messages from ACVB & ABA

The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau welcomes you to Alpharetta, Georgia where visitors from around the world come to experience what residents live every day. We are your one-stop shop for everything to do and see in Alpharetta. Stop in our Welcome Center or visit awesomealpharetta.com to see what event is coming up or to learn about the complimentary event planning resources we offer. We like to think Alpharetta has it all – from tasty culinary experiences to award-winning biking trails to a long list of well-known attractions. The momentum keeps growing as new restaurants, shops and attractions pop up all around the city and new events name Alpharetta as their home. With all the family-friendly festivals and events going on throughout the year it’s no wonder why Southern Living named Alpharetta one of the South's Friendliest Cities in 2018. On any given weekend, you can find yourself wandering around the Farmers Market, getting lost in fascination at an art gallery, sipping from a glass of wine at discover alpharetta : history a chef-driven restaurant, taking a cooking class from a famous chef at one of two cooking schools, grabbing roller blades and racing down the Big Creek Greenway or taking a day off and relaxing at one of Alpharetta’s rejuvenating spas. We are proud to be a part of the Alpharetta community and are excited to be a fundamental part of its growth, which will continue to bring visitors to shop in our shops, eat in our restaurants,

Welcome to Alpharetta, Georgia! Our fabulous City continues to see incredible growth in 2020. All across Alpharetta we are enjoying, as the Alpharetta Business Association’s mission statement says, “a thriving Alpharetta, alive with business, shopping and activity.” We are excited about this time in our City’s history, and we hope you will enjoy our 7th annual Alpharetta Guidebook. We know you will find our City a great place to live, work and shop. One of the oldest business associations in North Fulton, the Alpharetta Business Association (ABA) Breakfast; the award-winning Alpharetta Farmers

enjoy our entertainment venues and sleep in our hotels. We encourage you to sign up for our e-newsletter at awesomealpharetta.com to stay current on everything happening in the city such as events, new things to do and awesome giveaways. Connect with us on Facebook ® , Instagram ® and Twitter ® to stay up-to-date about

offers a variety of results-oriented programs and L/R: Janet Rodgers, Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau; Chris Miller, Law Offices of J. events to benefit our members and the community Christopher Miller, PC.; Peg Hussing, EcoShredding; Lara Dolan, The Craft Dolan Team/Ansley Atlanta; at large. Events and features for 2020 include: the 9th Annual State of the City Address & Mayor’s Darren Carter, Comcast Business; Beth Johnson, The Savory Gourmet Market; Jim Tardif, Signs of Significance; Andy Jordan, Providence Bank; Tom Martin, ConnectPay Payroll Services; Not pictured: Tracy Morton, Harry Norman Realtors; Dean Robertson, Integrated Insurance Solutions Awesome Alpharetta. Market; a fun Golf Challenge in July; Brew Moon Please join us! We encourage you Fests in the Spring and Fall,; Membership Meetings on the last to visit the ABA website for more Thursday of each month; Breakfast Networking meetings the information. Whether you are first Tuesday of each month; and a Monthly E-newsletter to keep new to Alpharetta, just visiting, or members informed about ABA happenings and any items that a long-time resident seeking deeper impact the business community in Alpharetta, Our social media involvement in your community, outlets help ABA members and the community stay connected. try out some of our events. If you As leaders in business community, we have a role in shaping a have any questions, please call at positive future for Alpharetta. Together, the ABA is a strong and 678-865-6608 or email at office@alpharettabusinessassociation.com. positive voice in the affairs of our City and our community. We look forward to seeing and working with you in Alpharetta!