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Preface Project 3rd Annual Childhood Literacy Benefit Gala

September 16, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Preface Project 3rd Annual Childhood Literacy Benefit Gala

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Preface Project 3rd Annual Childhood Literacy Benefit Gala

Founder and Executive Director, JT Wu & Heather Phillips, Director of Educational Development

Preface is a national 501(c)(3) philanthropic initiative that empowers communities to combat early childhood illiteracy and secure foundational educational opportunities for the next generation!

Their model works by first pairing a local high school and local elementary school together as Preface Partners. Their expert teams then work with the high school administration to select and train student leaders (“Preface Ambassadors”) in clinically-endorsed educational best practices, including finger-led reading, dialogic responses, voice inflections, and dyadic scaffolding.

Preface Ambassadors culturally and linguistically reflect the communities they serve, allowing them to maximize engagement capacity with young students most in need of educational assistance and mentorship.

Ambassadors work directly into the elementary school classrooms to act as free supplemental resources for local educators on the ground, allowing for highly personal engagement and reading assistance in small group classroom settings!

Preface’s relational model has helped elementary school students make gains in literacy skills nearly twice as fast as their peers, while high schoolers gain firsthand service experience and a newfound appreciation for careers in education.

Additionally, Preface has been recognized by the GA Dept. of Education as an innovative World Languages program and is advised by experts affiliated with a wide variety of institutions, including the Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement, McKinsey & Company, J.P. Morgan Chase, Microsoft, and Princeton University.

Hosted and Produced by Amanda Pearch out of the Gwinnett Business RadioX Studio Located in Duluth GA

Broadcasted on Forsyth Business RadioX & Gwinnett Business RadioX

Special THANKS to Mike Sammond for lending studio

Gwinnett Community Arts Leader Aura-Leigh Sanders

September 16, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Gwinnett Community Arts Leader Aura-Leigh Sanders

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Aura-Leigh Sanders/Gwinnett Community Arts Leader

A Georgia native, Aura-Leigh Sanders was born in Macon and grew up on her family’s 250-year-old farm in Eatonton with two younger brothers and lots of animals. After graduating from Gatewood Academy, she started college at Mercer University, where she has deep roots: Her great-great-great grandfather was the first Mercer President, Billington McCarthy Sanders.

Currently the Owner and Director of the Dizzy Gypsy Art Gallery, Aura-Leigh graduated with a BS in Psychology from Georgia College & State University and studied art history and architecture as part of Georgia Tech Lorraine’s Study Abroad program in Metz, France. As part of her degree, she interned at Marietta RYDC as a Juvenile Detention Counselor, where she learned “in the trenches” counseling skills that informed her decision to go to graduate school, where she earned her Masters in IT from AIU with the goal of blending psychology with technology.

From there she became the Director of the Internet Specialist Program at Lanier Technical College for five years, where she learned the ropes of the post-secondary education world and taught students of all ages, from 16 to 73 years old. In 2006, Aura-Leigh joined the corporate world as a UX designer for clients like AT&T, Sony, United Health Care, US Bankcorp, Hilton, Red Bull, and others. In 2014, while still continuing her corporate career, she took over the newly-founded Dizzy Gypsy Local Awesomeness & Creative Studio on the Lawrenceville Square as a volunteer Director and became active in the local community.

She recently served as the Business Operations Director for Local Restaurant Group (Local Republic, Strange Taco Bar, LR Burger, and Laundry Events) and continues to organize Dizzy Gypsy events featuring local art and artists at Gwinnett businesses and venues.

Aura-Leigh has lived in Lawrenceville since 2002 with her husband and two children, a daughter attending Georgia State University and a son in high school, both of whom are active musicians and artists.

Celebrating Powerhouse Women is presented by

Heather Orrico with Comcast Business, Sara Orton with Aflac Cancer Center, and Benji Hollis with Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

September 15, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Heather Orrico with Comcast Business, Sara Orton with Aflac Cancer Center, and Benji Hollis with Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

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Heather Orrico, Benji Hollis, Sara Orton

Heather Orrico/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.

Sara Orton/Aflac Cancer Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is one of the largest pediatric cancer and blood disorders programs in the country. The center cares for children and young adults with a wide range of cancer and blood disorders, from the most common to those rarely seen outside of the top centers.

