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Bob Hastings with Southeast Transportation Security Council

September 23, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Case In Point

Bob Hastings with Southeast Transportation Security Council

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Bob Hastings/Southeast Transportation Security Council

The Southeast Transportation Security Council (SETSC) is a Cargo Theft Intelligence Council formed in 2002. Members are from the transportation, logistics, insurance industry and local state and federal law enforcement working or investigating cargo thefts. The council meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month (either virtually or in person) with a focus on cargo theft trends and intelligence in Georgia and the Southeastern U.S. The Council has a strong emphasis on information sharing and training for law enforcement on cargo theft and the Council holds regional training classes 2 to 3 times a year in hot spot areas for theft.

Coping with Covid: Frank Bealer with Phase Family Learning Center

September 23, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Coping with Covid: Frank Bealer with Phase Family Learning Center

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This special edition of “TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan” features another installment of a limited series called “Coping with COVID”. Hosted by Bryan Mulligan, the President of Applied Information, “Coping with Covid” shares the stories and successes of people and organizations during these unprecedented times of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Joining Bryan on this installment is Frank Bealer, the CEO of Phase Family Center, to discuss how daycare centers are helping parents adjust to the new school year by providing distance learning support and a healthy environment.

Frank Bealer/Phase Family Learning Center

Frank Bealer is the CEO of Phase Family Center, an organization dedicated to shaping the future by building community among millennial families. Prior to Phase Family Center, Frank was the Executive Director of Family Ministry at Elevation Church (one of the fastest growing and largest churches in America). Prior to his time at Elevation, Frank was the President of a large retail insurance firm operating in 47 states.

About Applied Information

Applied Information is a leading developer of connected, intelligent transportation system (ITS) solutions designed to improve safety, reliability and mobility. Applied Information’s Glance Smart City Supervisory platform allows cities to manage all their traffic and ITS assets on one web-based application. This includes 5 key areas: Traffic Intersections, School Beacons, Parking Guidance System, Mobile Vehicle Assets and ITS devices. AI’s Glance TravelSafely smartphone app connects drivers, cyclists and pedestrians for a safer commute.

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this interview.

It is NOT Impossible Building a Business from ZERO

September 23, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Business Made Simple

It is NOT Impossible Building a Business from ZERO

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Successful business entrepreneurs Tim and Chrystal Mansour share their 50 years of combined business experience on “Business Made Simple” to motivate others and turn dreams into reality!

The couple shares their business experiences, challenges, and passions for success. “Business Made Simple” offers tips and strategies on how to build a business from scratch, how to manage and overcome obstacles, how to manage working with family and friends, and much more. Hear lessons learned along the way, and the importance & power of positive thinking!

Tim & Chrystal Mansour/Mansour International

Building and operating over ten businesses within 30 years, all these businesses started from zero. Tim was fortunate to sell all of them over a period of time for a total of $10.8 million dollars.

Working successfully with thousands of employees, members, customers and family, Tim received several business accolades such as:

Georgia Chamber of Commerce “Georgia Business Man of the Year”
Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce “Gwinnett Business Man of the Year”
Board member, Leadership Gwinnett “Glance Program”
Georgia Trend Magazine “Georgia’s Top 40 Business Leaders Under 40”
Rockdale Chamber of Commerce “Jerry Barbee Small Business Person of the Year” Finalist
Gwinnett Magazine readers voted Fitness International “Best in Gwinnett” Fitness Center for seven years in a row
Member of Leadership Gwinnett
Member of Golden Key Society Alumni of UWA 2017
President, American Heart Association Gwinnett

Together, Tim and Chrystal have over 50 plus years of business experience in the Health & Fitness industry through education, coaching and living a healthy way of life. Key elements of this program are motivating people to pursue and achieve their dreams & goals in business, building/managing relationships, health & fitness, as well as helping others manage and overcoming obstacle while remaining focused, persistent and positive.

Mansour International is Tim and Chrystal’s current business, which allows them to enjoy motivating others in business, investing in real estate, flipping houses, and living a healthy way of life!

