Welcome & Introduction of Emcee

Mr. Arnie SilvermanPresident & CEO, Silverman Construction Program ManagementChairman, DeKalb Chamber Board of Directors

Ms. Cynne’ SimpsonNews Anchor, Fox5 News

Cynné Simpson anchors FOX 5 News at 5 and 10 pm on weeknights. An Emmy award-winning journalist, Simpson has covered big stories across the country and internationally. She joined FOX 5 in 2013 from WJLA-TV in Washington D.C. There, she covered a broad spectrum of stories ranging from the 2008 and 2012 U.S. Presidential races to the 2011 British Royal Wedding. Simpson is best known in the nation's capital for scoring the first interview with Oprah Winfrey after she announced the end of her nationally-syndicated talk show, and for insightful exclusive sit-downs with Michelle Obama at the White House, Diane Sawyer, Katie Couric, Maya Angelou and countless others. Simpson co-anchored BET News' 2013 Presidential Inauguration Coverage with Ed Gordon and joined Anderson Cooper as guest co-host of Anderson Live in 2012. She's also made appearances on Extra! and Live with Regis and Kelly. Joining the FOX 5 news team is a return to Atlanta for Simpson. She anchored and reported the evening news at WGCL-TV for three years. Prior to that, she reported in Kansas City, MO and South Bend, IN. Simpson started her career as a fellow at ABC News Nightline, where she impressed Ted Koppel with her ability to report in English and Spanish. Simpson graduated magna cum laude from Howard University after completing studies in Spain and Costa Rica. When Simpson is not working, she's usually spending time with family, volunteering in the community or traveling to remote parts of the world. She loves adventures involving rock climbing, paragliding, snorkeling or rappelling.

Inspirational

Ms. Monica MaldonadoPresident/CEO, Interprint CommunicationsBoard Member, DeKalb Chamber

Presenting Sponsor Remarks

Mr. John SheltonPresident/CEO, DeKalb Medical2014 Chair-elect, DeKalb Chamber Board of Directors

Presenting Sponsor Remarks

Mr. Vaugh IronsPresident/CEO, APD Solutions2013 Chair, Development Authority of DeKalb County

Presenting Sponsor Remarks

Mr. John KellyMetro East Area Manager, Georgia Power Company2012 Chair, DeKalb Chamber Board of Directors

Greetings

The Honorable Lee MayInterim Chief Executive Officer, DeKalb County Government

Greetings

The Honorable Michele HensonRepresentative – District 86, Georgia House of Representatives Vice Chair – DeKalb Delegation

Greetings

The Honorable Ronald RamseySenator – District 43, Georgia State Senate Chair – DeKalb Senate Delegation

Greetings

The Honorable Patricia WheelerMayor, City of Stone Mountain

Dinner & Entertainment

Milkshake Mayfield & The Milkshake Quartet

75th Historic Retrospective Presentation

Ms. Cynne’ Simpson

Presentation of Awards and Recognitions

James E. Young Heritage Award Presented by Mr. Gregory Recognitions BarancoPresident, Baranco Automotive Group

Presentation of Awards and Recognitions

Legacy Award Presented by Ms. Maria BalaisExecutive Director, Leadership DeKalb

Presentation of Awards and Recognitions

Lifetime Achievement Awards Presented by Ms. Yvonne WilliamsPresident, Perimeter Community Improvement Districts

Remarks from the DeKalb Chamber President

Mr. Leonardo McClartyPresident, DeKalb Chamber of Commerce

Remarks from the 75th Diamond Anniversary ChairpersonMr. Gregory B. Levett, Sr.President/CEO, Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Homes and Crematory

Dancing & Entertainment

Milkshake Mayfield & The Milkshake Quartet