chic perspectives, Author at Business RadioX ® Page

Sue Sullivan of Hot Squeeze and Evin Galang Down South Swing

August 15, 2012 by chic perspectives

Chic Perspectives features Atlanta entrepreneurs Sue Sullivan, President of Hot Squeeze, and Evin Galang, Owner of Down South Swing.

Evin Galang was enjoying working in her passion as a dance instructor when the opportunity to takeover the Down South Swing studio arose. Â She decided to step up to the challenge of turning around the business and get it back on its feet. Â Top dance instructors offer a variety of classes and workshops appealing to everyone from beginners to award winning professionals.

Find out more about classes and dance offerings at Down South Swing at

www.downsouthswing.com

Sue Sullivan, was running her own catering business when the concept for Hot Squeeze (delicious all natural sauces you can put on -everything) took herÂ focus front and center, consumer taste buds loved what she had created, demand surged and The Hot Squeeze blossomed into a thriving business, with a distribution deal with Whole Foods and other major grocery retailers fueling expansion.

Learn more about Hot Squeeze at

www.thehotsqueeze.com

Witold Zabinski, Polish-American Chamber of Commerce Southeast US

August 15, 2012 by chic perspectives

Today on Good Morning Atlanta, Witold Zabinski, President of Polish-American Chamber of Commerce of the Southeast United States and Managing Principal of Corporate Strategies International, joins Dana and Elizabeth in the studio to talk about the business opportunity Poland represents.

We discuss Poland as a gateway to all of Europe, the business climate, innovation and industry sectors, workforce strengths, and how the Polish-American Chamber of Commerce of the Southeast United States aids entrepreneurial companies in exploiting the market opportunities for growing their companies and their customer base.

For more about the Polish-American Chamber of Commerce of the Southeast United States, visit: www.pacc-south.com

Learn more about Corporate Strategies International at http://csicorp-usa.com/

Adam Gajadharsingh, The Nook on Piedmont Park

August 9, 2012 by chic perspectives

This week on Southern Hospitality, Dana and Elizabeth chat with

Adam Gajadharsingh from

The Nook, on Piedmont Park

www.thenookatlanta.com

1144 Piedmont Avenue, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30309

404-745-9222

about a great menu of high quality unique food and the awesome patio and awesome lunch specials during the week ($5 Nook Nooner daily lunch special). The Nook, on Piedmont Park is a great place to unwind after work, meet for drinks after playing in the park or to enjoy a lazy brunch on the weekends.

Adam shares how he and his partners took the Nook on Piedmont Park from vision to reality as the neighborhood tavern right across from Piedmont Park. Bar food at a new level of creativity and YUM and an atmosphere enjoyed by business suits and park goers alike. Midtown loves The Nook.

Millennials at Work, What’s a Company to do?

August 9, 2012 by chic perspectives

This is week on Good Morning Atlanta Millennial Behavior Expert, Ryan Jenkins, along with Robbie Reese, Founder of Global Lead and Sandra Quince, Global Employee Network Program Manager for Bank of America join Dana and Elizabeth in the studio to talk about intergenerational workforce dynamics and how companies and employees are meeting the challenge.

ryanjenkins, millennialbehaviorexpert explains why today’s generational landscape than years past and how it effects organizations. Ryan explains strategies he is helping companies to implement that unify culture across generations and tap into the knowledge capital and individual skills of talent assets.

www.ryan-jenkins.com

Sandra Quince, the Global Employee Network Program Manager for Bank of America, discusses the launch BofA’s iGEN (inter-Generational Employee Network) as a way to leverage the strengths of employees across generations www.bankofamerica.com

Robbie Reese, Founder of Global Lead, shared how their program creates powerful life changing experiences for college students that help ground them in a sense of who they truly are and awareness of what matters to them in the world. They bring that maturity to the workplace and are looking for companies and career paths that emulate their values and what they want to http://www.globalleadprogram.org/

Hear about how companies are addressing generational diversity and how to uniquely engage Millennials in the business.

Chandrakant Patel, Asian American Hotel Owners Association, AAHOA

August 2, 2012 by chic perspectives

This week on Southern Hospitality, Chandrakant (C.K.) Patel, 2010 Chairman of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) and President of BVM Holdings, joins Dana and Elizabeth in the studio to talk about the business of operating a hotel and the landscape of hotel ownership across the country.

