USA, (founded by Hector)
has organized and led hunger strikes that gained more remains one of the nation’s fastest-growing nonprofit
than 60,000 meals for students at HBCU's, developing an organizations. It aims to mobilize teenagers and college-
initiative to end student hunger on college campuses. She age citizens to create social change and solve problems in
has organized rallies to end police violence in communities their communities. She continued her work in public service
of color, and she has developed youth entrepreneurship and became the national youth director for the National
programming that assisted hundreds of young people to Action Network (NAN). Her resume boasts her positions
kickstart licensed businesses. as youth leader for Millennials for Hillary (Clinton) Victory
Council, youth board member for Cities United, southeast
One of her proudest accomplishments is becoming a regional organizer for Generation Progress, and founder of
Fellow of Peace First. She was awarded the $50,000 the Think Twice Campaign.
fellowship for her national project “Think Twice” a national
campaign that educates youth on non-violence and other Denny’s awarded her with a college scholarship while she
issues crippling their generation. Her national initiative was at Spelman; and she will soon kick-off a Historic Black
provides teen-safety workshops for schools, and trains College tour to address the issue of food insecurity on
teens and college students in many areas of youth HBCU campuses.
advocacy techniques.
Hector was recognized and awarded for her community
In addition to her duties at NAN, Mary-Pat served as a service efforts by President Barack Obama. During her first
youth leader for Usher’s New Look Foundation. She year at Spelman, Hector led an effort to address the water
says, “I am not as hands-on as I used to be with the Usher crisis in Flint, Michigan. She and about twenty Atlanta-area
foundation, but I am always available when called on for college students went door to door delivering more than
action.” 12,000 bottles of water to residents. In addition, Hector
received the Power Woman award from the National
She delivers keynote presentations calling for teen Action Network convention; the Drum Major of Justice
activism; her story inspires and her “how-to” strategies give award from the SCLC Women; the Essence 365 Black
young people their own road map for changing the world. award from McDonald’s. Mary-Pat was selected as Ebony
Magazine's Power 100; Atlanta’s AJC named her as one
Hector was 11 when she began her commitment to spark of Georgia's Home Town Heroes. She was also a winner
some change. Eventually, she launched her campaign for of 21st Century 20 under 20 Leaders 2013; Mary-Pat
the city council seat in Stonecrest, a newly incorporated was named Activist of the Year from the 100 Black Men
city in DeKalb County, making her the youngest candidate of America 2013; Winner of the Peace Prize Awarded
on a city council ballot in Georgia’s state history. Less than Philanthropist of the year from Hearts to Hearts where her
six months old, Stonecrest (population: 50,000) was one national Campaign, Think Twice, won 50 thousand dollars
of eight new cities incorporated in the Atlanta area in the in 2013; Black Girls Rock M.A.D (Making A Difference) Girl
past decade, three of these cities have been created since winner 2013; National winner for Kohl’s Kids Who Care.
2008. 2014 Porsche Driving Force of the year award; 2014 Delta
Sigma Theta Youth Leader of the Year; 2014 AKA Sorority,
Hector’s candidacy for Stonecrest City Council, however, 83rd North Atlantic Emerging Leader Award; 2014 Usher
was not met with unanimous support. On Jan. 23, George New Look, Global Youth Award 2015 Empower Magazine,
Turner Jr., one of Hector’s opponents in the race, wrote a Youth of the Year Award, 2015 Youth Advocate of the year
letter challenging her eligibility to run. The letter, addressed Women’s Council of the Empire Board of Realist, 2016
to Voter Registration and Elections’ Director H. Maxine Young Women of Impact Award from Off the Field Players’
Daniels, questioned Hector’s eligibility based on her age. Wives Association; Atlanta Magazine Women Making A
The letter read in part, “My research revealed that in order Difference Award 2016. She was named one of Atlanta’s
to hold office for commissioner or city council, one must most Influential women 2016 by Atlanta Business League;
be 21 years of age, unless the charter specifically makes 2016 Women Inspiring Women Award; National Council
an exception. There is no such exception mentioned of Negro Women Youth Award, and the Coretta Scott
in the charter for the city of Stonecrest. Therefore, any King ANGEL Award at the King Center’s 2017 Salute to
candidate who has not attained age of 21 is not qualified to Greatness Gala.
