TAG Perimeter Executive Luncheon Series Presenting... David Wu, CEO of Motus Nova

TAG Perimeter Executive Luncheon Series Presents... 

"Driving Innovation in Healthcare - How AI and Robotics are Revolutionizing Neuro-Rehabilitation"

David Wu, Founder & CEO, Motus Nova LLC

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm

 

About Motus Nova

Named to the 2019 Top 10 Innovative Tech Companies in Ga!

Davis Wu is the Chief Executive Officer of Motus Nova, a privately held health care technology company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Prior to founding Motus Nova, David helped manage multiple clinical trials involving the underlying technology behind the Motus Nova robotic exoskeleton technology. With a decade of experience in technology startups, David manages the key business and strategy of Motus Nova. A frequent speaker at international technology events, David is a member of both the Horasis Global Visions community and the Society of International Business Fellows (SIBF). Mr. Wu holds both a Bachelor in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Emory University.

Motus Nova is transforming healthcare rehabilitation for victims of stroke and traumatic brain injury. Motus Nova’s patented, home based robotic exoskeleton is guided by AI and incorporates clinically proven therapeutic immersive entertainment (“Theratainment”) to facilitate motor function recovery and independence. The AI driven, robotic exoskeleton simulates the guided movements of a live physical therapist while video games as “Theratainment” mask the tedium and repetition of traditional rehabilitation. The monotonous lifting of a weight is replaced by the flying of a spaceship, dodging asteroids and shooting enemies.

Motus Nova has research and clinical partnerships with the top national healthcare institutions and has conducted multiple clinical trials showing the Motus Nova robotics matching the results of some of the most effective treatments available in the clinic at a fraction of the cost. Motus Nova’s Hand Mentor and Foot Mentor is an FDA class I device that has helped thousands of stroke survivors in clinics and hospitals in almost 40 US states over the past decade. Building on clinically proven technology, the team at Motus Nova has developed the Mentor Home as the first and only “active assist” rehabilitation system that is both affordable and portable enough to be used independently for in home therapy.

Millions of Americans suffer from treatable physical deficits due to a lack of access to proper clinical treatment. Named the “Most Innovative Tech Company of 2019 in Georgia” by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), Motus Nova’s Mentor Home enables clinic-level care to be accessible in every home through robotic enabled rehabilitation and AI enhanced “Theratainment”.

About Motus Nova

Motus at Home is an innovative robotics company, specializing in “active assist” devices designed to enhance the rehabilitation process after stroke by encouraging continued therapy at home. With challenging, interactive games, these devices can help improve range of motion, strength, and motor function through neuromuscular reeducation – helping the brain forge new pathways.

Motus has passion in developing creative solutions through scientifically backed innovative technologies to deliver sustained, long-lasting recovery from stroke and other brain injuries. We understand rehabilitation is a daily effort that continues long after leaving physical and occupational therapy.

Maggiano's

4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road

Atlanta, GA 30346

Cost (including lunch): 

TAG Members: $35 in advance; $40 onsite

Non-Member: $55 in advance; $60 onsite

DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019 11:30 AM to
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019 1:30 PM

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TAG Smart Energy Partners with 9th Annual Clean Energy Roadshow

Location:
Georgia Power Customer Resource Center
4404 N. Shallowford Rd.
Atlanta GA 30338

Price:
Free

Highlighting:
• Alternative Fuel Safety and Economy
• Fleet and Transportation Projects
• Propane AutoGas for Schools & Fleet
• Direct uses of Natural Gas
• Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicles
• Electric Vehicles (EVs)
• Fleet Fueling Infrastructure
• EV Charging Technology
• Cyber Security
• State & Federal Energy Policy & Rebates
• Georgia’s Clean Energy Future

A 2-hour Seminar and Commercial Vehicle Display:
Map your sustainability and economic development plan using natural gas, electric (EV) and propane AutoGas vehicles. Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols hosts a guided, walking showcase of alt-fuel cars, trucks and buses followed by a seminar on current trends in alternative fuel vehicle technology, transportation, energy security and resilience, for rural and uban communities. Technology Association of Georgia and Clean Cities Georgia highlight their work building a clean tech future. Schedule a commercial fleet test drive with OEM reps.

Attendees:
Mayors, City & County Administrators, Energy
Managers, Public Works Directors, Fleet
Managers, Shop Foremen, Business and Manufacturing Execs, Sustainability Officers, Technology Officers and others.

Learning Objectives:
• Understand the growth trends in electric, propane and natural gas uses in transportation.
• How to evaluate each option relative to your needs and uses (fuel fit).

• Where to turn for additional resources and advice on funding and project implementation.

Contact:

Joy.Kramer@EnergyEvent.net

Sponsors:
Georgia Power
Blue Bird
Clean Cities Georgia
Nissan
Natural Gas Association of Georgia
Atlanta Gas Light

DATE/TIME:

Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 9:00 AM to
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019 12:00 PM

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TAG Mobility Presents: eSports and the Atlanta Fan Experience

DATE
Thursday, October 17th

TIME
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

LOCATION
Axis Replay
112 Krog St NE Suite 10 
Atlanta, GA 30307

EVENT OVERVIEW
Atlanta has a rich history of traditional sports with a dedicated fan base. However, we are quickly growing our presence in the e-Sports arena. Come learn how Atlanta’s traditional sports teams, corporations and gamers are helping to grow this hot new ecosystem.

SPEAKERS
Greg Mize, Senior Director, Marketing & Innovation, Atlanta Braves
Pascal Racheneur, Chief Product Officer, Huddle
Allie Young, CEO, Axis Replay

MODERATOR
M. Cole Jones, Managing Partner, RIISE Ventures

SPONSORED BY
BlueFletch

EVENT FEE
TAG Members $10
Non-Members $30

PARKING DETAILS
Lot on Lake Avenue & Krog Street, on the corner of Irwin Street and Krog Street and a parking deck located across Krog Street adjacent to Stove Works.

