Amanda Pearch chats with Nathaniel Johnson

November 1, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

Chat with AP

Amanda Pearch chats with Nathaniel Johnson

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Nathaniel Johnson & Amanda Pearch

Chat with AP is the candid, bite-size podcast that offers a glimpse into the professional and personal worlds of really cool people. If you’re seeking connection, community and collaboration you are in the right place! Enjoy this episode with Amanda Pearch and Nathaniel Johnson.

This chat includes:

BURPEES!
Thriving at Thrive Co-Working
Gas vs. Electric vehicles
meeting people- where they are, literally
Quality audio equipment for creators
Foodies and good eats

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Lisa Bennett chats Supported Work Environments with Amanda Pearch

November 1, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

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Lisa Bennett chats Supported Work Environments with Amanda Pearch

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Chat with AP is the organic, bite-size podcast that offers a glimpse into the professional and personal worlds of. If you’re seeking connection, community and collaboration you are in the right place! Enjoy this SPECIAL, INFORMATIONAL episode with Amanda Pearch and Lisa Bennett of Creative Enterprises.

This chat includes:

Supported work environments for Adults with Disabilities
Family investments in Forsyth County and the growth over 20 years
Nonprofits and education
GEORGIA HOUSE BILL 1125
14c Certificates
Legislative & Community contributions

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Lisa Bennett, Supported Work Environments for Adults with Disabilities

November 1, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

Creative News

Lisa Bennett, Supported Work Environments for Adults with Disabilities

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This episode we educate through the testimony of Lisa Bennett, Lifelong Special Needs Educator and former Regional Manager of Creative Enterprises.

The 14C of the Fair Labor Standards Act or sub-minimum wage certificate was created by the
Deportment of Labor in 1938 and permits paying people with disabilities wages below
minimum wage. The Department of Labor issues the certificates and the oversee
compliance to guard against exploitation. Over the years other laws have been enacted
like the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, to prevent discrimination and giving
people with disabilities the same right s as everyone else including the right to work and
make regular wages.

Each person who comes to Creative Enterprises is asked what their goals
are while they are here. If work is one of their goals, CE helps them go
through evaluation and training use the 14 C certificate. The Clients must go through
some education with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency and sign a form
confirming they do not want to become employed in the community. Our Campus sets them up in different evaluation situations to see what skills they already have.

Creative Enterprises was Incorporated as a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) Community Rehabilitation Program in 1979, they provide employment opportunities along with social and life skills training to individuals with developmental disabilities. This is accomplished through on- and off-site work training, job placement assistance, educational programs, community involvement events, and a variety of additional resources.

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Creative Partner: Amanda Pearch

Amanda Pearch chats with Linnea Miller

October 29, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

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Amanda Pearch chats with Linnea Miller

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Amanda Pearch & Linnea Miller

This chat includes:

EXCITING NEWS about a new #podcast launch
partnership announcement
the importance of communication
meeting people- where they are
teams, community & humanity
Long Table Consulting

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Nonprofit Coalition REVEAL Reception Pop-Up Podcast

October 28, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

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Nonprofit Coalition REVEAL Reception Pop-Up Podcast

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Gwinnett Nonprofit Coalition REVEAL Reception

A place for progress and purpose minded professionals, the Gwinnett Nonprofit Coalition hosted its Reveal Reception on October 22, 2024. More than 350 nonprofit and community leaders gathered to celebrate the launch of Gwinnett’s new nonprofit association.

At this cause-centered event, nonprofits had the opportunity to share their story at a Popup Podcast, in addition to other activations. Hear more about the organizations making an impact via this interview montage.

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CLICK HERE to learn more about the Gwinnett Coalition

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Creative Corner with Educator, Ellen Hamilton

October 15, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

Creative News

Creative Corner with Educator, Ellen Hamilton

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Creative Corner with Ellen Hamilton, Creative Enterprises Educator & Champion

This episode we hear from Host Courtney Grimm, DDP/ Gwinnett Coordinator & Ellen Hamilton, Educator

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Creative Pieces for Sale: Many of the masterpieces created by their artists are for sale. You can see them displayed throughout campus buildings and grounds, including the Greenhouse and Community Garden.

