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Suzanne Cartwright & Brandon Failla with Friends American Grill

July 16, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Suzanne Cartwright & Brandon Failla with Friends American Grill

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Suzanne Cartwright, Tom Vooris, Brandon Failla

Suzanne Cartwright & Brandon Failla/Friends American Grill

Friends American Grill is a neighborhood grill & bar. They are locally owned and operated by Ray Stanjevich and Suzanne Cartwright, with locations in Dacula, Dawsonville, Suwanee, Winder, Buford and Grayson. Operating since 2010, Friends is a place for good food and service, families and sports. Their growth is attributed to their customer loyalty, and they continue to thrive because of repeat visits by their “regulars”. Friends is filled with high definition televisions showing all NFL games and most other sporting events, including UFC. Each restaurant has a beautiful, inviting and cozy patio.

Their menu offers quality choices such as burgers, sandwiches, steaks, shrimp, chicken, quesadillas, pasta and salads. Some of the most popular food items are “Bada Bang Shrimp”, “Gooey Louie Burger”, “Bayou Chicken Tenders”, “Loaded French Dip” and “Cajun Chicken Pasta”.

They have a full bar serving liquor, beer and wine. You will find craft beers on draft as well as most popular brands. Their bars also offer Keno games for your entertainment.

Contributing to the community and providing a helping hand to others is part of their fiber. Friends holds an annual charity event “Ansley’s Easter”. Ansley Arnette was a young girl that suffered from a rare, non-curable brain tumor, and Friends’ first fundraiser was held to help her family with medical bills. Ansley has since passed away, but her memory and spirit carries on every year at Friends on Easter Sunday.

Charles Pace & Shelly Schwerzler with the Gwinnett County Public Library

July 12, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Beyond The Cupola

Charles Pace & Shelly Schwerzler with the Gwinnett County Public Library

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Charles Pace, Shelly Schwerzler, Josh Osborne

“Beyond the Cupola” allows invited customers, community, and team members of Oconee State Bank to have an opportunity to share their stories of success and inspiration, and/or how the Remarkable culture of Oconee State Bank has inspired them to mark lives in their own right.

Charles Pace & Shelly Schwerzler/Gwinnett County Public Library

The Gwinnett County Public Library is a free provider of education and information. Located in metro Atlanta, the library has 15 branches that offer free access to computers and Wi-Fi, classes, materials, and programming for people of all ages.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Tonya Daye with OneSource Learning & Development Center

July 12, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Tonya Daye with OneSource Learning & Development Center

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Tonya Daye/OneSource Learning & Development Center

Tonya Daye is an upcoming Author, Certified Life & Career Coach, Public Speaker, and Founder of OneSource Learning & Development Center. She is married and a mother of four children. Overcoming so many difficulties and setbacks in life, she has learned how to overcome depression, anxiety, tragedy and brokenness and make it her purpose to help others move forward towards hope. She concentrates in helping both men and women overcome hardships, difficulties and behaviors/patterns that would interfere with long-standing goals and to reach their fullest potential. Tonya believes given the proper tools, opportunity and education, you can build a sustainable future and live a fulfilled life by focusing-forward.

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.

Improving Emergency Vehicle Response Time and First Responder Roadway Safety, with Jackie Gibbs

July 11, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Improving Emergency Vehicle Response Time and First Responder Roadway Safety, with Jackie Gibbs

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Jackie Gibbs, retired Fire Chief with City of Marietta, GA

Jackie Gibbs is the retired Fire Chief for the City of Marietta, GA. Jackie served in Marietta for 41 years with the last 18 years as the Fire Chief. Jackie is a native of Marietta, attending Marietta City Schools and Southern Technical Institute in Marietta, now a part of Kennesaw State University. He received an Associate Degree in Fire Science Technology and a Bachelors in Industrial Engineering Technology. As a firefighter, Jackie rose through the ranks from firefighter to Fire Chief with assignments in suppression, training and fire prevention. Over his career he has help numerous positions in professional regional, state and international fire associations. He currently serves as the First Responder/Emergency Services Consultant at Applied Information.

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Nick Masino with Partnership Gwinnett

July 11, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Case In Point

Nick Masino with Partnership Gwinnett

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Nick Masino/Partnership Gwinnett

Partnership Gwinnett is a public-private initiative dedicated to bringing new jobs and capital investment to Gwinnett County, Georgia. Since 2007, Partnership Gwinnett has worked with its local partners to attract and retain jobs, cultivate capital investment, support educational institutions, foster workforce development, and contribute to the exceptional quality of life found in Gwinnett. Every day, a team of dedicated professionals work to drive the mission of Partnership Gwinnett to strengthen the economic vitality of the community.

