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Sherwin Levinson with MRC-GEM and Kristi Gorinas with Healthy Coverage for Life

January 9, 2025 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Sherwin Levinson with MRC-GEM and Kristi Gorinas with Healthy Coverage for Life

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Sherwin Levinson/MRC-GEM

MRC GEM is an all-volunteer nonprofit whose mission is to augment community health operations during large-scale emergencies, aid response to pressing health care needs, and improve community emergency preparedness. They serve Georgia’s Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale Counties, a highly-diverse population of well over 1.2 million people. COVID is a perfect example of when their help was needed as their volunteers provided over 17,000 hours of support, helping with 375,000 vaccinations and tests. They’ve assisted with hurricane evacuation shelters, TB testing, distributing Narcan kits, providing first aid stations at public events, among many other functions. With over 1,300 volunteers who either have an
active healthcare license or a current background check, their work has received awards and special recognition from GNR Public Health, the Gwinnett County Commission, the Georgia State Legislature, FEMA, and the U.S. Surgeon General.

Kristi Gorinas/Healthy Coverage for Life

Healthy Coverage for Life is a boutique health insurance agency focusing on customized plans that meet health needs and budget. They are experts in health, life insurance, living benefits, and long term health insurance, retirement planning, annuities, college funds and more.

Season 3, Episode 1: GWINNETT COUNTY LEADER RICHARD TUCKER

January 7, 2025 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Season 3, Episode 1: GWINNETT COUNTY LEADER RICHARD TUCKER

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Host Stan Hall is joined by a true leader and influential figure in Gwinnett County, Richard L. Tucker. Richard is the CEO and Co-Founder of Arlington Capital. With an impressive career spanning decades, Richard has become a cornerstone of both the local business community and the state of Georgia, serving in pivotal roles such as Chairman of the Gwinnett Convention & Visitors Bureau, former President of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, and as a long-serving member of the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents.

The Gas South District’s “That’s The Ticket!” is the ultimate podcast exploring all things Gas South District, and a source for insights to events on campus and discussions on the wider entertainment and tourism industry. The series is hosted by Stan Hall, CEO of Gas South District and Explore Gwinnett.

For further information about Gas South District and upcoming events, visit GasSouthDistrict.com. That’s the ticket!

You can watch this podcast on YouTube (Please like and share!)

Riptide, LLC Presents Steve and Christine Strong of Adam & Eve Atlanta

January 6, 2025 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Riptide, LLC Presents Steve and Christine Strong of Adam & Eve Atlanta

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Heather Dean, CEO of Riptide, LLC, and Mike Sammond of Gwinnett Business RadioX, introduce you to Steve and Christine Strong, the owners of Adam & Eve Atlanta, an adult novelty store located at 4790 Peachtree Industrial Blvd in Berkeley Lake, GA.

About Riptide, LLC

Riptide, LLC brings 30 years of business background in technology, operations and sales strategy to the small to medium to growing sized business owner across Georgia and the Southeast. Riptide, LLC works closely with you to discuss what aspects of your business are going well, and where you could deploy better infrastructure, sales processes, and business operations. They help lay the groundwork for strong revenue growth for your company year over year. Riptide, LLC and their team focus and succeed in helping you and your product rise above the noisy marketplace, and position you for growth versus your competition.

Atlanta Gladiators Podcast – Forward Michael Marchesan

January 2, 2025 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Atlanta Gladiators Podcast - Forward Michael Marchesan

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On this month’s episode of The Atlanta Gladiators Podcast on Business RadioX, the team’s Director of Broadcasting & Communications Liam Gotimer interviews Gladiators forward Michael Marchesan to talk about his hockey career, adjusting to life in Atlanta, and a how he became a good fighter.

Team Website: AtlantaGladiators.com

Watch the video of this podcast on YouTube!

Episode 5: New Year, New Leadership

December 19, 2024 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Episode 5: New Year, New Leadership

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New Year, New Leadership with Dr. Darice Irby and Rick Packer: Common Leadership Lessons, Navigating Change Management, Combating Burnout, and More

Welcome to today’s episode of “The Voice of Business” presented by Gwinnett Magazine, where we’re thrilled to have Dr. Darice Irby, Owner of Thriving Partners LLC, and Rick Packer, Principal Consultant at The Table Group, joining us for an inspiring conversation led by Nick Masino, President and CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber. Together, they’ll dive into the art of authentic leadership, strategies for preventing burnout, the transformative impact of AI innovation, and how to choose the right mentor to guide your leadership journey. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or a new leader, this episode is packed with actionable insights to inspire your growth in the new year.