DATE/TIME:

Thursday, Oct 17, 2019 7:30 AM to
Thursday, Oct 17, 2019 9:00 AM

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TAG Middle Georgia Partners with 9th Annual Clean Energy Roadshow

Location:
Middle Georgia Regional Commission
175 Emery Highway
Suite C
Macon GA 31217

Price:
Free

Highlighting:
• Alternative Fuel Safety and Economy
• Fleet and Transportation Projects
• Propane AutoGas for Schools & Fleet
• Direct uses of Natural Gas
• Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicles
• Electric Vehicles (EVs)
• Fleet Fueling Infrastructure
• EV Charging Technology
• Cyber Security
• State & Federal Energy Policy & Rebates
• Georgia’s Clean Energy Future

A 2-hour Seminar and Commercial Vehicle Display:
Map your sustainability and economic development plan using natural gas, electric (EV) and propane AutoGas vehicles. Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols hosts a guided, walking showcase of alt-fuel cars, trucks and buses followed by a seminar on current trends in alternative fuel vehicle technology, transportation, energy security and resilience, for rural and uban communities. Technology Association of Georgia and Clean Cities Georgia highlight their work building a clean tech future. Schedule a commercial fleet test drive with OEM reps.

Attendees:
Mayors, City & County Administrators, Energy
Managers, Public Works Directors, Fleet
Managers, Shop Foremen, Business and Manufacturing Execs, Sustainability Officers, Technology Officers and others.

Learning Objectives:
• Understand the growth trends in electric, propane and natural gas uses in transportation.
• How to evaluate each option relative to your needs and uses (fuel fit).

• Where to turn for additional resources and advice on funding and project implementation.

Contact:

Joy.Kramer@EnergyEvent.net

Sponsors:
Georgia Power
Blue Bird
Clean Cities Georgia
Nissan
Natural Gas Association of Georgia
Atlanta Gas Light

DATE/TIME:

Thursday, Oct 17, 2019 9:00 AM to
Thursday, Oct 17, 2019 12:00 PM

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TAG Supply Chain Presents: Supply Chain Visibility

This event is an open conversation with supply chain practitioners from manufacturing, freight forwarding, and retail around the successes and challenges with supply chain visibility.  Hear real examples of what’s working, what’s not, and what the market is missing.

Thursday, October 24, 2019
7:30 - 9:00 AM

TAG North Metro
4400 North Point Pkwy, Suite 155
Alpharetta, GA  30022

Panelists:

George Brehovsky
Director, Customer Solutions
CHEP


Samantha Hasbrouck
Director of Logistics and Customer Compliance
Havertys


Jackie Johnson
Director of Development 
Page International, Inc.


Josh Perkins
North America Transportation Manager
Cabot Corp

Members - $10
Non-Members - $30

DATE/TIME:

Thursday, Oct 24, 2019 7:30 AM to
Thursday, Oct 24, 2019 9:00 AM

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TAG Diversity & Inclusion Presents: How AI will Influence the Future

AI is becoming a part of our everyday life. This roundtable discussion will ask thought leaders how they see AI impacting recruiting and talent management.

Please join the TAG D&I Society for a panel on AI and its impacts on the future of D&I. we will be joined by experts in AI and recruiting to walk through the new frontier of workplace technology.

Monday, October 28, 2019
5:30 - 7:00 PM

Panelists:

Sugra Navqi
Southeast Vice President
Advocate
As a recipient of the Georgia Mentor Protégé Connection (GMPC) Power of Partnership Award, Sugra is a proven leader in aligning business needs with effective solutions. She leverages her understanding of IT strategy along with her drive for business relationships to generate dependable results for both company and client. Here at Advocate, Sugra excels at driving business outcomes for senior IT leaders so they can do what matters more. Having served as a community partner for Women in Technology (WIT) and a current board member for the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Diversity and Inclusion, Sugra continues to share best-practice ideas to various diversity initiatives she deeply cares for. By immersing herself in various local tech organizations she continues to expand her insights on industry trends while creating authentic relationships. Sugra received her Business Administration & Sociology bachelor’s at Georgia State University and is a member of the Atlanta Technology Professionals (ATP).


Scot Whigham
CEO and Board of Advisors
Function-AI, Inc.
Scot Whigham is CEO and member of the board of advisors for Function-AI, Inc.  He brings more than 20 years of technology industry leadership, managed services, service desk support, network/telecommunications, software development, and data center operations expertise to his role with the company.  His current focus is on artificial intelligence ecosystem technology and its impact on organizational and digital workforce strategy.  He has served in leadership positions at IHG, Aon e-Solutions, and Earthlink.

Scot earned an MBA from The Georgia Institute of Technology focused on strategy and analytics. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt, ITIL Practitioner, and was named Intercontinental Hotel Group CIO’s 2016 Carpe Diem award winner, 2017 Delivery Excellence award winner, Technology Association of Georgia’s 2017 Excalibur award winner for Most Creative Solution, Technology Association of Georgia’s 2017 Product Launch of the Year award winner, and named by CIO Executive Council and CIO Magazine as 2018’s One-To-Watch winner.

Scot currently resides in Atlanta, GA with his wife and 2 sons.


Stacy Mellon
Senior Account Manager
Prestige Staffing
Stacy Mellon is an Senior Account manager with Prestige Staffing.  She has helped many IT organizations in the Southeast find their best employees and has also owned her own business.

Michael Sullivan
VP of IT and CIO
Southern Company

Michael is the VP of IT and CIO at Southern Company. Michael is on the Board of TAG and has over 20 years of experience in IT management with various Energy and Insurance companies.

Jabian Consulting
1117 Perimeter Center West
Suite N400
Atlanta, GA  30338

Member: $10
Non-Member: $30
Limited space available

Parking/Driving Details: Park in the parking garage on the north side of the building

Sponsors: 

DATE/TIME:

Monday, Oct 28, 2019 5:30 PM to
Monday, Oct 28, 2019 7:00 PM

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TAG North Metro Luncheon Series Presents: Faceoff: Blockchain Technology - Disruptor or Wannabe

TAG North Metro Luncheon Presents...

