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APDA Chapter President Annemarie Schwarzkopf and Brentwood Home Health & Palliative Care’s Joyce Edwards

February 16, 2012 by angishields

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APDA Chapter President Annemarie Schwarzkopf and Brentwood Home Health & Palliative Care's Joyce Edwards

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Joyce Edwards is a Nebraska native who moved to Texas about a decade ago. After graduating from the University of Nebraska – Omaha with a degree in social work, Joyce went to work to work for a nursing home where she worked closely with patients that had Alzheimer’s and dementia. After transition into assisted living and eventually home health and hospice, Joyce became the Administrator at Brentwood Home Health and Palliative Care.

Brentwood’s Palliative Care program provides care options to patients with a life threatening illness while they pursue treatment and work on recovering. For more information regarding Brentwood’s program, email Joyce at jedwards@brentwoodhomehealth.com.

Originally from Pennsylvania, with a degree from Brown University, Annemarie Schwarzkopf, like so many of our guests, was attracted to the senior services field by a personal experience regarding care for her grandparents. She is an Eldercare Advisor for A Place for Mom, and is the current Board President of the Georgia Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA).

A Place for Mom is a referral service for seniors and their families that helps families identify the best senior living and care options for their needs and budget. Annemarie is one of 18 local advisors for A Place for Mom, and has been with them for six years.

The American Parkinson Disease Association was founded in 1961 to facilitate patient and family support, medical research, and education. An estimated 1.5 million Americans have Parkinson’s disease. To date, there is no cure. The primary purposes of the Georgia Chapter are to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease, educate the community, raise funds for research and for support of the Association and the local chapter.

On April 21^st, the APDA will be holding its Skyline Gala at the Nelson Mullins Skydeck in Atlanta from 6pm to 10PM. The event will consist of cocktails, dinner, dancing and a silent auction. The event will be emceed by Monica Kaufman Pearson, Channel 2 Action News anchorwoman. This event is the Georgia APDA’s principal fund raising event for the year. To find out more about the event, please visit the website: www.apdageorgia.org. Contact Annemarie directly at (404) 290-9596, or email her at annemaries@aplaceformom.com.

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

The X Factor: Green Chamber of the South

February 16, 2012 by angishields

Inside the Winner's Circle

The X Factor: Green Chamber of the South

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Sound advice from two super successful pillars of the community and members of Green Chamber of the South. Bernie focuses on our ability to listen. It is not enough to just hear what the other part is saying. Always strive to understand what the other party needs and help each other in finding win-win opportunities for both sides. Robert encourages us to seek and work with people who are doing something they love. People who are passionate with what they do are the most successful people.

The X Factor: “Think outside the box.” – Kevin Link

February 16, 2012 by angishields

Inside the Winner's Circle

The X Factor: “Think outside the box.” – Kevin Link

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Kevin Link, Senior Vice President Marketing at HTI, warns us to never be complacent with what we already have. Instead, always find a way to be different, to stand out and outsmart the competition.

The X Factor: “Partnerships & relationships.” – Kathy Nguyen

February 16, 2012 by angishields

Inside the Winner's Circle

The X Factor: “Partnerships & relationships.” – Kathy Nguyen

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Kathy Nguyen, Senior Project Manager at Cobb County Water System, believes that leveraging partnerships & relationships breeds success. Progress is made faster with the help of others, not just yourself.

Maria Joyner and Matt Wilson – Under 30 CEO

February 16, 2012 by angishields

BRX National

Maria Joyner and Matt Wilson - Under 30 CEO

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Maria is owner and founder of Opportunity and Success, LLC, a social media strategy company, and a 200 Office Affiliate. Matt Wilson is the co-founder of Under 30 CEO, the leading media company for news, advice, trends, and events for young entrepreneurs. Maria is also the founder of the Atlanta chapter of Under 30 CEO. The two discuss various trends in the virtual economy, the power of social media, and the origins of their entrepreneurial spirits. We encourage you to learn more about Opporunity and Success (Facebook page here) and Under 30 CEO here.