serve on City Council in the city of Stonecrest.” Following
the letter, Hector received support from several public What made Mary-Pat Hector develop into such a
officials, including Atlanta city councilman Kwanza Hall and leader? Her parents must have had something to do
Clarkston Mayor Edward Terry. The Board of Registration with the process; possibly a teacher caught her spirit and
and Elections held a hearing, and members ultimately encouraged her. I am sure that the Almighty was in her
made an exception that Hector’s age would not keep her off spirit. She has earned her place in the history books.
the ballot.
Atlanta Business Journal | Winter Issue | 2020 13[SALES & MARKETING]
Where Social Media is of design and research, Dantley Davis, meant by his recent
announcement around a series of changes that might come
Headed in 2020
to the platform.
You could have the ability to limit who retweets your tweet
By Susan Friesen (which I can’t see being a feature entrepreneurs would
use much, we love our retweets!), and the ability to tweet
Predicting the future of social media is always fun. The something to a specific group based on their interests.
sector is changing almost daily, with new tools and utilities
being rolled out, adding more ways to connect, track and LinkedIn
maximize your online marketing performance. Since launching in 2003, LinkedIn has become the world’s
largest professional networking platform.
Social Media Trends to Watch
A social media marketing strategy is on the minds of many Microsoft acquired the platform for $26.2 billion in 2016,
small business owners. And if it’s not on yours, it should be! and with access to Microsoft’s resources, we’ve seen
updated professional insights and more targeted ads.
The major platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
and Instagram battle for market shares by adjusting their We’ve also seen LinkedIn groups make a comeback.
business models to balance providing better returns for
shareholders with improving the user experience. A LinkedIn group lets your business create a discussion
board related to your industry. This provides you with the
As these platforms develop, how you use them for your opportunity to start a special interest group of like-minded
small business must change too. people that’s specific to your product, service and/or
expertise.
Let’s look forward to some ways to promote your business
on social media in 2020. What do LinkedIn Groups mean for your small business?
Facebook Hopefully, a better way to foster a sense of community, find
More than 18 months later, the Federal Trade Commission candidates for open positions and gain brand visibility to
has officially ruled that Cambridge Analytica deceived name a few.
Facebook users. The company had harvested the personal
data of millions of Facebook profiles without people’s Instagram
consent and then used it for political advertising purposes. You may remember Instagram testing the removal of likes
in several countries, including Australia, Japan, Italy and
While Cambridge Analytica went bankrupt soon after the Ireland. Likes aren’t gone—in the US and Canada you can
scandal, Facebook is still working hard to tighten up its data still view the like count on your own photos and videos—
access processes and convince people to trust in its new just not posts from others.
dedicated news platform.
So where did this come from? Instagram, which is owned
Facebook rolled out Facebook News to a subset of people by Facebook, has long dealt with people using hacks
in the US. That means that while you’ll still see posts from and workarounds. These come mostly from bots and
family and friends in your main feed, Facebook News unscrupulous businesses that manipulate the app to make
will post content from a team of journalists (employed by themselves or other users appear more popular than they
Facebook). actually are. So, this is an attempt to make Instagram more
authentic.
This year, the company is also focusing on cryptocurrency
and establishing its Facebook Pay feature. This could While IGTV got off to a slow start, it’s now considered
mean that your small business could soon incorporate on- one of the biggest social media trends out there. After
platform selling into your account. Instagram announced earlier this year that Instagram
would allow one minute previews of IGTV videos on the
While the Facebook Watch launch didn’t go as expected main Instagram feed, users (and companies) started taking
(only 140 million people daily are watching the videos notice.
and shows, which sounds huge, but isn’t compared to the
platform’s 1.6 billion daily actives overall). Still, it looks like Unlike your other Instagram videos, IGTV videos can be
Facebook is going to make another attempt in 2020, so 10-60 minutes long. This offers a great video marketing
let’s see what that means for video marketing. opportunity to do interviews, behind-the-scenes features
and much more.
