TMA is once again holding Body of Knowledge Courses and CTP exams in conjunction with the TMA Spring Conference. Take a significant step toward achieving your CTP credential and/or gain further knowledge by participating in the following courses and exams being held March 31 - April 2 in Atlanta: 

Law - Saturday, March 31
Management - Sunday, April 1
Accounting/Finance - Monday, April 2

Attend the 2012 TMA Spring Conference and enjoy a 'Taste of Atlanta' during the Opening Reception on Tuesday, April 3.

The event features renowned chefs from the Atlanta restaurant scene, including the executive chef and owner of the award-winning Aria restaurant, Gerry Klaskala. The chef has been featured on The Today Show, Live with Regis & Kathie Lee and in Bon Appetit, Gourmet, Esquire, The New York Times, Southern Living, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and Zagat.

Register and learn more about the TMA Spring Conference, taking place April 3-5 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead.

TMA Vice President of Membership Thomas Kim, CTP, was quoted in the article, "Why Companies Fail," which appeared in the March issue of The Atlantic. The story discusses the difficulties of changing corporate culture and how it contributes to challenging turnarounds.

Read the article.

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• Kirkland & Ellis LLP Hired by Hawker Beechcraft Reportedly (more)

View additional member deals and transactions.

To share your organization's news, e-mail us a link to a press release or page on your company's Web site. Approriate articles will be mentioned in this newsletter and on the TMA Web site.