American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
www.aiga.org
AIGA
is the oldest and largest association of professionals engaged in the
discipline, practice and culture of designing. Their site offers
helpful resources for designers and those working with them.
AIGA Atlanta Chapter
www.aiga-atl.org
Founded
in 1988, the Atlanta chapter of AIGA is the ninth-largest in the
nation, with over 500 members. see see eye staff has been actively
involved in AIGA Atlanta, holding various executive, board and
volunteer positions over the years and regularly participating in the
organization's educational and networking events.
AIGA Whitepaper – A Client's Guide to Design: How to Get the Most Out of the Process
www.aiga.org
Excellent primer for corporate communications and investor relations
professionals and others charged with hiring or working with a design
firm. Topics covered include selecting a firm, understanding the
objectives, evaluating costs and managing the process.
Corporate Communication Institute
www.corporatecomm.org
University-based research-driven corporate communication educational
center. Offers information on the best practices and theory of the
profession to practicing professionals, scholars, and university
students through professional seminars and symposia, traditional
publications, electronic and on-line media, briefings and white papers,
and traditional university courses.
The Corporate Library
www.thecorporatelibrary.com
International corporate governance research repository focusing on the
relationship between company management, boards and shareholders.
Fortune Magazine
www.fortune.com
Fortune 500, Global 500, Most Powerful and other executive lists,
articles on investing, career, personal fortune and business trends
from a leader among business publications.
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
www.globalreporting.org
GRI is a multi-stakeholder process and independent institution whose
mission is to develop and disseminate globally applicable
Sustainability Reporting Guidelines. GRI's Web site offers a database
of sustainability, social and environmental reports and links to
articles and research on sustainability reporting.
Inc. Magazine
www.inc.com
Small business resources, advice, events & discussions.
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
www.iabc.com
IABC is a terrific resource for communicators. The organization
provides many avenues to help people and organizations achieve
excellence in communication, including literature, conferences and
seminars, and local chapter meetings.
IABC Atlanta Chapter
www.iabcatlanta.com
Web site of the Atlanta Chapter of IABC, offering information on local
meetings and seminars, online meeting registration, job listings,
communication awards program and more.
Jakob Nielsen's Alertbox: Top Ten Mistakes in Web Design
www.useit.com
Respected Web usability expert Jakob Nielsen offers an updated list of what he calls "the ten most egregious offenses against users." Check the list and see how your site measures up.
National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI)
www.niri.org
Bookstore, conference information, local chapter locator and a
searchable resource guide from the world’s largest professional
organization of corporate executives and investor relations consultants.
NIRI Atlanta Chapter
www.niriatlanta.org
All the NIRI happenings in Atlanta, including upcoming meeting and
seminar information and online registration, archived presentations and
links to pertinent IR resources.
NIRI Conferences
www.niri.org
NIRI offers a full range of professional development programs (entry
through senior level) to enhance career goals and objectives. You'll
find online seminar & workshop information and registration, as
well as details on the top-notch NIRI Annual Conference.
The Wall Street Journal
online.wsj.com
Money, marketing and investment news and discussions from the most
influential business-oriented newspaper in the U.S. Access to some
portions of the site requires a paid subscription, but there is still a
wealth of free information and articles available.
Investor Relations Magazine
www.ironthenet.com
Great site for keeping up with the changes in the investor relations
world: breaking news, trends, IR-related technology, global issues.
SEC Sarbanes-Oxley Information Page
www.sec.gov
Straight from the SEC: disclosure required by Sections 406 and 407 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Note that there has been a correction to the final regulations.
Securities & Exchange Commission
www.sec.gov
The
granddaddy of all investor resources with a wealth of information, all
very well organized: SEC rules and regulations including
Sarbanes-Oxley, searchable EDGAR database, current news and loads of
investor information.