Atlanta-based Newell Rubbermaid held its second annual Global Day of Service last month where its 2,000-plus volunteers around the world volunteered at schools and learning organizations. CEO Michael Polk volunteered at Boyd Elementary and Junior of Achievement of Georgia’s BizTown Discovery Center at the World Congress Center to speak with elementary and middle school students about education and financial literacy, donate books and build Reading Oasis rooms (in partnership with Scholastic Corporation). In addition, Newell Rubbermaid announced a partnership with the Kids in Need Foundation and Atlanta Public Schools to donate “Teacher Toolbox” kits (containing Newell writing products) to more than 4,000 teachers through Q1 2015.
Women in Film & Television Atlanta (WIFTA) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with an even on Nov. 8 starting at 6:30 p.m. at The Wimbish House on Peachtree Street in Midtown. There will be hors d’oeuvres, drinks, music and remarks by special guests from Georgia’s film and television community. “We are excited to reminisce about the influence WIFTA has had on Atlanta’s TV / film community over the last 40 years and are extremely proud of strides the industry made as it relates to women in general,” stated WIFTA Vice President of Communications Tanisha Coffey. “But we also know there is so much more we can accomplish. The journey continues. We’re looking forward to spearheading another 40 years of progress.” For tickets and information, visit WIFTA.org.
Kamileon’s Kloset, an Atlanta-based non-profit whose mission is to transform lives by promoting the economic independence of men and women seeking employment, will host its annual Sip ‘N Shop for Charity event on Nov. 7 from 4 to 9 p.m. and Nov. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event features designer samples and overstock merchandise from top retailers. New clothes, shoes and cosmetics from brands such as Ralph Lauren, Chanel, Anne Klein, Calvin Klein, Sean John, and Bobbi Brown, to name a few, made available at up to 80 percent below retail value. The event will be held at Kamileon’s Closet, 3110 Sports Ave. in Smyrna. For more information, visit thekloset.org.
Simon and Noble Investment Group have announced a joint venture to bring the AC Hotels by Marriott brand to Phipps Plaza in Buckhead. Located at the intersection of Peachtree Road and Wieuca Road and adjacent to Nordstrom at Phipps Plaza, the AC by Marriott Buckhead will be the brand’s first hotel in Atlanta, and is scheduled to open in January 2016. The hotel will feature 166 roms and suites, a lounge, 2,500 feet of flexible meeting space, a library, indoor pool and more.
Kroger has opened its 2,000th Fuel Center in Decatur at 2385 Wesley Chapel Road. The new Fuel Center will offer a total of 18 fueling pumps, including 9 diesel fuel pumps. It will be open daily from 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Georgia Commerce Bank has named Cassie Smith as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chuck Shaw as Senior Vice President of Compliance and Risk Management. Locally, the Atlanta-based bank has locations in Brookhaven and Buckhead.
Tongue & Groove nightclub turns 20 this month. The 8,600 square foot nightclub, lounge and event venue located in the Lindbergh area of Atlanta at 2420 Piedmont Road will celebrate with a huge birthday event on Nov. 20. For more details visit tandgonline.com.
Columbia Property Trust announced that it has completed the sale of a five-building, 1 million-square-foot, Class-A office campus in Atlanta for $290 million. Fully leased to AT&T Services, the property is located at 1025, 1055, 1057, and 1277 Lenox Park Boulevard and 2180 Lake Boulevard in the Lenox Park office complex in Buckhead.
