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Andrew Traub, A&S Culinary Concepts

August 30, 2021 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Andrew Traub, A&S Culinary Concepts

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Andrew Traub, A&S Culinary Concepts (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 385)

Executive Chef and Owner of A&S Culinary Concepts Andrew Traub joined host John Ray to share the mouth-watering array of programs his culinary studio offers. In addition to take-home meals and private catering, A&S Culinary also offer corporate team building and learning events like the Big Green Egg Bootcamp. Andrew’s priority is making sure everyone is having fun while learning something new in the kitchen or at the grill. North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

A&S Culinary Concepts

A&S Culinary Concepts is an award-winning culinary studio celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events.

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Andrew Traub, Chef/Owner, A&S Culinary Concepts

When Andrew was 15, his mother requested he go out and find a job. So he went down the block to the local Italian steakhouse and asked if they needed help. Luckily they did, and he was hooked into the world of food and beverage. That experience cemented his desire to become a chef and led him to choose a culinary school in the Catskill Mountains of New York for his college education. Andrew gained invaluable experience working in the enormous kitchens in the Catskill resort hotels while earning his degree. Recruited right out of school by Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Andrew was asked to be a member of the opening management team of the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square. After moving his way up the culinary ladder and winning several culinary awards along the way, from culinary shows to corporate events, he left Marriott.

Andrew partnered with his college friend and opened Love at First Bite Catering in Manhattan. Clients included Radio City Music Hall, the Luxembourg Consulate, the Pace Collection and Fordham University. After selling Love at First Bite, Andrew and his wife, Sue, followed a dream and traveled around the United States for six months, sampling the cuisines of the various regions of our great country along the way.

Upon returning to New York after their travels, Andrew was offered a position as Executive Chef at a corporate catering company in Manhattan. Ten months later, Marriott came calling again and Andrew was offered a position as Executive Sous Chef at the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia. He accepted the position at the Marquis, which was the host hotel for the 1996 Olympic Headquarters.

After three years, Andrew was offered the opportunity to become Executive Chef of the Memphis Marriott Downtown Hotel and Convention Center. After a couple of years, Atlanta once again beckoned, and his next promotion was the position of Executive Chef of the Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

Andrew was at Evergreen for 14 years. During that period, he served on several Advisory Boards, notably Avendra (the purchasing company for Marriott, Hyatt, and several other hotel companies); Lakeview High School in DeKalb County; and Grayson Technical Culinary Arts Program. The board position he is most honored to hold for thirteen years is on the Advisory Board of the Atlanta Community Food Bank and he is proud to continue to serve.

With his extensive professional contacts–many who have become friends–and his knowledge of the local culinary scene, he is ready to share his experience with you through his food studio, A&S Culinary Concepts.

Questions and Topics in This Interview

What is a culinary studio?
What is culinary team building?
Do you have a minimum for catering?
What is Big Green Egg Bootcamp?
What is Thursday Night Tailgating?

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray, and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

My Advice for Other Consumer Packaged Goods Startup Entrepreneurs, with Laura Meemken, All Clean Food

August 30, 2021 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

My Advice for Other Consumer Packaged Goods Startup Entrepreneurs, with Laura Meemken, All Clean Food

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My Advice for Other Consumer Packaged Goods Startup Entrepreneurs, with Laura Meemken, All Clean Food

Laura Meemken: [00:00:00] First of all, you just have to start and then you have to just keep going. And it’s going to feel like an emotional roller coaster. Some days are tough and things don’t go well. And you get turned down maybe by a retailer you’re really hoping to be in, for example. But just keep going and take small steps every day. And before you know it, you’re going to have a thriving business. I mean, I’ve watched this happen in the past year, even during the pandemic. Just sticking with it and doing things every day has been huge. So, that would be my first bit of advice. Just start and just keep going.

Laura Meemken: [00:00:33] And then, the second thing is surround yourself with incredible mentors. Especially if you’re in the food business, specifically, there’s an incredible network of people here in Minneapolis, St. Paul, who have been through this. And they’re willing to talk to new business owners, like me, and help us through the process and offer their wisdom and advice. So, that’s been just huge. I’m connected with some incredible people here in the Twin Cities, and I’m so thankful for them.