Benji Hollis/Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl

Peach Bowl, Inc. is the 501(c)3 organization that owns and operates the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament, manages day-to-day operations of The Dodd Trophy, and was the original recruiter and founding sponsor of the new College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. PBI was originally founded by the Georgia Lion’s Club in 1967 and hosted its first NCAA-sanctioned Peach Bowl game in Atlanta in 1968.

Gwinnett Business Radio is presented by

SIMON SAYS, LET’S TALK BUSINESS: James Gasson with Georgia Roof Advisors

September 15, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

SIMON SAYS, LET'S TALK BUSINESS: James Gasson with Georgia Roof Advisors

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James Gasson/Georgia Roof Advisors

Georgia Roof Advisors is your trusted roofing company and the best local choice for your roof repairs or replacements. Based in Marietta, GA, they have been working on both commercial and residential roofs for over 13 years. They are experienced, licensed, and insured.

Georgia Roof Advisors has been awarded “Best of Cobb” for four years in a row. The world’s largest shingle manufacturer, GAF, has recognized their outstanding customer service, excellent installs, and continuous industry education with the top standard of Master Elite. This status means that they can offer 25 year labor warranties backed by the manufacturer.

Some of the areas they service include, but are not limited to, Atlanta, Roswell, Peachtree Corners, Alpharetta, Marietta and Johns Creek. Metal roofs are also one of their specialties. To get the best roof repair or replacement for your home or commercial property in Georgia, call Georgia Roof Advisors.

North Gwinnett Kiwanis Club Annual Golf Classic benefitting Home of Hope Children’s Shelter

September 14, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

The North Gwinnett Kiwanis Club hosted it’s Annual Golf Classic at Chateau Elan Golf Club in Braselton, GA on September 13, 2022. For the third year in a row, all proceeds benefitted the Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter. The presenting sponsor was Homestar Keith Howell Team. Business RadioX was on site broadcasting live remotes throughout the afternoon, courtesy of Keller Williams/Legendary Home Sales.

Joan Williams/President, North Gwinnett Kiwanis Club

Tyler Weantt/Golf Tournament Director, North Gwinnett Kiwanis Club

Maureen Kornowa/Executive Director, Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter

Keith Howell/Branch Manager, Homestar (Presenting Sponsor)

Doug Meyer/Chairman of the Board, Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter

Final Wrap with Joan Williams, Tyler Weant and Maureen Kornowa

About North Gwinnett Kiwanis Club

“Serving the local community by empowering and uplifting children.” At North Gwinnett Kiwanis, you have an opportunity to give back your time and talents to serve your community. Through various fundraising projects, they work together to provide scholarships to local high schools as well as donations to numerous children’s charities. A little secret, it’s also a lot of fun! Join them at the Buford Community Center at noon on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month.

About Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter

The Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter is a nonprofit, 501C3 Corporation and a residential care facility which provides services for homeless children up to 17 years of age along with their young mothers. They also provide care and services for homeless girls aging out of the foster care system at 18 years of age. They provide customized “Life Plans” that are designed around the physical, emotional, and educational needs of the kids, while helping mom create a plan of action to get back on her feet. The goal is not simply to be a place of refuge, but act as the “NEXT STEP” towards independence. They take their guests from homeless, to hopeful, to a home of their own.

Zach Procter, Candidate for State House District 101

September 14, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

Case In Point

Zach Procter, Candidate for State House District 101

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Zach Procter/Candidate for State House District 101

Zach Procter is the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 101, which he calls “The Heart of Gwinnett County”. Zach is a father, husband, small business owner, an attorney with experience as a prosecutor and as a legislative aide on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Zach is running to keep more money in Georgian’s pockets, ensure safer communities, and engage parents in their children’s education.

The Great Awareness, “The 5 Pillars of a GREAT Life” : Pillar 2 – Loving Others – with Brian Peart

September 12, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

Forsyth Studio

The Great Awareness, “The 5 Pillars of a GREAT Life” : Pillar 2 - Loving Others - with Brian Peart

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Note from Brian:

Welcome to “The Great Awareness” podcast, focused on helping
Christians make sense of this world we are in. The goal is to encourage, but never at the expense of truth. We will take the truth found in Scripture and apply it to the real spiritual battles going on today. Ignoring pre-conceived beliefs, we will look at, actions-what is really going on, then use this truth of Scripture to accurately discern the times and how to respond.

