Atlanta Girl Scouts CEO to speak to Buckhead Business Association meeting Thursday

Marilyn W. Midyette, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, will speak about the organization’s 100^th anniversary and impact on shaping girls into future business leaders at the Buckhead Business Association's weekly breakfast meeting Thursday.

Thursday will also be Visitors' Day at the BBA meeting. All first-time guests may attend the weekly breakfast for free. The regular charge for guests is $20.

Marilyn W. Midyette

The Buckhead Business Association's Weekly Breakfast Series takes place each Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the City Club of Buckhnead, on the 18^th floor of the Atlanta Financial Center, 3343 Peachtree Road in Buckhead. Tickets are $10 for BBA members and $20 for visitors and guests. For more information, go to www.buckheadbusiness.org.

“Marilyn Midyette defines what it means to be a successful businesswoman,” said BBA President Catherine Cattles in a statement. “As Girl Scout cookie season is upon us, it is important to remember that cookie sales are not only a fund raiser, but also a tremendous opportunity for girls to develop and exert leadership roles. We are honored to host such a positive role model, and advocate for girls and young women throughout Metro Atlanta, as the featured speaker at the BBA weekly breakfast.”

As chief executive officer, Midyette has such responsibilities as oversight of the council’s strategic planning process, finance and operations management, marketing and communications, fund development, membership growth, volunteer support and development, program delivery and compliance.

Prior to joining Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta in October 2008, Midyette was  regional vice president of the Business Services Group at Sprint Communications. 

She serves as a member of the regional board of directors for the Alzheimer’s Association of Atlanta, the College of William and Mary Fund Development Board and is secretary of the Mount Paran-Northside Citizens Association.

Future speakers include Ed Baker, publisher of the Atlanta Business Chronicle on March 8, Kevin Rainwater, retirement plan specialist at Atlanta Capital Group on March 15,  and Chris Clark, president and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce on March 22.