Laura Meemken, CEO & Co-founder, All Clean Food

Laura is CEO & Co-founder at All Clean Food. She is also a married mom of three, licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, & Natural Health Advocate. She loves to cook, sing, watch musicals, read, run, do yoga and meditate. She values family, faith, and showing kindness to ALL.

Her family experienced a true transformation after they moved to a clean eating lifestyle to support their children’s food allergies. They went from “surviving” through sleepless nights, skin and stomach issues and mood/emotional issues to “thriving” with energy, clarity, and a new sense of purpose.

Laura created the business because she could not find a single organic, clean-ingredient meal to keep in her pantry, especially one that would work for her kids’ allergies.

She made it her mission to make eating well easier for ALL no matter what the dietary needs or preferences.

In addition to tasting delicious, All Clean meals will always be made from only REAL INGREDIENTS. No junk, fillers, or artificial ingredients.

Free from the top fourteen food allergens and Vegan-friendly, their meals are enjoyed by ALL around the table.

She has witnessed and experienced the healing power of FOOD and wants everyone to experience this. She is honored to provide a product to make eating well, easier for ALL.

From her family’s table to yours…ORGANIC. DINNER. DONE.

Listen to the full Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Radio interview here.

The “One Minute Interview” series is produced by John Ray and in the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link.

Ryan McShane, Renasant Bank, and Jimmy Hilliard, Swimtime Pools

August 27, 2021 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Ryan McShane, Renasant Bank, and Jimmy Hilliard, Swimtime Pools

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Ryan McShane, Renasant Bank, and Jimmy Hilliard, Swimtime Pools (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 384)

On this edition of North Fulton Business Radio with host John Ray, Renasant business banker Ryan McShane gave an update on PPP loan forgiveness, EIDL loans, the North Fulton business climate, how he can help businesses during this time, and more. Jimmy Hilliard of Swimtime Pools also joined the show and shared how the in-ground pool industry has changed and improved since his father founded Swimtime Pools in the 1980s. He talked about the ways Swimtime customizes every pool to fit the family and the house, innovative technology for maintaining pools, and the impact of the pandemic on their business. North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Ryan McShane, AVP, Commercial Banking, Renasant Bank

Other than a 4-year stint in Milledgeville to obtain a business degree from Georgia College and a 3-year stint in Birmingham, AL, Ryan has lived in Metro Atlanta since he was born. He started his career in corporate sales in telecommunications and eventually moved into banking as an analyst for a Metro Atlanta community bank that was later acquired by Renasant. He has been with Renasant since 2015 and works as a commercial banker assisting clients with financial services and commercial loans for real estate, equipment, working capital, business acquisitions, and more.

Thirty years before Elvis Presley’s birth put Tupelo, Mississippi, on the map, a group of prominent businessmen from Lee County joined together to form The Peoples Bank & Trust Company, which would one day become Renasant Bank. Through perseverance, leadership, and commitment to their communities, Renasant Bank has withstood the Bankers’ Panic of 1907, the 1929 National Bank Holiday” along with many economic cycles. In 2010 and 2011, Renasant acquired Crescent Bank and Trust of Jasper and American Bank and Trust of Roswell through FDIC banking transactions. This gave Renasant 13 locations in the North Georgia and suburban Atlanta markets. In 2016, Renasant acquired KeyWorth Bank and in 2018 Renasant acquired Brand Bank.

Today, Renasant Bank has 30 branches in North Georgia and more than $3 Billion in assets. Renasant operates more than 200 locations in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida and has approximately $13.9 Billion in assets. Their vision is to be the financial services advisor and provider of choice in each community they serve.

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Jimmy Hilliard, Owner, Swimtime Pools

The Hilliard family has been a part of the Atlanta swimming pool industry for more than 35 years. Started by Jim Sr., the business has grown to include a second-generation (Jimmy & Doc Hilliard) and now a third-generation. Sure, pool trends and technology have changed over the years, but one thing has remained the same – their commitment to going above and beyond for their customers and their employees!