Bernie Burgener & Robert Newcomer talks about The Green Chamber of the South

February 16, 2012 by angishields

Inside the Winner's Circle

Bernie Burgener & Robert Newcomer talks about The Green Chamber of the South

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Founded in 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia, the Green Chamber of the South supports the growth and success of sustainable business and encourages innovation and adoption of clean technology. It is a non-profit organization working to make the Southeast the center of sustainable business in the United States. The Green Chamber of the South is dedicated to one core purpose: to bring together businesses and organizations across the Southeast to promote the growth, innovation and success of sustainability. The Green Chamber connects sustainable businesses, clean technology companies, corporations with sustainability programs, nonprofits and government organizations throughout the Southeast so that they may create enduring business connections, share best green practices, learn from one another and grow both their own bottom lines as well as create new green jobs.

Bernie Burgener is a member of the Green Chamber of the South and leads the Chamber’s Greenhouse Accelerator program, whose objective it is to help create green jobs through the support of early-stage green startups and sustainability initiatives within existing companies.

Early in his career Bernie helped fund and grow small businesses in various countries and industries in South America in a financial as well as a consulting function, working for an Investment Company out of Lima, Peru. Then he worked for over twenty years with a water treatment company in Atlanta, being responsible for its international business development.

Today, Bernie’s activities are focused on encouraging and supporting companies to adopt sustainable business practices.

Robert C. Newcomer, Esq. has practiced law in Atlanta, Georgia since 1996. Hiss legal practice is a mix of commercial litigation and real estate, environmental and business law.

Mr. Newcomer is a LEED AP and serves on the Sustainable Building Taskforce for Sustainable Atlanta and the Sustainability Taskforce for Atlanta BeltLine. He is a member of U.S. Green Building Council Georgia Chapter and the Urban Land Institute – Atlanta District Council, where he serves on the Management Committee, Advisory Board and as Chair of the Technical Assistance Program Committee. Mr. Newcomer helped establish and serves on a number of non-profit boards, including the Green Chamber of the South, girltank Foundation and WACSI Environmental Education, Inc. Mr. Newcomer was a founding board member of eduKALB, whose mission is to improve school board performance in DeKalb County through civic engagement, candidate endorsements and professional (board) training. Mr. Newcomer also serves on the board of a 2nd generation family business.

Mr. Newcomer received his J.D. from Duke University School of Law, where he graduated cum laude and served as an editor of the Duke Environmental Law and Policy Forum. He received a Master’s Degree in Environmental Management from Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment. Mr. Newcomer is admitted to practice in the State of Georgia, and is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and the Atlanta Bar Association (Environmental Section (past chair), Real Estate Section & Litigation Section).

Mr. Newcomer is an avid long distance cyclist and trail runner.

Kevin Link, Senior Vice President Marketing at HTI, joins Inside the Winners’ Circle

February 16, 2012 by angishields

Inside the Winner's Circle

Kevin Link, Senior Vice President Marketing at HTI, joins Inside the Winners' Circle

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Hughes Telematics, Inc. (HTI) is a leader in implementing the next generation of connected services for the automobile. Centered on a core platform of safety and security offerings, we develop and manage vehicle- and driver-centric solutions to enhance the driving and ownership experience. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., HTI offers a portfolio of manufacturer, aftermarket, fleet and dealer services provided through two-way broadband connectivity to the vehicle.

Kevin Link is one of the original organizers of Hughes Telematics, Inc. and currently serves as Senior Vice President. In this position, he is responsible for competitive research, branding, marketing, public relations and assists with defining overall corporate strategy.

Link created the initial business model and strategic plan for HTI, and has been very instrumental in shaping the future services for consumers, OEMs and dealers. Link is very involved in industry research and is a key contributor to the thought leadership within industry organizations and trade associations.