"Faceoff: Blockchain Technology - Disruptor in the true sense or a wannabe still struggling to make its case in Industry 4.0."  

It is being said that Blockchain is years away from actually delivering results of its promises. On the other hand, it is witnessing considerable adoptions in critical processes and business systems in sectors like food & agriculture,healthcare, and others.

Recently auto giants like BMW, GM, Ford, Renault, and Honda announced that they will begin testing a Blockchain car identification payment system in the next few months. Experts say the majority of the failures surrounding Blockchain is related to the expectations and understanding. 

Where do organizations stand with this technology often cited as being disruptive?

Where are we collectively with Blockchain? 

This panel discussion will explore the challenges and struggles, industry readiness, and wins of Blockchain in Inndustry 4.0. Panelist will share their point of view on the adoptions of different levels, and how it can affect large enterprises, the mid-market & the SMBs. 

Find out more about our speakers from BitPay, Paramount Software Solutions, and Intuit Factory. 

Sean Rolland, Director of Product, BitPay

Currently Sean leads the product and design teams at BitPay, building products for millions of businesses and consumers globally. Previously, he comes from product and partnership work at Cardlytics and Kabbage. 

Pramod Sajja, Founder & CEO, Paramount Software Solutions Inc.

Pramod started Paramount Software Solutions at the age of 25 - building a company that now has over 200 employees accross the United States. Pramod's goal is to drive business growth through strategies that break stero-types, by embracing innovative change and adopting industry demands to generate employee growth and customer fulfillment. Paramount today is an expert in providing solutions in technical consulting, IT infrastructure managment, and Blockchain Technology.

Roop Singh, Founder & Intuit Factory

Bio : https://secureservercdn.net/166.62.115.136/z2g.1d4.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Roop-Singh-Bio-Q1-2019.pdf

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/singhroop/

AGENDA

6:00-6:30: Registration and networking reception 

6:30-6:50: Understanding Facebook's Libra Impact - Roop Singh 

6:50-8:00: Panel discussion - Facebook Libra Cryptocurrency - a Pipe Dream or the Next Frontier?

LUNCH AND PRESENTATION ARE INCLUDED IN THE EVENT PRICDE

$30 MEMBERS 

$40 NON MEMBERS

DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, Oct 29, 2019 11:30 AM to
Tuesday, Oct 29, 2019 1:30 PM

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TAG Data Science & Analytics Innovation Awards 2019

DATE
Tuesday, October 29th

TIME
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

LOCATION
Westin Atlanta Perimeter North
7 Concourse Pkwy NE
Atlanta, GA 30328

EVENT DESCRIPTION
On behalf of the TAG Data Science & Analytics Society, we invite you to join thought leaders, practitioners, and professionals from across Georgia on Tuesday, October 29th 2019 as we celebrate Innovation in Data Science, AI, and Advanced Data Analytics. The program recognizes a diverse set of Georgia based organizations for their innovation and application of Data Science, Predictive/Prescriptive Analytics, AI/ML, Advanced Data Engineering and more.
Take part in fueling Georgia’s Innovation Economy and strengthen your connection to the world of Data Science & Analytics!

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Rodney Bates
Vice President, Decision Science and Data Strategy, Coca-Cola

EVENT FEES
Individual Tickets:
TAG Member $75
Non-Member $95
Table of 8
TAG Member $560
Non-Member $700

DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, Oct 29, 2019 5:00 PM to
Tuesday, Oct 29, 2019 8:30 PM

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TAG Mobility Presents: Rise of the Machines - Halloween Social

DATE
Wednesday, October 30th

TIME
5:30 PM - 7:30

LOCATION
21 South Main Street 
Alpharetta, GA 30009

EVENT DESCRIPTION
Join TAG Mobility to discuss AI and Machine Learning at our annual Halloween Social. How do you take advantage of the promise of Artificial Intelligence while avoiding the pitfalls around data privacy and security. Don’t be afraid of the Rise of the Machines. Food from Smokejack Barbeque and Halloween treats will be provided. Two drink tickets per attendee.

EVENT FEE
TAG Members: Free
Non-Members: $20

EVENT SPONSORS
Digital Scientists
Tech Alpharetta

PARKING/DRIVING DETAILS
Downtown Alpharetta Parking

DATE/TIME:

Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019 5:30 PM to
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019 7:30 PM

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Time to Get Tough - How Cookies, Coffee, and a Crash Led to Success in Business and Life

Join us for a Power Breakfast with Michael J. Coles, Cofounder of Great American Cookie Company!

Entrepreneur powerhouse Michael J. Coles, cofounder of Great American Cookie Company and former Chairman and CEO of Caribou Coffee, explores his remarkable journey in business, sports and politics in his new book, Time to Get Tough: How Cookies, Coffee, and a Crash Led to Success in Business and Life. In the memoir, he recounts the failures and successes that led him from poverty and a near-fatal motorcycle accident to founding a $100-million company and becoming the namesake of the business school at Georgia’s third largest university—despite never having attended college himself. 

Michael created the largest cookie company in the nation and prepared Caribou to take on industry giant, Starbucks. However, he faced many challenges and uphill battles in building his career. Michael says, “I started my business career young, and by the time I was 25, I thought I knew all the answers. The problem was that I didn’t know all the questions.” The business leader offers a snapshot of the wisdom for entrepreneurs he has gleaned after the years of starting and leading companies. 

Agenda

7:30 - 8:00am  - Registration and Networking

8:00 - 8:40am  - Speaker presentation and Q&A

8:40 - 9:00am  - Meet and Greet - Book Signing

Member $15 Non Member $35

Please make sure to use the map below for direct access parking.

DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, Nov 05, 2019 7:30 AM to
Tuesday, Nov 05, 2019 9:00 AM

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TAG Smart Energy Presents: Who Wins in a Circular Economy?

DATE
Tuesday, November 5th

TIME
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

LOCATION
UPS Headquarters
Founder's Auditorium
55 Glanlake Pkwy
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

EVENT DESCRIPTION
The Circular Economy, the method used to remove materials from waste streams and re-purpose them into new products and uses, has widespread economic value. Companies source fewer raw materials, increase resiliency in the face of material shortages, and can promote a greener, more sustainable supply chain. There are significant challenges, however, to a circular operation. Join us for a breakfast-and-learn to hear how various Atlanta-based companies are building the business case around the Circular Economy.

SPEAKER
Vignesh Anandan
Global Insights Marketing Manager, UPS

EVENT FEE
TAG Members $10
Non-Members $30

DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, Nov 05, 2019 7:30 AM to
Tuesday, Nov 05, 2019 9:00 AM

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TAG Corp Dev Presents: Executive Insights from the Payment Industry: Driving Growth through Innovation and Strategic Use of Capi

The fintech and payments industry is undergoing massive transformation driven by technological advances, mobile / digital adoption, and changes in consumer / business expectations.  Fueling this is a wave of M&A and consolidation in payment processing, the rise of innovative fintech startups backed by venture capital investments, and the emergence of Big Tech as competitive players – all challenging the status quo and the incumbent operating order.  

In this Executive Insights session we are joined by four executives of high profile VC/PE-backed and public fintech and payments companies – Fattmerchant, Payscape, Brightwell Payments, and Fleetcor – to learn about how they have used innovation and a customer-first philosophy to drive growth and shareholder holder value as well as market presence in the sectors that they operate in.  Each is a different company with a different story. Fattmerchant is an early-stage startup with a disruptive business model, Payscape is a young company that recently merged with NXGEN to build and optimize scale, Brightwell is a young digital financial services company experiencing rapid growth, and Fleetcor is a publicly traded Fortune 500 company with a B2B focus.

Suneera Madhani, CEO
Fattmerchant
Suneera Madhani, Founder and CEO of Fattmerchant, is a payments and technology innovator who has catapulted her business from ‘idea’ to a fast growing merchant services company.  Fattmerchant has brought unique innovation to the merchant services industry through its subscription-based pricing model.  Before founding the company in 2014, Suneera held a variety of leadership positions, one being with a larger merchant services provider. After seeing the need for transparency and a better payment experience for merchants, her entrepreneurial spirit took hold and she decided to solve the problem herself.
Under her leadership, Fattmerchant has experienced explosive growth, raising almost $20 million in venture capital funding and employing about 100 people. The company’s integrated technology has disrupted what was once a stagnant and inert industry, offering an all-in-one payment experience for merchants.
Suneera has been named the Most Influential Woman in Payments, CEO of the Year, and one of Florida’s Most Influential Business Leaders. She has spoken at national fintech and payments conferences such as Money20/20 and ETA Transact, and is an active member of Forbes’ Young Entrepreneurs Council and Business Journal Leadership Trust.

Jeremy Wing, CEO
Payscape 
Jeremy founded Payscape in 2004 and been instrumental in establishing the company as a leading fintech contender both in Atlanta and beyond.  He has been focused establishing and driving the strategic vision for Payscape, providing enterprise leadership, and building and scaling the company including its recent merger with NXGEN. 
Outside of Payscape, Jeremy is highly involved in the local community. He serves on several boards including the International Young Presidents Organization and The Buckhead Coalition. He is an active mentor, investor, and advisor at FlashPoint Accelerator, a Georgia Tech club that supports startups and young entrepreneurs, and a member of FinTech Atlanta. 
Jeremy started his career at MTV in 1998 as the SE Director of Business Development, where he was the youngest director in the company.  Jeremy attended the University of Alabama.

Mike Gaburo, CEO
Brightwell Payments
Mike Gaburo is the CEO of Brightwell, an Atlanta-based fintech company that provides digital financial services to over 200,000 global migrant workers in 140 countries with a focus on the maritme sector. Mike joined Brightwell in 2015 to spearhead its growth and under his leadership the company’s “users-first” philosophy has led to average annual revenue growth of over 35%. Prior to Brightwell, Mike was COO of Paycor, a provider of HCM SaaS to over 30,000 organizations, where he led a 5X increase in revenue in 10 years.
Brightwell has been recognized as a 2019 “Top Workplace” by the Atlanta Journal Constitution. In addition, Brightwell was one of 7 Georgia companies to be recognized at FinTech South 2019 as a TAG FinTech Advance Award winner. 
Mike holds a B.A. from Colgate University and an M.B.A. from Harvard University. Outside of work, Mike serves as a Board Member at KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools, a charter school network committed to educational excellence for all Atlanta children.

Joey Kendrick, VP, Corporate Development
Fleetcor
Joey Kendrick is VP of corporate development at Fleetcor, a Fortune 500 company providing commercial payment solutions that simplify the way businesses manage and pay expenses. Joey has focused on acquisitions, investments, strategic partnerships, and post-merger value creation for Fleetcor for over 8 years. He has been part of a team that has deployed over $8 billion in 35+ transactions over the last eight years in the US, the UK, Canada, and Brazil. 
Before joining Fleetcor, Joey worked in strategy / corporate development at the legacy Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, in investment banking at Jeffries, and management consulting at Accenture.
Joye holds a BBA, Finance – Summa cum laude from the University of Georgia, Terry College of Business.