Swimtime Pools is a full-service pool company with services that include new pool construction, pool repair, and renovations as well as routine pool maintenance. They want to take care of your pool needs, so you can spend more time enjoying your backyard getaway!

They want to earn your business. And then they intend to keep it by being dependable, knowledgeable, honest, and fair in everything we do.

They treat their employees just as well as they treat their customers. Each winter, their repair technicians attend technical training classes provided by the major manufacturers. They stay up-to-date on the latest technology, so they can use that knowledge to keep your pool operating its best. Most of their repair technicians have been with Swimtime at least 10 years; in fact, some of them have now brought their sons into the business.

Swimtime Pools has earned the distinction of being both a Professional Certified Builder and Certified Services Technician by the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals. These distinctions represent our ongoing commitment to quality, safety, and training.

They invite you to talk to our current customers, read our reviews and testimonials. Then give them a call for a free consultation and estimate.

They look forward to meeting you and becoming the best contractor you’ve ever worked with.

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National Women’s Equality Day 2021, with Rita Evans and Mary Ledbetter

August 27, 2021 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

National Women's Equality Day 2021, with Rita Evans and Mary Ledbetter

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National Women’s Equality Day 2021, with Rita Evans and Mary Ledbetter (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 383)

Rita Evans and Mary Ledbetter joined host John Ray on North Fulton Business Radio to celebrate National Women’s Equality Day 2021. This date is celebrated on August 26th to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, allowing women the right to vote. It’s also a day to consider other areas in which women continue to face obstacles, and Rita and Mary discussed some of those issues, particularly as it relates to corporate diversity, the workplace, and entrepreneurship. North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

National Women’s Equality Day

Women’s Equality Day, August 26th, commemorates the struggles of women to be heard, as fierce advocates who gained the statutory right to vote. Also, known as women’s suffrage, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guarantees all American women the right to vote. The Amendment changed Federal law and the face of the American electorate forever. Women won legal recognition as equal citizens under the 19th Amendment. While women in some states could already vote before 1920, women in some states—particularly those of color—were blocked from voting after ratification.

Additionally, the voting rights of Native American women were not recognized until 1924. For Chinese American women, it was 1943, and for Japanese and other Asian American women it was 1952.

While African American women were quite active in the women’s suffrage movement of the early 19th century, they remained barred from voting for decades after their white counterparts. It wasn’t until passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965, that African American women were granted the right to vote.

Women’s Equality Day gives us an opportunity to reflect on the continuing struggle for equality in the workplace and the role of women in our public life. Women in public service and government have long served this nation by working to clear barriers, enforce laws, implement new ideas, and change people’s attitudes. (Department of Defense Education Activity)

38 Agree for Georgia

Mission Statement: The ERA Coalition and 38 Agree for Georgia shall work to facilitate the passage of the ERA in the State of Georgia. As a non-partisan organization, we shall seek support from all citizens of Georgia while we work to gain equal protection for every person.

It is past time for Georgians to ratify the ERA. As part of the Three State Strategy, the Nevada Legislature passed ERA legislation in March 2017. The Illinois Legislature ratified the ERA in March 2018. Virginia ratified the ERA in January 2019. Georgia should carry on and ratify. It is our duty to accomplish this place in history.

The Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced in 1923 and was originally written by Alice Paul and Crystal Eastman. In 1972, it passed both houses of Congress and was submitted to the state legislatures for ratification. Passage fell short of the required 38 states with just 35 states ratifying the amendment.

To get involved, text “I want to help 38 Agree” to 770-633-1544.

