Karen Varrone’s Post

50 years of service to the State of Georgia, the City of Atlanta, and every Georgian... As we begin our celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Georgia World Congress Center, we reflect on five decades of impact. We are excited to continue building a bright future for the next generation. Here’s to 50 years of growth, innovation, and dedication to our community—and to the many more ahead! #GWCC50Forward #LegacyOfExcellence #AtlantaHistory Kevin Duvall Steve Nygren Andy McLean JoAnn Haden Miller Ken Stockdell Mark Zimmerman Frank Poe Lindsay Strickland Kim Allison Sonya Halpern Charlene Lopez Ken Jefferson Tiffany Daniels

Happy #NationalRadioDay! Today, we celebrate our radio broadcasters and their vital role across the country. From urgent weather alerts to news and entertainment, local stations are the heartbeat of their communities. 📻❤️

Congratulations to Glen Burks and the team at Archer on achieving FAA certification for operating as an airline! The future is truly here with Archer's Covington, Georgia, facility set to open by the end of 2024. Meeting the #Midnight at the 2023 Paris Air Show was a fantastic experience, and we can’t wait to see this innovative aircraft take flight. Archer's groundbreaking work in sustainable urban air transportation aligns seamlessly with Georgia's efforts to expand this ecosystem. The Georgia Center of Innovation has played a pivotal role in preparing the state for the development of Unmanned Arial Systems (UAS) networks to commercialize Advanced Air Mobility and UAS Systems. Their early involvement in Georgia's partnership with Archer showcases their dedication to nurturing the state's thriving aerospace and defense industries. #GeorgiaInnovation #ArcherAviation #UrbanAirMobility #FutureOfTransportation #GeorgiaLeadsTheWay #EconomicDevelopment

Mary Wells Lawrence, the first woman to own and run a major national advertising agency, passed away this weekend at age 95. The real life inspiration for Mad Men’s Peggy Olson, Mary Wells Lawrence, is an advertising industry legend. Lawrence revolutionized drug advertising, automobile advertising, airline advertising, and television advertising. In 1966, she started a business from the ground up and just 15 years later, became the first female CEO of a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Throughout her remarkable career, Lawrence played a pivotal role in steering notable campaigns such as “Trust the Midas touch,” “I ❤️ NY,” and Alka-Seltzer’s “Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is.” Mary Wells Lawrence’s career shattered glass ceilings, redefined the possibilities for women in advertising and paved the way for future generations of ambitious visionaries. Join us in the #EqualityLounge at #CannesLions2024, the International Festival of Creativity, as we honor trailblazing women in the field and speak with our community of conscious leaders who are at the forefront of #advertising today: https://lnkd.in/gCikDiPH