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MOXIE AWARD WINNERS: Michelle Anglin, Jill Edwards and Lorri Christopher

September 21, 2021 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

MOXIE AWARD WINNERS: Michelle Anglin, Jill Edwards and Lorri Christopher

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Major Michelle Anglin/Gwinnett County Police Department (Influence Award)

The Gwinnett County Police Department is the second largest police agency in Georgia with an authorized strength of 905 sworn officers, supported by 289 civilian employees, and is an agency with a long history of excellence, integrity, and fairness. The department enjoys a strong relationship with the diverse community it serves and continues to build that reputation by constantly engaging and interacting with the residents.

Jill Edwards/United Community Bank (Pay It Forward Award)

United Community Bank (NASDAQ: UCBI) is a bank holding company headquartered in Blairsville, GA, with executive offices in Greenville, SC. United is one of the largest full-service financial institutions in the Southeast, with $17.8 billion in assets, and 160 offices in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. United Community Bank, United’s wholly owned bank subsidiary, specializes in personalized community banking services for individuals, small businesses and companies throughout its geographic footprint, including Florida under the brand Seaside Bank and Trust. Services include a full range of consumer and commercial banking products, including mortgage, advisory, treasury management, and wealth management.

Lorri Christopher/City of Peachtree Corners (Greater Good Award)

The City of Peachtree Corners, Gwinnett County’s newest city, is 10 years old and has a diverse population of over 43,000 residents. The city encompasses 17 square miles and is the home of Curiosity Lab and the test bed road for autonomous vehicles.

About the Moxie Awards:

Built for women who are bold in business, the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce honored more than 90 finalists and seven winners at the 2021 Moxie Awards on Friday, Aug. 27. The Moxie Awards recognize women and organizations that are making it happen. Organizational awards highlighted companies that support the advancement of women, as well as those that are women-led. Individual awards honored those who are trailblazers in a male-dominated field, Gwinnett County champions, emerging leaders, professionals who are at the peak of their career and those who are generous with their time, talent, or resources.

Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett (Part 2 of 2)

September 21, 2021 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett (Part 2 of 2)

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Jamie Hamilton, Sandy LeRoux, Randy Brunson

Randy Brunson/Centurion Advisory Group

Randy Brunson is the founding shareholder of Centurion Advisory Group. Randy has invested most of his forty-year career in financial services. He spent several years on the institutional side and had the opportunity to start a successful financial planning firm in 1991. Centurion Advisory Group serves individual and corporate clients, both in Georgia and throughout the country, offering personal and business financial planning, retirement plan design and management, and investment management services.

Randy studied engineering and marketing at UT Chattanooga. Randy currently holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) and CKA designation and makes it a priority to stay on top of his knowledge in the financial industry through continuing professional educational opportunities and reading. In addition, Randy has completed studies in qualified plan design, estate planning and business transition planning and he enjoys speaking and writing regularly on these topics.

Sandy LeRoux/Centurion Advisory Group

Sandy LeRoux, has been with Centurion Advisory Group since early 2015. She serves as co-advisor and team lead and has primary responsibility for a number of client relationships. Sandy is a skilled and dedicated Financial Planner with more than 20 years’ experience in the executive level of business and finance. For 15 years, she served as Controller and Human Resources Administrator for LeRoux Entertainment, a multimillion-dollar company with over 250 employees in six states.

Following her desire to serve the broader community, Sandy served as the Executive Assistant to the lead pastor of The Bridge Church. During her time there, she especially enjoyed developing strategic pathways and action plans based on the priorities, vision, and initiatives of the pastor and congregation. Sandy also worked at the executive level of First Covenant Bank in Roswell, GA. Her talents in the financial and faith-based organizations are what led her to Centurion Advisory Group.

Sandy received her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance with a Minor in Accounting from UGA and her MBA in Corporate Finance from Georgia State University. Currently, Sandy is working towards her Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.

Jamie Hamilton/Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett

Students at Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett are children first with all of the needs, desires, and feelings of children without disabilities. They are more like other children than different. Their disabilities are inconveniences that keep them from enjoying full lives, and therefore must be overcome or compensated for so that the children can grow and move out into the world.