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Rita Evans and Mary Ledbetter

**Rita Evans is a financial advisor, CEO of Life Resources, and Co-Chair of 38 Agree for Georgia**

**Mary Ledbetter is a Senior Solution Consultant with Qlik**

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Scott Cantrell, Smart Solutions Media

August 27, 2021 by John Ray

Nashville Business Radio

Scott Cantrell, Smart Solutions Media

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Scott Cantrell, Smart Solutions Media (Nashville Business Radio, Episode 29)

Scott Cantrell founded Smart Solutions Media in late 2019 to help consultants and other B2B services providers enhance their visibility, confidence, and authority in the marketplace. Scott joined host John Ray to discuss the biggest marketing challenges professional services providers face, why “authority marketing” is crucial, what it means to establish and enhance authority, specific authority-building strategies he recommends, and much more. Nashville Business Radio is produced virtually from the Nashville studio of Business RadioX®.

Smart Solutions Media

Founded by leading business growth strategist, Scott Cantrell, Smart Solutions Media develops custom client attraction strategies and “done-for-you” programs business leaders and professionals leverage to more easily and quickly attract quality prospects and transform them into lifelong clients.

These methods are responsible for helping clients generate more than $100 million of additional revenues.

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Scott Cantrell, Founder, Smart Solutions Media

Scott Cantrell founded his business to help coaches, consultants, and other business experts bring clarity, confidence, and control to their marketing efforts. Using proven strategies, they help their clients to establish authority in their marketplaces so they can fill their pipelines with quality leads.

With Scott’s help, you will consistently attract new prospects and learn how to turn them into lifelong clients.

Questions and Topics in This Interview

Having worked with B2B service providers, advisors, consultants, and business coaches, what’s the primary challenge they face?
What is “Authority Marketing”?
How can someone begin attracting their preferred prospects?
What’s your approach or process for helping an individual or organization enhance their authority and attractiveness in a market?
What specific tools or strategies would you recommend someone use?
How can someone connect and engage with you?

Nashville Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and produced virtually from the Nashville studio of Business RadioX®. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

Dr. Morrow’s Personal Experience with Breakthrough Covid-19 Infection

August 27, 2021 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

Dr. Morrow's Personal Experience with Breakthrough Covid-19 Infection

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Dr. Morrow’s Personal Experience with Breakthrough Covid-19 Infection – Episode 60, To Your Health with Dr. Jim Morrow

Dr. Jim Morrow is the guest on his own show as he shares with guest host John Ray his experience with a difficult breakthrough Covid-19 infection. Dr. Morrow recounts the initial symptoms and what led to a “kitchen sink” of treatments which landed him in Northside Forsyth Hospital ICU. You can read Dr. Morrow’s firsthand account in the Forsyth County News. To Your Health is brought to you by Morrow Family Medicine, which brings the care back to healthcare.

About Morrow Family Medicine, A Member of Village Medical

Morrow Family Medicine, a Member of Village Medical, is an award-winning, state-of-the-art family practice with offices in Cumming and Milton, Georgia. The practice combines healthcare information technology with old-fashioned care to provide the type of care that many are in search of today. Two physicians, three physician assistants and two nurse practitioners are supported by a knowledgeable and friendly staff to make your visit to Morrow Family Medicine, A Member of Village Medical one that will remind you of the way healthcare should be. At Morrow Family Medicine, a Member of Village Medical, we like to say we are “bringing the care back to healthcare!” The practice has been named the “Best of Forsyth” in Family Medicine in all five years of the award, is a three-time consecutive winner of the “Best of North Atlanta” by readers of Appen Media, and the 2019 winner of “Best of Life” in North Fulton County.

Village Medical offers a comprehensive suite of primary care services including preventative care, treatment for illness and injury, and management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and kidney disease. Atlanta-area patients can learn more about the practice here.

Dr. Jim Morrow, Morrow Family Medicine, and Host of To Your Health with Dr. Jim Morrow

Dr. Jim Morrow is the founder and CEO of Morrow Family Medicine. He has been a trailblazer and evangelist in healthcare information technology, was named Physician IT Leader of the Year by HIMSS, a HIMSS Davies Award Winner, the Cumming-Forsyth Chamber of Commerce Steve Bloom Award Winner as Entrepreneur of the Year and he received a Phoenix Award as Community Leader of the Year from the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. He is married to Peggie Morrow and together they founded the Forsyth BYOT Benefit, a charity in Forsyth County to support students in need of technology and devices. They have two Goldendoodles, a gaggle of grandchildren and enjoy life on and around Lake Lanier.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorrowFamMed/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/7788088/admin/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/toyourhealthMD

The complete show archive of To Your Health with Dr. Jim Morrow addresses a wide range of health and wellness topics, and can be found at www.toyourhealthradio.com.

