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NC Tech Talk by NCTA: Outlook for IT 2015

February 11, 2015 by angishields

Raleigh Business Radio

NC Tech Talk by NCTA: Outlook for IT 2015

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NC Tech Talk Broadcasts Live from Outlook for IT 2015

Marc Montoro of NCTA hosted a special edition of NC Tech Talk, live from Outlook for IT 2015. The following guests stopped by to discuss the direction of the their own companies, as well as the NC tech sector.

Kent Winrich, Director of Broadband and Infrastructure Services – Fibrant

Winrich has over 20 years of experience designing and overseeing fiber networks. Most recently he was responsible for the complete European 100/10 gig fiber network for Hibernia Media, as well as managing other engineers around the world. During his tenure at Hibernia, he doubled the footprint of the optical and IP network. He also managed fiber optic projects such as the Sochi Winter Olympics where 14 High Definition video feeds, 124 channels of audio and 1 Gig of Ethernet were sent and received from Sochi. Other projects included the High Definition Feeds, over fiber, for the 2014 French Open; and 2014 Wimbledon tennis matches.

Wayne Ianuario, VP, Southeast Region – MAC Source Communications

Wayne Ianuario joined MAC Source team in 2012 as Vice President, Southeast. Wayne has twenty plus years of experience in Telecommunications and Information Technology. Wayne’s past experience included building and managing “New Business Structures” and “Sales Teams” for major companies, such as Michelin, IKON and Relational Technology Services. Wayne is now building and expanding new markets for MAC Source Communications in the Southeast. Wayne is a graduate of University of South Carolina with BS degrees in Computer Engineering and Marketing. In addition he has earned his MBA from University of South Carolina in Finance and Accounting.

Brian Cesca, Charlotte Region General Manager – DataChambers

Brian Cesca joined DataChambers in 2012 with more than 15 years of experience in information technology and business development. He previously was a partner and vice president of sales at Trust Technology Solutions and also sold technology services and solutions for Stanford Keene and Yoh IT. In addition to being a involved with the North Carolina Technology Association and CoreNet Carolinas, Mr. Cesca is also heavily active with Apparo, an organization providing technology expertise to nonprofits in the Charlotte area.

Simon Boardman, VP of Marketing – Eagle Creek Software Services

Simon has 29 years of experience in technology and services sales and marketing. Simon joined Eagle Creek in 2011, where he is responsible for the company’s marketing strategy and execution. Prior to this he co-founded and was CEO of Covente, a marketing services and outsourcing agency since 1993. He has worked in direct, channel sales and management at Miracle Software Products, and Data General Corp. Simon lives in Atlanta, GA, and holds a BSc in Economics from the University of Bradford in the UK.

Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition – Top Docs Radio

February 11, 2015 by angishields

Top Docs Radio

Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition - Top Docs Radio

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Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition

Statistics show that 1 in 6 men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. The risk for developing the disease rises with age, being most prevalent among men over the age of 60. However, the risk begins to rise after 40 and prevailing medical thought is men should get at a minimum a PSA test (a blood test that can detect prostate cancer) or if possible a digital rectal exam as well around the age of 40. This will provide an early warning if there are worrisome findings on either study that will afford the patient more options for treatment that are much less traumatic and much more likely to be successful than if the cancer is found at a more advanced stage.

Ken shared his own story about how he was found to have a lump on his prostate on an insurance exam but was not actually recommended to have a biopsy until roughly a year later. At that point it was found he did, in fact, have prostate cancer and that it was a more advanced stage. He ended up having a radical prostatectomy, followed by a recurrence of the cancer. To fight the recurrence of the cancer he underwent radiation therapy and more surgeries. After all of that it was found his PSA levels were rising yet again, prompting his physicians to recommend hormone therapy to slow the progress of the cancer.

After his challenging experiences he began to work to increase awareness of the value of early detection of the disease to help his male counterparts avoid having to undergo similar difficulties. He interfaced with the American Cancer Society to lobby for increased information for men about the risks of prostate cancer and the benefits of early detection. He spent some time as a spokesman for the American Cancer Society. He ultimately co-founded the Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition, a non-profit organization aimed at creating community awareness as well as raising funds to help provide screening (including some free PSA testing) for men in the community. The organization also collaborates with community businesses to help them provide prostate cancer screening for their male employees.