SNS exists for its students; the students do not exist for the school. Children do not have to “qualify” for SNS, they simply must need it. Students don’t have to fit into the classes; the class and program is made to meet the individual student’s needs.

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Spectrum Disorders and Eating Disorders

September 20, 2021 by Garrett Ervin

Food, Faith & Feelings

Spectrum Disorders and Eating Disorders

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Dr. Genie Burnett, CEO and Clinical Director of Manna Fund, discusses spectrum disorders and eating disorders with therapist and mental health counselor Madison Giles.

Madison Giles/Manna Fund

Madison Giles is a nationally certified Mental Health Counselor and graduated from Mercer University with a Masters in Mental Health Counseling in 2020. Madison joined Manna in January 2021 as a Clinical Therapist and Event/Marketing Coordinator. During her undergraduate degree, Madison was a teaching assistant at Kennesaw State and taught the Eating Disorder track of an Abnormal Psychology course. She completed a college thesis on bullying and developed a bully prevention program for elementary through high school aged students who struggle with bullying and trauma from bullying. Madison has experience working with substance abuse, eating disorders, ADHD, body dysmorphia, and ARFID.

About Manna Fund:

Manna Fund is a 501c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing hope and financial assistance to individuals who need eating disorder treatment scholarships. Manna provides funding for inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient 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, education, research, and financial assistance for treatment to all qualified individuals through well-administered programs.

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Ricoh’s 6th Annual “Puttin’ on the Pink” Golf Tournament benefiting American Cancer Society

September 17, 2021 by Garrett Ervin

The 6th Annual “Puttin’ On The Pink” Golf Tournament benefitting the American Cancer Society was held on September 15, 2021 at the Hamilton Mill Golf Club in Dacula, GA. The tournament was presented by Ricoh with funds to support the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer program.

The American Cancer Society saves lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer. ACS is working to finish the fight against every cancer in every community. They are the largest private, not-for-profit funder of cancer research in the United States, investing more than $4 billion since 1946. More than 1.5 million lives have been saved in the U.S. in the past two decades.

This year’s golf tournament raised approximately $65,000, bringing the fundraiser’s six year total to nearly $300,000 raised for cancer research!

Thanks to a generous contribution by the Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta Hotel, Business RadioX was on site again this year to broadcast live and conduct interviews with event organizers, corporate sponsors, and golfers. Below are some of those interviews.

Mayella Allen (American Cancer Society)

Dave Gleim (Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta Hotel)

Nick Spooner & Chris Spooner (Golfers)

Lisa Leong (Gas South District Convention Center)

Stan Goddard (Ricoh), Suzanne Olszewski (Ricoh) & Bruce Nelson (Hytec), Tournament Organizers

About the American Cancer Society:

For more than a 100 years, the American Cancer Society has been leading the fight to end cancer. With your support, they have helped usher in an era where more people survive cancer than ever before. By translating their research findings into action, they’ve seen a 27% decline in U.S. cancer death rates since the early 1990s. Join the American Cancer Society to help finish the fight!

About Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta:

Located in Duluth, GA, in the greater Atlanta community, Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta is in the heart of Gwinnett County near the Gas South District. The recently updated 17-story hotel is the largest in the county and is top ranked on TripAdvisor. Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta features 300 guest rooms, including 5 suites and the Preferred Level for business guests. In addition, guests may have breakfast at Grapevine Restaurant, which is open for Grab-N-Go breakfast, plus an indoor/outdoor swimming pool, health club, sundeck and free parking.

What’s Going On With Facebook?

September 16, 2021 by Garrett Ervin

ePresence

What's Going On With Facebook?

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Social media expert Mark Galvin of ePresence, LLC. discusses the latest news and controversy surrounding Facebook and the recent Wall Street Journal series “The Facebook Files”.

Mark Galvin/ePresence

ePresence provides personal branding services for individuals, executives and entrepreneurs. They leverage social media on an individual level since that is where the audience is most engaged. Mark Galvin, CEO and Founder of ePresence, is a personal social media expert with 29 years of business management and hotel industry experience including stops with Marriott, Hyatt, Omni and IHG.

