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James Franklin with TechBridge and Austin Dickson with Literacy Action

March 13, 2013 by angishields

Booth 61 with Ricky Steele

James Franklin with TechBridge and Austin Dickson with Literacy Action

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James Franklin/TechBridge

James Franklin was named Chief Executive Officer of TechBridge in July 2011 when he transitioned from his position as Chairman of the Board. James’ service to TechBridge started in 2006 as a volunteer. From there he joined the Board, serving as Products and Services Chair, Digital Ball Chair, and Board Vice-Chair before becoming Board Chair.

Prior to joining TechBridge as CEO, James held executive management positions at a number of IT products and services companies. Most recently, James was General Manager for the Enterprise business segment of Omnilink, a software-as-a-service business. He also worked at Avanade, an Accenture company focused on Microsoft solutions, where he ran the Southeast Region, and HP, where he served as General Manager for HP’s US State Government Consulting business unit. Throughout James’ career he has focused on the delivery of top quality IT products and services for leading brands.

James has a MBA from the University of Maryland and BA in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia. With generations of family history in Georgia, James is honored to have the opportunity to serve the community through TechBridge.

Austin Dickson/Literacy Action

Austin Dickson is the President and CEO of Literacy Action, Georgia’s largest nonprofit provider of adult basic education. The organization offers free literacy instruction and job-readiness services for adults with low-literacy skills.

Austin previously served as the Director of Philanthropy for Action Ministries, Inc., a statewide, faith-based, homeless services and basic needs organization. Before joining Action Ministries, he worked for The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta on its regional and environmental initiatives.

A Texas native and Texas Christian University graduate, Austin earned master’s degrees from the School of Divinity at The University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, where he was the student body president. He also holds a master’s in public policy from Georgia Tech. He has taught philosophy at Clayton State University since 2008.

Austin serves in a leadership role at the East Lake Family YMCA and at several startup nonprofits, such as the Atlanta Music Project, Community Farmers Markets, Georgia Benefits Counsel, and L’Arche Atlanta. After his tenure as the President of the East Atlanta Community Association (2010-2011), the community received DeKalb County’s Ernest Prather Neighborhood Award, which recognizes best practices in community development. He is a member of the LEAD Atlanta Class of 2012 and the Leadership DeKalb Class of 2013.

Beth Schumaker with BrightStar Leadership Consulting

March 13, 2013 by angishields

Learning Insights

Beth Schumaker with BrightStar Leadership Consulting

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Beth Schumaker/BrightStar Leadership Consulting

Beth Schumaker is Senior Partner with BrightStar Leadership Consulting. BrightStar Master Coaches, Executive Consultants, and Expert Trainers work with leaders and teams to identify opportunities for improvement and to deliver business results. Beth has over twenty years of experience in training and organizational development in a variety of roles: training strategy leader, training consultant; performance coach, trainer, and line manager with many Fortune 500 companies, including BellSouth, AT&T, and Cox Communications. She is certified and master certified in over 50 leadership and sales courses, and has trained thousands of senior, mid-level, and front line managers. In addition, she has certified and master certified many trainers and provided on-going performance coaching. Beth understands the importance of the trainer in maximizing an organization’s return on training investment.

Today’s show is brought to you by TrainingPros.

Booth 61 Broadcasts Live at the Atlanta CEO Council Executive Reception

March 13, 2013 by angishields

Atlanta area executives gathered for an invitation-only networking event hosted by the Atlanta CEO Council at the Ritz Carlton in Buckhead on Monday, March 11, 2013.

The Atlanta CEO Council Executive Receptions are regular networking events held exclusively for invited executives. For more than 10 years, the Council Receptions are the one place to see the decision makers from growing technology companies, active investors and industry insiders.

Host of Booth 61, Mr. Ricky Steele, broadcast live during this event and spoke with some of Atlanta’s top executives.

