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Amadi Brooks with the Atlanta Hawks and Nona Jones & Star Legg with Bahama Breeze Island Grille – Duluth

August 15, 2019 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Amadi Brooks with the Atlanta Hawks and Nona Jones & Star Legg with Bahama Breeze Island Grille - Duluth

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Mike Sammond, Nona Jones, Amadi Brooks, Star Legg, Tom Sheldon

Amadi Brooks/Atlanta Hawks

Membership consultants with the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena provide businesses with year-round events to deliver a unique experience to their employees, clients, and prospects.

Nona Jones and Star Legg/Bahama Breeze

Bahama Breeze brings the feeling of a Caribbean escape, offering the food, drink and atmosphere found in the islands. The Bahama Breeze menu features familiar favorites, including seafood, chicken and steak, accented with the flavorful and colorful ingredients you’d find in the islands and reflecting the growing popularity of Caribbean and Latin flavors.

Mike Fulton with Oconee State Bank and Craig Jenkins with the Atlanta Knights

August 14, 2019 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Mike Fulton with Oconee State Bank and Craig Jenkins with the Atlanta Knights

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Mike Fulton/Oconee State Bank

Oconee State Bank is a leading financial institution with a vision to be essential to the lives, businesses, and communities they serve. With more than 59 years of service in the banking industry, Oconee State Bank continuously strive to create remarkable experiences that significantly mark the lives of others. They are proud to provide an unparalleled commitment to personalized service, innovative products and solutions, and to bringing exceptional value to their customers through local ownership, involvement, and decision making. #beyondthecupola

Craig Jenkins/Atlanta Knights

The Atlanta Knights were a minor league hockey franchise that played at the Omni Coliseum from 1992 through 1996. The arrival of the Knights marked the return of pro hockey to Atlanta for the first time since 1980, when the NHL’s Atlanta Flames departed for Calgary. The Knights served as the top farm club to the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning. In 1994, the Knights won the International Hockey League (IHL) championship, the Turner Cup.

2019 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Turner Cup championship team and the players and staff will participate in a 25-year celebration and reunion at the Atlanta Gladiators home game on Saturday, October 19.

Making the Right Move

August 14, 2019 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Making the Right Move

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Michael Leguay, Alice Leguay, Victoria Collier

Senior Salute Radio brings timely information to leading age Boomers and Seniors addressing the issues of aging, care-giving and maintaining quality of life. Learn from both professionals and regular people going through the process with their families. This episode will focus on business planning and succession planning for Seniors.

Special guests Alice Leguay and her son Michael join Victoria on this episode to discuss long term care options such as assisted living and nursing homes, why they chose them, and their experiences when “Making the Right Move”.

About The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm, of Victoria Collier

The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm was established to serve the legal needs of senior citizens when their health care needs increase. The Firm focuses its entire practice on Asset Protection and Estate Planning matters, which encompasses the areas of Medicaid Planning, VA Benefits Planning, Special Needs Planning, and Estate Planning. Victoria Collier has grown her law practice through her personable nature and good management skills. The office is located in downtown Decatur, GA. The Firm makes house calls to those clients who are unable to come to the office. They understand that you might not be able to make it into the office, so they have no problem coming to you! Take comfort in knowing that it is the mission of Victoria Collier to support her clients in the creation of a long-term care plan for preserving assets, maximizing independence, and enhancing quality of life.

Technology in the Trucking Industry

August 14, 2019 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Technology in the Trucking Industry

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Rebecca Brewster/American Transportation Research Institute

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has been engaged in critical transportation studies and operational tests since 1954. ATRI is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit research organization headquartered in Arlington, VA with offices in Atlanta, Minneapolis, Sacramento, and New York.

ATRI’s primary mission is to conduct transportation research, with an emphasis on the trucking industry’s essential role in a safe, efficient and viable transportation system. ATRI’s research focus includes: Congestion and Mobility; Economic Analysis; Safety and Security; Technology and Operations; Environment; and Transportation Infrastructure.

ATRI’s extensive experience covers a broad range of commercial vehicle operations including leadership and/or participation in numerous national freight analyses, technology research initiatives and field operational tests.

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Jason Chandler with Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation

August 14, 2019 by Garrett Ervin

Case In Point

Jason Chandler with Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation

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Jason Chandler/Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation

Accelerating access to quality healthcare has always been what the Gwinnett Medical Center is all about. In recent years, they have transformed the healthcare landscape of Gwinnett by adding the Concussion Institute, the Center for Weight Management, Graduate Medical Education, an expansion of their Cancer Institute, the Strickland Heart Center, and the Circelli Newborn Intensive Care. “Imagine what we can continue to do together.”

Episode 58: The One Thing You Need to Know About Data Privacy – Jodi Daniels

August 12, 2019 by Garrett Ervin

Business Infrastructure

Episode 58: The One Thing You Need to Know About Data Privacy – Jodi Daniels

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Are you someone I can trust? Jodi Daniels says the answer to this question determines whether potential customers will do business with you. As a data privacy expert, she keeps her finger on the pulse of privacy policies that affect every sized business. In this episode, Jodi details the business infrastructure required to support a strong data privacy strategy. Find out why she says your company needs to comply with GDPR and CCPA legislation even if you aren’t in the business of selling data.

