Arkad Business Solutions helps small businesses lower their tax burden, increase cash flow, lower operating costs, and excess capital on Arkad’s dime. Your business may be eligible for multiple tax credits. For example, Hiring Credits [ERC, WOTC, etc..], Commercial Property Incentives [Engineered Cost Segregation Studies, Property Tax Mitigation, etc..], and Capital Funding.
Matthias Hoffman, the CEO of the GACC South, talks with Rouven Kasper, Member of the Executive Board and Chief Marketing & Sales Officer for VFB Stuttgart, a German professional football club that is part of Germany’s first division football league, the Bundesliga.
The German-American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern United States was founded in 1978 to promote and support bilateral trade between Germany and the United States. GACC South’s headquarters are in Atlanta, GA. GACC South serves 11 southern states (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas) as well as Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas.
“Duluth Business Now!” is the official podcast of the Duluth Business Association. On this inaugural episode, the panel discusses the value of relationships between for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations, and how the DBA helps with that “cross pollination”.
Claire Dees, Executive Director/Spectrum Autism Support Group
Spectrum Autism Support Group was established in 1998 to provide support, education, and resources for individuals and families impacted by autism. Spectrum currently serves over 2,000 families in Gwinnett County and the surrounding Metro Atlanta area and has become a well-known resource in the Autism community. Support groups, summer day camps, overnight camps, social skills groups, respite, community training, and family events are offered for all ages and abilities.
Michelle Alcorn, Community Engagement Director/Rainbow Village
The mission of Rainbow Village is to transform the lives of families experiencing homelessness by providing help, hope, housing, and healing in order to instill initiative, self-development, and accountability that will foster meaningful growth in the lives of all who encounter Rainbow Village.
Jennifer Kessler, General Manager/Subaru of Gwinnett
Subaru of Gwinnett is proud to be an automotive leader in the area. Since opening their doors, Subaru of Gwinnett has kept a firm commitment to the customers. They offer a wide selection of vehicles and hope to make the car buying process as quick and hassle free as possible. If you would like financing options and you are in the market to purchase a new or used car or truck, they can provide assistance to help you find financing options that fit your needs.
Josh Shapiro, Owner/Budget Blinds Duluth
As your local window covering expert, Budget Blinds Duluth takes the time to understand you and your unique needs to deliver the best custom window covering solution designed for the way you live.
Lisa Thompson, President/Duluth Business Association
The Duluth Business Association exists to provide an open networking opportunity in a unique and relaxed environment, inviting business owners to interact socially while building relationships that will ultimately impact economic development and improve the Duluth community.
“The Greatest Show in Sports”, the 2024 Banana Ball World Tour, visited Gwinnett County March 23-24 as the Savannah Bananas and The Party Animals entertained over 30,000 fans with three games at Coolray Field.
Savannah Bananas owner Emily Cole and players Andy Archer and Reese Alexiades, along with Party Animals player Jake Skole, discussed Banana Ball with Business RadioX between games of a doubleheader.
About Savannah Bananas
The Savannah Bananas have been featured on ESPN, Wall Street Journal, CNN, and Sports Illustrated and are made popular by their on-field hijinks and videos. The Bananas play their own version of baseball called Banana Ball which features new rules to make the game more fast-paced and entertaining. The team is based in Savannah, GA and play their home games at Grayson Stadium, but they take the show on the road on their Banana Ball World Tour where they play their rivals, the Party Animals, and other professional teams in Challenger Series.
The brand new, 4-star cutting-edge Westin Atlanta Gwinnett is open on the Gas South District campus in Duluth, GA! The 348-room hotel is a state-of-the-art, full-service meetings and events facility, developed in partnership with Explore Gwinnett, the county’s Convention and Visitors Bureau. The hotel hosted a Grand Opening VIP Reception on March 20, 2024. Business RadioX was broadcasting live from the event and had the opportunity to interview several key players involved with the project.
About Concord Hospitality
Concord Hospitality is an award-winning hotel development company that will provide you and your hotel the best development and management services possible. Concord is balanced on five cornerstones: Delivering Quality, Living Integrity, Supporting Community, Growing Profitability, and Having Fun. Over the years, those cornerstones have guided Concord through the creation of a portfolio that is split between owned and managed properties. Their portfolio demonstrates the diversity of their strengths. They have the capacity to develop and/or operate hotels across every segment of the industry, creating a multitude of profitable opportunities.
