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Judy Young Doering & Julie Amerson with Noble Village Senior Living

July 31, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Judy Young Doering & Julie Amerson with Noble Village Senior Living

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Mike Sammond, Judy Young Doering, Julie Amerson, Steven Julian

Judy Young Doering & Julie Amerson/Noble Village Senior Living

Noble Village Senior Living is a privately, locally family-owned development company that’s been in business over twenty years and specializes in building, owning and operating senior living communities. These communities provide a continuum of care, from independent living cottages and homes, to independent living apartment homes, to licensed assisted living and memory care. Noble Village Senior Living has built several communities in metro Atlanta including Johns Creek and Suwanee, and are currently building a new community in Peachtree Corners. They currently own and operate Noble Village at Sugarloaf in Suwanee and plan to open the new community Noble Village at Spalding in Peachtree Corners in the Spring of 2015.

THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF SMALL BUSINESS: Doug Ireland with Freeland Painting and Phillip Campbell with Homegrown Capital

July 30, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

On the Money

THE DO'S AND DON'TS OF SMALL BUSINESS: Doug Ireland with Freeland Painting and Phillip Campbell with Homegrown Capital

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Phillip Campbell, Joe Moss, Doug Ireland

Successful business owners Doug Ireland with Freeland Painting and Phillip Campbell with Homegrown Capital join Joe Moss to discuss the right way and the wrong way to start and run your very own business.

Doug Ireland/Freeland Painting & Construction

The mission at Freeland Painting & Construction is to bring excellence to their clients through home repairs. Painting, roofing and general renovations are not a unique business, but Freeland Painting & Construction intends to be unique within this industry. They believe that their customer’s fulfillment and happiness is the ultimate goal and the only assignment. They believe that only by serving their customers FIRST can they then serve their employees, suppliers and families.

Phillip Campbell/Homegrown Capital

Homegrown Capital is a private capital firm specializing in residential new construction and renovation loans. Their mission is to provide secured high-yield returns to their investors and supply essential funds to their builders.

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On the Money focuses on topics and issues allowing small businesses to better navigate the financial services minefield, with analysis and opinions from today’s industry experts on banking and loans. On the Money also introduces you to some of the top small business leaders in the Atlanta market.

Hosted by Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, On the Money airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett.

Aviva Leebow with Pacesetter Steel Service, Kathy Colbenson with CHRIS Kids and Vanessa Anderson with Covenant Christian Ministries Academy

July 30, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Aviva Leebow with Pacesetter Steel Service, Kathy Colbenson with CHRIS Kids and Vanessa Anderson with Covenant Christian Ministries Academy

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Aviva Leebow, Kathy Colbenson, Vanessa Anderson, Dom Rainey

Aviva Leebow/Pacesetter Steel Service

Pacesetter Steel Service, headquartered in Kennesaw, GA, is an industry leader in flat rolled carbon steel. Pacesetter processes and distributes coated steel products through its own service centers in Atlanta, Chicago, and Houston as well as partnerships with other processors nationwide. Pacesetter is a privately held company founded by its current President and CEO, Steve Leebow.

Many associates who helped build Pacesetter from its early beginnings are still with the company today. The tenured workforce talent offers invaluable leadership and expertise to their newer associates.

Since humble beginnings, Pacesetter has added equipment, locations, and capabilities to their organization to best serve the needs of customers. Pacesetter continues to expand its offerings outside of just their products, but also into their creative, value enhancing services. They continuously look for ways to help make their customers more profitable by offering and implementing ideas on increasing customer plant throughput, innovative pricing and inventory management strategies, early engineering involvement, and alternate products

Kathy Colbenson/CHRIS Kids

Since 1981, CHRIS Kids has transformed the lives of over 20,000 children, youth and families. Their mission is to heal children, strengthen families and build community. CHRIS is an acronym that stands for their core values: Creativity, Honor, Respect, Integrity and Safety. They offer services for children, youth and families that helps individuals overcome trauma and move to resiliency and self-sufficiency. Their goal is that all children, adults and families receive the hand they need to lead fulfilling lives and to demonstrate responsible citizenship. The CHRIS Kids vision is to improve the community by providing high-quality, trauma-informed behavioral health services and support systems. Everyone deserves to be a part of a safe, vibrant community. For more information or to help make a difference, visit www.chriskids.org.

