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About NIRI Atlanta
The Atlanta chapter of NIRI was founded in 1984 and has nearly 100 members from Atlanta's leading public corporations as well as consulting and vendor firms. It is one of the largest and most active chapters in the U.S., and there is exciting diversity among our ranks -- from Fortune 500 giants to small- and mid-cap companies. Our membership is diverse, representing more than 20 different industries and a balance of novice and senior IROs. Our membership snapshot provides more details. Monthly programs and social events feature opportunities to learn from industry experts and network with peers, making NIRI Atlanta a dynamic organization.

Please join me in congratulating our NIRI Atlanta 2009-2010 Board Members:

Jane Elliott - President
Isabel Janci - Treasurer
Carey Phelps - Secretary
Beverly Verrico - Programs
Aaron Uhde - Membership
Neal Wells - Sponsorship
Jeff Dodge - Sr. Roundtable
Quinn Hudson - Director-at-Large
Robert Borchert - Director-at-Large
Martin Jarosick - Director-at-Large

Thank you to all our valuable members for taking the time to vote, we had a terrific turnout. Please look for more information regarding future programs and chapter information in our next Newsletter, IRO Voice.

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UNDERWATER OPTION EXCHANGES - MAY 15 ARCHIVE
The once considered "Valued" form of compensation for most companies has now turned into something you wonder if you'll ever exercise! Understand the cross-functional nature of these programs, what your company can do about them and what to expect from investors, regulators and shareholders!

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Senior Roundtable draws on experience and expertise
The Senior Roundtable is comprised of experienced IR professionals who meet five to six times a year. The purpose is to provide a forum for senior professionals to discuss more complex and strategic topics leveraging the expertise and experience of their local colleagues. For more information, contact
Jeff Dodge (404-885-8804, jeff.dodge@equifax.com).

NIRI offers
a variety of professional development programs via webcast. These programs are free for NIRI members.

Couldn’t make it to the monthly program?
Dial in and listen to the replay. Monthly programs are archived on our website for six months.

NIRI Professional Development
May 2009

Spend time on your professional development without any travel cost. Stay sharp and build relevancy by participating in one of NIRI's member benefit webinars. more>>






 

 


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  President's Corner     More News
   


Since my last writing, the mar- ket has significantly retreated and has seemingly traveled back in time. All of our stocks we support and hold, have equally been unfavorably im- pacted.

This environment pressures our companies long-term health and of course our investors’ and analysts’ perceptions.

Your C-suite may be wanting to retreat from the usual con- ference and marketing circuit since they may not have any “good news” to share. We IROs know this to be the furthest thing from the truth.

Our February program consisted of a panel discussion entitled, “How to Target and Communicate with Investors in a Turbulent and Tough Economy”. The panel consisted of seasoned professionals representing all sides of the equation.

The bottom-line was it’s more important now than ever be- fore to practice the three C’s — Credibility, Clarity and Communication.

Now is not the time to pull away from investor communications. As IROs we can review our current story and assess any positives that may put investor minds at ease, such as a strong balance sheet, financial flexibility, and any other pertinent points to help ease investor worries.

These conclusions were further supported by our March and April programs focused on a variety of issues that we all face at certain times during our careers; the bottom-line always comes back to the Three C’s.

In keeping with NIRI Atlanta’s mission of Participate, Learn and Lead, we have a number of things in the works. First we have rolled out NIRI Atlanta’s new website and hope over the long-term that you will view it as an value-added resource. Any feedback will be appreciated.

Continuing on with our theme of providing some networking opportunities, we recently hosted our Annual Golf Outing on May 1st benefiting Georgia Public Broadcasting and NPR.

I hope to see you all at our upcoming events.

Jane M. Elliott, President
NIRI Atlanta
jane.elliott@globalpay.com


NIRI Atlanta
 



The NIRI Annual Conference is the largest gathering of investor relations professionals in the world. It's the can't-miss event for education, networking, and sharing best practices in these uncertain times. You’ll gain the insight you need to successfully communicate your company’s value in volatile markets from highly qualified speakers, industry leaders and colleagues. Keynote speakers include Todd Buchholz, Former White House Economic Adviser and Best-Selling Author of New Ideas from Dead CEOs; David Ruder and Harvey Pitt, former SEC Chairmen; Abby Joseph Cohen, Noted Economist and Senior Investment Strategist at Goldman Sachs; and Chunka Mui, Corporate Innovator and Author of Billion-Dollar Lessons.

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