Donate: Supplies are needed to help support individuals that choose to explore their creativity through art expression. For a list of common items, please see our Art Department Wish List.

Creative Partner Amanda Pearch

Cumming Greek Festival 2024

October 12, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Cumming Greek Festival 2024

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Come out to the Greek Festival October 18th- 20th 2024! www.cumminggreekfestival.com

Celebrating 20 years!

The 2024 Cumming Greek Festival- Bringing more than just GREEK Culture to you! The Cumming Greek Festival is Forsyth County’s largest ethnic event, and they are excited to celebrate with you once again on October 14, 15, and 16, 2022. Stop by for a unique opportunity to experience the rich Greek culture. There will be authentic Greek cuisine as well as continuous live entertainment, including traditional bouzouki and other live music, and energetic performances from our very own Greek dance troupe!

If you’re just passing through and can’t stay to eat, drink, and shop, they offer our fabulous drive-thru service. Whether you check out our menu early or make your decisions on-site, you’ll order when you arrive, and they bring your delicious Greek food and drinks directly to your car!

Dino of Giorgio’s Family Kitchen – Cumming, Cumming, GA (eatatgiorgios.com) and Kosta, Board Chair (of 19 years) for the Festival join Host Amanda Pearch on this episode of Forsyth Business Radio.

Festival and Parking Location:
Saints Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Greek Orthodox Church
3074 Bethelview Road
Cumming, GA 30042

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Creative Corner with Tojuan Hawkins

September 30, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

Creative News

Creative Corner with Tojuan Hawkins

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Creative Corner with Tojuaqn Hawkins, Creative Enterprises Champion & Client

A versatile Art Program allows artists to express themselves through numerous types of mediums. Many of the masterpieces created at Creative Enterprises have been displayed and sold at art galleries, libraries, and local community events.

Art for Sale: Many of the masterpieces created by their artists are for sale. You can see them displayed throughout campus buildings and grounds, including the Greenhouse and Community Garden.

Donate: Supplies are needed to help support individuals that choose to explore their creativity through art expression. For a list of common items, please see our Art Department Wish List.

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Creative Partner Amanda Pearch

14c Certificate and Supported Work Environments

September 30, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

Creative News

14c Certificate and Supported Work Environments

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This episode we hear from Leigh McIntosh, CEO of Creative Enterprises, Courtney Grimm, DDP/ Gwinnett Coordinator & Sydney Couch, Production Coordinator

Each person who comes to Creative Enterprises is asked what their goals
are while they are here. If work is one of their goals, CE helps them go
through evaluation and training use the 14 C certificate. The Clients must go through
some education with The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency and sign a form
confirming they do not want to become employed in the community. Our Campus sets them up in different evaluation situations to see what skills they already have.

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Revised June 2024

Information from www.dol.gov

Creative Enterprises is a CRP or Work Center. See below, Types of Establishments where Certificates may be Used:

Community rehabilitation program (CRP) or work center – A facility that primarily provides vocational rehabilitation services and employment for people with disabilities. A CRP applicant must include information in its application about all locations where it employs or is seeking to employ workers with disabilities and pay them a subminimum wage, for example, physically separate branch locations. Certificates may be issued for a two-year effective period.

Hospital or residential care facility (patient workers) – A facility that primarily provides residential care for individuals with disabilities, including nursing homes, intermediate care facilities, assisted living facilities, halfway houses, and residential substance abuse treatment facilities. Such an employer may hire a worker with a disability who receives inpatient or outpatient treatment or care, often referred to as a “patient worker.” Certificates may be issued for a two-year effective period.

School-work experience program (SWEP) – A school-operated program where students with disabilities may perform work activities as part of an educational employment program. School employers are responsible for compliance with all applicable child labor provisions, wage standards, and certificate and recordkeeping requirements of the FLSA. The school may submit a group application that covers all students with disabilities and all the school locations where students will be working. Certificates may be issued for a one-year effective period.

Business – A for-profit employer other than a CRP, a hospital/residential care facility, or SWEP that employs workers with disabilities at a subminimum wage based on the individual’s productivity for the work performed. Certificates may be issued for a one-year effective period.