Birdies and Beer – Episode 1

July 11, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

North Fulton Business Radio

Birdies and Beer - Episode 1

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Brian Borngesser, Tim Stolz, Allison Fillmore

Welcome to the debut episode of Birdies and Beer, an unique lifestyle podcast featuring all things golf and craft beer! Guests for Episode 1 include Allison Fillmore, Executive Director of the PGA TOUR Championship, and Brian Borngesser, co-founder of Gate City Brewing.

Allison Fillmore/Executive Director of PGA TOUR Championship

The TOUR Championship is a golf tournament that is part of the PGA TOUR. It has historically been one of the final events of the PGA TOUR season. Prior to 2007, the field consisted exclusively of the top 30 money leaders of the past PGA TOUR season. Since then, it has been the final event of the four-tournament FedEx Cup playoff, and eligibility is determined by FedEx Cup points amassed throughout the season. Since 2013, the TOUR Championship has been the final event of the season. In addition to providing thrilling competition, the TOUR Championship takes pride in having donated more than $10 million to local charities, primarily benefiting the East Lake Foundation and The First Tee.

Brian Borngesser/Co-Founder of Gate City Brewing

Gate City Brewing partners Brian Borngesser and Pat Rains met in a Roswell Rotary Club meeting ten years ago. The two connected over common interests in home brewing and serving their local community. As the duo made beer, the beer made friends, and two future flagships were born: Copperhead Amber in Pat’s garage, and 1864 IPA in Brian’s. In 2012 the vision for Roswell’s first craft brewery evolved into a business plan, and in 2015 the business plan evolved into Gate City Brewing Company, a local venture still as dedicated to community as the pair who met a decade ago.

Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin

July 3, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

North Fulton Business Radio

Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin

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Jim Gilvin/Mayor of Alpharetta

Jim Gilvin is the Mayor of Alpharetta, GA, elected in May 2018. Mayor Gilvin has lived in Alpharetta since the late 1990’s along with his wife, Mary Anne, and their two children Justin and Sarah. The Gilvins live in the Windward subdivision and attend Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church. Mayor Gilvin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Georgia Southern University. He is a residential real estate agent and an owner of an Alpharetta-based technology company. He served on the Alpharetta City Council from 2012 to 2018, when he resigned his seat to run for Mayor. During his time as City Councilman, Gilvin served as liaison to Alpharetta’s Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Safety Department.

LEADER DIALOGUE: Investor Readiness with Lalabu, Simple Babywearing – Deep Dive

July 1, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

LEADER DIALOGUE: Investor Readiness with Lalabu, Simple Babywearing - Deep Dive

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SOAR Vision Group has assisted Lalabu in preparing an investor proforma, drawing from all elements of the Organizational Hierarchy of Needs; showcasing Lalabu’s fine operating performance and many market successes.

In this deep dive reflection on last week’s interview of Lalabu executives, you will learn more about what it takes to be successful in small business, and also how to best showcase that success to investors.

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.

Shannon Skains with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

June 29, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Shannon Skains with Dickey's Barbecue Pit

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Shannon Skains/Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is a true American success story. In 1941, Travis Dickey, a World War II veteran, opened the first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Dallas, TX. Dickey was a true Texas character blessed with the gift of gab and the love of authentic, slow-smoked barbecue. In the beginning, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was truly a family operation with Travis working the block and Miss Ollie Dickey serving sandwiches. Space on the restaurant sign was rented out to help pay the start-up costs for the restaurant and the menu was limited to beef brisket, pit hams, barbecue beans, potato chips, beer, bottled milk and sodas.

Brothers Roland and T.D. Dickey took over the business in 1967, continuing their father’s legacy of quality, hickory smoked signature meats. Under the direction of the Dickey brothers, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit expanded throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area and quickly became known throughout Texas for mouthwatering hickory-smoked barbecue, popular catered events and the iconic Big Yellow Cups. Franchising began in 1994 after loyal guests and barbecue fanatics demanded more locations. Today with nearly 600 locations in 43 states, loyal guests are what keep Dickey’s thriving in every community.

The brand has come a long way from Travis Dickey’s first location. But, some things never change. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit still slow smokes all meats on-site just the same way they did in 1941. The menu features beef brisket, pulled pork, St. Louis style ribs, polish sausage, spicy cheddar sausage, smoked turkey, and marinated chicken, with an extensive array of homestyle sides from jalapeño beans to macaroni and cheese. Buttery rolls are served with every meal along with complementary ice cream. And just like always, kids eat free on Sunday.