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Coping with COVID: Kerry Armstrong with Atlanta Regional Commission

June 17, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Coping with COVID: Kerry Armstrong with Atlanta Regional Commission

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This special edition of “TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan” features the first 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 first installment is Kerry Armstrong with the Atlanta Regional Commission and North Fulton Community Improvement District.

Kerry Armstrong/Atlanta Regional Commission and North Fulton CID

Kerry Armstrong has served on the Atlanta Regional Commission since 2008, and is currently serving his second term as the ARC Board Chairman. During his tenure on the ARC Board he served on numerous Commission Committees and as Co-Chair of the Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board.

Professionally, as a Managing Director – Development Partner with Pope & Land Real Estate, Armstrong is involved in the development, marketing, leasing, and management of commercial real estate investments. He joined Pope & Land in 2012, and his commercial real estate career spans three decades

He is also actively involved in numerous civic, educational, and charitable organizations. He is the Chairman of the North Fulton Community Improvement District, and was recently appointed by the Speaker of the House of the Georgia General Assembly to serve on the State of Georgia’s Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act Guidelines Committee. He serves as a Director and Past Chair of the Council for Quality Growth, as a Director and Past Chair of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and is a Director for the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

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.

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Elderly Abuse and Social Media on Injury Claims (Part 1)

June 17, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Elderly Abuse and Social Media on Injury Claims (Part 1)

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“Injury Insider with Derek Hays” will answer legal questions and debunk personal injury myths with insight and expertise. For nearly 25 years, Derek has exclusively represented injured parties in Georgia. Now, he’d like to put that knowledge to work for you!

On this episode, Derek discusses elderly abuse awareness, how social media can affect a person’s personal injury claim, and answers a listener’s question about statute of limitations.

“Injury Insider with Derek Hays” is brought to you by Status Home Design, your one-stop-shop for all your home and gift needs.

About The Law Office of Derek M. Hays

The Law Office of Derek M. Hays is located in the heart of downtown Lawrenceville at 30 Lumpkin Street, Suite C in Lawrenceville, GA . We are just minutes away from the Lawrenceville Square and Gwinnett Justice and Administrative Center.

Derek Hays, owner and founder of the Law Office of Derek M. Hays, is among Georgia’s elite trial lawyers, recognized for his work on behalf of victims of car wrecks, nursing home negligence and other personal injury claims. He has successfully obtained approximately $125,000,000 in combined verdicts and settlements in his almost 25 years practicing law. Nationally, he is one of America’s Top 100 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, earned by the most skilled and ethical attorneys. Derek M. Hays has also been honored as Gwinnett Magazine’s “Best of Gwinnett” every year since 2015 as well as being a valued member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Mr. Hays believes communication is key and this sets him apart from other firms. He is committed to clients and manages each case while discussing all aspects of your claim with you from the beginning, answering questions and guiding you through the process to maximize your compensation.

Call for a free, no risk case evaluation – 404-777-HURT

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STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Ken Tevis with True Source Funding

June 11, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Ken Tevis with True Source Funding

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On this episode of “Strategic Insights Radio”, host Jennifer Rusz discusses business lending and business loans with Ken Tevis with True Source Funding.

Ken Tevis/True Source Funding

True Source Funding has been providing real solutions to small and medium businesses throughout the United States through a variety of business loans since 2007. Their funding advisors have the product knowledge and years of experience to help you get approved. Don’t be embarrassed by bad credit. They understand and are here to provide the funding your business needs.

Jennifer Rusz/Sterling Rose Consulting Corp

Jennifer Rusz has a long career working for both corporations and as an entrepreneur. Rusz began her career, in the 90’s in market intelligence, business operations and management for companies such as Mid America Research/Fact in Focus, Lucent Technologies, Kyocera Wireless, ARS/ Current Analysis and Websense Software Solutions before starting her first company in 2004. She has since been a business consultant and now Founder and CEO of Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. Sterling Rose Consulting Corp is an award-winning full service business consulting firm with three divisions, which include business consulting, marketing consulting and strategic technology consulting. For more information about Jennifer Rusz or Sterling Rose Consulting Corp, visit www.sterlingroseconsultingcorp.com or call (470) 202-8659.

About “Strategic Insights Radio”:

“Strategic Insights Radio” is intended to be an interactive radio show hosted by Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. Listeners can Tweet their questions for a live response on the radio to @sterling_rose1 or via @strategicradio. Also, suggestions on business topics that listeners would like to learn more about are welcome. Please send suggestions to info@sterlingroseconsultingcorp.com.

MARKETING MATTERS WITH RYAN SAUERS: Grant Brondyke with Presidential Relocation Services and Darrell Watson with State Farm Insurance

June 11, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

MARKETING MATTERS WITH RYAN SAUERS: Grant Brondyke with Presidential Relocation Services and Darrell Watson with State Farm Insurance

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Jane Bishop, Grant Brondyke, Darrell Watson and Ryan Sauers (socially distancing)

Grant Brondyke/Presidential Relocation Services

Presidential Relocation Services is a full service moving company with a mission of treating people right and offering the best service in their industry. They strive to put people above profits.

Darrell Watson/State Farm Insurance

It is Darrell’s goal as a State Farm Insurance agent to assist all of his customers to develop and maintain a Planned Protection Portfolio (i.e. auto, home, life/long term care, asset, health, finance and final wish protection).

Prior to becoming a State Farm agent, Darrell was a pastor for 28 years and is currently the interim pastor at FBC Tucker. He is a 2014 Texas Ironman having competed and completed all four triathlon distances in 2014 (sprint, Olympic, 70.3 and full ironmen, 140.6).