Twitter
The company recently announced it would stop running These are just a few of the changes you can expect to see
political ads, and is updating its global privacy policy to give across the major platforms this year. I’m sure there will
users more information about what data advertisers might be many more as the year goes by, as things are always
receive. changing! To effectively promote your business on social
media in 2020, it’s essential to not only understand social
We’re also wondering what the company's vice president media trends but to embrace them.
14 Atlanta Business Journal | Winter Issue | 2020[FINANCE]
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16 Atlanta Business Journal | Winter Issue | 2020[COVER STORY]
Mike Bell
Chief Executive Officer
POP Displays USA
Making a Difference in the East Point
Community
By Lynn Isaac
Atlanta Business Journal | Winter Issue | 2020 172018
[COVER STORY]
marked a new phase in the Point. Mr. Bell explained that part of the reason for the
career of Mike Bell as he move was to “take advantage of the superior logistics
took on the role of Chief network, gain more flexibility for growth and expansion, and
Executive Officer of POP to help get our costs in line to compete more effectively
Displays USA. In a short period of time, he is reestablishing in a global industry”. Job tax credits and a collaboration
the company’s leadership position in the retail point of with local and state economic development teams also
purchase display market. The company recently opened played a part in the decision to move to East Point.
a new manufacturing and distribution facility in East Point, While deciding on the final location for the facility, POP
Georgia and this move is already positively affecting the Displays was provided with a $300,000 Regional Economic
community in a major way. Business Assistance (REBA) grant from the Fulton County
Development Authority. This grant acts as an “incentive
Mr. Bell is a visionary who brings an impressive to help “close the deal” when companies are considering
background to his role of CEO at POP Displays. It Georgia and another state for their location or expansion.”
encompasses various aspects of manufacturing, packaging In addition to this location, they also maintain offices as well
and displays, and third- as their design and engineering
party logistics. He began studio in Rye Brook, New York.
his professional career As a result of the move to the
at The Clorox Company area, POP Displays will hire
where he held various approximately 280 full-time
positions progressing positions and 165 temporary
his way throughout the employees for the company’s
company. Next, he worked anticipated growth.
at KIK Custom Products,
The Scotts Miracle-Gro POP Displays USA was
Company, XPO Logistics, established in 1953 and is
and We Pack Logistics. headquartered in Rye Brook,
Each of these companies New York. Initially, it began
helped in developing a solid as a direct manufacturer for
foundation for his business the infant display industry.
development, operations They were the first full-
management, and executive service manufacturers in the
leadership skills which aided business. Most recently, they
in his transition to CEO decided to invest in facilities
of POP Displays. When and equipment that would
asked why he decided to boost their flexibility and
make his latest move, he manufacturing integration
responded “I decided to capabilities. Their vision is two-
join this company because fold: “to be recognized as best-
I saw the combination in-class for permanent display
of a strong reputation solutions, and to develop and
in the industry, and an deliver desirable, feasible, and
opportunity to put my skills sustainable merchandising
to work in making it a more solutions”.
efficient and sustainable
enterprise.” His proven When walking into a typical
success in partnering with retail or grocery store, one
private equity firms and will likely notice product
key stakeholders to quickly displays that visually highlight
assess a situation, develop their items for sale. Those
an improvement strategy, products are not arranged
and put the company on a successful trajectory is a key that way by accident—visual merchandising is being used
attribute for POP Displays. to help the products sell themselves. That is where the
expertise of POP Displays come into play. The company
The East Point area has been growing consistently over specializes in taking an innovative approach to design
the past few years. Various businesses, from retail to and develop custom merchandising solutions in mixed
restaurants to industrial, have been eager to be a part of materials to help retailers and brands grow. Although
this robust region. One of the most impactful additions there are other companies in the display business, POP
to the area is POP Displays. In March of this year, the Displays incorporates interactive technology that fuses
company announced their decision to invest approximately physical and digital technology to help navigate the
$7.9 million into Fulton County by opening their new buying process of customers. They also took the lead in
manufacturing, production, and distribution facility in East being the first to utilize LED lighting in cosmetic displays.
