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Gwinnett Business Expo Spotlighted on Trade Show Radio

August 21, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

On August 21, 2014, co-hosts Mike Sammond and Trey Odum were at the Gwinnett Center, broadcasting live at the Gwinnett Chamber Business Expo & Job Fair 2014.

Presented by the Gwinnett Medical Center, the 2014 Business Expo & Job Fair provided the ideal avenue to promote a company’s products and/or services. Beginning with the Chamber’s General Membership Meeting, intermingled with top-notch educational seminars and concluding with the largest Business After Hours of the year, the 2014 Business Expo & Job Fair was packed with opportunities to market an organization.

Check out these great interviews…

Doug Carter with EQUIP Leadership, Andrew Steinke with BCM One, and Sarah Chandler with Roswell Cultural Arts Center

August 20, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Doug Carter with EQUIP Leadership, Andrew Steinke with BCM One, and Sarah Chandler with Roswell Cultural Arts Center

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Nikole Toptas, Doug Carter, Andrew Steinke, Sarah Chandler, Dominick Rainey

Doug Carter/EQUIP Leadership

EQUIP Leadership is the largest leadership non-profit in the world. Founded by leadership author and internationally-recognized leadership expert John C. Maxwell and his brother Larry Maxwell, EQUIP exists to mobilize Christian leaders to make a transformational impact in their world. EQUIP is training leaders in 182 nations around the world, impacting more than 5 million pastors, business people and community leaders.

Andrew Steinke/BCM One

At BCM One, they put your business at the center of a process that ensures they’re listening to, and addressing, your needs at every stage of your partnership.

From their initial questions to truly understand your business and goals, to the planning, deployment and support of your custom solution, they work tirelessly to bring you secure, best-in-class solutions from the universe of available options. They leverage their expertise, experience and decades-long industry relationships on your behalf. And because they’re “product-agnostic” and not beholden to a limited set of vendors, the only thing they ever sell is the absolutely best fit for your organization.

One source for truly integrated technology solutions. One call for unmatched service and support. One trusted partner. It’s why business of all shapes and sizes that turn to BCM One tend to stay, and grow, with them for years.

Sarah Chandler/Roswell Cultural Arts Center

The Roswell Cultural Arts Center (RCAC) is operated by the City of Roswell and hosts a plethora of events each year. Built in 1991 as a municipal auditorium, RCAC has gained momentum as a prominent performing arts center in the North Fulton area, housing its resident theater company – the Georgia Ensemble Theatre – as well as renting to community businesses and groups for performances throughout the year. In recent years, RCAC has begun its own programming, with its annual Summer Puppet Series and LIVE! in Roswell concert series (hosting Grammy-nominated artists) and its new monthly storytelling event, Story SLAM.

Living with Neurologic Illness

August 15, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Living with Neurologic Illness

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Barbara Mooney, Victoria Collier, Sarah Embro

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.

Today’s Guests:

Sarah Embro/ALS Association Georgia Chapter

The ALS Association of Georgia aims to empower, care for, and support all those living with ALS in Georgia, while advocating for a cure. The ALS Association is the only national affiliated not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to ALS.

Since its founding in 1988, the ALS Association of Georgia has worked with ALS patients and their families to ensure the highest quality of life possible. The progression of ALS varies significantly from one patient to another. No matter a patient’s situation, the ALS Association of Georgia is available to provide vital services and reliable information.

Barbara Mooney/American Parkinson Disease Association GA Chapter

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) was founded in 1961 to facilitate patient and family support, medical research and education. APDA carries out its mission through a network of chapters, Information & Referral Centers and affiliated support groups which provide education, counseling, assistance and referrals throughout the United States. There are now 65 chapters, 62 Information & Referrals Centers and more than 250 affiliated support groups from coast to coast. The Atlanta Chapter was chartered in 1985 to further the mission of APDA in the Atlanta area. The chapter was then changed to the Georgia Chapter in 2002.

The American Parkinson Disease Association has placed a vast emphasis on grassroots organizing of Information and Referral Centers, chapters and support groups. Since the initiation of Operation Outreach in 1983, the number of chapters, their efficiency, and the funds they have raised have grown dramatically. It is this grassroots structure that distinguishes APDA from other organizations serving people with Parkinson’s disease.

An estimated 1.5 million Americans have Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s is a slowly progressive brain disorder resulting in the loss of dopamine production. Dopamine is the neuro-transmitter responsible for aiding in body movements. Symptoms include slowness of movement, tremor, muscle stiffness, and postural instability. To date there is no cure.

Senior Salute Moment/Wayne Huey

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After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Wayne Huey continues to serve as a teacher and counselor and live a very active lifestyle. Wayne’s tips for coping with Parkinson’s:

1. Stay active and engaged both physical and mentally

2. Find a doctor who specializes in PD or movement disorders

3. Connect with others, keep communication open

4. Don’t let PD define who you are

5. Join a support group

6. Participate in clinical trials

UNDERSTANDING HEALTH INSURANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESS: Keith Nabb with Affordable Medicare Solutions

August 13, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

On the Money

UNDERSTANDING HEALTH INSURANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESS: Keith Nabb with Affordable Medicare Solutions

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Keith Nabb with Affordable Medicare Solutions joins Joe Moss to discuss how the changing healthcare laws and regulations affect your business.