Moderator:
Jim Douglass, Partner
Fulcrum Equity Partners
Jim Douglass is a Partner at Fulcrum Equity Partners and brings more than 25 years of strategic development, operations, and financial management experience with high-growth financial services, marketing, and healthcare companies.  Prior to Fulcrum, Jim was CEO of Vesdia, a pioneer in loyalty and card-linked marketing for financial services, airline and hospitality companies, which merged with Cartera Commerce in January, 2011.  Before Vesdia, Jim served as CEO for Atlanta-based Visionary Systems, Inc. (VSI), a provider of decision systems for credit providers and retailers that was sold to Trans Union in 2004. Earlier in his career Jim served as the EVP of Corporate Development and CFO of Checkfree Corporation.  
Jim currently serves on the boards of Digital Hands, Fattmerchant, Dropoff, SureFire Local, GoPivot and Synthio.  Mr. Douglass also served on the board of Gro Banking, a leading provider of digital banking software recently sold to Q2ebanking, FactorTrust, the leading provider of alternative credit data which was recently sold to TransUnion, and Paymentus a leading provider of cloud-based billing and payment solutions sold to Accel-KKR.  Jim also serves on the board of ACG (Association for Corporate Growth), Venture Atlanta.
Jim graduated with a BBA in Accounting from Georgia State University.


Wednesday, November 6, 2019
6:00 - 8:00 PM

Nelson Mullins 
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363

Member - $20
Non-Member - $40

DATE/TIME:

Wednesday, Nov 06, 2019 6:00 PM to
Wednesday, Nov 06, 2019 8:00 PM

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TAG Marketing Presents: CMO Roundtable - Secrets to Being a Marketing Superhero

Date: November 7, 2019

Time: 7:15 AM-9:00 AM

Location:
ETA Creative Event Producers HQ
844 Livingston Ct. 
Marietta, GA 30067

Pricing: 
TAG Members- $10
Non-Members- $30

SCHEDULE:
7:15 AM Registration and Networking
8:00 AM Panel Starts
8:45 AM Networking
9:00 AM Event Ends

TAG Marketing Presents: CMO Roundtable - Secrets to Being a Marketing Superhero

As a marketing leader you are tasked with many challenges.  Brand awareness. Multi-touch demand generation campaigns. Social media.  Customer retention. Employee retention.  Trade shows. User conferences. How DO you effectively reach those potential clients that you know you can serve well if they just knew who you were? 

Learn from a distinguished panel of local CMOs on what keeps them up at night, and the solutions that have helped them to find rest in their heroes’ journey.

Thank You to Our Sponsor

Host Sponsor:

Event Sponsor:

DATE/TIME:

Thursday, Nov 07, 2019 7:15 AM to
Thursday, Nov 07, 2019 9:00 AM

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TAG North Metro Networking Jam - November 2019

Are you looking to make new connections and develop business relationships?

Come join TAG at our North Metro facility for an exciting monthly Networking Jam! You will get a chance to know great tech companies and people in the area through structured networking and learn more about how TAG can help you grow you and your business! Guaranteed to make new connections through our structured networking experience. Don't miss it!

Coffee and light breakfast provided. Walk-Ins welcome!

Private entrance located in the back of the building.

DATE/TIME:

Thursday, Nov 07, 2019 7:30 AM to
Thursday, Nov 07, 2019 9:00 AM

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TAG North Metro Presents: Facebook Libra Cryptocurrency - a Pipe Dream or the Next Frontier?

Facebook Libra Cryptocurrency & Libra Blockchain network proposal by the Libra association has created waves of opinion, debate and news. Is it really the next frontier of evolution for our global society or is an irrational pipe dream that will never see the light of day? To extend this excitement we offer a comprehensive, deeper analysis and discourse to dispel myths and understand the implications of this. We’ll explore all possible dimensions - strategic and technological, socio-economic and geo-political. With an eye on the future, we’ll attempt to answer the question “why should we care?” 

Skeptics, believers, proponents, naysayers- all are welcome. 

Member Fee $15 and Non-Member $35

Meet our Speaker Roop Singh

Technology Strategist, Blockchain Educator, TEDx Speaker, Turban Collector

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/singhroop/

Bio :  https://secureservercdn.net/166.62.115.136/z2g.1d4.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Roop-Singh-Bio-Q1-2019.pdf

DATE/TIME:

Thursday, Nov 07, 2019 6:00 PM to
Thursday, Nov 07, 2019 8:00 PM

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TAG CRM and ACMP Atlanta Presents: OCM & CX: Shaping the Xperience

Employee and customer expectations are changing.  Billions of dollars are spent on tools to create better employee and customer experiences.  Are we moving the needle?   Are companies realizing the benefits from their experiential strategies?

Join us on November 7, 2019, as we make connections, combine our brainpower, and have solution-driven conversations to explore the issues that are shaping today's Organizational Change Management (OCM), Customer Experience (CX) and Employee Experience (EX) challenges.

Discussion topics include:

• Ingredients needed to create better employee and customer experiences
  Leveraging cost effective EX and CX solutions
• Defining the intersections between OCM, CX and EX...and more!

November 7, 2019
6:00 - 9:00 PM

Roam Dunwoody
1155 Mount Vernon Hwy
Suite 800
Atlanta, GA 30308

DATE/TIME:

Thursday, Nov 07, 2019 6:00 PM to
Thursday, Nov 07, 2019 9:00 PM

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Geek Rush 5k 2019

Join TAG as we gather the geeks for the metro Atlanta technology community's greatest run!

Sign up your teams and come support the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-Ed) and STEM education.  Vendors and sponsors will be display.  Enjoy food, healthy fun and awards.  This race is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.

November 9, 2019

TAG North Metro
4400 North Point Parkway, Suite 155
Alpharetta, GA  30022

2019 RACE-DAY AGENDA

Registration Open/Packet Pickup | 7:00am

Company teams gather | 7:00am

Free team photos | 7:00am - 7:40am

Group Warm-up Exercises | 7:40am - 7:50 am

5K Start run/walk | 8:00am

Event Ends | 10:30am

DATE/TIME:

Saturday, Nov 09, 2019 7:00 AM to
Saturday, Nov 09, 2019 10:00 AM

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TAG Manufacturing & Society of Manufacturing Engineers Present: Joint Industry Plant Tour

Joint Industry Plant Tour

Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM

Date: November 11, 2019

Location: 
Novelis, Inc. 
1950 Vaughn Rd, NW
Kennesaw, GA  30144

Pricing: 
Members- Free
Non-Members- $20

Novelis is the only company producing premium rolled aluminum products on four continents—North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Our global footprint allows us to meet the unique, growing needs of our customers – from small, custom products to large, regional orders and everything in between. We do all of this without compromising our high standards and delivering quality product every time.