Link is a proven entrepreneur who previously served as CEO of Altius Solutions, a company he founded in 1999 to support multiple entrepreneurial initiatives involving vehicle telematics. Altius Solutions designed, developed, and manufactured complex vehicle “black boxes” for research purposes. Altius Solutions’ clients included NHTSA, Department of Transportation, Federal Highway and many research universities and academia. Through Altius, Link was able to develop a command of the telematics landscape, industry challenges, and also work with leading edge experts to craft solutions. This experience provided the platform for which HTI was built.

Prior to Altius, Link founded and developed a Web-based technology company where he served as President and CEO. He began his career in the banking sector in 1984 with Wachovia and later moved to the consulting industry. As a consultant, Link served as a partner for Accenture and Ernst & Young in various strategy development and financial management roles.

Link earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from North Carolina State University, and is a licensed CPA and CMA. He lives in Atlanta with his wife Joanna and their three sons.

Kathy Nguyen, Senior Project Manager at Cobb County Water System, discusses water conservation on Inside the Winners’ Circle

February 16, 2012 by angishields

Inside the Winner's Circle

Kathy Nguyen, Senior Project Manager at Cobb County Water System, discusses water conservation on Inside the Winners' Circle

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Cobb County Water System is a leader in Water Conservation and demand management. Cobb has developed successful programs to manage water sustainably in Cobb and within their own system. The Cobb County Water System is a utility operation responsible for water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and stormwater management. It is committed to providing these services to all retail and wholesale customers with full assurance of accountability, equity, reliability and reasonable cost. The Cobb County Water System is committed to its important role in protecting and supporting our community.

Kathy Nguyen graduated from Berry College in Rome, GA with a Communications degree. She has been with Cobb County Water System since 2001. She previously worked in administration for the Water System. In December of 2005 she became the Water Conservation Coordinator for Cobb County Water System. She created and implemented Cobb County’s Water Efficiency Plan. Ms. Nguyen is currently a member of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District’s Water Supply and Water Education Subcommittees. She is a member of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division Technical Advisory Committee for Water Conservation, a member of Georgia Association of Water Professionals, and American Water Works Association.

Laurie Bassi on Atlanta Business Success in the Worthiness Era

February 15, 2012 by angishields

Chic Perspectives

Laurie Bassi on Atlanta Business Success in the Worthiness Era

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Laurie Bassi, business advocate, economist, and author, will be discussing â€œthe worthiness eraâ€ and how local companies and business owners can mold their companies to fit into the worthiness era and how they can be successful in 2012 and beyond.

Laurie Bassi is the CEO and a co-founder of McBassi & Company,Â www.mcbassi.com.Â She is also Chair of the Board at Bassi Investments, Inc.

Laurie is one of the worldâ€™s leading authorities on the emerging â€œdecision-scienceâ€ of human capital managementâ€”the processes and practices within an organization that align the management and development of employees with its business results.Â She loves working with clients to help them improve organizational performance through targeted, effective strategies for managing and developing their people.

She has overseen the development of the McBassi People IndexÂ®, a powerful tool for pinpointing and improving the unique people-related drivers of an organizationâ€™s business results.

Prior to launching McBassi & Company, Laurie served as the director of research for Saba Software and as vice president at the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD).Â While at ASTD, she created internationally recognized standards for measuring and valuing firms’ investments in education and training, and a core set of quantitative indicators for measuring the effectiveness of knowledge management initiatives. She has also served as the director of several U.S. government commissions, and as a co-chair of the Board on Testing and Assessment at the National Academy of Sciences.Â The early years of Laurieâ€™s career were spent as a tenured professor of economics and public policy at Georgetown University.

Laurie has authored over 80 published papers and books, and is a sought-after speaker both domestically and internationally.

She holds a Ph.D. in economics from Princeton University, a M.S. in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University, and a B.S. in mathematics from Illinois State University.

In this interview Laurie talks about her book, Good Company, and shares with us why people are choosing the companies in their lives in the same way they choose the guests they invite into their homes, how Atlanta’s top companies score on the index and why the worthiness era is at its tipping point.