18 Atlanta Business Journal | Winter Issue | 2020[COVER STORY]
What differentiates them is that they “challenge the
status quo and think differently in order to drive shopper
engagement and address retailer needs”. According to Mr.
Bell, POP Displays has the “ability to customize solutions
for our partners, and to provide insights and analysis
on how various display alternatives will perform in the
marketplace”.
The company has put a lot of emphasis on providing
customers with innovative merchandising solutions as well
as incorporating a way to engage shoppers and create a
memorable shopping experience. This has truly paid off for
POP Displays. Their long client list is very impressive and
continues to grow. Some of the major heavy hitters include
L’Oreal, Maybelline, CVS, Walmart, Sally Beauty, Revlon,
and Physician’s Formula, just to name a few. They have
been awarded nearly 200 Outstanding Merchandising
Awards including Display of the Year, Global Shop awards
as well industry recognition.
In November, POP Displays accomplished a major feat
with the launch of H-E-B supermarket’s new in-store
beauty boutique in San Antonio, TX. They were very
instrumental in manufacturing all of the store fixtures, the
overall store design, and creating an interactive, hands-on
shopping experience for customers. This store-within-
a-store, called Beauty by H-E-B, is a 4,000 square foot
boutique in the H-E-B supermarket. It houses an expanded
selection of beauty and personal care products in four
different sections: color cosmetics, hair care, naturals,
and skin care. With a
key focus of product trial,
customers can experience
mirrored testing stations,
digital screens displaying
instructional videos, as
well as a mirrored, voice-
activated screen allowing
shoppers to take photos to
share on social media.
Atlanta Business Journal | Winter Issue | 2020 19[COVER STORY]
This is one of many examples of how POP
Displays is assisting retailers in upping their
game to compete in the beauty and retail
industry.
Since taking the helm at POP Displays, Mr.
Bell has helped the company significantly
increase revenues; and tripled EBITDA to a
new company record.
He leads a team of 350 employees, and
has now moved the manufacturing and
distribution center to a state-of-the-art
facility. He stated, “now that we are in
Atlanta, our goal is to grow, and to bring the
benefits of our restructuring and relocation
to our customers who have been incredibly
supportive throughout the process.
POP Displays is not only creating innovative
displays and creating new jobs in East Point,
they continue to take an active part in the
communities where they exist. They have
donated tools and materials to Habitat for
Humanity, and partnered with L’Oreal to
support sourcing that meets their ethical,
diversity, and philanthropic goals. They have
also worked with WestHab in assisting those
in need find employment, and have worked
with WestCop to help low income, at-risk
individuals become self-sufficient.
The company serves a broad national and
global network of customers. Their focus
is on developing their “new two location
strategy, which gives us the capacity and
flexibility to meet our needs for the near
future.” Their plans involve continuing to
anticipate customer’s needs and striving
to stay on the leading edge of consumer
behavior.
“POP Displays has always been an
industry innovator, and we intend
to continue that process through
the application of new materials
and processes to make product
presentation more efficient and
seamless.”
20 Atlanta Business Journal | Winter Issue | 2020Professional Designs • Professional Displays
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Exhibit at
City Hall
to honor
children of
the
Atlanta
Child
Murders
By Ann Almond
T
he Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs and
the Atlanta Children’s Memorial Taskforce
showcased a curated gallery exhibition
of artworks from the more than 100
submissions by Atlanta visual artists for the Atlanta
Children’s Memorial Portraits.
The exhibition is displayed in the Mayor’s Gallery
at City Hall from January 16th to February 6th,
2020. In addition, the winning artist Dwayne
Mitchell portraits memorializing the children will be
22 Atlanta Business Journal | Winter Issue | 2020displayed in the Atrium of Hartsfield-Jackson
International Airport from May 28 - July 22,
2020.