Tour Agenda

10:00 – 10:30 am           Registration, Networking, SME and TAG Welcome
10:30 – 10:45 am           Novelis Introduction / Presentation and Safety Briefing
10:45 – 11:45 am           Plant Tour (Jim Riggs + Tim Stanistreet- Principal Rolling Process Engineers)
11:45 – 12:00 pm           Wrap up, and Summary

DATE/TIME:

Monday, Nov 11, 2019 10:00 AM to
Monday, Nov 11, 2019 12:00 PM

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TAG Sales Leadership Event: Moving from Vendor to Strategic Partner: a CEO's Perspective on Uncovering Business Insights

In this session you will learn:

• How to sell more strategically, growing your revenue by creating greater value for your customers
• 4 key business insight areas that will help you better understand your customers' top priorities and how your solutions can address them
• How to use strategy mapping to gain and share insights into your customer's business

Panelists:

Ben Cagle
Cagle Consulting Partners


Marc Kopcha
Revegy


Patti Tessendorf
SAS


Stephen Timme
FinListics

November 12, 2019
7:30 - 9:00 AM

Atlanta Tech Village 
3423 Piedmont Road NE
Atlanta, GA  30305

Member - $10
Non-Member - $30

Sponsors:

DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, Nov 12, 2019 7:30 AM to
Tuesday, Nov 12, 2019 9:00 AM

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TAG Health Innovation Summit 2019

Time: 8:30AM-3:00PM

Date: November 12, 2019

Location: 
Comcast at the Battery
2605 Circle 75 Pkwy SE Fl 9
Atlanta, GA 30339-4268

Pricing:
Members- $49.99
Non-Members- $69.99

Over the past 10 years, the Technology Association of Georgia’s (TAG) Digital Health Society hosted in collaboration with the Metro Atlanta Chamber and the State Economic Development Authority the Health IT Leadership Summit.  The Leadership Summit brought together stakeholders in the health information technology industry throughout the southeast and promoted innovative ideas impacting the delivery of care from the payor, the provider and the consumer. 

After years of bringing together industry leaders in a Leadership Summit, the TAG’s Digital Health Society is looking forward to hosting the Health IT Innovation Summit on November 12, 2019 at the Comcast Center located at Battery Park (near SunTrust Park). 

A series of panel discussions will cover hot topics impacting the growth of Georgia’s digital health ecosystem. These topics were selected from the Institute for Healthcare Information Technology’s (IHIT) 2019 report entitled, The Voice of Georgia’s Digital Health Ecosystem, and include:

• Building a more collaborative environment between digital health makers and providers
• Fueling a more vibrant environment for funding sources
• Ensuring a solid foundation of workforce preparation in educational communities
• Modernizing infrastructure and regulatory guidelines to support greater access to care across the state

 The ultimate goal of the Innovation Summit is to provide a call to action for the digital health community and develop a strategic plan for the enhancement and strategic growth of the digital health industry within the region.

Agenda: 

8:30AM to 10:00AM: Registration and Open Doors
10:00AM-10:50AM: IHIT report – Exclusive release The Voice of Georgia’s Digital Health Ecosystem: IHIT Report Findings Collaboration and Workforce  Discussion
10:55AM-11:45AM: IHIT Report findings Focus on Funding and Infrastructure
11:45AM-12:15PM: The Promise of AI and the Reality in Georgia
12:30PM-1:15PM: Lunch and networking
1:15PM-1:45PM: Showcase of Community Driven Care through Innovative Technology Projects
1:45PM-2:30PM: Keynote:  National Focus on Healthcare Innovation
2:30PM-3:00PM: Call to Action for the State of Georgia

DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, Nov 12, 2019 8:30 AM to
Tuesday, Nov 12, 2019 3:00 PM

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TAG Cloud Presents: Transforming your Business by Leveraging Machine Learning in the Cloud

DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, Nov 12, 2019 5:30 PM to
Tuesday, Nov 12, 2019 8:00 PM

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TAG SSA Megatrends 2019

Special SSA Megatrends & Emory Health Futures Event: Global Digital Health Futures

Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM 

Date: November 12, 2019

Location:

1300 Clifton Rd
Gbs Auditorium, E130, Boynton Auditorium
Atlanta, GA 30322-1059

Pricing: Free

This will be a joint event with the Emory University.  
Time 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Networking - 6:00 - 6:30
Chat 6:30 - 7:30
Networking 7:30 - 8:00

Fireside chat between Michelle Nunn, CEO of Care, and President of Emory University 

Michelle Nunn
CEO
Care

Claire Sterk
President
Emory

DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, Nov 12, 2019 6:00 PM to
Tuesday, Nov 12, 2019 8:00 PM

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TAG International Business Presents: Growth Strategies for Small and Medium Size Enterprises

DATE
Wednesday, November 20th

TIME 
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

LOCATION
TAG North Metro
4400 North Point Parkway
Suite 155
Alpharetta, GA 30022

EVENT OVERVIEW
• Present current thought leadership and business cases on international expansion through Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Alliances and all forms of Partnering Solutions
• Discuss different forms of Collaboration such as channels, alliances, value networks, ecosystems and joint ventures
• Share collaborative models to design and implement New Ways of Working to grow revenues and global capabilities
• Discuss Partnering Best Practices for inorganic growth strategies related to expansion into new markets

EVENT FEE
TAG Members $10
Non-Members $30

EVENT SPONSORS
Alliances Progress
frazier & Deeter, LLC

DATE/TIME:

Wednesday, Nov 20, 2019 7:30 AM to
Wednesday, Nov 20, 2019 9:00 AM

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TAG Infrastructure Presents: Clay and Turkey Shoot 2019

Title

TAG Infrastructure Sporting Clay and Turkey Shoot

Date

November 22, 2019

Location

Garland Mountain Sporting Clays

2618 Garland Mountain Trail

Waleska, GA 30183

Agenda

8 am - Registration and Breakfast
9 am - Clay Shoot
1 pm - Lunch and Awards Ceremony 

Description

Join us on November 22nd for a morning of clay shooting, turkeys and networking!  A barbecue lunch and awards ceremony will follow the shoot.