Vanessa Anderson/Covenant Christian Ministries Academy

Covenant Christian Ministries Academy, a ministry of Covenant Christian Ministries Church, is a fully accredited school (ACSI and SACS CASI – AdvancEd) established in 1994 which provides educational services to students both foreign and domestic. Excellent learning opportunities are available at CCMA! Class sizes are moderate to allow individual needs to be addressed.

Various activities are available to students in addition to the academic rigor – basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, chorus, yearbook, spelling bee, and more. Their basketball program produces true student-athletes, several recruited to NCAA Division I colleges.

The mission of Covenant Christian Ministries Academy is to prioritize the wisdom of God first and include Him in every aspect of our lives as we provide a quality academic program, equipping students for higher learning and guiding them to a productive life in society.

Positive Aging

July 25, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Positive Aging

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Carol Gardner, Victoria Collier, Samantha Eaves, Beth Schumacher

Senior Salute Radio brings timely information to leading edge Boomers and Seniors about issues involving care-giving and aging. Learn from both professionals and regular people going through the process with their families. Each week we will also Salute an incredible Senior.

Senior Salute Radio is presented by The Elder & Disability Law Firm of Victoria L. Collier.

Special Guests:

Beth Schumaker/BrightStar Leadership Consulting

Beth Schumaker is Senior Partner at BrightStar Leadership Consulting and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has over 20 years of experience as a leadership development coach, facilitator and consultant. She coaches individuals and facilitates workshops covering wide variety of topics including emotional intelligence, change management, stress management, conflict resolution, enhancing trust, and other related areas of leadership development. In addition, she is a Certified Third Age Coach and a Certified 2 Young 2 Retire facilitator, and conducts workshops and individual coaching sessions to help individuals create a life path of satisfaction, adventure, meaning and joy in the “Third Age” of their lives. She is a sought-after speaker on the power and impact of language and cultural paradigms about aging, and how current research has illuminated the possibilities and richness inherent in these later stages of life.

Samantha Eaves/Campbell-Stone Retirement Community & GA Institute on Aging

Samantha Eaves is the Wellness Director for the active retirement community Campbell-Stone Apartment Homes in Sandy Springs, GA. Campbell-Stone retirement communities provide affordable, high-quality living in two of Atlanta’s most prestigious and convenient neighborhoods – Buckhead and Sandy Springs. Samantha is also on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Institute on Aging, which provides affordable, quality professional development for individuals working in the field of aging. She is serving as a co-chair for the Institute’s annual Profiles of Positive Aging Image Awards & Gala luncheon on September 24th.

Senior Salute Moment

Carol Garner is the daughter of Al and Gladys Wilson. The Wilsons were saluted on the show by host Victoria Collier for the love and care that contributed to them living positively in their later years.

Sonya Waddell with Dove Counseling Center

July 25, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Business Leaders of Today

Sonya Waddell with Dove Counseling Center

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Tess Turrin, Sonya Waddell, Angel Nowlin

Sonya Waddell/Dove Counseling Center

Sonya Waddell with Dove Counseling Center is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been providing therapy for 9 years. She uses a technique called Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT) to help clients resolve challenges they are facing rapidly. This process is painless, which helps the client eliminate the emotional pain without reliving the traumatic or stressful event. Clients are able to eliminate negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors which bring peace to the soul. Some clients have had challenges resolved in one session while others have seen amazing results in two to five sessions.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Dr. Genie Burnett with Manna Fund, Chris Willis with Willis Mechanical, Stacey Williams with Foster & Witmer, and Sid Theus with American Painting & Renovations

July 25, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Dr. Genie Burnett with Manna Fund, Chris Willis with Willis Mechanical, Stacey Williams with Foster & Witmer, and Sid Theus with American Painting & Renovations

