Technology Association of Georgia Announced CEO of Spanx, Laurie Ann Goldman, as Featured Speaker for November 17 Featured Speaker Series

Technology Association of Georgia Announced CEO of Spanx, Laurie Ann Goldman, as

Featured Speaker for November 17 Featured Speaker Series

Atlanta, GA – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of the state's technology industry, today announced Laurie Ann Goldman, CEO of Spanx, served as the featured speaker for the November 17 Featured Speaker Series event.

The Featured Speaker Series breakfast was held on November 17, 2010 from 7:30-9:00 a.m. at Villa Christina, 4000 Summit Boulevard, Atlanta, GA, 30319. TAG's Featured Speaker Series is designed to give our members a unique perspective on the future of technology in Georgia.  Guest speakers are on the forefront of their respective industries, and are accomplished contributors to the Georgia technology community. To pre-register for this event, visit http://www.tagonline.org/tag-featured-speakers.php.

In just eight years, Laurie Ann Goldman has grown Spanx from a groundbreaking startup to a global industry-leading enterprise with problem-solving products that have changed the way women, and now men, look and feel.  Goldman has led the entrepreneurial company through launching new brands (Assets and Haute Contour), product expansion, the launch of international sales, and the diversity of distribution channels.

Under her leadership, Spanx has become the number one shape wear brand in major department stores as the bright red package has captured the attention of celebrities, such as Oprah, Madonna, and Gwyneth Paltrow, corporate women and stay at home moms…who all share an interest in shaping things up a bit.  Through Spanx innovative products, women are finding solutions to fashion faux pas like VPL and muffin top.

“Spanx represents one of Georgia’s many thriving, home-grown companies,” said Tino Mantella, President and CEO of TAG. “We are proud to have Laurie Ann Goldman as our speaker and know that TAG members will enthusiastically respond to their invitation to attend.”

ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA (TAG)

TAG is a leading technology industry association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of the state's technology industry. TAG provides leadership in driving initiatives in the areas of policy, capital, education and giving, and also brings the technology community together through events, initiative programs and networking opportunities. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 27 special interest groups, or societies, including Women in Technology (WIT). Additionally, TAG’s charitable arm, the TAG Education Collaborative, is focused on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG’s community website at www.TAGthink.com.

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