The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) is a trade organization representing Asian American hotel owners in the hospitality industry. C.K. is one of the original members of AAHOA (created in 1989), and has served on the AAHOA Board of Directors for many years.AAHOA is THE voice of owners in the hospitality industry. It is one of the industry’s fastest-growing organizations with more than 11,000 members owning more than 20,000 hotels with a total of $128 billion in property value.

C.K. talks about his early days as a hotelier and the impacts of e-commerce and franchises on the business. Having a deep commitment to community service, the Salute To Soldiers program is one way the AAHOA gives back. In recent years, C.K. has devoted substantial time to fair franchising, engaging leading attorneys and elected officials in discussions about ways to improve the franchise industry.

C.K. talks about the AAHOA Annual Convention & Trade Show, held this year in Atlanta at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center and the Georgia World Congress Center. At AAHOA regional meetings and annual convention members learn from each other and connect. Vendor relationships, resources, training webinars – the AAHOA is a powerful force and a great ally to its members.

Use the AAHOA online reservation system to book your next stay www.mybesthotelrate.com

Learn more about the Asian American Hotel Owners Association AAHOA at www.aahoa.com

Founders of Workout Anytime and Payscape Advisors

August 2, 2012 by chic perspectives

This week Good Morning Atlanta features Payscape Advisors and Workout Anytime.

Payscape Advisors co-founders Jeremy Wing and Adam Bloomston and marketing head Amber Bloomston, and fitness veterans John Quattrocchi and Steve Strickland, co-founders of Workout Anytime join Dana and Elizabeth in the studio for a lively conversation about their businesses, strategies and success.

Payscape Advisors helps businesses accept credit cards safely and securely through a PCI DSS compliant network. They make it simple for businesses and individuals to collect money by accpeting credit cards, sending bills, collecting donations or processing online registrations.

Jeremy, Adam and Adam talk about how the company got started and how it has grown to serve thousands of customers from local retail store and restaurants to government entities, wholesalers, universities and schools, utility companies, car dealerships and many more. They discuss the future innovation coming of payments and how their national network of local advisors help businesses create and decide on the right solutions for an easy process for accepting payments.

To learn more about Payscape visit www.payscapeadvisors.com

Steve and John discuss their 35+ years experience in the fitness industry and how their past successes and failures contributed to their decision to create a more cost-effective fitness model. They cut the overhead costs that are associated with large scale gym concepts and created a concept that operates in 5,000 sq. feet and with all of the amenities for only $15 per month, a profitable model that they could rapidly grow.

Steve and John talk about how key cards allow guests to exercise 24-hours per day and only required a staff between 1-3 people per location. The model provides members with first-class fitness facilities at the lowest cost possible, while delivering a profitable and affordable business model to franchisees. Workout Anytime is preparing for significant expansion into new territories by providing opportunities to business-minded entrepreneurs.

For further information about Workout Anytime and franchise opportunities, visit www.workoutanytime.com

Jocelyn Smith, Managing Partner, CEO infinitee Communications, Inc.

July 27, 2012 by chic perspectives

This week on Good People, Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For spotlights 2012 award winner, infinitee Communications, Inc. CEO, Jocelyn Smith.

Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For is an awards competition providing the business community with the opportunity to showcase their best practices and demonstrate why they are an ideal place for employees to work.

Elizabeth Gordon, interviews Jocelyn Smith, Managing Partner and CEO of infinitee Communications, Inc. about infinitee’s success.

infinitee is a full-service advertising agency that understands how to improve brands, communications and customer experiences. With a focus on retail, real estate, B2B, destination marketing, education and financial services, they provide strategic and creative solutions build brand equity and drive sales for companies across all industries.

Jocelyn describes the company’s employees self-starters, with an entrepreneurial spirit, motivated and driven.

“Infinitee has been successful because of our team of talented professionals. As partners and founders of the agency, we have always believed that you are only as good as the people that surround you.”

We discuss the implications of their philosophy in employee retention, client satisfaction, operations and profit.

For more on infinitee’s services and accolades visit www.infinitee.com

Ellis Hotel and Theatrical Outfit with Central Atlanta Progress

July 26, 2012 by chic perspectives

Today on Good Morning Atlanta, Dan Williams of Central Atlanta Progress, Tracey Lyon-Mercado, Director Sales & Marketing at The Ellis Hotel, and Tom Key, Theatrical Outfit Executive Artistic Director join Dana and Elizabeth in the Downtown Studio.