Keith Nabb/Affordable Medicare Solutions

The mission of Affordable Medicare Solutions is to become your insurance planning resource and assist you in finding the right plan at the right price for you. Their team’s focus is on building long-term relationships with individuals, families and small business owners. Affordable Medicare Solutions is an independent agency and will help meet your needs and solve financial problems by applying creative solutions and using competitive products. They pride themselves on separating from the competition in the individual health broker market by actually servicing your policy. They don’t just sell you something and give you a 1-800 # from that point forward! They will send you renewal letters and produce alternative options with other carriers. They also help you with your claims and other policy services. If your provider has a question, they can call their office for assistance and an explanation of your benefits.

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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.

Cory Thompson & Cynthia Jackson with Georgia Piedmont Technical College and Neil Stevens with KeyWorth Bank

August 13, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Cory Thompson & Cynthia Jackson with Georgia Piedmont Technical College and Neil Stevens with KeyWorth Bank

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Nikole Toptas, Cory Thompson, Cynthia Jackson, Neil Stevens, Dominick Rainey

Cory Thompson/Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) is proud to offer two new and exciting career paths that will offer students the opportunity to work in the growing fields of Television, Film and Music. In the fall of 2013, GPTC began offering a Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) and a degree in Design Media Production Technology (DMPT). In the fall of 2014, a degree in Recording Arts Technology (RART) was added to the curriculum.

Design and Media Production Technology prepares students for employment in a variety of media production industries. This program of study emphasizes hands-on production in specialized areas. Graduates of the program receive a Design and Media Production degree with specializations in graphic design and prepress, computer animation, web interface design, or motion graphics.

The Recording Arts Technology degree program prepares students for a career in the audio engineering field including working with live sound, such as for concerts and church services or recording, studio engineering, field recording, production of beats, audio for gaming, sound for film and television and sound for interactive applications such as animation, multimedia and web audio.

Cynthia Jackson/Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Established in 1961, Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) is one of the oldest and most respected of Georgia’s 33 technical colleges. Recognized for their student-centered atmosphere, Georgia Piedmont Technical College prepares individuals with the education, training, and skills to enter the workplace ready to make a difference in hiring companies and in the ever-changing global economy.

Residents of DeKalb, Rockdale, Newton, and Morgan counties have the opportunity to attend classes at one of two campuses and five centers conveniently located throughout the service area. GPTC provides real-world skills for rewarding careers. In fiscal year 2010, the College served 24,590 students and conferred 1,118 awards to graduates earning associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Graduates have a 99% job placement rate with 69% graduate placement in jobs in or related to their program of study or in further education.

Neil Stevens/KeyWorth Bank

KeyWorth Bank is a $400 million dollar community bank headquartered in John’s Creek, GA with locations in East Cobb, Dunwoody, Alpharetta and Duluth. KeyWorth Bank’s main focus is small to medium sized businesses and professionals including physicians and dentists.

STRAIGHT TALK

August 8, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Business Leaders of Today

STRAIGHT TALK

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Apryl Mitchell, Pamela Hogan, Angel Nowlin, Dr. Heavenly Kimes, Desiree Fowler

On this special edition of Business Leaders of Today, the panel discusses business, personal relationships, sports and a whole range of topics.

Apryl Mitchell & Desiree Fowler/Humidor Mobile Cigar Bar & Catering

Humidor Mobile Cigar Bar & Catering provides cigar services for a wide variety of social and professional events such as weddings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, sporting events, corporate events, etc. Services include full cigar bar set up, live cigar rolling, cutting, and lighting. Humidor is now the proud exclusive Atlanta distributor of Boss Life E-Cigars.

Angel Nowlin/The Nowlin Group Agency

Angel Nowlin is the proud CEO of the Nowlin Group Agency, specializing in business insurance, asset protection and wealth building. Her BA in Business Management and Series 6 and 63 motivates her to lend her expertise in these specialized areas. Focused, motivated, loyal, honest – just a few of the characteristics possessed by Angel that make her a successful entrepreneur. After years of entrepreneurial experience, she has decided to take her knowledge and power to enhance other business owners by spotlighting them and their attributes.

Pamela Hogan/Hogan Institute of Cosmetology & Esthetics

The Hogan Institute of Cosmetology & Esthetics (formerly Georgia Institute of Cosmetology and Esthetics) has more than 35 years combined experience. They provide top quality education to students who go on to become successful professionals in the cosmetology, esthetics and make-up artist industry. Whether you would like to open your own salon and spa, or dream of working in the most exclusive and famous establishments in the country, The Hogan Institute of Cosmetology & Esthetics has the foundation you need to make those dreams come true.