Last year, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms
issued an Administrative Order to establish
the “Mayor’s Advisory Committee: Atlanta
Children’s Memorial Taskforce”. The Task
Force was comprised of mayoral appointees
from the community and was charged with
determining an appropriate acknowledgment
of the lives cut short during the Atlanta Child
Murders.
The Atlanta Children’s Memorial Portraits was
one of two projects determined by the Task
Force to acknowledge the memory of the lives
lost. The second project, the Atlanta Children’s
Memorial Eternal Flame, is currently under
review and will be installed on the grounds of
Atlanta City Hall.
Photo Credit:
Sylvia McAfee – City of Atlanta
Atlanta Business Journal | Winter Issue | 2020 23[B U S I N E S S P R O F I L E ]
Roberta Abdul-Salaam
Marta - Board Member
Active community leader that's devoted to
achieving equality for the disenfranchised
R
By Wendy Haynes-Reynolds
oberta Abdul-Salaam is touted that, “Since first expanding
someone with an obvious to Clayton County in 2015, MARTA
desire to bring the objectives service has changed the lives
of individuals in alignment of thousands of residents. This
with community objectives. She continued expansion shows a strong
has a long and varied professional commitment to community and
career, having held positions in the economic development for one of
administrative field, serving in a metro Atlanta’s fastest-growing areas.”
paralegal capacity, as well as being
a legislator. Rep. Abdul-Salaam has The high-capacity transit line would
always been active in the community be comparable to commuter railroads
and devoted to achieving equality found in cities like New York, Boston,
for the disenfranchised. When asked Chicago and Seattle. Commuter
where her dedication comes from, she rail features diesel-powered trains
stated, "When we improve the status that could be bigger and faster than
of the least of these, everyone else MARTA’s existing electric rail vehicles
automatically does better." and health, it provides critical support and the trains can seat twice as many
during emergencies and disasters, it passengers as MARTA’s existing
A native of Riverdale, Georgia, is mobility for small urban and rural trains. Also, commuter trains average
Roberta Abdul-Salaam has always areas, it is a catalyst for increased 5-10 mph faster than the existing
demonstrated a passion for uniformity, real estate values and development, ones. The line would parallel existing
clarity, equal opportunity, and service. it provides access for all ages, and Norfolk Southern railroad tracks, using
Accordingly, in reference to voting, it connects people with essential the same right of way and thereby
she has been diligent and profoundly health and human services. All these reducing construction costs.
instrumental in the representation, things positively impact economic
education, and empowerment of development and opportunities, not The MARTA Board also agreed to
marginalized individuals whose to mention, the demand for transit upgrade bus Route 196 to BRT. The
voices have traditionally fallen by the continues to grow, and rightly so. line carries some 3,800 passengers
wayside. on an average weekday between
Last year, the MARTA Board of Southlake Mall and College Park
Ms. Abdul-Salaam has served on Directors approved plans for a Station and when it’s upgraded, buses
numerous boards, committees, and Clayton County passenger rail line may operate in an exclusive lane or
subcommittees over the span of her that supporters hope will transform get priority at stoplights to speed up
career. She has helped so many commuting on the south side of service. Finally, the board agreed to
people in so many ways who may metro Atlanta. The line would stretch continue analyzing transit options for
never have gotten the results that they 22-miles from MARTA’s East Point other busy corridors, including Tara
desired without her input. So, it was no Station to Lovejoy, via Jonesboro, Boulevard.
