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STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Michael Horwitz with The CBA Group (Part 1)

May 31, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Michael Horwitz with The CBA Group (Part 1)

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Michael Horwitz/CBA Group

With Michael Horwitz and The CBA Group, you are represented by outstanding, experienced and knowledgeable professionals who will provide you with sound financial, strategic and tactical advice to best achieve a successful transaction. The CBA Group has been helping business owners for over 17 years. The CBA Group brokers have over 175 years of collective business experiences.

Michael’s business experiences include senior management roles in Fortune 500 corporations to leadership positions with venture capital-backed high tech start-ups. Michael also brings small business knowledge through his seven years of owning and operating an independent bicycle shop in Alpharetta, where he has lived and worked for the past 22 years.

Shantell Wilson with the Gwinnett County Office of Economic Development and Danielle Cheung with Bank of America Merrill Lynch

May 31, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Shantell Wilson with the Gwinnett County Office of Economic Development and Danielle Cheung with Bank of America Merrill Lynch

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Danielle Cheung, Steven Julian, Shantell Wilson

Shantell Wilson/Gwinnett County Office of Economic Development

The Gwinnett County Office of Economic Development is rolling out its new business outreach initiative titled Coffee and Conversation with your County Government. The program was established to strengthen the relationships between county officials and the many businesses that help to drive the local economy. This business outreach initiative provides business owners and start-ups and entrepreneurs with an avenue to have meaningful conversations with county officials regarding business advancement and how their county government can play a proactive role. It is their goal to better understand the short and long term needs and goals of Gwinnett businesses so they can continue to provide the quality of customer service that creates and fosters a thriving business environment.

Danielle Cheung/Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 46 million consumer and small business relationships with approximately 4,600 retail financial centers, 15,900 ATMs, and award-winning online banking with approximately 34 million active accounts and nearly 22 million mobile active users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking, and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 3 million small business owners through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

New Partnerships with Public and Private Sectors using Technology, with Keary Lord

May 30, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

New Partnerships with Public and Private Sectors using Technology, with Keary Lord

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Keary Lord/Atkins North America

Keary Lord is the Deputy Program Manager for the City of Atlanta’s Renew Atlanta Bond and TSPLOST Programs as part of the Atkins North America led program management team. Keary manages a team of city staff, consultants, and contractors to deliver transportation system improvements throughout the city of Atlanta. Keary has over 25 years of combined civil, transportation, and intelligent mobility engineering experiences with both the public and private sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a transportation specialization from Southern Polytechnic State University.

Most recently, Keary delivered the city of Atlanta’s North Avenue Smart Corridor Project consisting of Smart City and Internet of Things (IoT) applications including connected vehicle infrastructure, an autonomous vehicle (AV) demonstration. He is managing the city’s Connected and Autonomous Vehicle deployment in Midtown Atlanta.

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Jim Zavorski with Alpharetta Sign Company and Phil Wahl with Kale Me Crazy

May 29, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

North Fulton Business Radio

Jim Zavorski with Alpharetta Sign Company and Phil Wahl with Kale Me Crazy

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Jim Zavorski/Alpharetta Sign Company

Alpharetta Sign Company is a local sign company that offers high-quality, custom business signs, banners, and vehicle wraps for clients in and around Alpharetta, GA. They offer a specialized service to local clients that is backed by a nationwide network of independent sign companies. This allows them to provide a wide range of product to customers, while responding to their client’s needs in a timely and economical manner.

Phil Wahl/Kale Me Crazy

Kale me Crazy is a new, fast growing artisan health food restaurant. They’re all about promoting healthy living through fresh organic and natural foods. They provide a fast and convenient alternative to traditional fast food restaurants. They are serving wraps, salads, acai bowls, cold pressed juices, delicious smoothies, energy shots and iced coffee and tea, Poke Bowls and Avocado Toast, all made from scratch, all made from fresh fruits and vegetables delivered daily. Kale Me Crazy even makes their own almond milk! They feature cleansing packages that are the perfect support system to your healthy lifestyle. Visit their restaurant and catch the healthy vibe. They also offer catering for your next meeting, special event or sports outing. Download the app for pick up, or have it delivered through Door Dash or Foodsby. Their motto says it all: “Healthy habits start here.” Look for their newest location in Alpharetta.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Daniel Tindol from Suwanee Towne Florist

May 25, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Daniel Tindol from Suwanee Towne Florist

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Daniel Tindol/Suwanee Towne Florist

Suwanee Towne Florist is a full-service flower boutique that serves all of Gwinnett County. In addition to everyday gifts, they specialize in corporate gifting to help companies strengthen sales relationships and enhance employee culture with flowers and plants. Daniel and his team work with organizations to create branded arrangements, a unique touch when you are trying to make a person feel special. They also own Floristique Weddings and Events, a special event floral design company that works with both brides and corporations on their big events.

TIFFANY KRUMINS SHOW: Tom Vooris with Choices To You and Seth Gilland with FSI

May 25, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

TIFFANY KRUMINS SHOW: Tom Vooris with Choices To You and Seth Gilland with FSI

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Steven Julian, Seth Gilland, Tiffany Krumins, Tom Vooris

Tom Vooris/Choices To You

Let Choices To You bring the restaurant to you! If you live in the North Fulton or Gwinnett County area of Atlanta, they’re about to make your life a whole lot easier. If you ever ask yourself, “Where’s the best restaurant delivery near me?”, they have got you covered. Try their food delivery service today. Choices To You lets you pick take out from some of the best restaurants around you. Feel like Italian? Mexican? Chinese? Who doesn’t love take out food?