MOXIE AWARD WINNERS: Dr. Jann Joseph with Georgia Gwinnett College, Linnea Miller with Long Table and Gale Higginbotham with Gwinnett County Police Department

September 22, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

MOXIE AWARD WINNERS: Dr. Jann Joseph with Georgia Gwinnett College, Linnea Miller with Long Table and Gale Higginbotham with Gwinnett County Police Department

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Dr. Jann Joseph, Linnea Miller and Gale Higginbotham

This special episode of “The Voice of Business” features three of the 2020 Gwinnett Chamber Moxie Award winners. The show is hosted by Lina Teitelbaum, the Programs & Events Manager with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Jann Joseph/Georgia Gwinnett College

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is a public, four-year and accredited liberal arts college that provides access to baccalaureate level degrees that meet the economic development needs of the growing and diverse population of Gwinnett County and the northeast Atlanta metropolitan region. GGC’s mission is to produce future leaders for Georgia and the nation whose graduates are inspired to contribute to their local, state, national and international communities and are prepared to engage in an ever-changing global environment. GGC currently serves nearly 13,000 students pursuing degrees in 19 majors and more than 45 concentrations.

Linnea Miller/Long Table

Long Table is a collaborative learning experience that builds healthy individuals and high performing teams who achieve greater alignment, expanded capacity, enhanced performance, effective communication and stronger relationships.

Gale Higginbotham/Gwinnett County Police Department

The Gwinnett County Police Department is an agency with a long history of excellence, integrity, and fairness. The department enjoys a strong relationship with the diverse community it serves and continues to build that reputation by constantly engaging and interacting with the residents. Due to their reputation, high standards, and commitment to excellence, they only recruit and hire the best and most qualified applicants.

The Gwinnett County Police Department is the second largest police agency in Georgia with an authorized strength of 877 sworn officers, supported by 276 civilian employees. The department is CALEA accredited, originally attaining that designation in 1993. Gwinnett is located in the northeast part of metro Atlanta, serving a population of more than 800,000 residents with an area of 437 square miles.

MOXIE AWARD WINNERS: Melanie Conner with Rainbow Village and Claire Gordon with BB&T now Truist

September 21, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

MOXIE AWARD WINNERS: Melanie Conner with Rainbow Village and Claire Gordon with BB&T now Truist

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Melanie Conner, Claire Gordon and Lina Teitelbaum

This special episode of “The Voice of Business” features two of the 2020 Gwinnett Chamber Moxie Award winners. The show is hosted by Lina Teitelbaum, the Programs & Events Manager with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.

Melanie Conner/Rainbow Village

The mission of Rainbow Village is to transform the lives of homeless families with children by providing a stable community and services that instill initiative, self-development, and accountability for future generations. Rainbow Village has realized for over 29 years that it is this holistic approach to serving all family members in a safe community that allows their residents to truly break generational cycles of poverty, homelessness, and domestic violence. As their mission is fulfilled, they work towards their vision to be a national model of an educational and holistic approach to breaking the cycles of homelessness, poverty, and domestic violence.

Claire Gordon/BB&T now Truist

Truist Financial Corporation is an American bank holding company headquartered in Charlotte, NC. At Truist, the purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities. Every day, the pursuit of better drives them to empower clients with more choice, teammates with more fulfillment, and communities with more hope. They boldly believe in the power of what everyone can achieve together.

The Waffle House Journey from Applicant to Senior Management

September 21, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

The Waffle House Journey from Applicant to Senior Management

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Jerry Novac/Waffle House

Waffle House restaurants have offered the unbeatable combination of good food with outstanding service since 1955. This combination has made it a beloved icon of the South for the past 65 years. Waffle House restaurants provide a unique dining experience where regular customers are greeted by name and enjoy social interaction with their servers and other customers. All food is prepared fresh, cooked to order and served on real china in a kitchen that is out front and in full view.