Dr. Heavenly Kimes/DrHeavenly.com

Dr. Heavenly Kimes knows a thing or two about success. As an award-winning business, money and relationship expert, she has helped hundreds of people realize their dreams. For over 12 years she has successfully owned and operated multi-million dollar companies and has negotiated deals worth millions based on her business savvy and self-education.

An avid believer that real success starts with the proper mind-set, Dr. Heavenly decided early on to learn as much as possible about business and how to use it to change her life. Her commitment to success spurred her to earn a real estate license, an insurance license and a Series 65 certification, all while raising a family and building her dental practices.

In 2012, Dr. Heavenly released her first book entitled, “Dr. Heavenly’s Business Prescriptions”, a straight-talk guide to success for those who want to change their lives and create wealth. In the book, she shares the mistakes she’s made and how she changed her mind-set to become one of Atlanta’s “Top Docs” and a multi-millionaire. Recently, she co-authored the bestselling series “Wake Up…Live The Life You Love” and created “Dr. Heavenly University”, a curriculum based learning series geared to help entrepreneurs learn how to get their businesses started properly from the beginning with their exit strategy in mind.

TAXES & FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR SMALL BUSINESS: Debra Scott with Vining Financial Services and Alicyn McLeod with McLeod Tax & Consulting

August 6, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

On the Money

TAXES & FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR SMALL BUSINESS: Debra Scott with Vining Financial Services and Alicyn McLeod with McLeod Tax & Consulting

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Debra Scott with Vining Financial Services and Alicyn McLeod with McLeod Tax & Consulting join Joe Moss to discuss financial planning and tax issues that affect your business.

Debra Scott/Vining Financial Services

Vining Financial Services is a registered investment advisor with securities offered through Triad Advisors, Member FINRA/SIPC. They offer comprehensive, holistic financial planning to individuals, families and businesses in a warm and caring environment dispensed with humor and common sense.

Alicyn McLeod/McLeod Tax & Consulting

McLeod Tax & Consulting believes that clients should have ready access to an informed, interested and approachable advisor who educates them so that they can confidently and intelligently make their own decisions.

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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.

Christian Bollrath with Hera Lighting and Cynthia Pararo with Pineapple House

August 6, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Christian Bollrath with Hera Lighting and Cynthia Pararo with Pineapple House

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Christian Bollrath, Cynthia Pararo, Dominick Rainey

Christian Bollrath/Hera Lighting

Hera Lighting opened its U.S. headquarters in 1991. They design, develop and manufacture high quality lighting solutions specifically for cabinets, furniture and displays. Hera has rapidly become the market leader for display lighting. Today they work with most major retailers and brands in North America.

Cynthia Pararo/Pineapple House

Atlanta’s Pineapple House Interior Design is a think-tank of creative minds with expertise in interior design, architectural design, furnishings and construction. The designers guide clients through any aspect of the design/build process, from decorating an existing home to any degree of construction. Their work has been featured in over one-hundred magazines, a dozen coffee table books, and on 11 television networks. Over fifty Pineapple House projects illustrate college textbooks and professional industry handbooks. They have been recognized professionally with 36 ASID “Design Excellence” Awards and three IIDA “Best of the Best” honors.

Caring for Seniors

August 1, 2014 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Caring for Seniors

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Gary Kitchen, Victoria Collier, Kay Coppage

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

Kay Coppage/Plymouth Harbor Adult Day Program

Plymouth Harbor Adult Day Program provides care and companionship for older adults who could benefit from socialization and supervision and offers respite for caregivers. The program seeks to further the goal of allowing older adults to remain in the home. Started in 1991, Plymouth Harbor is a ministry of Central Congregational United Church of Christ, staffed by dedicated social workers and a team of caring volunteers.

Plymouth Harbor offers a warm, loving and welcoming environment in which participants can form peer friendships while engaging in meaningful activities, enjoying entertainment by local musicians, and sharing a nutritious meal. Plymouth Harbor participants also benefit from occasional visits from the children at Turning Sun School and friendly pets. Plymouth Harbor is open to older adults who can benefit from a nurturing and safe environment outside the home, including those who may not wish or be able to stay alone for extended periods and who can benefit from social interaction and a structured environment. The program fee is $42.00 per day.

Gary Kitchen/Laona M. Kitchen Foundation

The Laona M.Kitchen Foundation is a 501 C 3 non-profit, all volunteer organization founded in 2012 to assist care givers by providing short-term respite care to relieve them of the demands of caring for one with Alzheimer’s/dementia. One of the other missions is to provide education to the community on how best to cope with these irreversible and deadly diseases, also assisting families in applying for the VA Aid and Attendance Pension.

Senior Salute Moment/Loana Kitchen

The mother of Gary Kitchen, Laona Kitchen was a mother, grandmother and great grandmother who battled Alzheimer’s disease. The Laona M. Kitchen Foundation was founded in her honor.