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Courtney Johnson with ECS Southeast

September 22, 2022 by angishields

BRX National

Courtney Johnson with ECS Southeast

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Business RadioX® was live at the 2022 GEDA Annual Conference in Savannah, GA. The conference is designed to give you a glimpse of what is here now, what the future looks like and the tools to help you implement strategies and tactics now to pay off years down the road.

Courtney Johnson, Geotechnical Staff Project Manager at ECS Southeast.

Founded in 1988, Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities engineering.

At that time, our goal was to raise the standards of professional consulting engineering by hiring industry professionals who understood the complexities of building and maintaining modern infrastructures.

Our company success spans multiple industry sectors. Our steady growth comes from a deep belief in developing the people, systems and expertise required to focus on client needs. Today, with 2,000 employees, ECS has grown to more than 75 offices and testing facilities spread across the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast and Southwest.

ECS is currently ranked 64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (ENR, April 2022) and 142 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (ENR, July 2022).

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Christine Chmura with Chmura

September 22, 2022 by angishields

BRX National

Christine Chmura with Chmura

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Chris Chmura, Ph.D., is the Founder and CEO of Chmura.

Chmura provides labor market software, consulting, and data, so you can make informed decisions that grow your community.

Our PhD economists, data scientists, and strategic planners are your guide to your local labor market.

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Christabel Ghansah with City of Norcross

September 22, 2022 by angishields

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Christabel Ghansah with City of Norcross

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Whether it’s leading business retention and expansion efforts at the City of Norcross or building a hairtech startup (Curlnalyzer.com), the goal is always community building & impact – creating equitable and accessible opportunities.

Born in Ghana, Christabel Ghansah has a heart for African agency and representation in world affairs. She is a self-proclaimed multipotentialite whose interests transcend disciplines. She has worked in different sectors and disciplines, notably developing sustainable financial and business development strategies for both nonprofit and for-profit organizations.

Currently, Christabel works in economic development for the City of Norcross where she lends her expertise in business strategy and development to the retention and expansion of businesses in the City. Within the context of this role, she serves on the advisory board at the Southwest Gwinnett Chamber and Summerour Middle School. In her spare time, she volunteers with the Global Shapers, Atlanta Hub as the Partnerships Lead and sits on the Young Leaders Board at the World Affairs Council of Atlanta.

Christabel is a two-time graduate of the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and recently graduated from the Robinson College of Business, earning her MBA in International Business. She considers herself a xenophile and enjoys learning about new cultures through language and food. She is currently enrolled in Chinese and Korean language and culture classes, and is open to remote or hybrid roles (with an emphasis on social impact/community & economic development) in a multicultural environment.

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Aysha Treadwell with Virtual Properties Realty

September 22, 2022 by angishields

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Aysha Treadwell with Virtual Properties Realty

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Aysha Treadwell with Virtual Properties Realty is a creative leader with demonstrated skills in directing organizations to success, with strong community involvement, a passion for exceeding excellence and an innate drive for knowledge and excellence.

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Ansley Rowe with Samet Corporation

September 22, 2022 by angishields

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Ansley Rowe with Samet Corporation

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Ansley Rowe is Marketing Coordinator at Samet Corporation.

Samet Corporation provides the experience, resources and structure of a large firm with the responsiveness, accessibility and service of a small business.

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Al Hodge with Hodge Consulting Services, LLC

September 22, 2022 by angishields

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Al Hodge with Hodge Consulting Services, LLC

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As founder of Hodge Consulting Services, LLC, Al Hodge brings more than 40 years of economic and community development experience to clients. Globally recognized for his achievements in the industry, Al’s vision, leadership, and deep knowledge of public policy have developed communities that thrive. His insights into business and the countless factors required for lasting success ensure that his clients are adapted for a global marketplace.

Al is chair of the Japan America Society of Georgia and serves on the board of directors for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the board of Georgia Northwestern Technical College. He is also an active member of the Society of International Business Fellows.

During his 41 years of Chamber work in Charleston, South Carolina, and in Rome and Augusta, Georgia, Al has served in local, state and national capacities. He was one of a group of 12 specialty external advisers to the U.S. Department of Energy and on the American Chamber of Commerce Executives Association Board. Al has also served as chair of both the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives and the Georgia Economic Developers Association.