Seth Gilland/Fulfillment Strategies International

During their 20 years in business, Fulfillment Strategies International has established itself as a leading provider of third party logistics and fulfillment services, helping companies to deliver merchandise to consumers, retail stores and businesses around the corner and around the globe. FSI offers a full suite of 3PL fulfillment services including storage, inventory management, pick/pack/ship of orders, international shipping expertise, promotional support and custom kit assembly. FSI offers a unique approach to fulfillment support. By layering technology solutions and system/web site integration with proven logistics best practices, clients gain a solid partner on their team. FSI’s clients maintain a wide variety of sales channels requiring all types of support. Their diverse service offering gives clients the peace of mind to focus on their business development and growth while giving them a true competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Leigh Futch & Michelle Versfeld with The Georgia Way and Kristi Greer with Oconee State Bank

May 24, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Beyond The Cupola

Leigh Futch & Michelle Versfeld with The Georgia Way and Kristi Greer with Oconee State Bank

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Leigh Futch, Michelle Versfeld, Kristi Greer

“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.

Leigh Futch & Michelle Versfeld/The Georgia Way

The Career Development program at The Georgia Way is a tiered system that takes their student-athletes through several layers of preparedness. The desired result is that when they are ready to move into life after athletics, the individual student-athletes will:

Have selected a major that relates to their career interests and plans
Know what jobs and careers best suit their interests and skills
Be aware of job and career opportunities in their fields of interest
Have made connections and developed relationships in those fields
Have a resume that includes experience in the forms of job shadowing and internships

Kristi Greer/Oconee State Bank

In the early 1900s, there were banks in all the small towns of Oconee County… Bishop, Bogart, Eastville, Farmington and Watkinsville. When the Depression came along in 1929, all the banks went broke and Oconee County was without a bank for the next 30 years. Farmers and small merchants had to travel to Athens for their banking needs.

In 1958, a group of community leaders recognized the need for a bank in Oconee County and started a process of getting the necessary approval for a state chartered community bank. In 1959, the FDIC approved a community bank and Oconee State Bank opened its doors for business on February 1, 1960 with 3 employees and a small corner office on Main Street in downtown Watkinsville.

Today, Oconee State Bank has 3 full-service financial centers located in Oconee County, GA as well as a website which serves as an “Internet Branch.” The vision of the founders continues today. Oconee State Bank is proud to provide an unparalleled commitment to personalized service, value-added products, and a deep sense of responsibility to the communities they serve.

Rick Strawn with Paradigm Security Services and Laura Faught with ACG Solutions

May 24, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Rick Strawn with Paradigm Security Services and Laura Faught with ACG Solutions

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Steven Julian, Laura Faught, Rick Strawn, Mike Sammond

Rick Strawn/Paradigm Security Services

Over 150 years in law enforcement, private security and administrative services have created a company that is experienced in the field of security. Paradigm Security Services provide their employees with the best equipment, a supportive work place, and current industry knowledge, while providing clients with a safe and secure environment. Paradigm’s goal is to provide clients with trained professionals that will provide not only a safe and secure environment, but enhance the image that the client company wishes to present to its customer and to the public.

Rick Strawn is a veteran of 25 years in law enforcement and the owner of Paradigm Security Services. Paradigm is a “boots-on-the-ground” security solutions provider in all venues requiring physical protection personnel. Paradigm also provides consulting on security options and needs, marked patrol services, and training in both personal security and commercial employee training. The company’s Mission is “Superior Security through Superior Training”. Having their own onsite training academy and employing their own state certified trainer, Paradigm provides security officer training, firearms training, and outside training in security related matters.

Laura Faught/ACG Solutions

ACG Solutions serves all industries with a complete portfolio of information technology, security and telecommunications solutions for powering the intelligent building.

As a single-source supplier of solutions that protect, connect and manage business infrastructures and operations, ACG Solutions offers a wide range of products and consulting services, including a turnkey architectural blueprint for the Intelligent Building that incorporates the very latest technology to meet each client’s desired function and vision.

The company also recently introduced Synchronized Orchestrated Response (SOR), a combination of networked, integrated technologies designed to save lives, protect property damage and reduce liability exposure. Created for businesses and campus administrators alike, SOR features surveillance, lockdown and alert notification solutions that provide law enforcement and other first responders with real-time situational awareness intelligence and other critical location and visual information to coordinate a fast, informed and effective response.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Artist, Robert Young

May 24, 2018 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Artist, Robert Young

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Robert Young/Artist

As a conscientious contemporary artist, Robert Young endeavors, not only to entertain, but also to inspire through the art of storytelling. Young’s creative mediums of choice are experiential activation design, contemporary photography, documentary filmmaking, and motivational speaking.

Being born in Canada to Jamaican/Chinese parents and living, mentoring, and working in the creative industry around the world (UnitedStates, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia] has shaped Young’s sense of identity. He draws on his global perspective and diverse experience in storytelling to create communicative works.

Young has exhibited in Canada and the United States and his work is in private and public collections across North America. His work has also been commissioned by government, philanthropic, and corporate organizations worldwide.

Some of his most renown work includes Young World Faces.

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 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 please 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.