(Founding, original Bronner Brothers and wives pictured above.)

THIS IS BRONNER BROS. . . .

In 1947, Dr. Nathaniel H. Bronner, Sr. and his brother, Arthur E. Bronner, Sr. (the original Bronner Brothers) with the assistance of their sister, Emma Bronner began teaching cosmetologists at the Butler Street YMCA in Atlanta, Georgia.  Subsequently, the first Bronner Bros. Trade Show was born with approximately 300 in attendance.

As Bronner Bros. grew, the show moved from the YMCA to the Royal Peacock Social Club, and later to the Auburn Avenue Casino. The show attracted many well renowned speakers including Jackie Robinson, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Dr. Benjamin Mays.  Mr. Bronner combed the country each year to bring positive, motivating people to the show. 

Over the years Bronner Bros. continued to gain momentum and moved to the City Auditorium.  In 1967, the newly completed Hyatt Regency Hotel and Bronner Bros. signed a ten (10) year contract to hold the annual convention.  This would remain the home for the beauty show for the following twenty (20) years.

As the show grew - energetic, satisfied customers and space demands forced the selection of other sites for the show.  With the show being such a phenomenal success, expansion included moves from the Marriott Marquis, Hyatt Regency, the Atlanta Merchandise Mart and finally to its present venue, the Georgia World Congress Center.  In 1996, delegates convened in the magical city of Orlando, Florida.

In 1993 Bronner Bros. achieved a “new level of successâ€? with the changing of the guard.  Bernard Bronner took his seat at the helm of the company as president and CEO. Thus began the second generation of Bronner Bros.  

Today, Bronner Bros. continues to ascend from its modest beginnings setting for itself new goals, new challenges and new standards of excellence.  Not only will delegates be exposed to dynamics of the world of beauty through hands-on-classes, creative presentations and a very energetic trade floor, we will strive to meet the ever-changing needs of the industry.  We move forward with enthusiasm to bring new innovative ideas, international influences and upcoming technology.

As we move into a new century- an era which promises to bring vast changes to our country and to our world—Bronner Bros. reflects on its past, in remembrance of the struggles and as well as of its victories and continues to keep growing forward.  53 years of experience, with a strong foundation created by the founding brothers, N. H. Bronner, Sr. and A. E. Bronner, Sr. and all those who have supported Bronner Bros. from the beginning, our eyes are set on the future, keeping a clear vision, focused path, and a continuing commitment to the community and to excellence.

The Bronner Bros. Enterprise consists of Bronner Bros. Beauty Products which include BB, African Royale and Nu Expressions product lines, UPSCALE Magazine, Cottonwood Hot Springs Spa and Motel in Alabama, Bronner Bros. International Beauty and Trade Shows, The Word of Faith Family Worship Center, and The Ark of Salvation Worship Center.   Bronner Bros. employs over 300 full time and part time staff members, operate two manufacturing facilities, one shipping facility, two beauty stores, one hair weaving studio, public relations office, and our corporate headquarters located in Marietta, GA.

The Legacy Continues ...

Principles Taught by Dr. Nathaniel H. Bronner, Sr. to his Six Sons

· Priority System: Keep God 1st, Family 2nd, and Business 3rd.

· 3 things his parents told him: Work hard, Be Honest, and Keep Good Company.

· Success occurs when preparation meets opportunity.

· A family that prays and plays together stays together.

· Early to bed, early to rise makes one healthy, wealthy, and wise.

· Reading makes a full man, speaking makes a ready man, writing makes an exact man.

· You only get one body and a man will give all his money to regain his health, so           preserve your health.

· You need a minimum of three days to rest.

· The bigger the dog, the more fleas it has.

· "Son, with all of the things that you do, learn to grab peace and rest whenever you
  can, never stand up if you can sit down and never sit down if you can lay down."

· My people are destroyed for the lack of knowledge. Hosea 4:6

· Whenever you outgo exceeds your income, then your upkeep will become your            downfall.

· Your judgment is no better than your information.

· Even a fool can put his hat on better than a wise man can for him.

· Wonder what Roosevelt is going to do? (My father used this as an illustration that so    many people sat on the porch instead of getting off the porch into life).

· Some folk ain't got much sense sober, ain't got none drunk.

· The cleanup is more important than the buildup.

· It's harder to stay in business than to go in business.

· Getting together is progress, working together is success.

· There is no success that can compensate for failure at home.

· After you get your diploma, take and it and throw it in the garbage can, roll up your
  sleeves, and go to work.

· The nerve that runs to the pocketbook is very sensitive.

· You can't borrow your way out of debt.

· I don't want to just give people a job, but to teach them how to live.

· It's a 'po' dog that won't wag his own tail."

· "Religion is as religion does."

· "God helps those who help themselves."

· "There is nothing more powerful in all the world than an idea whose time has come."

· "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy
  sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer." (Ps. 19:14)

· "There is no discipline like the discipline of struggle."

· A penny saved is a penny earned.

· A small man drives a big car so he can be seen.

· Don't be so heavenly minded that you are no earthly good.

· You can't fly with eagles if you hang out with turkeys.

· Always own the roof that's over your head.

· Never spend more than you make.

· Don't try to keep up with the Joneses.