Jane Bishop/Take the Next Step

Jane Bishop, is CEO of Take the Next Step which emerged out of her passion to help others “go for their It.” She helps small business owners and entrepreneurs strengthen and align with their inner core for success by using her coaching and training skills. When you work with Jane you will experience accomplishing your “it” and be a greater influence to those around you. Jane uses her E4U system to help clients get to the core faster to create and execute a plan for effectiveness. Jane is also a professional speaker and published author. Curious? Reach out and book a complimentary session and see where that leads.

Ryan Sauers/President of Sauers Consulting Strategies

Ryan T. Sauers has spent 25 years leading and/or consulting with visual communications and marketing related organizations. Ryan is President/Owner of the consulting firm, Sauers Consulting Strategies; Our Town Gwinnett Magazine (2 monthly magazines); and its parent company End Resultz Media.

Key areas of focus of the consulting firm include: sales training, marketing strategy, personal branding, leadership development, and organizational change.

Sauers is a frequent national speaker and columnist. He has been recognized as one of the top 80 CMO’s in the world and achieved the top designation of Certified Marketing Executive through Sales and Marketing Executives International.

Sauers is an adjunct university professor teaching leadership, marketing, and communication courses to current and aspiring leaders. Ryan is a Certified Myers Briggs, DiSC, and Emotional Intelligence Practitioner.

Ryan is working on his Doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership and is host of the radio show Marketing Matters. Sauers is author of the best-selling books Everyone is in Sales and Would You Buy from You? More info at: RyanSauers.com or OurTownGwinnett.com.

Show Overview

Marketing Matters with Ryan Sauers is a radio show presented by Air Filter Sales and Service. The show discusses topics as they relate to marketing, communications, sales, customer service, leadership and more. Host Ryan Sauers, a best-selling author and national speaker, discusses how these topics play a role in every aspect of our lives. Each episode shares tangible nuggets of information that listeners can easily understand and apply to their everyday life, whether personal or business. The show challenges listeners’ current state of thinking so they can grow to new heights and see new opportunities in business or life: which is rapidly changing, multi-generational, and noisy in nature.

Melvin Everson with Gwinnett Technical College

June 10, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Case In Point

Melvin Everson with Gwinnett Technical College

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Melvin Everson/Gwinnett Technical College

Gwinnett Tech has been providing career-focused education and training in this region for more than 25 years. Their programs focus on real-world education for real-world jobs and help you gain the knowledge you need to realize your dreams.

Gwinnett Tech offers more than 140 programs – degree, diploma and certificate options – that you can finish in two years or less. Programs in the fastest growing fields, plus emerging industries and technologies, where employers need a highly skilled workforce and Gwinnett Tech graduates are in demand.

Gwinnett Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree.

Home Staging & More

June 10, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Home Staging & More

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Let Leta take you on a journey of faith, life, travel, and interior design. Take your life out of the status quo and into 2020! Status Life with Leta is brought to you by Status Home Design, and by the Law Office of Derek M. Hays at 404-777-HURT.

On this episode, Leta recaps the effect coronavirus has had on her business, both brick-and-mortar and online, some DIY projects you can undertake during this shelter-in-place, a brief update on her weight loss challenge, and an overview of home staging.

Leta Brooks/Status Home Design

Status Home Design is a 12.000 sq ft retail store located in the Kohls Plaza of Hamilton Mill at 2240 Hamilton Creek Pkwy, Dacula, Georgia. They have 70 different merchants inside the store selling furniture and home goods of various styles. Their Status Carpenters can rehab, refinish, or repaint almost anything. This fantastic team of carpenters also custom builds tables, bookcases, cabinets, and barn doors. Status Design Studio, Inc., their award winning full-service interior design firm is also located inside the store. Their designers, provide exemplary service for all your home and business needs. Status Home Design’s knowledge of the latest trends and access to an abundance of manufacturers for furniture and all home decor items, sets them apart from the rest. Last, but certainly not least, they have an in-house seamstress and upholstery workshop.

Contact Leta at lbrooks@statushomedesign.com

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The Mansour Family Story (Part 1 of 2)

June 10, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Business Made Simple

The Mansour Family Story (Part 1 of 2)

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Michael Mansour, Abbie Mansour, Dr. Cory Mansour, Chrystal Mansour, Tim Mansour

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!

Jordan Shumate with Shuma Sports

June 5, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Jordan Shumate with Shuma Sports

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

This series is presented by C-A-B Incorporated. Since 1982, C-A-B Incorporated has been a pre-eminent leader in manufacturing and global sourcing of precision machined iron and steel products serving infrastructure, hydraulics, automotive, rail, and a variety of other industries. As a woman-owned company, C-A-B is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the “Celebrating Powerhouse Women” series, bringing focus to the many incredible women in our community making things happen.

Jordan Shumate/Shuma Sports

Shuma Sports, established in 2014, offers a full line of team sports uniforms, apparel, and equipment, school spirit wear, and corporate apparel, as well as an extensive line of promotional goods. They pride themselves on simplifying the ordering process beyond delivery and forming relationships with their customers that defy the limitations of customer service.

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Larry Roemer & Ricky Moore of Forrestall CPAs

June 4, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Larry Roemer & Ricky Moore of Forrestall CPAs

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Steven Julian, Larry Roemer, Ricky Moore, Mike Sammond

Larry Roemer & Ricky Moore/Forrestall CPAs

Forrestall CPAs is a full service CPA firm. Founded in 1978, they are one the longest operating CPA firms in North Atlanta. Jeff Forrestall is the managing partner and his leadership team brings the experience and innovation to go beyond the basic compliance accounting functions.