5 Soft Skills MBA Graduates Need In 2013

In 2010, MBA recruiters began focusing more on soft skills in their recruits. This shift has continued to change the focus of the curriculum in MBA programs to focus more on communications, presentations, and persuasion.

Here are the top five soft skills you need to land a job next year. 

1. Presentation Skills

The top skill that will get you by in 2013 is presentation skills. The ability to effectively present a case and provide a viable solution in a professional, persuasive, and personal manner is the most important skill in the business world today.  (more)

Charles Wadsworth & Friends “Farewell”

Concert Set for April 20^th 

The date is set! Newnan’s native son and world-famous pianist Charles Wadsworth will return to Newnan to perform in concert in his namesake Charles Wadsworth Municipal Auditorium on Saturday, April 20^th at 7:30 pm. Wadsworth will once again be joined by a group of world-class musicians as they present the much anticipated Charles Wadsworth & Friends concert that has become Newnan’s most prominent cultural event. On this occasion, however, the concert takes on a bittersweet tone because Wadsworth has advised the Newnan Cultural Arts Commission that the 2013 concert will be his “Farewell.’ Several years ago … on the occasion of his 80th birthday … Charles stated his intention of returning to Newnan annually “for as long as providentially able.” Late last year, Charles decided that age and providence dictated that he conclude his concert appearances, and the 2013 Newnan concert would be  (More)

 Join in Cancer Prevention Screening

What if you could prevent even one family from hearing the words “you have cancer”? 
 

This year, you can fight back against cancer by enrolling in the American Cancer Society’s new research study called the Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). By joining CPS-3, you can help researchers better understand the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that cause or prevent cancer, which will ultimately save lives.

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Chamber receives 5 Star Accreditation

The Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce was awarded the 5-Star Accredited Chamber designation by the U. S. Chamber of Commerce at its March 19 board meeting in Washington, D.C.  The only program of its kind in the country, the U.S. Chamber Accreditation recognizes excellence in chamber planning and performance.   Local chambers that achieve accreditation are rated as Accredited, 3-Stars, 4 Stars or 5-Stars based on demonstrated levels of expertise and competence.

“I was unbelievably thrilled that our Chamber was able to reach its goal of achieving Five-Star status,” said President and CEO Candace Boothby.  “Five-Star Accreditation places more ...