In speaking with Ken it’s clear that we men can do ourselves a big favor and go to our primary care physician or one of the screening events held by the Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition to get a PSA test done and ideally, couple that with a digital rectal exam. If our lot in life is to be a prostate cancer patient, we can have a large impact on what our journey is like in dealing with it if we endeavor to catch it early.

Special Guest:

Ken Stevens, Co-founder of Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition

Trade Show Radio Broadcasts LIVE from Training 2015 – Business RadioX

February 11, 2015 by angishields

On February 9-11, 2015, Trade Show Radio co-hosts Lee Kantor and Stone Payton broadcast live from the TrainingPros booth at the Georgia World Congress Center for Training 2015.

Training 2015 Conference & Expo is produced by Training magazine, and Lakewood Media Group, LLC. For 38 years, the Training conference has given attendees the very best in skill-building content, covering all aspects of online and instructor-led training.

Training magazine is written for training, learning and performance professionals and has been the preeminent voice in the training industry for 50 years.

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Small Business Administration

February 10, 2015 by angishields

Midtown Business Radio

Small Business Administration

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Small Business Administration

This week I hosted Small Business Administration’s Southeast Regional Administrator, Cassius Butts and Sherry Kinard, Vice President and Manager of Government Guaranteed Lending of Brand Bank. They came by the studio to talk about their State of the Region event held the previous week where they shared information about the variety of indicators that show the economy of the Southeast is on the rise.

As the SBA’s media announcement of the State of the Region Address announcement quoted Cassius, “I am honored to present the SBA Inaugural State of the Region Address. This regional event is timely and encouraging to our economy as we have backed $4.5 billion in loans in the Southeast Region this past fiscal year. Our financial economic forecast looks promising and I am excited to portray where we are now and how we plan to influence our small businesses and lending institutions looking forward,” says Regional Administrator Butts. The regional address will present successes and new data from Region IV of the SBA: Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Sherry talked about how Brand Bank partners with Small Business Administration to help small businesses gain access to capital needed to make their businesses run. We talked about the variety of mentoring services available for entrepreneurs that will link them up with experienced, successful business executives who can help them craft an effective business plan and insure they have their proposal in order before seeking a small business loan.

We’re pleased to support the business community by giving them a voice in the media through which they can tell their stories and move their businesses forward. And we are happy to collaborate with the Small Business Administration to help them share information that can help entrepreneurs gain access to resources (many of which are free of charge) that can help them have a greater chance of succeeding.

Special Guests:

Cassius Butts, Regional Administrator, Small Business Administration’s Southeastern Region

Masters, Public Administration, Urban Administration, Clark Atlanta University
Fellowship, Presidential Management Fellow, US Office of Personnel Management
Advisor, South Cobb Redevelopment Council
Former Branch Chief, Real Estate Division, US Department of Housing and Urban Development

Sherry Kinard, VP and Manager of Government Guaranteed Lending, Brand Bank

BA, History, Clark Atlanta University
Former AVP, Small Business Lending, One Georgia Bank
Board Member, DEBCO
Recipient, 2008 SBA Pace Setter Award

Small Business Week and MBEs

February 10, 2015 by angishields

Let's Talk Small Business

Small Business Week and MBEs

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Georgia declares its first official Small Business Week! Our February 10^th, 2015 show featured Ms. Mary McClanahan, Georgia’s Director of Entrepreneur & Small Business Development for the Georgia Department of Economic Development. The kick-off event at Georgia Tech for Small Business Week on Monday will highlight some of Georgia’s most innovative businesses in their “Rock Star” award series luncheon, so come prepared to get inspired by some of Georgia’s true path-blazers in some of the hottest sectors. As a precursor, however, tune in to find out what changes we can expect in 2015 for small enterprises, and mine the wealth of priceless information and resources Ms. McClanahan reveals will be the key to success in 2015 for small businesses. To find out more about Georgia’s first official Small Business Week kick-off at Georgia Tech, the amazing programs for 2015, and to get up to speed on some of the best resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses, please visit: http://www.georgia.org/business-resources/small-business-resource-directory/georgia-small-business-week/.

Mary Ellen McClanahan / Georgia Department of Economic Development

As Director of Entrepreneur & Small Business Development for the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Mary Ellen helps find solutions and effective ways to build an enabling environment and support small business through mentoring, professional development, strategic planning, processes and resource awareness. She also connects with Georgia’s business and community associations so that thousands of businesses, local leaders and practitioners are aware of resources and opportunities. She also directs any sized businesses to the specific resources they need.