About Gas South District
The Gas South District is a 118-acre campus just minutes outside of Atlanta that can accommodate a variety of events from concerts, performances, meetings, trade shows, conventions, banquets, and celebrations. The multipurpose campus includes an amazing 13,000-seat arena (Gas South Arena), a 708-seat theater (Gas South Theater), 24 versatile meeting rooms, a 90,000-square-foot exhibit hall space, and a 21,600-square-foot grand ballroom (Gas South Convention Center). The campus, operated by the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau, distinguishes itself by hosting a diverse range of events including Atlanta Gladiators professional hockey, Georgia Swarm indoor lacrosse, Atlanta Vibe women’s pro volleyball, Carrie Underwood, Justin Timberlake, JapanFest, Romeo Santos, Red Hot Chili Peppers, George Strait, Eric Clapton, NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships, Disney On Ice, U2, Paul McCartney, Orange Conference, Beyoncé, and more.
“Regions Business Radio Orlando” covers financial topics such as banking and lending, mortgages, wealth management, and more, while also introducing you to many of the top executives with Regions Bank in the Orlando and Central Florida market.
Hosted by Scott Wall, Commercial Banking Leader with Regions, all episodes of “Regions Business Radio Orlando” are available for download on Apple iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, or wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts.
This month’s show discusses critical thinking, leadership, and business ethics with special guests Dr. Brian Ray, Director at the Poe Business Ethics Center at the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida, and Dr. Ron Piccolo, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives at the College of Business at the University of Central Florida.
About Regions:
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $145 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest, and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,400 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.
This information is general in nature and is provided for educational purposes only. Regions makes no representation as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of any information presented and Regions does not accept liability for any direct or indirect loss stemming from the application of any material. Information provided and statements made by employees of Regions should not be relied on or interpreted as accounting, financial planning, investment, legal or tax advice. Regions encourages you to consult an appropriate professional concerning your specific situation and irs.gov for current tax rules.
Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.
Dr. Sosena Kebede/Saliglasa Direct Primary Care
Dr. Kebede is a physician and public health expert with over two decades of experience across clinical care, public health, global health, research, healthcare leadership, and consultancy. She served as faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Bloomberg School of Public Health, holding pivotal roles in clinical practice, research, and education. As a consultant, she contributed to healthcare quality improvement at the prestigious Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, the World Bank, and through her own community health startup, HealthCare Engagement, LLC in Baltimore, MD.
Her leadership extends to spearheading a global health initiative for the Yale University School of Public Health in Ethiopia where she trained the country’s inaugural hospital Chief Executive Officers and later on serving as Chief Medical Officer for a federally qualified health center in Hartford, CT during the pandemic, where she was instrumental in setting up the Covid-19 clinic for the center.
Recently, Dr. Kebede founded Saliglasa, a pioneering direct primary care and consulting practice committed to providing premier quality healthcare to patients. Additionally, Saliglasa offers training and consultancy services to organizations aimed at enhancing service delivery and improving health outcomes for clients.
She has a strong commitment to personal and community empowerment and believes efforts that engage patients and communities hold the key to improving our health systems. In her leisure time, she finds joy in exploring new destinations through travel and connecting with nature.
Heidi Moore/Marine Trade Association of Metro Atlanta
The Marine Trade Association of Metro Atlanta (MTAMA) is comprised of boat dealers, marinas, and other businesses involved in the boating industry. A proud member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, the membership-based organization strives to raise the standards of service within the boating industry while creating an interested and informed boating public and promoting safety within the boating community.
David Post/Care For Cops
Care for Cops is dedicated to assisting families of fallen law enforcement officers in the State of Georgia. They are determined to develop community awareness and good citizenship by recognizing those men and women who put their lives on the line for everyone and sacrifice for everyone’s protection and safety.
Melissa Sloan/Courtyard by Marriott Duluth Downtown
Sleep, play, work, and make yourself at home at Courtyard Atlanta Duluth Downtown. Steeped in history and Southern charm, their brand-new picturesque hotel is ideally located in the heart of the popular downtown Duluth area. Recently named as a “Top 10 City for Best American Values”, Duluth offers a small-town feel with big-city amenities located just outside of Atlanta. Step out on their terrace that overlooks Duluth Town Green and Duluth Festival Center to soak in the local culture. Walk to quaint cafes and restaurants and shop in one-of-a-kind boutiques all within minutes of Courtyard Atlanta Duluth Downtown. Gather and connect in The Bistro, your destination for a variety of cooked-to-order breakfast items, Starbucks coffee, and dinner and drinks served in a comfortable setting nightly. With 2,134 square feet of flexible meeting space and large windows overlooking the city, they offer the perfect venue for meetings and weddings under the Georgia sun.
Paulika Ran/COhatch Duluth
COhatch, a new kind of shared work, social, and family space built on community, offers members the services, activities, and amenities to live a fully integrated life that balances work, family, well-being, community, and giving back. Founded in 2016, COhatch was created through the collaboration of a group of friends who wanted to live out their ideal lives and improve their community (think Town Hall 2.0).
COhatch has 31 locations open or under construction nationwide in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Springfield, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Tampa Bay, FL; Pittsburgh, PA; and now in metro Atlanta, GA with its first location at COhatch Duluth.