surprise that in 2015, someone with and if all goes well, construction could
her passion and expertise for service get under way in 2023, with service Since MARTA began operating
and progression was welcomed to the beginning in 2027. The board also local bus service in Clayton County,
board of Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid approved plans for a new BRT route ridership has grown substantially
Transit Authority (MARTA). from Southlake Mall to College Park and because of that, it is hard to
Station and it agreed to continue disagree with Rep. Abdul-Salaam
For Rep. Abdul-Salaam, public studying other transit options for the when she says that these new public
transportation is the perfect fit for county. transportation initiatives would be
several reasons: it helps build a nothing less than a win-win for the
strong economy, it conserves energy These moves are a very good sign residents of Clayton County, Georgia
and reduces oil dependence, it that, after decades of stagnation, —and for visitors, too!
relieves congestion, it protects the transit expansion is gaining steam
environment by improving air quality across metro Atlanta. Abdul-Salaam
24 Atlanta Business Journal | Winter Issue | 2020[B U S I N E S S P R O F I L E ]
John Ahmann
President & CEO Westside Future Fund
Improving Atlanta's historic Westside
collectively
F
By Ann Almond
or more than 25 years, John philanthropic partners who believe in
Ahmann has been driven by the future of Atlanta’s Westside and
the determination to improve are committed to helping Historic
the way communities and Westside neighborhoods revitalize
institutions function in Atlanta. From and develop into a community Dr. King
his early days working in Washington, would be proud to call home.
D.C., to his positions with private,
governmental, and organizational It was launched by the Atlanta
entities in the Atlanta area — including Committee for Progress (ACP) in
his eight years as an elected school December 2014, with the strong
board official in Decatur — he has leadership support of former Atlanta
focused his energy on solving the Mayor Kasim Reed. Recognizing the
big problems whose resolutions can long-term inequity in Atlanta’s Historic
ultimately change Atlanta’s trajectory. Westside, the ACP committed to
He has worked primarily behind the fostering long-term transformational
scenes, bringing together diverse change through a collaborative
stakeholders and managing initiatives approach to be led by the WFF. Twice
through to fruition, and has had a transportation, education, arts a month, on the 1st and 3rd Fridays,
hand in some of the region’s most and culture, the environment, and WFF hosts the Transform Westside
important public policy initiatives and legislative affairs. In 2003, John bought Summit: A “town-hall” meeting created
cross-sector collaborations. Along the the majority interest in a local public to foster connection, collaboration, and
way, John has built a vast network of affairs firm, and in 2006 he established communication amongst community
individuals who are impacting Atlanta Ahmann, Inc. While in private practice members around revitalization efforts.
and its future. in 2004, John began his engagement The next Summit meeting is on Friday,
as the outsourced Executive Director February 7th at The Gathering Spot
John was hired by the Atlanta of the Atlanta Committee for Progress and is free and open to the public
Committee for the Olympic Games (ACP), a group of top CEOs and https://www.westsidefuturefund.org/
as the Program Coordinator of university presidents that advises and events
Government Relations. He was soon supports the mayor on priorities critical
promoted to Manager of Federal and to Atlanta’s economic vitality. While Additionally, at the core of the
State Government Relations where with ACP, he was heavily involved Westside Future Fund’s mission is its
he worked with officials from four in launching the Atlanta Beltline dedication to the past, present, and
federal government offices, including acquisition of the Martin Luther King future residents of the four Historic
the White House. Following the 1996 Jr. Personal Collection and the 2015 Westside neighborhoods. These
Olympic Games, John worked at Renew Atlanta Bond Program, and neighborhoods include the world’s
Edington & Wade, a public affairs firm, ACP’s Westside Redevelopment Task largest consortium of historically
and then Georgia’s Department of Force that lead to the launch of the black colleges and universities, have
Industry, Trade and Tourism (GDITT, Westside Future Fund (WFF) wwww. a rich historical narrative of black
now the Department of Economic westsidefuturefund.org. Atlanta academic, religious, political,
Development), where he led and and business leadership, and were
managed strategic planning teams. John’s unwavering commitment home to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
From there he moved into GDITT’s to Atlanta and deep knowledge of Julian Bond, Maynard Jackson, and
newly created position of Deputy specific areas such as education, other luminaries of the Civil Rights
Commissioner for Strategic Planning economic development, infrastructure, Movement.
and Research. and local fiscal policy make him a
unique presence in Atlanta’s change John is a native son. He was born at
In 2000, John was hired by the Metro landscape. He is honored to serve the Grady Hospital in Atlanta in 1965, was
Atlanta Chamber to serve as its board of WFF as its President & CEO. one of Paideia School’s first graduates
Senior Vice President of Community in 1983, and earned his BA in Political
Development. There he oversaw The WFF is a nonprofit formed Science from Emory University in
the Chamber’s initiatives regarding by Atlanta’s public, private, and 1987.