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Dr. Timothy Fox

The Emory Clinic

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Hermano Ribeiro

Consul General of Brazil

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Richard Brock

LeadLife Solutions

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Robert Cramer

thePort

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Sig Mosley and Paul Eurek

Xpanxion

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Terrence Bauer

Orion Healthcorp

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Wain Kellum

Vocalocity

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Immigration Reform and How It Will Affect Businesses in Georgia and the Southeast

March 12, 2013 by angishields

Burr Forman's Results Matter Radio

Immigration Reform and How It Will Affect Businesses in Georgia and the Southeast

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Anton Mertens/Burr & Forman

Anton Mertens is a Partner in Burr & Forman’s Labor and Employment Practice Group with a focus on immigration law. Anton’s concentration consists of business immigration matters for investors, managers, executives and technical personnel.

Anton’s expertise includes business and professional visas, labor certifications, immigrant visas, consular representation and citizenship for foreign executives, managers and professionals. His background also includes consulting and advising clients on a number of employment issues including compliance procedures in verifying the work eligibility of new employees as required under the I-9 “workplace compliance” provisions of federal law.

Anton has experience representing clients from various industries, including international companies, technology firms and subsidiaries of foreign corporations engaged in the computer, communications, chemical and engineering industries.

Anton is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated attorney. He is involved in several professional organizations including: the Atlanta Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the Global Commerce Council of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, the Lawyers Club of Atlanta, and the Immigration Law section of the State Bar of Georgia, where he served as Chair from 2007 to 2009. Anton also served as the Chair of the International Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia from 2004 to 2006 and he is a Fellow of The Lawyers Foundation of Georgia.

Born in Brussels, Belgium, Anton is a member of the Executive Committee of the Atlanta Chapter of the Belgian American Chamber of Commerce.

He received his B.A. degree in Mathematics from Mercer University in 1984 and his J.D. degree from Mercer University School of Law in 1987. Anton is fluent in Dutch and French and is admitted to practice law in Georgia. Anton is a frequent lecturer and has authored a number of articles dealing with corporate immigration matters.

Scott Williams/The Stonehaven Group – HR

Scott Williams is the founder of The Stonehaven Group-HR, LLC, an international human capital support and advisory firm. Started in 2001, TSG-HR employs a global network of human capital experts reporting to either TSG- HR’s North American office in Atlanta, or their London, England headquarters. Operating in 54 countries, TSG-HR’s staff of certified HR experts supports their clients of all industries with staff ranging from 25 to 600 associates. From full, turn-key support to highly specialized, Subject Matter Expertise (SME) projects, TSG-HR’s core belief is to customize their clients’ solution to fit their short and long term needs.

Over his career, Scott has held several domestic and international executive positions ending his corporate tenure as the Director (VP) of HR, North America for The Coca-Cola Company.

Scott is an angel investor and sits on the board of several start-up companies. He advises companies located throughout North America, Latin America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. He is sought out for his skills at maximizing human capital/cultural potential and reducing human capital functional costs.

Scott has appeared in/on The Wall Street Journal, The Tampa Tribune, Psychology today, SHRM, Good Morning Pittsburgh, PBS Pittsburgh/Tampa/Denver/San Diego/ Baltimore, Great Clips, I.S.S.A, IEHA national conventions, several Federal Regulatory panels and other media outlets.

Squawk Talk launches on Wednesday, April 3rd, at 1pm EST!

March 11, 2013 by angishields

Broadcasting from the Eagle’s Nest in the Heart of Atlanta, Squawk Talk is an open forum for business professionals from all industries to discuss matters close to their heart. Listen in Wednesdays at 1PM EST for Host Kate Schermerhorn to bring some of the most engaging conversations with leaders in the real estate industry, insurance services, home services, medical services, childhood education, and even retail industry. Learn how these professionals are growing and improving your community through their work and their service.

Peggy Titus-Hall CPCC, PCC with People Growth LLC Helps People In Career Transition Launch New Careers

March 11, 2013 by angishields

BRX National

Peggy Titus-Hall CPCC, PCC with People Growth LLC Helps People In Career Transition Launch New Careers

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Peggy Titus-Hall CPCC, PCC with People Growth LLC Helps People In Career Transition Launch New Careers

Peg works with her clients to help them find the perfect career that meets their definition of success including personal, professional, and financial satisfaction as well as a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives.