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Sid Theus, Chris Willis, Genie Burnett, Stacey Williams, Vince DeSilva, Mike Sammond

Dr. Genie Burnett/Manna Fund

Manna Fund has been operational for eight years. Manna Fund is a 501c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing hope and financial assistance to individuals who need treatment for eating disorders. Manna Fund provides funds for residential and inpatient eating disorder treatment for individuals lacking insurance coverage or for those with inadequate insurance coverage. Manna Fund grants scholarships to recipients by providing direct payment to partnering eating disorder treatment facilities.

Their mission is to address the epidemic of eating disorders by providing prevention programs, education, research, and financial assistance for treatment to all qualified individuals through well-administered programs.

Chris Willis/Willis Mechanical

Willis Mechanical is a mechanical contractor based in Norcross, GA. They provide a full spectrum of HVAC and refrigeration service to commercial and industrial clients. With innovative offerings such as a 2 hour emergency response time guarantee (that has never been broken), Willis Mechanical is growing fast!

Stacey Williams/Foster & Witmer

Foster & Witmer in an independent insurance agency specializing in the hard to place risk. They have been serving the Atlanta area since 1976. If you have tickets, accidents, credit problems or no prior coverage for your auto, home or business, they can help. Foster & Witmer is “Big Enough to have the Markets and Small Enough to Care”.

Sid Theus/American Painting & Renovations

American Painting & Renovations has grown exponentially in the residential, commercial and multi-family property industries because of quality workmanship, competitive pricing and reliable service to all of their customers. APR is currently licensed in 33 states and has no plans to stop there. The company and the subcontractors perform a host of renovation and construction services across the country, including apartment-to-condo conversions and interior and exterior renovations. American Painting also provides the residential, commercial and multi-family communities with services such as exterior painting, concrete, roofing, stucco, siding, gutter replacement, carpentry, welding and much more.

Tom Mitchell with Autorama Pre-Owned Cars and Lei Gray with Siegel Insurance

July 24, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Tom Mitchell with Autorama Pre-Owned Cars and Lei Gray with Siegel Insurance

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Steven Julian, Tom Mitchell, Lei Gray, Mike Sammond

Tom Mitchell/Autorama

Autorama Pre Owned Cars has been in business for 17 years I started out with the Pope organization and worked my way up to GM then decided to go on my own. We are a family run business as my Wife works here and my father and my GM has been with me for over 25 years too. We have a A+ rating with the BBB.

Lei Gray/Siegel Insurance

Siegel Insurance is an independent property & casualty agency focused on insuring high value homes and high net worth lifestyles. We represent the top insurance carriers including Chubb, Ace & Travelers among others. As an independent advisor, we make sure that our clients have the right coverage for their unique needs with the best company for their exposures.

John Abel and Kirk Hines with AG Rhodes Health & Rehab, Reggie Jones with DTI and Wendy Bigham with Special Olympics Georgia

July 23, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Silver Lining in the Cloud

John Abel and Kirk Hines with AG Rhodes Health & Rehab, Reggie Jones with DTI and Wendy Bigham with Special Olympics Georgia

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John Abel, Kirk Hines, Wendy Bingham, Reggie Jones, Nikole Toptas — John Abel, Kirk Hines, Wendy Bigham, Reggie Jones, Nikole Toptas

John Abel & Kirk Hines/AG Rhodes Health & Rehab

A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab is a not-for-profit organization providing therapy & rehabilitation services, short-term recovery, and long-term care at three Atlanta-area locations. As one of Atlanta’s oldest nonprofits, A.G. Rhodes has set the standard for serving an aging community since 1904. Residents and their families, staff, volunteers and donors all contribute to an impressive reputation of success and commitment to excellence.

A.G. Rhodes constantly researches the latest technologies and trends in the industry, and seeks innovative approaches in providing superior care. Over the past year, the organization has significantly enhanced the services it offers with the addition of horticultural and music therapy programs within its rehabilitation and therapy department. These new programs reflect a commitment to offer the best and most distinctive therapy and programming available.