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George Nour with Chief Facility Defense and Lisa Schultz with Cheers ATL

September 16, 2021 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

George Nour with Chief Facility Defense and Lisa Schultz with Cheers ATL

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Dave Hollister, George Nour, Lisa Schultz and Steven Tomlinson

George Nour/Chief Facility Defense

Chief Facility Defense (CFD) is truly unique. The company is owned and operated by professional fire-rescue firefighters that have the hands-on experience and knowledge to design, install, maintain, inspect and service all of your fire and life protection systems. Their experience with fighting fires gives them the knowledge and experience to know exactly how to protect life and property.

Lisa Schultz/Cheers ATL

Cheers ATL is a professional corporate event planning & management company, providing concierge level service and unmatched professionalism. They can take your events and brand to the next level!

About Level Seven Facilities Services

Level Seven Facilities Services‘ core business is commercial cleaning, but they also pride themselves on their capacity to cover a wide variety of commercial facilities services, bringing the same focus to every service they perform. Their customer base includes office properties, industrial, retail, film production sets, multifamily properties, churches, schools, and more. Level Seven was founded on the belief that integrity, a rewarding workplace culture, and consistent, exceptional service are the keys to long-term success.

SIMON SAYS, LET’S TALK BUSINESS: Frank Williamson with Oaklyn Consulting

September 16, 2021 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

SIMON SAYS, LET'S TALK BUSINESS: Frank Williamson with Oaklyn Consulting

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Frank Williamson/Oaklyn Consulting

Oaklyn Consulting is a different kind of investment banking firm for privately-owned companies. They help clients complete mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic transactions; arrange financing; and manage investor relationships. By working as consultants, not brokers, they help in situations where other investment bankers cannot.

Don’t Make This Mistake!

September 16, 2021 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Don't Make This Mistake!

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“Injury Insider with Derek Hays” answers legal questions and debunks personal injury myths with insight and expertise. For 25 years, Derek has exclusively represented injured parties in Georgia. Now, he’d like to put that knowledge to work for you!

On this episode, Derek shares mistakes that clients can make if they decide to argue a case by themselves before consulting with an attorney.

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About The Law Office of Derek M. Hays

The Law Office of Derek M. Hays is located in the heart of downtown Lawrenceville at 30 Lumpkin Street, Suite C in Lawrenceville, GA . We are just minutes away from the Lawrenceville Square and Gwinnett Justice and Administrative Center.

Derek Hays, owner and founder of the Law Office of Derek M. Hays, is among Georgia’s elite trial lawyers, recognized for his work on behalf of victims of car wrecks, nursing home negligence and other personal injury claims. He has successfully obtained approximately $125,000,000 in combined verdicts and settlements in his almost 25 years practicing law. Nationally, he is one of America’s Top 100 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, earned by the most skilled and ethical attorneys. Derek M. Hays has also been honored as Gwinnett Magazine’s “Best of Gwinnett” every year since 2015 as well as being a valued member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Mr. Hays believes communication is key and this sets him apart from other firms. He is committed to clients and manages each case while discussing all aspects of your claim with you from the beginning, answering questions and guiding you through the process to maximize your compensation.

Call for a free, no risk case evaluation – 404-777-HURT

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Tiffany Kirk with Regions Bank and Nizar Monzer with AquaGreen Wash

September 16, 2021 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Tiffany Kirk with Regions Bank and Nizar Monzer with AquaGreen Wash

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Tiffany Kirk/Regions Bank

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE.RF), with $144 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of Consumer and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, and Mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest, and Texas, and through its subsidiary. Regions Bank operates approximately 1,400 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member of FDIC. Additional Information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.Regions.com.

Nizar Monzer/AquaGreen Wash

AquaGreen Wash is a result of two passions: clean looking cars and eco-conscious water conservation.
Their concept has allowed them to be a 100% mobile eco-friendly car wash service and their top priority is your convenience. The days of waiting in line at the car wash are over. Now they bring the car wash to you. Their premium hand washing service will make your life much easier. You can now spend more time with your loved ones or doing the things you enjoy.

AquaGreen developed an eco-friendly approach to help clean your car efficiently. On average, a conventional car wash uses 45 gallons of water per vehicle. AquaGreen needs less than 2 gallons to wash an entire vehicle. Helping reduce water waste is a great way to protect natural resources for generations to come. AquaGreen will always be your trusted car wash partner.