Jesus said in John 8:32

“You will know the truth and the truth will set you free”.
This is what we are going to attempt to do with each podcast, get to the truth, so we can live as we have been called.

SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your Podcasts to enjoy all past and future episodes

#TheGreatAwareness

Broadcasted LIVE from the Forsyth Business RadioX Studio

Produced by Amanda Pearch

2022 Gwinnett Chamber Moxie Award Winners

September 1, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

2022 Gwinnett Chamber Moxie Award Winners

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2022 Moxie Award Winners: Carol Burrell, Lisa Anders, Melissa Meeker, Jennifer Fennell, Jasmine Billings, Hilda Abbott, and Jennifer Hibbard

The Gwinnett Chamber announced seven winners and recognized more than one hundred finalists at the 2022 Moxie Awards, presented by Northside Hospital. Established to honor women professionals, the Moxie Awards program welcomed its largest crowd in program history with nearly six hundred attendees.

“The Moxie Awards seek to highlight innovative and driven women leaders who are making an impact in their places of work, their communities, and their families,” said Nick Masino, President and CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership Gwinnett. “Gwinnett is fortunate to have such exceptional female leaders in our community and we congratulate the winners and finalists recognized and celebrated, here, today.”

Now in its fifth year, the Moxie Awards program hosts business leaders from across the metro Atlanta region. Seven winners were selected from 100 finalists, all within key categories that focused on everything from employers who champion women in business to individuals who have exceled as leaders, innovators, up-and-comers, and community engagers. This year’s winners included:

Enlightened Employer Award – RudHil Companies (Hilda Abbott, Founder & CEO)
Greater Good Award – Carol Burrell, President & CEO, Northeast Georgia Health Systems
Influence Award – Melissa Meeker, CEO, The Water Tower
On the Rise Award – Jasmine Billings, Community Development Manager, City of Lawrenceville
Outstanding Organization Award – Explore Gwinnett Tourism & Film (Lisa Anders, Executive Director)
Pay It Forward Award – Jennifer Hibbard, CEO, View Point Health
Moxie Award – Jennifer Fennell, District Manager, Jackson EMC

The event included an insightful keynote address on the five traits that great leaders will exhibit in the future, delivered by renowned public speaker, executive coach, and CEO of Hathorn Consulting Group, Sarah Hathorn. Hathorn invited attendees to contact her directly for insights on her address and donated three executive coaching sessions to winners drawn from a basket at the end of the program.

The Moxie Awards is produced by the Gwinnett Chamber with the support of several community partners including Northside Hospital, Bank of America, Walton Gas, ATL Search Group, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Gas South, Jackson EMC, Northeast Georgia Health System, Primerica, Suwanee Towne Florist, Andersen Tate and Carr, Arlington Capital, CAB Incorporated, Duke Realty, E2E Resources, GBC, Georgia Power, Hathorn Consulting Group, Integrity Staffing Solutions, Mighty 8^th Media, Mitsubishi Electric Classic, StarPixs PhotoBooth, Awtrey Media Group, Business RadioX, New York Life, Level Seven, Luckie, MST, and Rock Paper Scissors.

For more information on the Moxie Awards or upcoming events at the Gwinnett Chamber, please visit GwinnettChamber.org/Events.

About the Gwinnett Chamber
The Gwinnett Chamber serves as the voice for businesses, facilitating quality job growth opportunities while enhancing the community’s vitality and quality of life. The Chamber offers the metro Atlanta business community a wealth of growth opportunity by collaborating with regional partners to drive economic and community development initiatives throughout Georgia. Through its fundamental objectives to help create quality jobs and wealth, strengthen the community, and grow business, the Chamber serves more than 2,000+ member companies in metro Atlanta while delivering innovative programs to connect businesses locally, regionally, and globally. www.gwinnettchamber.org.

Matt Reeves, Republican Nominee for State House District 99

September 1, 2022 by Garrett Ervin

Case In Point

Matt Reeves, Republican Nominee for State House District 99

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Candidate Matt Reeves speaks with host Rick Strawn

Matt Reeves/Candidate for State House of Representatives District 99

Matt Reeves is a litigation partner at Andersen, Tate & Carr. He is passionate about private property rights and litigating important client matters in an excellent manner. His practice covers a wide range of matters within the areas of real estate litigation, commercial and banking litigation, and probate litigation, including representing private property owners and business owners in eminent domain and disputed zoning matters.