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Pensacola Business Radio: Spotlight Episode With Marketing Guru Christopher Corey

March 9, 2019 by angishields

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio: Spotlight Episode With Marketing Guru Christopher Corey

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Christopher Corey / Corey Advertising

Expose Yourself

Corey Advertising is more than an advertising agency! We form long-term partnerships with our clients and team up with them to take on the world. With experience, energy and enthusiasm, we bring our clients brand, message and assets to new levels focusing on intangibles as well as the bottom line. Don’t go with an agency that’s biggest passion in life is collecting a paycheck, go with the agency that believes in you and is willing to take the same risks your company takes to become the best version of itself.

Why Go Corey?

When you’re looking to expand your business and unique message to the broadest audience spectrum in your industry and beyond, you want a company that fires on all cylinders when it comes to comprehensive, cutting-edge marketing services. Based in the vibrant, diverse city of Miami, Florida, Corey Advertising is a multifaceted advertising agency with a richly diverse client base that includes individual entities and corporations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 enterprises. We take enormous pride in our ability to meticulously understand brands and how they correlate to digital marketing mediums to drive qualified customers, increase revenue, and build digital traffic.

Our team includes a multitude of creative professionals with years of experience in branding, sales, SEO, modern web development, direct advertising, social media marketing, and app development. Our proven track record speaks for itself and we continue to spearhead strategic, well-rounded solutions to provide our clients effective service while achieving their domestic and international marketing objectives.

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 57

March 9, 2019 by angishields

Supply Chain Now

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 57

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 57
“Talent Market Update and Transport Orchestration”

George Brehovsky serves Director of Customer Solutions with CHEP, where he’s been helping his CPG and retail organizations sell more & spend less for 13 years. CHEP’s platforms and solutions enable profitability and sustainability without having to compromise one for the other. The company manages, maintains, transports and supplies more than 350 million platforms that are shared and reused by growers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers. For 70 years, CHEP has empowered supply chains to use higher quality platforms, connect with more trading partners, reduce transportation, create less waste, use less natural resources, lower platform inventories and attain the efficiencies of standardization. Connect with George Brehovsky on LinkedIn and learn more about CHEP here: https://www.chep.com/us/en/consumer-goods

Lynette Mathews serves as Client Relations Director for TalentStream. She has over 25 years of experience in engineering and management within manufacturing and distribution enterprises. She holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. She has led design, engineering and operations for both Southern Metalcraft in Lithonia and Hobbs Fountains in Atlanta. Lynette was recently the VP of Operations for a multi-million dollar manufacturer of equipment and supplies sold into construction, manufacturing, government, and healthcare markets. Her training and experience in lean principles enables her to develop strategic programs for improving efficiency and quality in both products and processes. She recognizes that talented resources are the driving force behind successful performance metrics. In addition to many years as a hiring manager, Lynette has been a full desk recruiter in the areas of commercial and industrial development, finance and construction. Lynette lives in Atlanta and is an active participant in APICS Atlanta, Georgia Manufacturing Alliance and the Georgia Tech Alumni Association. She has three grown children, loves to read and travel, and is an avid sports fan. Connect with Lynette Mathews on LinkedIn and learn more about TalentStream here: http://talentstreamstaffing.com/

Chris Barnes is a professional education instructor for the Georgia Tech Supply Chain & Logistics Institute’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) Certificate courses. Barnes holds a B.S., Industrial Engineering and Economics Minor, from Bradley University, an MBA in Industrial Psychology with Honors from the University of West Florida. He is a certified APICS instructor and holds CPIM-F, CLTD-F and CSCP-F designations. He served on the international Board of Trustees for the Institute of Industrial Engineers, is Past President of WERC Atlanta, and is currently involved with APICS Atlanta. He is a certified adult education trainer and has presented to/trained over 1900 people. He served on the editorial advisory board for Warehouse Management & Control Systems Deck Reference and authored the book “WMS: Phase 1: Assessment & Selection” a WERC Publication. He is also the author and lead facilitator of “Quarters in the Couch: Low Hanging Fruit ideas to Improve Warehouse Performance.” When not teaching, Barnes is a supply chain advocate and visionary with HighJump and frequent blogger at www.apicscltdcoach.com. In 2016, Barnes partnered with Supply Chain Now Radio (SCNR) as executive producer and key contributor. SCNR is a social networking community organizing and sharing supply chain thought leadership through seminars, webinars, blogs and podcasts. Barnes has over 27 years of experience developing and managing multiple client, engineering consulting, strategic planning and operational improvement projects in supply chain management. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn and reach out to him via email.