Mary Ellen is also an Existing Industry Project Manager within the Metro Atlanta region. She calls on growing companies making them aware of state resources and incentives and provides assistance with their growth plans and decision-making process. Mary Ellen also works closely with the local economic developers with their economic development efforts.

During her 16 years with the department, she helped develop and grow its regional economic development program, the “Entrepreneur Friendly” Initiative and acted as legislative liaison. Prior to that, Mary Ellen was the economic developer and president of two rural South Georgia chambers of commerce in Dodge and Sumter Counties.

Originally from Erie, PA and in Georgia since 1973, Mary Ellen serves on the boards of GEDA (Georgia Economic Developers Association), GACCE (GA Association of Chambers of Commerce Executives), Georgia Mentor Protégé Connection, Advisory Council for the Edge Connection and the DeKalb Workforce Investment Board.

She is a 1997 graduate of Institute for Organization Management, Leadership Georgia and a 2000 graduate of EDI (Economic Development Institute).

Garth Peters with Buckhead Coalition, Kelly Green with Bank of North GA/Buckhead Business Assn, Chris Godfrey with Hire Dynamics

February 10, 2015 by angishields

Simply Buckhead Radio

Garth Peters with Buckhead Coalition, Kelly Green with Bank of North GA/Buckhead Business Assn, Chris Godfrey with Hire Dynamics

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Garth Peters / Buckhead Coalition

Execitive VP

Garth Peters is Executive VP for the Buckhead Coalition having joined the Coalition in 2006. Prior to the Coalition he was Senior Executive Officer NA for the Bermuda Ministry of Tourism. Garth is also a retired Capt. and Assistant Adjutant with the Bermuda Regiment, having also served as Aide-D-Camp to the Governor of Bermuda. His career has encompassed a variety of professional and civic interest including memberships or appointments to numerous business and civic boards in Bermuda, New York, and locally, and was founding president of the Memorial Park Civic Association. He was elected to two years as Vice Chair NPU-C, and three years as business rep with NPU-B. He represents the Coalition on a variety of boards, committees, and civic organizations. He was recently re-elected to serve another 2 yr term as President of the MPCA and is a founding member of the Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy. Garth was the Buckhead Business Associations 2013 Bullish on Buckhead Award recipient.

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Kelly Green / Bank of North GA/Buckhead Business Assn

Relationship manager in the Professional and Executive division of Private Wealth at the Bank of North GA, a division of Synovus Bank. Volunteered for the Taste of Buckhead event in 2014 and have been newly appointed to the Board in 2015.

Chris Godfrey / Hire Dynamics

Account Manager

Chris Godfrey is from Powder Springs, GA and a proud graduate from The University of Georgia with his BBA in Management and Certificates in New Media and Entrepreneurship.

Godfrey has always enjoyed volunteering and being involved in making a better community so while in college he interned with the Red Cross in Athens, was an ambassador for his college, and president of his fraternity. After college he took a role with Beta Upsilon Chi Nationals, a national Christian fraternity headquartered in Dallas, TX. He spearheaded new fundraising campaigns that resulted in new donor gifts annually and developed college students by investing in them to grow as community leaders.

He moved back to Atlanta a little over a year ago, and he has become very involved in the business community here in Atlanta. He continues his journey at the Atlantas Best Places to Work, Hire Dynamics, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. He strives to excel in his work, spiritual and personal life by being involved in the community and make a difference with those lives he comes across by being a positive influence through his actions and character.

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Premises & Commercial Liability

February 10, 2015 by angishields

BRX National

Premises & Commercial Liability

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Emily Rowell (Host), Jeff Melcher, Walt Murray, & Shean Williams

Walt Murray w/ Horizon Background Screening

Walt Murray, Vice President of Horizon Background Screening, has been involved in background checks investigations for more than 10 years. His expertise ranges from pre-employment screening (including criminal and civil background checks, drug screening, motor vehicle and credit history, to surveillance and other field investigations. Walt has worked as an executive in two other companies, and has had to hire and dismiss employees, and so he has handled employment issues from both the on-boarding process side, and from the employer side.

Walt is a graduate of Kennesaw State University, and has lived in the Atlanta area since 1978. Walt is active in his church and he and his wife have served as foster parents, and adopted two children from foster care.