Registration Fee Includes: 

• Doughnuts and coffee before the course
• Access to the Shooting Clay Course
• Shooting Clays
• Use of Golf Carts
• BBQ Lunch 

Whether you are a novice or a pro--this event is for you! Join members of TAG Infrastructure as we challenge each other for the winning record, the opportunity to have bragging rights among our peers and take home some turkey for your Thanksgiving table.

Come with your best shot! Prizes will be given, including a few TURKEYS!

What to bring: 
*Hunting gear, including your gun and shells. You will be able to rent a gun and buy shells on location if necessary (15 guns available for rental.  First come, first serve).  

Fee

Members - $100

Non-members - $120

Cancellation Policy

48 hours in advance

 

DATE/TIME:

Friday, Nov 22, 2019 8:00 AM to
Friday, Nov 22, 2019 2:00 PM

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One TAG: State of the Industry Breakfast

Location:
Computer Museum of America

Agenda:
7:30-8:00am, Registration

8:00-8:05am, CMoA Welcome

8:05-8:15am, Larry Williams, President & CEO of TAG, Welcome

8:15-8:20am, Sponsor Introduction

8:20-9:00am, FinTech Panel

9:00-9:05am, Sponsor Introduction

9:05-9:45am, Digital Health Panel

9:45-9:50am, Sponsor Introduction

9:50-10:30am, Logistics Panel

10:30-10:35am, Sponsor Introduction

10:35-11:15am, Information Security

11:15-11:30am, Closing

 

*Panels subject to change

Sponsors:

Georgia Centers of Innovation
Google
QTS

DATE/TIME:

Wednesday, Dec 04, 2019 7:30 AM to
Wednesday, Dec 04, 2019 12:00 PM

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TAG Marketing Awards 2019

Date: Monday, December 9

Location:
Georgia Aquarium - Oceans Ballroom
225 Baker St NW
Atlanta, GA 30313

Time: 6:00 PM- 8:30 PM

Pricing: 
TAG Members: $95
Non-Members: $115

Applications Now Open! Deadline: November 15th

Apply here: https://www.tagonline.org/events/tag-marketing-awards/

2019 Categories

1. SMB Marketing Executive of the Year (Individual - Under $100 Million)

2. Enterprise Marketing Executive of the Year (Individual - Over $100 Million) 

3. Best Integrated Marketing Campaign of the Year – Large Enterprise (Company at or over $100M)

4. Best Integrated Marketing Campaign of the Year – SMB (Company under $100M)

5. Marketing Innovator of the Year (Individual)

6. Up & Coming Marketer of the Year - (Agency or Company)

7. Digital Marketing Agency of the Year (Agency)

8. Buyer Enabling Technology of the Year (Company)

DATE/TIME:

Monday, Dec 09, 2019 6:00 PM to
Monday, Dec 09, 2019 8:30 PM

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TAG North Metro Networking Jam - December 2019

Are you looking to make new connections and develop business relationships?

Come join TAG at our North Metro facility for an exciting monthly Networking Jam! You will get a chance to know great tech companies and people in the area through structured networking and learn more about how TAG can help you grow you and your business! Guaranteed to make new connections through our structured networking experience. Don't miss it!

Coffee and light breakfast provided. Walk-Ins welcome!

Private entrance located in the back of the building.

DATE/TIME:

Thursday, Dec 12, 2019 7:30 AM to
Thursday, Dec 12, 2019 9:00 AM

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The Summit 2020

 

Need help registering for a TAG event? Reach us at helpme@tagonline.org or call 470-788-8402

The Summit brings together and engages more than 1,300 prominent technology, business and thought leaders centered around the most prominent and relevant trends that are sparking, disrupting and driving innovation today through the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) - one of the country’s largest technology associations with 34,000+ members.

The Summit is an invitation to engage with the tech community! It provides an opportunity to learn, meet, and discover new ways for your company to get involved, develop relationships, and identify potential partnerships. The Summit allows you to ‘be in the know’ on who is leading the industry in innovation and inspiring what’s next in technology.

The Summit will showcase nationally recognized speakers, trending content sessions, the newest inductee into the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia, and Georgia’s most innovative tech companies revolutionizing business. Attendees will also have an opportunity to demo the latest technology and interact with TAG’s tech professional societies for ways to get plugged into what’s happening in the Georgia tech market.

Check out The Summit website here for more details. 

The Summit 2020

March 3-4, 2020

Cobb Galleria Centre

HIGHLIGHTS:

1 ½ Day Event
1300+ Attendees
Top 40 and Top 10 Innovative Companies in Georgia
Release of the 2020 State of the Industry Report
Summit Exhibitor Showcase of Most Innovative Companies
Keynote Speaker
16 Breakout Sessions Focusing on Current and Future Tech Trends
2019 Tech Hall of Fame Inductee Announced
TAG Impact Award Winner
TAG Society Showcase
Interactive Demos with Next-Gen Technology
12M+ Media Impressions

TICKET INFO

Early Bird Special  TAG Member - $150 Non-TAG Member - $200

Valid until 11/30/19

Regular Registration  TAG Member - $199 Non-TAG Member - $250

Valid until 2/26/20 at 5pm

Table Sales (include 10 Event Tickets at a Reserved Table) TAG Member - $1700 Non-TAG Member - $2200

Valid until 2/21/20 at 5pm

At Door Ticket Pricing - $299

Valid 3/3/20 - 3/4/20

 

DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, Mar 03, 2020 5:30 PM to
Wednesday, Mar 04, 2020 3:30 PM

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The Summit 2020

 

Need help registering for a TAG event? Reach us at helpme@tagonline.org or call 470-788-8402

The Summit brings together and engages more than 1,300 prominent technology, business and thought leaders centered around the most prominent and relevant trends that are sparking, disrupting and driving innovation today through the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) - one of the country’s largest technology associations with 34,000+ members.