As a personal career and life coach, Peg:

Is trained and certified to listen, to observe, and to customize the approach to individual client needs
Seeks to elicit solutions and strategies from the client
Believes that you, the client, are naturally creative, resourceful, and whole

On your own, you are alone and limited only to what you know, Peg gives you the benefit of her career in large corporations and her own company helping executives, family business members and individuals with their careers.

For those who are making a career transition for and those who want to climb the corporate ladder faster than their peers, Peg will equip you with the techniques, the insights, the skills, the confidence and the very best tools, processes, strategies and techniques so you get the very best results faster than the “rest of the pack”.

Peg can help you to:

Identify your ideal career path
Develop your networking connections
Determine a communications strategy to ask for what you want and need from your network
Build an effective, powerful resume
Cultivate a plan to build an ongoing career path

She is also an expert in interpersonal communication and presenting like a pro. You can learn how to give presentations that are alive, fun, communicate your message and make it stick … so people take action, not naps.

She knows what she’s doing in front of an audience and is a sought after speaker. Her previous speaking engagements include:

McDonald’s Corporation
Georgia Institute of Technology – Women’s Leadership Conference
American Society for Training & Development
Credit Professionals International
Networking Entrepreneurial Women’s Conference
Ernst & Young LLP
Georgia Association for Women Lawyers
Georgia Coach Association

When you listen in, you’ll pick up several suggested website Peg recommends to help you with your career and career transitions in our broadcast so don’t miss that.

Peg is well connected in the community and serves as the President of the Board of Directors of the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra and is an alumni of Leadership Johns Creek.

You can put someone on your team who will help you get a better position faster and take away skills that will make you far more effective and confident in your future roles, business and personal.

Give Peg a call at 678-427-6456 email: coachpeg@peoplegrowhllc.com, and visit her on the web at www.peoplegrowthllc.com.

Special Edition: Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce

March 11, 2013 by angishields

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Debbie Fuse/Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce

Debbie Fuse is the Executive Director of the Dunwoody Chamber of Commerce. Debbieâ€™s background was in sales management, and sales to the construction industry. Prior to that, she held positions in management in the hotel and restaurant industry. She led highly successful sales teams in the Southeast â€“ from 11-28 sales reps with each position â€“ and requirements of traveling up to 80% of her time. After two downsizings, she decided to redirect her focus locally and work within the community where she lives. Sheâ€™sÂ been in Dunwoody for 14 years after moving from the Baltimore area.

Jason Shapiro/TransactionTreeâ„¢, Inc.

Jason Shapiro is with TransactionTreeâ„¢, Inc.,Â the leading provider ofÂ electronic receipt solutions for the retail industry and other transaction-oriented enterprises. Based inÂ Atlanta, TransactionTreeâ„¢ was established in 2008 by forward-thinking, green innovators seeking technological solutions to common environmental business challenges.

Today, TransactionTree’sâ„¢ groundbreaking e-Receipts solution improves the human experience by incorporating new eco-practices into everyday consumer activities. Their technology recognizes transaction events, validates customer information, and sends a copy of the receipt to the shopper, along with relevant content from the retailer.

Daughter/Social Worker for Rent! How Lisa Meeks Helps Families Navigate Care for Aging Loved Ones!

March 11, 2013 by angishields

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Daughter/Social Worker for Rent! How Lisa Meeks Helps Families Navigate Care for Aging Loved Ones!

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According to Lisa Meeks, owner of Senior Care Options, a geriatric care manager is a cross between a case worker and a daughter. Beginning her career as a recreational therapist, Lisa watched her mother start a care management business in Chicago. Twelve years ago, she decided to follow in her mother’s footsteps when she opened Senior Care Options. Lisa’s firm takes a team approach to each client. This brings a wealth of experience to bear, including the skills of social worker, nurse and professional counselor.

Listen in as Lisa describes the value her team provides as they evaluate everything from in-home care options to care recommendations made during a doctor’s appointment. It is clear that Lisa loves her work, and is committed to caring for every aspect of a client’s care. To find out more about Lisa’s proactive, problem-solving approach, contact her at 770-579-9177, or visit her website at www.seniorcareopt.com.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.