Scott W. Luton is the founder of Supply Chain Now Radio and also serves as Managing Partner for TalentStream. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott currently serves as Executive Vice President of APICS Atlanta, was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee and currently serves as Chair of the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards Planning Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. As a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott also volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA, and maintains active membership in the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance & CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable. Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton. He can also be reached by email. Learn more about TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm that helps companies find top talent in the Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain space, by visiting their website here: www.talentstreamstaffing.com

Upcoming Events and Recources Mentioned in this Episode
2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: www.AtlantaSupplyChainAwards.com
2019 Georgia Logistics Summit: www.GALogisticsSummit.com
AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit
EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here
Lyneette Mathew’s webinar on Job Search & Resume Best Practices: click here

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 56

March 9, 2019 by angishields

Supply Chain Now

Supply Chain Now Radio Episode 56

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Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 56
Savannah Business Leadership Series: UNIS and Savannah Tech

Kevin Werntz serves as s Vice President for Economic Development at Savannah Technical College. In this role, Kevin is responsible for all non-credit education including customized corporate training, professional continuing education, certified testing and corporate assessment.  His team also administers the Childcare Resource and Referral Services for Region 5, Southeast Georgia. His background includes more than 18 years of sales and business development, marketing and customer care experience with leading global organizations, Johnson & Johnson and VeriSign, Inc. Werntz holds an MBA from Jacksonville University and a bachelor of arts in communications from the University of Georgia. He serves on the Technology Association of Georgia’s Savannah Board of Advisors as well as the Board of The American Red Cross Southeastern Region. Connect with Kevin Werntz on LinkedIn and learn more about Savannah Technical College here: https://www.savannahtech.edu/

Lou Stover serves as Director of Sales at UNIS Fulfillment and Transportation. Founded in 1989, UNIS LLC has grown into a major, nationally recognized Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL). From humble beginnings with just a few trucks operating in Southern California, UNIS has expanded into all major US markets, impacting the successful flow of commerce with superior technology, smarter supply chains and faster execution. The company prides itself on an agile, customer-driven mindset, and strategic investments in technologies that give our clients the visibility and operational insights they require in today’s dynamic supply chain environment. Lou also serves as President of Savannah Logistics Connections. Connect with Lou Stover on LinkedIn and learn more about UNIS here: http://www.uniscompany.com/

Scott W. Luton is the founder of Supply Chain Now Radio and also serves as Managing Partner for TalentStream. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott currently serves as Executive Vice President of APICS Atlanta, was recently namd a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee and currently serves as Chair of the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards Planning Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. As a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott also volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA, and maintains active membership in the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance & CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable. Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton. Learn more about TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm that helps companies find top talent in the Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain space, by visiting their website here: www.talentstreamstaffing.com

Upcoming Events Mentioned in this Episode
2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards: www.AtlantaSupplyChainAwards.com
2019 Georgia Logistics Summit: www.GALogisticsSummit.com
AME Atlanta 2019 Lean Summit: https://www.ame.org/ame-atlanta-2019-lean-summit
EFT 3PL & Supply Chain Summit: click here

Tucson Business Radio: Weeding Out Business Ep 8

March 8, 2019 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

Tucson Business Radio: Weeding Out Business Ep 8

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Name: Scott Melde

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Instagram
scott.propertypartnersaz.com

Born in Michigan, been in AZ since he was 7 (1997)
Family: Wife, 2 boys (one more on the way)
Interests? Love to play basketball, on a men’s league at the YMCA, anything sports, and hanging with family

How long have you been in real estate? 2 years
The reason you got started in real estate? K Watanabe recruited me, wanted to take the leap and change my future…love working with people, and come from a sales background.