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Jeff Melcher w/ Gordon Rees Scully Monsukhani, LLP

Jeff Melcher is a partner in the firm’s Atlanta, Raleigh and Birmingham offices, and serves as the managing partner for the Birmingham office. Mr. Melcher specializes in commercial and insurance litigation. He has more than 25 years of litigation experience, which includes varied representation of civil trucking and transportation clients, and matters involving D&O and commercial litigation claims, insurance coverage/bad faith matters, business disputes, general liability, commercial liability, professional malpractice, real estate, premises and casualty, appellate, and domestic litigation. He has tried numerous civil cases in state and federal courts, and is admitted in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and North Carolina.

Mr. Melcher also has an extensive background in employment law litigation. He has successfully defended employers in a wide range of employment claims, including restrictive covenant litigation and negotiating employment contracts.

Admissions

Georgia

North Carolina

Tennessee

Alabama

U.S. District Court, Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia

U.S. District Court, Middle, Western and Eastern Districts of North Carolina

U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Alabama

Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit

Memberships

Defense Research Institute (DRI)

American Bar Association

Atlanta Bar Association

Lawyers Club of Atlanta

Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA)

Alabama Defense Lawyers Association

Claims & Litigation Management Alliance

Community Involvement

Atlanta Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Program

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Shean Williams w/ The Cochran Firm

Shean Decarlos Williams is a Partner and trial Attorney in the Atlanta office of the Cochran Firm – Cochran, Cherry, Givens, Smith, Sistrunk, & Sams. Mr. Williams pursued an academic and football career at Miami University in Ohio, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Finance in 1993. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from Georgia State University College of Law in 1996. Mr. Williams is currently licensed to practice law in the federal courts, as well as the trial and appellate courts of the State of Georgia.

Shean Williams has been a member of the State Bar of Georgia since 1996. He is also a member of such professional organizations as the American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America), the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Gate City Bar Association, National Bar Association, and the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (formerly the Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America).

During his legal career, Mr. Williams has been committed to fighting for injured people and their families in areas of Trucking Litigation, Premise Liability, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Litigation, Products Liability, and Business Litigation. His tenacity and work-ethic are key factors in his ability to get full value settlements and jury verdicts for his clients in even the most complex cases. Mr. Williams is proud to have obtained many multi-million dollar verdicts and settlement for his injured clients. Specifically, Mr. Williams was one of the lead attorneys that obtained a $20 million dollar wrongful death verdict in Clayton County, Georgia and a 17.5 million dollar verdict in Fulton County, Georgia.

In addition to his legal career, Mr. Williams is firmly committed to helping build a strong community, donating time and money to many diverse civic groups, including: New Mercies Christian Church, Project Destiny, Inc., Green Pastures Christian Church, The Winning Circle, and Star Struck Foundation.

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Special Edition: Cobb County

February 9, 2015 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Special Edition: Cobb County

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Desmond Williams and Brad Grimes / Top Scholar

Top Scholar is a learning management system for grades K-12. It is easy to use, engaging and powerful cloud based system for both teachers and students to assist in reaching new levels in education. Key features include classroom management, assignments, analytics, messaging system, calendar and pre loaded content including over 4,000 textbooks, videos and practice standardized test questions.

Desmond Williams is VP of Sales and Business Development focused on initiatives in the public and private education sector, as well as corporate partnerships targeting programs that create value in key communities. Prior to joining Top Scholar, Desmond spent thirty-four years in the technology industry in various sales, engineering and management roles with manufacturing, consulting and service provider companies.

With a background in sales and marketing, Brad Grimes advises businesses, organizations, and individuals on how to use marketing and social media to build relationships and deliver value. Brad works closely with the sales team and manages the marketing team, creating a synergistic bridge of operations.

Trade Show Radio Broadcasts LIVE from Kids Business Expo

February 9, 2015 by angishields

On February 7, 2015, Trade Show Radio co-hosts Max Kantor and Ryan McPherson broadcast live at the Cobb Galleria Center for Kids Business Expo 2015.

The Kids Business Expo featured a combination of a trade show expo and educational sessions where companies providing business services and technology can reach young professionals. Attendees and their parents learned about business solutions through keynote speakers, an open forum for discussions and information about hands-on business opportunities in addition to the businesses showcased on the Expo floor.

Designed much like a professional trade show, the Kids Business Expo offered many opportunities for young people to learn as well as share their ideas with others. The “Young Entrepreneur Center” enabled youth to present their ideas to the public and potential buyers. The Expo also featured a “Product Presentation Area” where participants put their products and ideas on display to present business concepts.

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