VIBE After FIVE at Bar Peri

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Save the dateJune 29, 20235:30 PM - 7:00 PM (EDT) Add to Calendar

Venue Location

Bar Peri @ AC Hotel Atlanta Perimeter

40 Perimeter Center Place
Dunwoody, Georgia

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Organizer

Organizer: Dunwoody Perimeter Chamber

Phone: +1 6783508168

Contact Person: Paula Shiver

Email: paula@perimeterchamber.com

Event Details

Join us for an enchanting evening above the city, under the stars at Bar Peri - the dreamiest addition to Perimeter Center's skyline!

We are honored to have the privilege of hosting a distinguished guest, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, at our upcoming event. Secretary Raffensperger will be providing a legislative update followed by a brief discussion of elections, with an opportunity for a short Q&A session. We warmly invite you to join us for this informative and engaging networking event.

What's included with registration?

One beer or wine
Delicious featured items from Bar Peri's menu
Amazing in-person networking opportunities

*Pre-registration is required, walk-ins will not be accepted.

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SPONSORSHIPS: Series Sponsorships are available, please contact Paula Shiver for more information.

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Agenda

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Registration & Networking
Registration & Networking
Receive your drink ticket good for one beer or wine, enjoy delicious appetizers and take part in amazing networking with Dunwoody & Perimeter's business leaders.
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Legislative Update and Q&A
Legislative Update and Q&A
Brad Raffensperger
Secretary of State at State of Georgia
Secretary Raffensperger will be providing a legislative update along with a brief discussion of elections, with an opportunity for a short Q&A session.
6:30 PM - 6:35 PM
Remarks from Event Host and Chamber Team
Remarks from Event Host and Chamber Team
Paula Shiver
VP of Engagement at Perimeter Chamber
Brief remarks from Event Host and Chamber Team
6:35 PM - 7:00 PM
Networking
Networking
Network with attendees.
7:00 PM - 7:05 PM
Adjournment
Adjournment

Speakers

Brad Raffensperger

Secretary of State at State of Georgia

Brad Raffensperger

Secretary of State at State of Georgia

https://sos.ga.gov/

Brad Raffensperger is Georgia’s 29th Secretary of State, first elected in 2018 and overwhelmingly re-elected in 2022.

Secretary Raffensperger is a lifelong conservative Republican. He moved to Georgia 40 years ago to raise a family and start a small business. As a licensed Professional Engineer and Structural Engineer licensed in 40 states, and licensed General Contractor in Georgia and other states, Raffensperger successfully founded Tendon Systems, a provider of high-strength steel for construction projects. Under Raffensperger’s ownership Tendon Systems grew to become the southeast’s largest post-tensioning specialist contractor with approximately 150 employees and projects in over 40 states. Brad also founded Trillium Structures, a structural design consulting firm with commercial mid-rise and high-rise projects throughout the southeast.

Raffensperger was elected to the City Council in Johns Creek, Georgia. Three years later he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives where he then served for two-terms, and in 2018 Georgia voters elected him Secretary of State.

The Secretary’s top priority is secure and accessible elections.

As Secretary of State, Raffensperger delivered the largest implementation of voting machines in the history of this country, on time and on budget. Under Raffensperger’s leadership, Georgia modernized its election system by adding its first auditable paper ballot system and giving the power to secure Georgia’s elections directly to the voter. He is the first Secretary of State to pass legislation requiring photo ID for all forms of voting, and first to hold counties accountable to voters by expanding polling places.

Brad and his wife Tricia started out as high school sweethearts and have now been married for over forty-five years. They raised three sons and immensely enjoy spoiling their three grandchildren. They are members of North Point Community Church.

Lynn Deutsch

Mayor at City of Dunwoody

Lynn Deutsch

Mayor at City of Dunwoody

https://www.dunwoodyga.gov/government/city-council-mayor

Beginning in 2011, Lynn Deutsch served as a Dunwoody City Councilmember and was elected Mayor in November 2019. After graduating from the University of Texas with bachelor’s degrees in Government and Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin, she earned a master’s degree in City Planning from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a graduate certificate in Gerontology from Georgia State University.

Prior to her election to City Council, Lynn served on the Dunwoody Planning Commission and on boards of her neighborhood Women’s Club, as well as the Dunwoody Homeowners Association. Lynn is a long-time education volunteer and advocate who has served in a variety of leadership roles at several area schools. She has also served on state- and county-level committees.

Lynn is a recent graduate of the Arts Leaders of Metro Atlanta program and the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Regional Leadership Institute. In addition to serving on the Legislative Policy Commission of the Georgia Municipal Association, she is Vice-Chair of the policy committee of the DeKalb Municipal Association.

Lynn and her husband Barry have three young adult children and a rescue dog, Boomer.

Michael Starling

Economic Development Director of City of Dunwoody

Paula Shiver

VP of Engagement at Perimeter Chamber

Paula Shiver

VP of Engagement at Perimeter Chamber

https://www.perimeterchamber.com

Paula Shiver is an accomplished leader who brings her expertise and passion for business growth to her role as Vice President of Engagement at the Perimeter Chamber. With a keen sense of strategy and exceptional execution skills, she has been instrumental in helping businesses flourish since 2014. Driven by her commitment to making a positive impact, Paula is dedicated to working collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals and always searching for new opportunities to drive sustainable growth and enhance stakeholder value. With a versatile background that encompasses both small business and management positions at leading outdoor retailers like REI and Patagonia, Paula has honed her skills and gained valuable experience in various markets, including New York City, Los Angeles, and Nashville. Despite her travels, Dunwoody has always been her hometown and the place she calls home. In her free time, she loves spending quality time with her husband Chris, daughter, and beloved dogs Banjo and Fiddle, exploring the great outdoors.

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