WOB Host and Owner

Poppy Yard Solutions

Josh Grubaugh is a Tucson native with 12 years of experience in the agriculture industry. His passion for the game of golf and the desire to spend as much time as possible on the course led to the start of his career. In 2006, Josh began working at Oro Valley Country Club. There, he acquired the basics of landscape and turf management. He also earned his Arizona Pesticide Applicator license. He quickly realized that not only did he have a knack for keeping vegetation alive in Arizona heat, he was also really loving the work that went into it!

NFTC: Transportation and Logistics sector in Tucson Ep 4

March 7, 2019 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

NFTC: Transportation and Logistics sector in Tucson Ep 4

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Mike Levin, Owner, Port of Tucson
6964 E Century Park Dr, Tucson, AZ 85756
mike@portoftucson.com”
520.623.1411
LinkedIn
Website: http://www.portoftucson.com/

Mike Levin is an Executive Vice President with the Levin Family Limited Partnership. Along with his father Alan and brother Matt, they own and operate the Port of Tucson, Southern Arizona’s inland port, providing both domestic and international rail operations. Additionally, they own and operate various other companies such as Century Park Properties, Tucson Frozen Storage, Tucson Port Authority, and Cushing Business Center.

Mike’s primary role is President of Industrial Real Estate & Business Development for the Port and other Levin entities. This role oversees the management of over 2 million square feet of warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, and rail-served properties. In addition to lease and tenant management, he works closely with local economic development groups to help in highlighting Tucson as a hub for global trade and logistics with both Mexico and Asia. The Port of Tucson, with its ability to receive and ship intermodal containers internationally to multiple global locations, provides a key link for Arizona and Mexico to the world economy.

Emily Cline
C&W Consulting
Emilybcline@gmail.com
(520) 237-7495
Website: https://saleo.org/
LinkedIn, Facebook

Business Manager with over 22 years’ experience managing business development and operations at two Fortune 500 companies. Responsible for up to$18 million in revenue as a Regional Vice President while offering customized recruiting solutions across all industries and company sizes. Received numerous leadership excellence and growth awards always landed in the top 10% for overall performance including the CEO Round-table. Conducted and attended numerous customer service and sales training. Certified Train the Trainer and

Manager Mentor. Experienced in implementing Salesforce and PeopleSoft HRMS software, and Intuit QuickBooks. Volunteers in executive-level board positions for other community-based organizations.

Graduated with a BA in International Studies from Ohio

University. Proven track record managing teams with comprehensive accountability practices. Experience in the following business operations: Performance Management, Staffing, and Retention, Coaching and Development, Independent Decision Making, Fiscal Responsibility, and Budgeting,

Developing Standards and Process Improvements, Building Customer Relationships, Quality Management, Strategic Planning.

About Your Hosts

Tucson Metro Chamber
465 W. St. Mary’s Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85701
520-792-1212

Amber Smith is the president and CEO of the Tucson Metro Chamber. In her role, she leads the Tucson Metro Chamber in implementing the goals and visions of the Chamber’s Board of Directors to champion an environment where business thrives and the Tucson community prospers. Focusing on growing business through workforce development, talent attraction, and public policy, the Tucson Metro Chamber is a strong community partner focused on making Tucson the ideal destination for business success. Amber’s goal is to lower the amount of poverty in Tucson by growing businesses.

A government relations professional by trade, Amber’s strength is building relationships between the public and private sector while identifying ways to collaborate and partner to achieve mutually beneficial goals. Amber began her career working for Senator McCain where she became adept at retaining professionalism and decorum while navigating difficult and controversial policy matters.

Amber represented the real estate and land use industry on policy matters first as a lobbyist for homebuilders and developers and then for Metropolitan Pima Alliance (MPA). MPA’s foundation is creating balanced land use policies that stimulate economic development and reasonably preserves our natural environment. Amber has continued that philosophy of finding common ground through her work at the Tucson Metro Chamber.

A Texas native, Amber moved to Tucson to attend the University of Arizona and graduated with a degree in Political Science and a Master’s in Public Administration from Eller College. Married to a second-generation Tucsonan, Amber’s husband Robert is a Tucson Fire Department Captain, who also owns a small business. Amber and Robert have three young sons, 11 goats, four dogs, three donkeys and some chickens and they enjoy the quiet life on their small ranch.

Connect with Amber on LinkedIn.