Must Have Covid-19 Policies for Employers

August 27, 2021 by John Ray

Dental Law Radio

Must Have Covid-19 Policies for Employers

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Must Have Covid-19 Policies for Employers (Dental Law Radio, Episode 17)

How should you handle Covid-19 policies for employees in your dental practice? Can you institute a mandatory vaccination policy? What accommodations can you (or should you) have? Whatever you decide, you’d best not be cutting and pasting what you find on a Google search in your employee handbook, as host Stuart Oberman explains in this episode. Dental Law Radio is underwritten and presented by Oberman Law Firm and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

TRANSCRIPT

Intro: [00:00:01] Broadcasting from the Business RadioX studios in Atlanta, it’s time for Dental Law Radio. Dental Law Radio is brought to you by Oberman Law Firm, a leading dental-centric law firm serving dental clients on a local, regional and national basis. Now, here’s your host, Stuart Oberman.

Stuart Oberman: [00:00:26] Hello, everyone, and welcome to Dental Law Radio. The hot topic: Covid-19: What You Need to Know. I have a feeling that this is going to be going on, going for a while. Now, this is going to be sort of the second segment, if you will, of what we’ve done before, and we have probably two more segments to cover because, again, we can probably have this kind of segment speaking for eight hours on this topic.

Stuart Oberman: [00:00:59] So, last podcast, we covered COVID-19, Delta variant, mandates and legal liability. So, we covered the good, the bad, the ugly, and the mandates, the commendations, must-have policies. But now, we’re going to jump into and we’re going to drill down a little bit deeper on COVID-19 must-have policies. So, what does that mean? From a legal standpoint, I will tell you must have a policy mandatory or nonmandatory. You can’t just sort of trade defense on this. You’ve got to be all in either way. Either you’re going to mandate it and set guidelines. And then, policies and procedures, if it is not done, draw that line in the sand or you’re going to have nonmandatory policies, and then that’s a whole set of concerns.

Stuart Oberman: [00:01:59] So, what do we do? One, you’ve got to have a mandatory vaccination policy. Two, you got to have a non-mandatory vaccination policy. You got to have one or the other. If you have a mandatory policy for shots, if you will, you have to have a accommodation procedure. As we said in our previous podcast, there are some very, very stringent guidelines for mandatory matters. You have OSHA, you have CDC, you have EEOC, you have EEO, and then you have the FDA. So, on your mandated policies, you have to have a request for a medical exemption or an accommodation that is related to the vaccination. Then, you’ve got to have a request for religious exemption. And then, the accommodation related to the vaccination.

Stuart Oberman: [00:03:04] Now, I want to drill down specifically in policies. So, I want to outline things that have to be and should be in a policy. Now, I will urge you, do not go on the Internet, and cut and paste a vaccination policy because when you’re dealing with OSHA, CDC guidelines, EEOC, EEO and the FDA, that is an absolute trap that I will tell you will not be covered in the things you get on the Internet for cutting and pasting.

Stuart Oberman: [00:03:46] So, basically, basics, basics here, COVID-19 vaccination policy, what does that have to do? Okay. Purpose. You got to outline a purpose. That’s basic. You got to outline a scope. You have to have the policy which sets forth the deadline with which the employees have to have the policy or they have to do an exemption. Okay. So, those two things right there will dictate what forms you use, what forms you do not use.

Stuart Oberman: [00:04:23] So, now, I want to get into a little bit on the request for an exemption. Accommodation, if you will. Again, we’re back into — I know I keep stressing this, but any exemption that you have or receive has to be in guidance with OSHA, CDC, EEOC, EEO or FDA, because here’s why. So, what happens is the exemptions assist employees with disabilities who may be pregnant, who may be nursing, who actually have a qualified medical condition as to why they object to receiving the vaccination. And also, they have to outline that they have a sincerely held religious belief or practice.