Special Guest: Jodi Daniels, Founder & CEO – Red Clover Advisors

Location: Atlanta, GA USA

Show Notes:

8 Steps to CCPA Compliance – download Jodi’s process for FREE
Information Commissioner’s Office: the UK’s independent body set up to uphold information rights.
Information Association of Privacy Professionals: “The world’s largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community,” that “…brings together the people, tools and global information management practices you need to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving information economy.”
Federal Trade Commission: the U.S. federal agency with a unique dual mission to protect consumers and promote competition.
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: a collaborative effort between U.S. government and industry to raise awareness about cybersecurity (held annually in October).
StaySafeOnline: an organization powered by the National Cyber Security Alliance with a mission to “educate and empower our global digital society to use the internet safely and securely.
Data Security Tools:
- Dropbox: cloud storage solution
- Box: cloud storage solution
- Nord VPN: secure virtual private network for internet access
- CyberGhost: secure virtual private network for internet access
- Two-Factor Authentication: set up extra protection for accessing your apps and software with this article.
- Encrypt your laptop – an article from the Guardian featuring different laptop encryption tools
- LastPass App: digital password manager
- AVAST – free anti-virus and scanning software

LEADER DIALOGUE: Leveraging the Baldrige Framework to Transform a Healthsystem – Deep Dive

August 9, 2019 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

LEADER DIALOGUE: Leveraging the Baldrige Framework to Transform a Healthsystem - Deep Dive

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A deep dive discussion about Leveraging the Baldrige Framework to Transform a Healthsystem is provided by the hosts Ben Sawyer and Duffie Dixon, with special guest Dr. Rulon Stacey, managing director and leader of Navigant’s Healthcare Strategy business unit.

Dr. Rulon Stacey/Navigant

Dr. Rulon Stacey is a managing director and leader of Navigant’s Healthcare Strategy business unit. As a nationally recognized healthcare leader, Dr. Stacey brings a future-focused, leadership-driven approach to clients, as well as a unique understanding of provider issues, leadership and governance challenges, and strategy alternatives. He provides expertise in the design and development of initiatives that support cultural and organizational changes needed for ongoing success as health systems evolve from fee-for-service to a value-based environment.

A nationally recognized governance speaker and leader, Dr. Stacey helps governing boards strategize, understand board organization and performance measures, and develop leadership and board succession plans.

In June 2015, Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker appointed Dr. Stacey to a second three-year term as the chair of the board of overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. He is a former chair of the board of directors of the American College of Healthcare Executives and was twice named by Modern Healthcare as among the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare.

About SOAR Vision Group

The SOAR Vision Group mission is to: Align People with Purpose to Achieve Exceptional Results. SOAR provides best practice strategy execution, business process optimization services, and a structured organizational development approach for organizations to effectively implement the Baldrige Performance Excellence framework. For more information, contact SOAR Vision Group at (888) 294-3303 or visit soarvisiongroup.com.

About the Baldrige Foundation

The mission of the Baldrige Foundation is to ensure the long-term financial growth and viability of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, and to support organizational performance excellence in the United States and throughout the world. The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award is presented annually by the United States President to organizations that demonstrate quality and performance excellence. For more information, contact the Baldrige Foundation at (202) 559-9195 or visit baldrigefoundation.org.

MARKETING MATTERS WITH RYAN SAUERS: Ronnie Brown with Wells Fargo Advisors and Rennie Curran with Game Changer Coaching

August 8, 2019 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

MARKETING MATTERS WITH RYAN SAUERS: Ronnie Brown with Wells Fargo Advisors and Rennie Curran with Game Changer Coaching

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Ryan Sauers, Ronnie Brown, Rennie Curran, Jane Bishop

Ronnie Brown/Wells Fargo Advisors

Former NFL running back Ronnie Brown is currently a Financial Professional. “As a former professional athlete, I always felt like I wanted to do more. Knowing my story and being able to fulfill a goal of mine, I knew that I wanted to help other individuals. I am able to do that from a financial prospective that can lead to comfortable, less stressful lifestyle by appropriately planning.”

Rennie Curran/Game Changer Coaching

Rennie Curran is a former award-winning professional athlete, keynote speaker, author, and the CEO of Game Changer Coaching. Rennie delivers powerful keynote presentations, workshops, and one-on-one coaching on topics such as leadership, team-building, overcoming adversity, and high performance. His talks are informative, engaging, and full of entertainment. Clients include the Coca Cola Companies, Axa Advisors, The University of Georgia, Chick-Fil-A, Gwinnett County Schools, and many more.

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 discussing topics as they relate to marketing, communications, sales, 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, which is rapidly changing, multi-generational. and noisy in nature.

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Teresa Stewart with Stretch Zone Suwanee and Robert Miller with 101 Bagel Duluth

August 8, 2019 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Teresa Stewart with Stretch Zone Suwanee and Robert Miller with 101 Bagel Duluth

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Teresa Stewart/Stretch Zone Suwanee

Stretch Zone Suwanee practitioners work with the stretch reflex extremely powerful principles of neuromuscular behavior. Patented equipment practitioners follow specific methods and protocols to properly position, stabilize, isolate and manipulate muscles in a scientific way overcoming the stretch reflex increasing range of motion and movement.

Robert Miller/101 Bagel Duluth

Believing that there are no shortcuts to creating quality products, 101 Bagel Cafe never deviates from the old-world artisan recipe for making bagels and only uses the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. This commitment to quality products is reflected throughout our entire bagel-making process as each bagel is boiled and then baked fresh daily in the old traditional New York way.