Business of Belonging - and PIE!
Atlanta Apartment Association Professional Development Center
8601 Dunwoody Place Suite 324 Sandy Springs, GA 30350
The Business of Belonging explores how innovation isn't just about technology—it's about creating meaningful human connections. In this session, Anita Lamb, CEO & Co-Founder of Esco Eats, shares how a single product evolved into an experience brand by combining technology, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. Participants will explore the PIE framework - Purpose, Impact, and Experiences - for building a brand that fosters connection, creates memorable experiences, and develops partnerships that drive business growth and community impact. Whether you're a founder, business leader, owner, operator, or supplier, you'll leave with actionable ideas for using purpose and technology to build stronger communities and more resilient businesses.
Registration includes a treat!

Anita Lamb is CEO and Co-Founder of Esco Eats, an experience brand that uses its World Famous Apple Cobbler Pie as a catalyst for meaningful human connection and community engagement. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with more than 20 years of experience in technology and project management, Anita has led complex initiatives and cross-functional teams across banking, healthcare, retail, and higher education. She holds a Master of Science in Management of Technology from Georgia Tech and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Voorhees College. Today, Anita combines her expertise in technology, project management, entrepreneurship, and experience design to help organizations think differently about how they engage people, build meaningful partnerships, and create stronger communities.
Pricing & Info
Member Price | $105 per person
Non-Member Price | $165 per person
1 CEC | credit towards NAAEI Credentials (CAPS, CAM, CALP)
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