Stuart Oberman: [00:05:14] Now, those are the requests for an exemptions. Okay. So, that’s an interactive process between you, the employee and HR. So, they have to show that one, it follows as an exemption; but two, the request has to show that it does not impose a undue hardship on the employer. And that has to be in writing in your document. And it also has to have or should have specific writing that the accommodation can be done and a request can be done without fear of retaliation. You retaliate against an employee who does not want to receive a vaccination, and you got all kind of federal law problems.

Stuart Oberman: [00:06:10] So, let’s take a little bit deeper dive into the request for a religious exemption or accommodation that’s related to the vaccination. So, first and foremost, you need to state very clearly that your practice, or for those who are not dental owners but maybe other business owners, that your business is committed to complying with all laws that protect employees’ religious beliefs. And that you will provide an exemption on a reasonable accommodation for employees’ religious beliefs and practices who prohibit the employee from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. That is language that needs to be included, along with multiple sections of other exemptions.

Stuart Oberman: [00:07:12] Now, the language has the state — again, I would urge you to seek legal advice if you’re implementing these policies. Do not cut and paste. Now, the policy has to state that for religious exemption, you’re going to provide a reasonable accommodation – here’s the key – that does not create an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others within the workplace, including the requested employee. So, those are just a small segment of things that have to be listed and outlined on the exemption accommodation.

Stuart Oberman: [00:07:59] So, now, we’ve got a whole another request. Okay. Request for a medical exemption or an accommodation related to COVID-19 vaccination. Again, key, key, key, key, your practice or business is committed to complying with all laws protecting individual rights with disabilities or medical conditions. And you, as employer, will provide an exemption for any medical condition or disability that prevents the employee from getting a COVID-19 vaccination.

Stuart Oberman: [00:08:43] Now, you can’t just go anywhere and get this. This is not like an excuse from your mom or dad, “I need to get out of school early.” This has to be a qualified medical exemption. So, you have to get, or should get, or mandated to receive written certification from a licensed treating physician or a DO – now, depending on your state, nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant, a PA. And there’s a specific outline, it must be noted in their medical report, if you will, as to why they should not receive the vaccination. Again, it has to be documented, meant medically that you are not entitled or required to receive the vaccination. That is a huge, huge burden to lift.

Stuart Oberman: [00:09:50] So, again, I’m going to refresh a little bit on a couple of things. So, mandated policies, okay, vaccination policies, it’s got to be in writing. You can’t just say, “Do this.” Nonmandatory vaccination policy, in writing. Not required. There’s whole steps for that that we’ll go into a little bit more detail. So, then if you have a mandated policy, you’ve got to have an accommodation request for either medical or religious reasons because you have to cover – it’s not optional – you’ve got to cover OSHA, CDC, EEOC, EEO and the FDA.

Stuart Oberman: [00:10:31] So, then, we just covered one of the basic things that have to be in an mandated policy. We covered specific things that have to be in the request for an exemption, for religious beliefs or for disabilities. So, again, I would urge you to seek counsel if you do not have these policies and procedures. And I will tell you, and I’ve said this before and I said this last year in 2000 when all this was taking place, if it’s not COVID-19, it’s going to be something else. We already got the Delta variant popping up that is creating a whole another set of issues. And there’s going to be something after COVID-19 because there always is. You got the swine flu. You got a million things that have happened. So, you got to get it in place now because, otherwise, you are asking for a recipe for disaster.

Stuart Oberman: [00:11:33] As a law firm, we’re going to be covering some areas in our newsletter, Constant Contact. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me directly, stuart@obermanlaw.com. You can certainly request that we schedule consults. You could certainly request that you be put on our newsletter. We’re trying to be out as a law firm out in front of this because we see where things are going. We have clients in Spokane, Washington, in Tampa, Florida, and up to Maine. So, we’ve got a pretty good idea where these things are going.

