Impact Church’s Vendor Showcase Connects Atlanta Businesses, Event Professionals, and Community
- GreATL Market
- Jul 27
- 4 min read
On Saturday, July 25, 2026, ForteMedia and GreATLMarket had the privilege of serving as the official photography and video team for Impact Church’s Vendor Showcase. Throughout the day, local businesses, event professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members gathered to network, discover new services, and build meaningful business relationships.
While my job was to capture the day’s memories through photography and video, one of the greatest takeaways was witnessing how many businesses were genuinely interested in collaborating with one another. That spirit of partnership is exactly what the GreATL Market Event Venue Network was built to encourage.
More Than a Church
Impact Church continues to redefine what a community space can be.
In addition to serving its congregation, the church also offers its beautiful facility for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, conferences, celebrations, and community events. As a featured venue within the GreATLMarket Event Venue Network, visitors can explore the facility through an interactive virtual tour before scheduling a visit.
A Community of Incredible Businesses
One of the best parts of the Vendor Showcase was meeting so many passionate business owners who love serving people.
The Movement Center
One of my favorite conversations was with Hillary from The Movement Center. We discussed the possibility of bringing their organization into the GrayTL Market Event Venue Network so more people can discover the valuable work they’re doing throughout Georgia.
Website: https://georgiastandup.org
Sweet Ni'ques Catering
Monique from Sweet Ni'ques Catering welcomed visitors with delicious food samples, and I can personally say they were outstanding. Beyond the great food was an even greater personality. Businesses like hers remind you that hospitality is about more than serving meals—it’s about creating memorable experiences.
Phone: 706-290-4946
Kayla’s Italian Ice
One of the most inspiring vendors was Kayla’s Italian Ice.
It’s always exciting to see young entrepreneurs pursuing their dreams, and Kayla represented her business with confidence, professionalism, and enthusiasm. Watching young business owners build something for themselves is encouraging and exactly the kind of entrepreneurship our community should celebrate.
Hotlanta Signs
One of the most memorable conversations I had was with the team from Hotlanta Signs.
After photographing one of their team members, she was amazed that every image she appeared in throughout the event was automatically delivered to her phone using our Smart Photo Delivery technology. Even when she wasn’t posing for a picture, she still received every image she appeared in.
That sparked an exciting conversation about future collaborations, since Hotlanta Signs works with many events throughout Metro Atlanta. We’re looking forward to exploring ways our businesses can support one another.
Website: https://hotlanta.co
Sneaux Balls Food Truck
No community event feels complete without great refreshments, and Snowballs Food Truck kept attendees cool throughout the afternoon with delicious frozen treats.
NJOY Consulting
It was a pleasure meeting Joyclan Sumter of NJOY Consulting.
Her wedding and event display immediately caught my attention, and it’s easy to see how her experience can help couples and families create memorable celebrations. Businesses like hers are exactly the kind of professionals event venues love connecting with.
Fresh Breeze Cleaning Services
Every successful event has work that continues after the guests leave.
That’s where Fresh Breeze Cleaning Services comes in.
Their team specializes in preparing venues before events and restoring them afterward. They’re also interested in becoming a trusted cleaning partner for the GrayTL Market Event Venue Network, giving participating venues access to reliable post-event cleaning services.
The Key Ingredient
Another business making valuable connections throughout the day was The Key Ingredient, continuing the event’s theme of collaboration and community support.
Green’s Intimate Gatherings
Green’s Intimate Gatherings showcased creative event ideas designed to help people celebrate life’s special moments in beautiful, personalized settings.
Hilton Garden Inn
Representatives from Hilton Garden Inn highlighted their event space and demonstrated how hotels continue to play an important role in hosting meetings, celebrations, and corporate events throughout Metro Atlanta.
Notes & Roast Bartending
Another exciting business was Notes & Roast Bartending, offering professional mobile bartending services along with specialty coffee bar experiences for weddings, corporate functions, and private events.
More Than Networking
While every vendor brought something unique to the showcase, the common theme throughout the day was collaboration.
Several businesses expressed interest in joining the GreATLMarket Event Venue Network, creating new opportunities for venues, vendors, and event professionals to work together instead of competing separately.
When photographers, caterers, planners, decorators, cleaning companies, signage providers, bartenders, venues, and hospitality professionals connect through one network, everyone benefits—including the clients looking for trusted professionals.
A Smarter Way to Experience Event Photography
One of the most exciting moments of the day came when several vendors experienced one of ForteMedia’s newest event features firsthand.
Instead of waiting days—or even weeks—to receive event photos, guests can simply scan a QR code or provide their mobile number at the event. As our photographers capture images throughout the day, our Smart Photo Delivery system uses facial recognition to identify participating guests and automatically delivers every photo they appear in directly to their phone.
Especially the vendor from Hotlanta Signs was amazed to discover that even photos she wasn’t posing for—candid moments while networking and interacting with other attendees—were instantly delivered to her device. That experience sparked an exciting conversation about future collaborations, especially since their team regularly works with events across Metro Atlanta.
For event organizers, this technology creates a more engaging guest experience while increasing excitement during the event itself. For attendees, it means enjoying and sharing professional-quality photos almost immediately instead of waiting until after the event.
Whether it’s a wedding, corporate conference, fundraiser, church gathering, networking event, or community festival, Smart Photo Delivery adds another level of interaction that today’s guests genuinely appreciate.
Interested in offering Smart Photo Delivery at your next event? Learn more about Forte Media’s event photography services and discover how instant photo delivery can elevate your guests’ experience.
Looking Ahead
A tremendous amount of credit goes to Melissa, whose leadership, organization, and contagious positive energy helped make this event such a success.
Special thanks also goes to Mary and the entire Impact Church team for creating such a welcoming environment where businesses could genuinely connect and support one another.
This was an outstanding first showcase, but after speaking with many of the participating vendors, it’s easy to see that next year’s event has the potential to become something truly special.
ForteMedia GreATLMarket are excited to continue supporting Impact Church while helping connect even more venues, vendors, and businesses across Metro Atlanta.
We’re already looking forward to the next one.
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