In this Episode:

Intro 00:00
Common Leadership Lessons in 2024 03:18
Navigating Change Management 09:20
How Leaders can Prioritize their Growth & Development 10:50
Advice on Choosing a Mentor 14:30
Strategies to Combat Burnout 24:32
Advice for New Leaders 34:08

Resources & Links:

Dr. Darice Irby – LinkedIn

Thriving Partners LLC Website

Rick Packer – LinkedIn

The Table Group Website

The Gwinnett Chamber’s “Voice of Business” Podcast is presented by Gwinnett Magazine and produced in partnership with Business RadioX. Hosted by President & CEO Nick Masino, this show features engaging fireside chats with prominent business leaders, offering invaluable insights into leadership, small business growth, economic development, and inclusive best practices in business.

Erik & Jose Zamora with Zamora Design and Build

December 19, 2024 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Erik & Jose Zamora with Zamora Design and Build

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Erik & Jose Zamora/Zamora Design and Build

Zamora Design and Build specializes in transforming outdoor spaces into beautiful landscapes tailored to your unique needs. With years of experience and a dedicated team, they combine natural elements with your vision to create stunning, functional designs. Their focus on careful planning and attention to detail ensures your outdoor vision is brought to life.

Gwinnett Business Radio is presented by

Riptide, LLC Presents Stephen Straub, President of Gotham Building

December 18, 2024 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Riptide, LLC Presents Stephen Straub, President of Gotham Building

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Heather Dean, CEO of Riptide, LLC, and Mike Sammond of Gwinnett Business RadioX, introduce you to Stephen Straub, the President of Gotham Building, a company dedicated to building excellence.

Based in New York City, Gotham Building serves clients by overcoming complicated construction-related issues and accomplishing the project objectives through analysis, coordination, and leadership. Gotham Building provides tailored services to suit each client’s specific needs. Through both the planning and execution phases, they ensure their client’s best interest is served.

Stephen is a results-focused, hands-on, construction professional with 20 years of experience in all aspects of the industry. He has a verifiable track record for successfully completing multi-million dollar projects through coordinating Architects, Engineers, Design Consultants, and Contractors.

About Riptide, LLC

Episode 4: Tracy Pitcher, Senior Vice President of Comcast Business – Central Division

December 18, 2024 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Episode 4: Tracy Pitcher, Senior Vice President of Comcast Business - Central Division

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On this month’s episode of Unscripted Leadership, Comcast Business VP Heather Orrico is joined by Tracy Pitcher, Senior Vice President of the Central Division of Comcast Business. Tracy delves into how Comcast Business is addressing the needs of businesses of all sizes with a wide array of solutions, including connectivity, unified communication, mobile service, and particularly, security solutions to protect against omnipresent cyber threats. She elaborates on Comcast’s commitment to expanding service offerings and infrastructure, with significant investments in technology to boost network capacity and reliability. The conversation also covers the launch of Comcast Business Mobile, the upcoming enhancements to broadband internet speeds for Atlanta customers, and efforts to tackle the digital divide by extending services to underserved communities and supporting small businesses through the Comcast RISE program.

Tracy Pitcher/Comcast Business

Tracy Pitcher serves as the Senior Vice President of Comcast Business for Comcast’s Central Division, which spans across 12 states. In this role, she is responsible for developing, facilitating and implementing strategies designed to continue growing small, medium and enterprise business relationships. Tracy previously held other executive roles at Comcast, including Senior Vice President of Comcast Business in the Northeast Division, Senior Vice President of the Greater Boston Region and Senior Vice President of Operations. Prior to joining Comcast, she held leadership positions at Charter Communications, AT&T Broadband, Time Warner Cable, and Thomson Consumer Electronics.

About Comcast Business

Comcast Business offers Ethernet, Internet, Wi-Fi, Voice, TV and Managed Enterprise Solutions to help organizations of all sizes transform their business. Powered by an advanced network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is one of the largest contributors to the growth of Comcast Cable. Comcast Business is the nation’s largest cable provider to small and mid-size businesses and has emerged as a force in the Enterprise market, and has been recognized over the last two years by leading industry associations as one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services. For more information, call 866-429-3085. Follow on Twitter @ComcastBusiness and on other social media networks at http://business.comcast.com/social.

Unscripted Leadership is presented by

2024 Atlanta Small Business Conference & Expo with Riptide, LLC

December 16, 2024 by Garrett Ervin

The 2024 Atlanta Small Business Conference & Expo was held December 11th at the Atlanta Convention Center/AmericasMart. Business owners and entrepreneurs gained valuable insights into growing their small businesses. Business RadioX joined Riptide, LLC to interview several of the passionate professionals, small business owners, and up-and-coming entrepreneurs attending the event.

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