Atlanta Business Journal | Winter Issue | 2020 25[B U S I N E S S P R O F I L E ]
Mayor Angelyne Butler
City of Forest Park
Embracing change: The largest city in
Clayton County
By Wendy Haynes-Reynolds
A
s far back as she can obvious with unusually severe storms,
remember, Angelyne Butler hotter weather, colder weather, more
knew that not only did she droughts, etc., 3) there was explosive
have the ability to lead and growth in online companies such as
serve, but also the desire. On many Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, eBay,
occasions she has stated that helping and PayPal, 4) a revolution in the
others gives her more satisfaction way we work occurred, including
than words can convey, and as widespread acceptance of flex-time,
such, despite life's ups and downs, work from home, and freelancing, and
the Forest Park mayor has always 5) housing prices grew beyond most
functioned in her faith. young people's reach.
Her efforts and dedication have not To that end, it is Mayor Butler’s desire
gone unnoticed and are exactly what to address some, if not all of these
has led her to become the first person issues. She envisions the facilitation of
of color to hold the seat. Needless to “Mayor of the Year 2020”. When asked live/work/play communities in Forest
say, she’s encountered challenges, the what impact this designation would Park, as the research suggests that
first being the immense pressure of have on her, she responded, “It would Millennials enjoy and want this, as
simply being— the first. As expressed mean the world to me, as it would be well as the creation of green spaces
by Mayor Butler, one of the most humbling accolades for dog parks. Mayor Butler is looking
I could personally receive. It would towards attracting and establishing
“I realize that I am not undoubtedly be one of, if not the a wi-fi café where Millennials can
at liberty to make some greatest, tribute of my life. This award, gather and not only interact with their
of the same missteps as more than any one accomplishment, peers, but also with other generational
my predecessors; or any points more so towards the citizens groups— a kind of holistic, communal
missteps, for that matter. and residents of this great city; those approach. As she has stated, “We
It makes me keenly aware who thought enough of me to elect me must also build Millennial-ready
that there are those who as Mayor. It speaks to the teamwork housing, which means housing that is
would seek to use my race of The Development Authority, The technology-ready, simple yet usable,
against me. Conversely, Urban Redevelopment Agency and the and easily accessible to those other
being situated in this City Council, all of which makes this prementioned resources.”
unique position has allowed honor a reality. Therefore, while my
me to dispel some of the name may be on the award, it should In conclusion, Mayor Angelyne
negative stereotypes of also bear the name of each and every Butler is a force to be reckoned with,
black women in leadership resident of Forest Park because it knowing that as phenomenal an
and this challenge is one speaks to the respect that the city so accomplishment of being the first
that I particularly welcome, deserves.” is, being significant and having a
embracing the role of change noteworthy impact on those in which
agent for myself, my daughter Millennials comprise roughly a quarter she has been elected to serve is her
and every young black girl of the U.S. population and as a main focus. Representing the city
who aspires to greatness. I member of this generation, one area and residents of Forest Park, Ga
count it as an honor to pave of Mayor Butler’s focus is on issues with dignity and respect is indeed
the way for those strong pertaining to Millennial concerns. her utmost priority. To top it off, she
black women who will come This group of Americans grew up and continues to make her family proud. All
after me.” began their careers in a time when, in all, a shining example of “Mayor of
amongst other things, 1) almost every the Year”.
With this kind of progressive thinking home (except for third-world countries)
and determination, Angelyne Butler had an internet connection and a
is honored to have been nominated computer, 2) global warming became
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