The Summit is an invitation to engage with the tech community! It provides an opportunity to learn, meet, and discover new ways for your company to get involved, develop relationships, and identify potential partnerships. The Summit allows you to ‘be in the know’ on who is leading the industry in innovation and inspiring what’s next in technology.

The Summit will showcase nationally recognized speakers, trending content sessions, the newest inductee into the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia, and Georgia’s most innovative tech companies revolutionizing business. Attendees will also have an opportunity to demo the latest technology and interact with TAG’s tech professional societies for ways to get plugged into what’s happening in the Georgia tech market.

Check out The Summit website here for more details. 

The Summit 2020

March 3-4, 2020

Cobb Galleria Centre

HIGHLIGHTS:

1 ½ Day Event
1300+ Attendees
Top 40 and Top 10 Innovative Companies in Georgia
Release of the 2020 State of the Industry Report
Summit Exhibitor Showcase of Most Innovative Companies
Keynote Speaker
16 Breakout Sessions Focusing on Current and Future Tech Trends
2019 Tech Hall of Fame Inductee Announced
TAG Impact Award Winner
TAG Society Showcase
Interactive Demos with Next-Gen Technology
12M+ Media Impressions

TICKET INFO

Early Bird Special  TAG Member - $150 Non-TAG Member - $200

Valid until 11/30/19

Regular Registration  TAG Member - $199 Non-TAG Member - $250

Valid until 2/26/20 at 5pm

Table Sales (include 10 Event Tickets at a Reserved Table) TAG Member - $1700 Non-TAG Member - $2200

Valid until 2/21/20 at 5pm

At Door Ticket Pricing - $299

Valid 3/3/20 - 3/4/20

 

DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, Mar 03, 2020 5:30 PM to
Wednesday, Mar 04, 2020 3:30 PM

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FinTech South 2020

Need help registering for a TAG event? Reach us at helpme@tagonline.org or call 470-788-8402

 

FinTech South

April 20-21, 2020

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

FinTech South 2020 is a global exchange of insights, innovations and trends fueling tomorrow's financial tech industry. 

Attracting international companies and speakers across multiple industries, FinTech South is an opportunity to engage with 1500+ international FinTech executives generating $72B in revenues and processing over 118B transactions annually.

FinTech South Highlights:
1500 Attendees 
30% C-Level Executives 
570 Companies from multiple industries
100+ Speakers
Keynote Speakers
24 Breakout Sessions
VIP Session for C-level Executives
110+ Exhibitors & Startups at FinTech South Innovation Alley
Lifetime Achievement Award
Innovation Challenge Pitch Contest and $50K Award
ADVANCE Awards

For more information: www.FinTechSouth.com 
Want to speak at FinTech South? Apply today - Speaker Application closed on 1/31/20

TICKETS:

Early Registration 

TAG Members - $300 Non-TAG Members - $350

Valid until 10/15/19

Regular Registration 

TAG Members - $350 Non-TAG Members - $395

Valid until 3/31/20

Month of Event Registration 

TAG Members - $450 Non-TAG Members - $495

Valid 4/1/20 - 4/17/20

*Online registration ends on 4/17/20 at 5pm EST. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $600 each.

Reserved Table (Includes 10 Event Tickets)

TAG Members - $3,250 Non-TAG Members - $3,750

Table purchases end on 4/15/20 at 5pm EST.

DATE/TIME:

Monday, Apr 20, 2020 12:00 PM to
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2020 5:00 PM

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FinTech South 2020

Need help registering for a TAG event? Reach us at helpme@tagonline.org or call 470-788-8402

 

FinTech South

April 20-21, 2020

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

FinTech South 2020 is a global exchange of insights, innovations and trends fueling tomorrow's financial tech industry. 

Attracting international companies and speakers across multiple industries, FinTech South is an opportunity to engage with 1500+ international FinTech executives generating $72B in revenues and processing over 118B transactions annually.

FinTech South Highlights:
1500 Attendees 
30% C-Level Executives 
570 Companies from multiple industries
100+ Speakers
Keynote Speakers
24 Breakout Sessions
VIP Session for C-level Executives
110+ Exhibitors & Startups at FinTech South Innovation Alley
Lifetime Achievement Award
Innovation Challenge Pitch Contest and $50K Award
ADVANCE Awards

For more information: www.FinTechSouth.com 
Want to speak at FinTech South? Apply today - Speaker Application closed on 1/31/20

TICKETS:

Early Registration 

TAG Members - $300 Non-TAG Members - $350

Valid until 10/15/19

Regular Registration 

TAG Members - $350 Non-TAG Members - $395

Valid until 3/31/20

Month of Event Registration 

TAG Members - $450 Non-TAG Members - $495

Valid 4/1/20 - 4/17/20

*Online registration ends on 4/17/20 at 5pm EST. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $600 each.

Reserved Table (Includes 10 Event Tickets)

TAG Members - $3,250 Non-TAG Members - $3,750

Table purchases end on 4/15/20 at 5pm EST.

DATE/TIME:

Monday, Apr 20, 2020 12:00 PM to
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2020 5:00 PM

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TAGit Golf Tournament 2020

September 16, 2019

DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020 10:00 AM to
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020 7:00 PM

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