Theatrical Outfit entertains, educates and enlivens with stories that stir the soul. Classic and contemporary theater located in the heart of downtown Atlanta featuring the best artists of the region, Tom Key has developed the company into one of Atlanta’s major performing arts institutions

Tom discusses his drive to tell “Stories That Stir The Soul” his dedication to the Theatrical Art Form as a catalyst to creating community, and his theater career as a solo performer and ensemble actor for three decades, including appearances at The Lambs Theater off-Broadway, The John F. Kennedy Center of Washington D.C., The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, The Dallas Theater Center, The Alliance Theater and Theatrical Outfit. To learn more, view the schedule, and buy your tickets visit www.theatricaloutfit.org

The Ellis Hotel and Terrace, the signature restaurant of The Ellis Hotel offer downtown Atlanta’s premier eco-friendly boutique hotel experience. Terrace, supports local and regional farmers, fisherman and producers, recapturing the pure simple flavors and tastes of natural and organic ingredients while bursting with delicious flavors and sustainably-sourced ingredients.

Tracey discusses the plans to continue to enhance the space for meetings and the ever popular Women’s Floor. The Ellis Hotel exudes a perfect blend of southeast sophistication and charm. To find out more, see the hotel and make your reservation, visit www.ellishotel.com

Dan Williams of Central Atlanta Progress and Atlanta Downtown Improvement District gives up an update on the improvements taking place downtown including the lovely flower planters lining the sidewalks and the new ATL children’s playground at Woodruff Park, and ongoing transportation improvements http://www.atlantadowntown.com/initiatives/transportation-improvements.

Don’t miss Downtown Restaurant Week taking place July 21-29, enjoy 3 course meals at all your favorite downtown Atlanta restaurants find participating restaurants and details www.atlantadowntown.com/fun/restaurant-week

And or course we talk about the Transportation Referendum – a YES vote on this referendum will deliver an $8.5 billion investment for 157 infrastructure improvement and congestion relief projects for a 10-county region major interchange improvements, including a fix for the dreaded I-285/Ga. 400 interchange. It’s the biggest transportation infrastructure improvement project the region has ever attempted. Election day is next Tues July 31.

For more on Downtown Atlanta and CAP, visit www.atlantadowntown.com

Dion DeLoof, Kelley Hafer, Anteo Group, Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Co

July 19, 2012 by chic perspectives

Today on Good People, Elizabeth chats with Dion and Kelley from Anteo Group about being one of Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies to work for. “We feel strongly that to do the best work for our clients we need to have the best employees who are valued, respected, engaged and happy. Our philosophy is to hire thoroughbreds and let them run.”

Anteo Group is a technology consulting company that delivers effective solutions that enable clients to enhance business performance, maximize revenue, increase productivity and mitigate risk.Using a hybrid model for project execution that combines the best of clients’ internal resources with the most appropriate assets from their vast network of industry experts they are able to deliver technology solutions with a deep understanding of the operational, technological and human issues that organizations face.

Meet the guests:

Dion DeLoof co-founded Anteo Group in August of 2002. Dion is responsible for over-all day-to-day responsibilities at Anteo Group. Prior to Anteo Group, Dion completed 10 years with Allegis Group Inc. His tenure with Allegis Group included a six-year term in Europe where he led Allegis’ first integration of an acquisition, as Director of European Operations for Andlock, The Hague, Netherlands; as well as roles including European Division Director, Engineering Services, Allegis Group, London, England and Director of U.K. Operations, IT Services, Allegis Group, London, England. DeLoof earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Hope College.

Kelley Hafer is responsible for partnering directly with clients’ senior leadership to determine strategic consulting direction for critical business initiatives. Additionally, as Social Media and Marketing Director, Hafer is responsible for providing tactical thought leadership on the expansion of Anteo Group into local and national marketplaces, leading and implementing social media and marketing campaigns. Prior to joining Anteo Group, Hafer worked for Sutherland Asbill & Brennan where she was responsible for assisting on special projects involving strategic planning, client presentations, pitches/proposals, RFPs, competitive intelligence, and various practice group management projects. Hafer is an active member of Women in Technology, Technology Association of Georgia and other professional organizations in the Atlanta IT community. Hafer earned a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Finance, with honors, from Clemson University and attended business analysis and leadership training at the Consortium Institute of Management and Business Analysis in Italy.

To find out more about Anteo Group visit www.anteogroup.com