Stuart Oberman: [00:12:11] So, mandates, non-mandates, have a procedure in place. Folks, that is all for today. We’re going to go back, and we’re going to jump into two segments that are going to be following regarding COVID-19, because it is just that much of a serious issue that we need to address. Have a great day and thank you everyone for listening.

About Dental Law Radio

Hosted by Stuart Oberman, a nationally recognized authority in dental law, Dental Law Radio covers legal, business, and other operating issues and topics of vital concern to dentists and dental practice owners. The show is produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® and can be found on all the major podcast apps. The complete show archive is here.

Stuart Oberman, Oberman Law Firm

Stuart Oberman is the founder and President of Oberman Law Firm. Mr. Oberman graduated from Urbana University and received his law degree from John Marshall Law School. Mr. Oberman has been practicing law for over 25 years, and before going into private practice, Mr. Oberman was in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 Company. Mr. Oberman is widely regarded as the go-to attorney in the area of Dental Law, which includes DSO formation, corporate business structures, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, advertising regulations, HIPAA, Compliance, and employment law regulations that affect dental practices.

In addition, Mr. Oberman’s expertise in the health care industry includes advising clients in the complex regulatory landscape as it relates to telehealth and telemedicine, including compliance of corporate structures, third-party reimbursement, contract negotiations, technology, health care fraud and abuse law (Anti-Kickback Statute and the State Law), professional liability risk management, federal and state regulations.

As the long-term care industry evolves, Mr. Oberman has the knowledge and experience to guide clients in the long-term care sector with respect to corporate and regulatory matters, assisted living facilities, continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). In addition, Mr. Oberman’s practice also focuses on health care facility acquisitions and other changes of ownership, as well as related licensure and Medicare/Medicaid certification matters, CCRC registrations, long-term care/skilled nursing facility management, operating agreements, assisted living licensure matters, and health care joint ventures.

In addition to his expertise in the health care industry, Mr. Oberman has a nationwide practice that focuses on all facets of contractual disputes, including corporate governance, fiduciary duty, trade secrets, unfair competition, covenants not to compete, trademark and copyright infringement, fraud, and deceptive trade practices, and other business-related matters. Mr. Oberman also represents clients throughout the United States in a wide range of practice areas, including mergers & acquisitions, partnership agreements, commercial real estate, entity formation, employment law, commercial leasing, intellectual property, and HIPAA/OSHA compliance.

Mr. Oberman is a national lecturer and has published articles in the U.S. and Canada.

Oberman Law Firm

Oberman Law Firm has a long history of civic service, noted national, regional, and local clients, and stands among the Southeast’s eminent and fast-growing full-service law firms. Oberman Law Firm’s areas of practice include Business Planning, Commercial & Technology Transactions, Corporate, Employment & Labor, Estate Planning, Health Care, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Privacy & Data Security, and Real Estate.

By meeting their client’s goals and becoming a trusted partner and advocate for our clients, their attorneys are recognized as legal go-getters who provide value-added service. Their attorneys understand that in a rapidly changing legal market, clients have new expectations, constantly evolving choices, and operate in an environment of heightened reputational and commercial risk.

Oberman Law Firm’s strength is its ability to solve complex legal problems by collaborating across borders and practice areas.

Connect with Oberman Law Firm:

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John Herbert and Linda Coyle, Milton Business Council

August 26, 2021 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

John Herbert and Linda Coyle, Milton Business Council

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John Herbert and Linda Coyle, Milton Business Council (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 66)

After the merger of the former Milton Business Alliance into the Greater North Fulton Chamber, the resulting Milton Business Council has now completed an incredible inaugural year. John Herbert, 2021 Chair, and Linda Coyle, Incoming Chair for 2022, joined host Kali Boatright to offer their takeaways from the past year, why they are so passionate about MBC, plans for the rest of 2021 and next year, and more. The GNFCC 400 Insider is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

John Herbert, 2021 Chair, Milton Business Council, and Principal at Herbert Legal Group

John Herbert has been practicing law since 1994. In 2013 he decided to transform my practice and the way legal services are delivered to small and medium-sized businesses.