Headquartered in Norcross, GA, Waffle House operates nearly 2,000 restaurants company and franchisee owned, with 90% company-owned. Each restaurant is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Waffle House holds the title as the world’s leading server of waffles, omelets, T-bone steaks and more.

Applied Information and the iATL

September 17, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Applied Information and the iATL

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On this special episode of “TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan”, you’ll hear about the latest technological advances in transportation and safety from two of the industry’s experts, plus how the Covid-19 pandemic has transformed the way business is being done in the transportation sector.

Bryan Mulligan is the President and Founder of Applied Information and has more than 20 years of experience leading the transportation industry in technical innovation. Peter Ashley is the Vice President of Business Development & Marketing for Applied Information.

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this show.

About Applied Information:

Applied Information is a leading developer of connected, intelligent transportation system (ITS) solutions designed to improve safety, reliability and mobility. Applied Information’s Glance Smart City Supervisory System™ platform allows cities to manage all their traffic and ITS assets on one web-based application. This includes 5 key areas: Traffic Intersections, School Beacons, Parking Guidance System, Mobile Vehicle Assets and ITS devices. AI’s Glance TravelSafely™ smartphone app connects drivers, cyclists and pedestrians for a safer commute.

About the iATL

The Infrastructure-Automotive Technology Laboratory (iATL) is the first facility in the world where automakers and transportation infrastructure manufacturers can imagine, create and test technology and applications for connected vehicles to communicate with traffic signals and other smart roadside traffic control equipment.

The 4,400 square foot facility is a private-sector led initiative, powered by Applied Information, where professionals can design, create, and test new developments in traffic infrastructure and the realm of connected vehicle technology.

The tools available include dozens of different types of electronic devices that control everything from traffic signals to school zone safety beacons to electronic crosswalks. Automakers will be able to develop interactive safety apps that interact with the devices, and cellular network operators will further develop communication technology, such as the highly anticipated 5G connectivity standards.

SIMON SAYS, LET’S TALK BUSINESS: Dennis Hoffman with Community Management Associates and Arthur Salus with Duluth Travel

September 17, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

SIMON SAYS, LET'S TALK BUSINESS: Dennis Hoffman with Community Management Associates and Arthur Salus with Duluth Travel

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Dennis Hoffman, Arthur Salus and Al Simon

Dennis Hoffman/Community Management Associates

Community Management Associates began in 1989 with 7 Associations and 4 employees. Today we manage over 900 Associations located throughout the southeastern United States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee). For the past 16 years, CMA has ranked as the number one association management firm in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

Arthur Salus/Duluth Travel

Duluth Travel opened in 1994. They are a full-service, locally-owned travel agency located in Duluth, GA. They are the second-largest travel agency in Georgia. Their business services include corporate/business travel, leisure/vacation travel, incentive travel, and government travel. They are a tour operator for Costa Rica. With over 70 employees, Duluth Travel has a 95% customer rating with D & B. Their primary focus is excellent customer service. As Arthur likes to say, “When the customer speaks, we listen!” Their experienced labor force is made up of “hand picked” personnel. Their advantage over other travel agencies is that customers stay with them. Contact Arthur Salus directly at (770) 308-7060.

Molly Thompson with Highlands at Sweetwater Creek and Oren Bar with Rebalansing Health

September 17, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Molly Thompson with Highlands at Sweetwater Creek and Oren Bar with Rebalansing Health

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Molly Thompson/Highlands at Sweetwater Creek

Highlands at Sweetwater Creek Apartments in Duluth is the newest community offering both excellent proximity to city conveniences and the opportunity to explore nature. Move in and discover their mile and a half of nature trails. The sweet life is about to get sweeter… and now it can be yours! Drift Into Comfort. Drift Into Home.

Oren Bar/Rebalansing Health

Rebalansing Health is a physical therapy clinic that focuses on using manual therapy to decrease pain, increase function and resolve trauma. No gym, no medications, no hot packs or electrical stimulation. Just amazing results by unleashing the power of the body to heal itself.