Reggie Jones/DTI

DTI is the nation’s largest privately held legal process outsourcing company serving law firms and corporations. DTI helps their clients accelerate the changes they must make to remain competitive. DTI is a preeminent leader in the management of mission-critical information and processes. The company manages risk and minimizes costs associated with complex litigation and compliance functions. The company’s extensive managed services, litigation support and eDiscovery experience is unmatched in the industry. To learn more about DTI’s national footprint, flexibility, capacity and world-class project management, visit www.DTIglobal.com.

Wendy Bigham/Special Olympics Georgia

Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) is the first and still the only organization to offer sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. There are 26,702 athletes in Georgia, which is the largest Special Olympics state program in the country. 26 sports are offered – even kayaking and equestrian. Five state games are held.

How Wealthy Families Can Talk With Their Children About Wealth

July 23, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

How Wealthy Families Can Talk With Their Children About Wealth

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Adam Gaslowitz, Craig Frankel, Donna Trammell, David Dodson, Barry Frankel

When is the best time to talk to children about money and the family’s wealth? How do you pass values to children instead of just money? How does the generation that created the wealth avoid producing a generation without drive and ambition? How can you educate children to become good stewards of the family wealth? If you ever ask yourself these or similar questions, this episode of “Wealth Matters” – the radio show where we discuss the opportunities and challenges of preserving and managing wealth – is for you!

During this episode of “Wealth Matters”, attorneys Adam Gaslowitz and Craig Frankel lead a panel discussion with Donna Trammell, Director of Family Wealth Stewardship and Managing Director at Bessemer Trust; Barry Frankel, Partner-In-Charge of the Dispute Resolution Services Group at Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP; and David Dodson, Executive Director and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. The topic of their discussion is “How Wealthy Families Can Talk With Their Children About Wealth.”

Donna Trammell/Bessemer Trust

As a Director of Family Wealth Stewardship and Managing Director at Bessemer Trust, Donna Leads Bessemer’s initiatives with next-generation education, family communication, and governance. She works directly with clients’ families on a range of issues, including tailoring wealth educational programs for individual family members, facilitating family meetings, and helping family members make decisions as a group. Donna shares best practices and practical techniques gleaned from Bessemer’s experience working with multigenerational families. She is a certified 21/64 multi-generational facilitator.

Phone: 212-708-9380
Email: trammell@bessemer.com

Barry Frankel/Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP

As a Partner in Charge of the Forensic Accounting, Litigation Support, and Business Valuation Services practice group of Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP, Barry is a leader of a team that was named Georgia’s Outstanding Forensic Accounting practice for 2013 (and 2012) by The Daily Report. The services provided by his firm include internal investigations, transaction analysis, business valuations, damages calculations, and related matters. His personal experience includes commercial and domestic cases, and he is also an experienced mediator, an arbitrator, and a court-appointed Special Master/Auditor and Receiver. He works out both Atlanta and Sarasota, FL offices.

Phone: 404-898-8211
Email: barry.frankel@hawcpa.com

David Dodson/Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

As a Financial Advisor and Executive Director at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, David Dodson has been assisting client families and their advisors in devising, planning, and implementing wealth management and transfer strategies for approximately twenty years. Having served as a senior trust and estates specialist, as well as Division Director, with responsibility for the tax attorneys, trust specialists, and insurance specialists within Merrill Lynch’s Wealth Structuring Group from Michigan to Florida, David offers clients valuable perspective on the tools, strategies, and best practices related to the constructive transfer and efficient administration of significant wealth.

Phone: 404-365-3206
Email: david.dodson@ms.com

About Gaslowitz Frankel:

Gaslowitz Frankel LLC is an experienced trial practice firm specializing in all aspects of complex fiduciary litigation, representing individuals, companies, banks, and fiduciaries in will, trust, and estate disputes; investor and financial advisor disputes; shareholder/ partnership disputes; contract disputes; complex commercial disputes; and appeals.