Al has taught economic development, leadership and democracy with the U.S. Army War College; with the University of Georgia Center for Democratic Governance in both Beijing and Xining, China; in San Francisco, California; with the Kettering Foundation of Dayton, Ohio, and in cities across the Southern United States. He has also spoken at economic development engagements in England and Germany.

Understanding that a strong community requires quality opportunities for education and a trained and developed workforce, Al has also lent his talents to this field. In addition to mentoring countless students and young professionals, Al was vice chair of the Georgia Board of Education where he served as a member for more than eight years. He was chair of the Liaison Committee for the Georgia Joint Education Boards consisting of the University System of Georgia, Technical College System of Georgia, Georgia Board of Education (K-12) and the four allied education agencies. He was also an officer and board member of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators Foundation.

A graduate of the University of Georgia and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management, Al has also completed a other state, regional and national economic and leadership development programs, including Leadership Georgia. His accomplishments have earned him numerous professional awards and highlighted his business and public policy expertise.

Al lives in Rome, Georgia, and is married to artist and Hodge Consulting Services, LLC partner Cheryl Riner Hodge. They have one daughter, a son-in-law, and two grandchildren.

Al’s ability to cultivate a driven team and build lasting communities has been proven time and again. The results Al delivers are indeed “Good stuff that!”

Aaron Edewards with Evergreen Engineering

September 22, 2022 by angishields

BRX National

Aaron Edewards with Evergreen Engineering

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Aaron Edewards is the Business Development Director at Evergreen Engineering. We serve our industrial clients with complete multi-discipline engineering for the development of new production facilities, process improvement projects, field services, and maintenance project engineering.

We work in the forestry products industry, pulp and paper, alternative energy, recycling, specialty chemical, and investment casting. “Our mission is to provide customized support to move our client’s vision to reality by delivering practical engineering solutions, displaying project leadership and contributing technical expertise.”

Responsible for growing revenue opportunities through new and ongoing business development engagements and negotiations. Skilled at identifying potential business collaborations and partnerships fitting within the overall corporate strategy, business plan and product portfolio. Lead business development engagements and lead negotiations focusing on Evergreen’s multi-discipline engineering offerings with an emphasis in industrial facility development.

Manages and coordinates cross-functional team through evaluation of opportunities and interactions with potential partners. Develops and negotiates term sheets and identifies solutions when needed to reach agreement on key deal terms. Identification, communication and management of opportunities with new and existing partnerships, clients, and strategic alliances.

Key contributor to all aspects of business development and strategy.Aaron is responsible for growing revenue opportunities through new and ongoing business development engagements and negotiations. He is skilled at identifying potential business collaborations and partnerships fitting within the overall corporate strategy, business plan and product portfolio.

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BRX Pro Tip: Break That Big Goal Down

September 22, 2022 by angishields

BRX Pro Tips

BRX Pro Tip: Break That Big Goal Down

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BRX Pro Tip: Break That Big Goal Down

Stone Payton: [00:00:00] And we are back with BRX Pro Tips. Lee Kantor and Stone Payton here with you this morning. Lee, we have to consistently set the mark, establish goals. Sometimes they’re really big, as they should be. But if we’re getting stuck, if we’re having a challenge, your advice is, often, break that big goal down into smaller ones. Yeah?

Lee Kantor: [00:00:22] Absolutely. I think, a lot of times, you get stuck on the big goal because it just is too overwhelming and you don’t know where to begin. I think it’s worth the time to kind of look at that big goal, and then just break it down into smaller goals. And then, once you do that and have these smaller goals, then you can create the action steps to just solve that first step. What does it take to kind of achieve that first step? And then, just slowly and methodically create the movement you need to keep that ball rolling. That will get you eventually to your big goal.

Lee Kantor: [00:00:57] But sometimes, big goals are just too big in the sense that you don’t know where to begin. So, the best thing is break it down into smaller goals, create the movement that begets more movement, start doing something, see where that goes, what you learned, where can we adjust, where can we take one more action. Then, you’ll find that easier path. And then, by taking that path, then you’re going to get to where you want to go.

Lee Kantor: [00:01:21] But make sure you’re checking to see if you’re making progress every day on that goal once you get some momentum because momentum is the key. You cannot just, every day, have this big goal on the wall and not do anything towards it. It’s going to frustrate your team; it’s going to frustrate you. So, break the goal down, take some action, and move the ball a little bit each day and you’ll eventually get there.