Tucson Metro Chamber
465 W. St. Mary’s Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85701
520-792-1212

A native Tucsonan, Michael Guymon’s twenty-one-year professional career has primarily centered on political strategy, business development and advocacy, and organizational management. As Vice President for the Tucson Metro Chamber, Michael is responsible for developing and implementing the Chamber’s local public policy and workforce development/attraction programs and initiatives.

Michael’s previous positions include Vice President of Regional Partnerships for Sun Corridor Inc.; Executive Director of Metropolitan Pima Alliance; Chief-of-Staff to Tucson City Council Member Fred Ronstadt; Asst. Vice President for Governmental Affairs for the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce; and political consultant to The Bridges, a 360-acre mixed-use, infill development that will include Tech Parks Arizona, GEICO’s regional headquarters, housing, and a 111-acre commercial development.

Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Arizona.

Connect with Michael on LinkedIn

Elizabeth Strickler with GSU, Cryptocurrency Investor Zach Hoffmeister, and Drew Shah with PantherCoin Student Lead

March 7, 2019 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Elizabeth Strickler with GSU, Cryptocurrency Investor Zach Hoffmeister, and Drew Shah with PantherCoin Student Lead

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A passionate believer in creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, Elizabeth Strickler uses her talents to support students and clients to start businesses, tell immersive stories, and build a stronger cultural economy. She is excited to combine her knowledge of media technologies and the decentralized movement with local, digital and international communities. As the Director of Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) and The Blockchain Lab at Robinson College of Business, she works to make her visions become reality and virtual reality.

Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

In 2017, Zach Hoffmeister had significant financial success buying and selling cryptocurrency. He was able to pay off all of his 10 year graduate loans in one month. Zach co-authored a book called “The Millionaire Millennials”, a beginner’s guide to investing in cryptocurrency. This book highlights two Georgia State grads’ oft-suspenseful stories of cryptocurrency investment, including the pitfalls and glory. Zach’s story has been featured in two GSU articles, a short video and a podcast. He is currently working to form a group podcast called “CryptBoyz”, focused on discussing undervalued cryptocurrency tokens and discussing current cryptocurrency news.

Connect with Zach on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

Drew Shah is a junior at Georgia State studying media entrepreneurship and computer science. He has worked with major companies, Atlanta startups, and has run his own ventures. Drew currently runs a venture capital firm, in addition to consulting on several ventures. He is the student lead for Georgia State blockchain initiative, Panther Coin, working to make the student experience better using new tech.

Connect with Drew on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Janet Orr with GSU Perimeter College, Maher Ahmed with Clarkston Entrepreneurs and Micah Ford with NVRBEENSTANDARD

March 7, 2019 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Janet Orr with GSU Perimeter College, Maher Ahmed with Clarkston Entrepreneurs and Micah Ford with NVRBEENSTANDARD

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Janet Orr teaches macro, micro, and global economics on the Georgia State University’s Perimeter College Clarkston campus. She is currently serving as assistant chair of the Business Department. One of the joys of her new position is promoting entrepreneurship on her campus and in the surrounding community. She enjoys acting as a liaison to bring motivational speakers, educational speakers, how-to workshops, and consultants on campus to encourage budding student entrepreneurs as well as community entrepreneurs.

Maher Ahmed is President and a founding member of Clarkston Entrepreneurs at Georgia State University. He is the President of Reliable Development Group which provides housing, assistance and a community for senior citizens to thrive in. Maher is also a business development advisor for MedSmarter. He is interested in networking, entrepreneurship, innovative healthcare development and policy, business consulting, and community building (through various not-for-profit and for-profit entities).

Connect with Maher on LinkedIn.

Micah Ford is a charismatic intelligent 21 year old sophomore from Talledga, Alabama and has lived in Georgia for five years. Micah is currently operating a clothing brand called NVRBEENSTANDARD, apparel for Outstanding Individuals. He is also current President of Panther Activities council and VP of Entrepreneurship Club.

Follow NVRBEENSTANDARD on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Ken Mathis with GSU ENI, Jennifer Daniels with Flying Laboratories and GSU Startup Mentee Adesuwa Imafidon

March 7, 2019 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Ken Mathis with GSU ENI, Jennifer Daniels with Flying Laboratories and GSU Startup Mentee Adesuwa Imafidon

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Ken Mathis is currently an Entrepreneur in Residence in Georgia State University’s (GSU’s) Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute(ENI) where he teaches a course on How to Scale a New Venture and runs the Incubator for Startups.