The correlation between fitness and work productivity with Patrick Whaley of TITIN.

March 10, 2013 by angishields

Performance Difference Radio

The correlation between fitness and work productivity with Patrick Whaley of TITIN.

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Fitness is one of many facets of your life that effect your immune and central nervous systems. Studies have shown that individuals who workout 2-3 times a week are happier and have more energy.

TITIN introduces TITIN Force^TM, the world’s only weighted compression shirt system. TITIN Force layers eight pounds of hydro-gel inserts across major muscles of the upper body, creating a HyperGravity^TM training environment for workouts and athletic training without restricting body movement. The three-part shirt system features a 14-pocket shirt, 14 hydro-gel inserts and a moisture-wicking compression shirt to firmly hold the flexible gel inserts in place. Detailed information and images are available at TITINtech.com.

TITIN Force is a unique form of workout gear made up of three components. A 14-pocket inner shirt features A.M.Y.® antimicrobial materials to block odor and germs. Patented, fit-right, hydro-gel inserts are inserted into the pockets to provide eight pounds of weight during workouts. Third is an outer compression shirt that’s double-stitched and features Sorbtek® to pull moisture away from the body four times faster than other fabrics. The compression shirt securely holds the gel inserts firmly in place during the most strenuous workouts.

Along with enhancing workouts, The Force can be worn hot or cold for post workout regeneration. Heated or cooled, the indestructible hydro-gel inserts retain their flexibility for maximum comfort during workouts. Simply place the TITIN Force in a microwave or freezer and it transforms into a 45-minute hot compress or mobile ice bath.

Wearing a TITIN Force during workouts or most any type of sports training creates a HyperGravity^TM training environment that can help with weight loss, muscle building, improved balance and increased speed. Wearing a Force shirt system prior to competing, or “pre-loading”, can deliver measured results. Testing has shown TITIN Force can provide up to a 13% increased vertical leap, an 11% increase in endurance and a 3% increase in running speed.

Patrick Whaley, founder of TITIN Tech said, “I set out to create a weighted shirt that could be comfortably worn during football practice, CrossFit training and most any other type of workout without restricting body movement. That’s what we accomplished. Wearing a TITIN Force is like training on earth and playing on the moon.”

TITIN Force is currently being used by many professional athletes, trainers and members of the military, including NFL wide receiver Michael Jenkins, Herman Demmink III, University of Tennessee’s Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach and Mr. Justice Scholes, Physical Training Instructor, Royal Air Force.

The eight pound weight of TITIN Force was determined by safely adding 2-5% of body weight to an individual weighing 160-180 lbs. Hydro-gel inserts can be added or removed to adjust the weight of a TITIN Force. Both the 14-pocket inner shirt and outer compression shirt are machine washable for easy care. The TITIN Force is sized from small to XXL.

About TITIN Tech: TITIN Tech is a company focused on designing form-fitting, weighted workout gear that enhances performance without restricting natural movements. The company was formed by Patrick Whaley, who was awarded 1^st place and People’s Choice Award at the 2010 Georgia Tech InVenture Prize for his weighted compression shirt system. The company’s debut product, TITIN Force is worn by NFL stars, CrossFit champions, MMA fighters, professional boxers, pro golfers and military personnel.

Awards:

TITIN’s award-winning product has won over $70,000 from business plan competitions to assist in commercializing his technology. In 2012, TITIN won $10,000 from the Under Armour Innovation Challenge. Prior to that in early 2011, his technology also won the “Most Fundable” award and “Most Bankable” award at the GT Business Plan Competition and Rice Business Plan Competition (the largest business plan competition in the world), respectively. He also won the “Outstanding Product of 2011” at Global Venture Labs in Austin, Texas. His products were also dubbed “The Next Big Thing” by CNN. Such competitions also included winning 1^st Place and “People’s Choice Award” in the GT InVenture Prize competition 2010.

Visit TITIN website to learn more. You will receive free shipping if you type in RADIO when placing your order.

You can reach Patrick via email.