Mike Gomez

Mike Gomez

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Improving the growth trajectory of privately-held businesses and reducing the failure…

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  • Atlanta Tech Village Graphic

    Advisor

    Atlanta Tech Village

    - Present 9 years 8 months

    Science and Technology

    Selected as one of 12 advisors to this great tech start-up community. Open desk every Friday to help start-up founders (Villagers) with direct, hard-hitting actionable advice on growth strategy and winning in the complex sales (enterprise) arena.

  • "Wine, Women and Shoes" Fundraiser for Women's Cancer Center

    Northside Hospital Foundation

    - Present 12 years

    Health

    In honor of my Mom who passed away due to cancer I have served as one of the performing "SoleMen" since this annual fundraising event was launched.

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    Chairman - Global Win Committee - Global Commerce Council

    Metro Atlanta Chamber

    - 1 year 6 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Led a member-based team to define and improve the process used by the Chamber for landing foreign direct investment in Metro-Atlanta.

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    Board Of Advisor

    Metro Atlanta Chamber

    - 3 years 1 month

    Economic Empowerment

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    Chairman - Advocacy Committee - Small Business Growth Council

    Metro Atlanta Chamber

    - 1 year 10 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Provided the leadership and direction for the Atlanta Partners for Education Committee. Also the Founder for the Public Policy Committee - charged with communicating and seeking advocacy for state legislation supportive of small business.

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    Consultant - Global Commerce Council

    Metro Atlanta Chamber

    - 1 year 10 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Advised and helped craft the new 3-yr Strategic Plan and actionable one-year Tactical Plan for the Global Commerce Council. Continue to advise and support the execution of an ambitious plan that will leverage and engage the diverse membership to transform our method for securing inbound foreign direct investment as well as how we support ATL companies pursuing growth though export or expansion abroad.

Publications

  • Getting your Business back in shape

    Atlanta Business Chronicle

    Much like the the human body, a company without steady work "on" the business versus "in" the business will too become out of shape and lose market strength.

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  • Going Global - 3 Lessons from Those that Failed

    Business Insider

    Going global is a good growth strategy but it has it share of challenges too. Learn some of the things NOT to do from those who failed.

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  • How to stimulate jobs

    Gwinnett Business Journal

    It takes more than encouraging words from Washington DC to get consumers and businesses to start buying again. Businesses have to compel shoppers to buy by introducing relevant products/services at a price consumers are willing to pay. What are those products and services? Why should they buy from you? It starts with sound planning and execution.

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  • Accountability still vital

    Atlanta Journal Constitution

    A business owner's ability to hold themselves and employees accountable - with implications for failure - can determine a company's chance to succeed or fail. But you need something to hold them accountable to. Traditionally this is a plan - with measurable goals and objective and assigned names and timetables. Does your business have a plan?

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  • In-depth analyses offers roadmap to growth

    Atlanta Business Chronicle

    Deciding how to grow is not something you do based on instinct. Candid analyses of your company's Strengths, Weaknesses and external Opportunities and Threats will point you in the right direction. This assumes that you don't drink your own bathwater by claiming something is a real strength when in reality it is not.

    Other authors
    • Anya Martin
  • What venture capitalist look for in a CEO

    Gwinett Business Journal

    If you want to convince a venture capitalist that you can be a good steward of his/her money read this and do a self assessment.

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  • Aim High

    Atlanta Business Chronicle

    Feature story about Mike Gomez and Allegro Consulting - highlighting his "10 Essential Elements to Long-term Sustained Growth"

    Other authors
    • Tom Barry
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Honors & Awards

  • 2010 METRO-ATLANTA GLOBAL IMPACT AWARD

    Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce

    Single Service Provider Award - issued to the individual or company who has made the largest contribution to the expansion of Atlanta's global business footprint.

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  • Advisory Council Member

    Georgia Tech CIBER

    Building on the strengths of faculty and staff as well as local business leaders, each CIBER organizes a variety of activities to advance the study and teaching of international business and to support applied research on United States competitiveness in the global marketplace.

  • Chairman, Selection Committee - 23rd Annual Metro Atlanta Small Business Person of the Year

    Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce

    In recognition to my work with the MAC to change the selection criteria to reward the candidate who has led a growing business by first and foremost following sound business practices (strategic planning, accountability, competitive knowledge, employment practices, etc....).

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