He has an extensive track record of developing and implementing Large Scale, High Impact, Innovative Enterprise Payment Solutions for the Banking, Utility, and Health Care industries. He has over 30 years of Financial Services/Payments Industry experience as well as running a startup in the Payments Software-as-a-Service Businesses for the B2B market segment. Prior to GSU and starting two businesses, Ken held leadership positions at IBM, MasterCard and PriceWaterHouseCoopers.

Follow GSU on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Jennifer Daniels is a bold and inspiring strategic leader, entrepreneurial growth adviser, certified coach and experiential workshop facilitator. She helps business leaders achieve better outcomes and greater impact by infusing entrepreneurial approaches into leadership development, strategic planning, operations, marketing and sales.

Jennifer serves as President at Flying Laboratories®, a strategic advisory and leadership coaching company. She is also an adjunct professor at Georgia State University teaching entrepreneurship in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business. She’s a member of Cherry Bekaert’s innovation advisory board and is Chairperson of the Catholic Charities Atlanta Leadership Program.

For over 20 years, Jennifer held progressive leadership roles in technology, process improvement, sales, marketing and innovation acceleration at GE. Most recently she was a commercial organization executive leading an intrapreneurial startup that provided management consulting services to GE’s most strategic customers. Jennifer also served in sales and marketing executive leadership positions at ChoicePoint, USIS, and LexisNexis, and was co-founder of Slimpressions® with a patented line of women’s shapewear.

Jennifer earned her B.S. in Finance from the University of Maryland and MBA from Georgia State University.

Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn, and follow Flying Laboratories on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Adesuwa Imafidon is a recent graduate from Georgia State University with a Bachelors in Managerial Science and a minor in Entrepreneurship. She is a certified dermatology technician and an entrepreneur. Adesuwa is an active woman within the community and church. She volunteers with anti-human trafficking organizations on numerous actions.

Adesuwa is currently starting her own unisex natural skincare company that is on a mission to change the skincare industry. She has participated in many pitch competitions, placing 4^th in her very first one at Clayton State University and 1^st with a team in a class at Georgia State University. Adesuwa recently participated in the TYE University Business Pitch Competition. She is fond of international business as she took a course abroad in Sweden.

Connect with Adesuwa on LinkedIn.

T’Keyah Johnson with GSU’s IBMS, Biomedical Enterprise Master’s student Amani Mallory and Future Ethics and Compliance Specialist Anika Tahsin

March 7, 2019 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

T'Keyah Johnson with GSU's IBMS, Biomedical Enterprise Master's student Amani Mallory and Future Ethics and Compliance Specialist Anika Tahsin

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T’Keyah Johnson is the Graduate Program Coordinator for IBMS, and is responsible for student recruitment, advising and program administration. T’Keyah received her BS in Financial Planning from Virginia Commonwealth University, and is currently working on her M.Ed from Tiffin University.

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Amani Mallory is a IBMS Biomedical Enterprise Master’s Student. She has a B.S., Biological Sciences from GSU and was a researcher in Dr. Kang’s influenza and respiratory syncytial virus.

Anika Tahsin recently completed her master’s in Biomedical Enterprise at Georgia State University where she also worked as a GRA (Graduate Research Assistant) and analyzed the probability of miRNAs being a mediator in the interaction between the host intestine and fecal microbiota. Anika has been exposed to the general pharmaceutical operational and strategic system overview by the renowned company UCB Pharma through coursework. She also served as a Patient Value Intern at UCB over the summer of 2018 as well. During the internship, Anika worked on her own research review project, along with gaining exposure to regulatory, compliance, and market access related activities.

Anika has experience in conducting organizational entrepreneurship innovation and customer experience and customer value improvement course projects. She obtained skills in basic microbial laboratory techniques – such as bacterial cell cultures in liquid and solid media, histology, genotyping, and PCR operation. She has two years of combined working experience in research environment in a biophysics and a biology lab.

Connect with Anika on LinkedIn.