He realized that he was missing out on opportunities because people were afraid to call out of fear that the clock would be running, and they would be hit with a huge bill for his time. At the same time, companies were missing critical legal services out of fear.

From the smallest start-up to the industry giant, legal solutions are no longer a luxury. Whether it is that one incident that requires intense legal representation or simply issues that arise naturally in the day-to-day business context, companies need a law firm that is on their side.

Herbert Legal Group wants to be an integral member of your business team. Nothing splits up a team more than that unexplained, surprise invoice for services clients were not expecting, did not approve of, or did not understand. Time-based billing creates a wall of separation between team members which can hamper even the best working relationship. So Herbert Legal Group delivers solutions, not minutes.

Their biggest competition is not other law firms. Their biggest competition is business owners doing nothing. Herbert Legal will take that call. They will take that meeting. If they cannot offer you a solution during that time, then that time is on them. At least you will trust them enough to call them next time.

They are business owners just like you and understand the opportunities and challenges of building something lasting and important. HLG cannot commit to open-ended invoicing from their service providers either. They measure their resources and employ them in a way that creates value for the clients first and the company second. Sound familiar? They treat you the way you want to be treated.

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Linda Coyle, Incoming 2022 Chair, Milton Business Council, and Business Development Officer, LGE Community Credit Union

**Linda Coyle, Business Development Officer, LGE Community Credit Union**

Linda Coyle started as a teacher and moved from education to business development. She has been in that role with LGE Community Credit Union since 2016.

In 1951, seven Lockheed Georgia employees dreamed of a better way to bank and LGE Community Credit Union was born. Today they serve communities in Northwest Georgia as a not-for-profit financial institution. Unlike a bank, whose profits go to its shareholders, their profits go to their members in the form of better rates and lower fees. They are guided by a strong commitment to provide a better financial future for our members.

Everyone who lives or works in Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Fulton, and Paulding counties is eligible to apply for membership, as are employees of many companies. Family members of existing members are also eligible.

Since 2010, LGE has invested over $1.45 million in the lives of those in the community including children, homeless, abuse victims, and those that fall on hard times. Not only is there a monetary contribution but LGE staff members volunteer over 2,600 hours in the community annually. Additionally, we partner with schools in the local communities through our Partners in Education platform. Continued efforts show why LGE Community Credit Union continues to be a fabric of the community.

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About GNFCC and “The GNFCC 400 Insider”

“The GNFCC 400 Insider” is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) and is hosted by Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC. The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Their service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.

The GNFCC promotes the interests of our members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play and stay. They provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live.

For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806. For more information on other GNFCC events such as this North Fulton Mayors Appreciation Lunch, follow this link.

For the complete show archive of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” go to GNFCC400Insider.com. “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

AAOMS 2021 Annual Meeting Preview, with Dr. B.D. Tiner, Karin Wittich, and Beth Hayson

August 26, 2021 by John Ray

Dental Business Radio

AAOMS 2021 Annual Meeting Preview, with Dr. B.D. Tiner, Karin Wittich, and Beth Hayson

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AAOMS 2021 Annual Meeting Preview, with Dr. B.D. Tiner, Karin Wittich, and Beth Hayson (Dental Business Radio, Episode 24)

Dr. B.D. Tiner, President of AAOMS, Karin Wittich, Executive Director, and Beth Hayson, Associate Executive Director of Continuing Education, Meetings & Exhibitions, were host Patrick O’Rourke’s special guests to preview the 2021 Annual Meeting of AAOMS set for Nashville, Tennessee beginning September 29, 2021. Dental Business Radio is underwritten and presented by Practice Quotient: PPO Negotiations & Analysis and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), the professional organization representing more than 9,000 oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the United States, supports its members’ ability to practice their specialty through education, research and advocacy. AAOMS members comply with rigorous continuing education requirements and submit to periodic office evaluations, assuring the public that office procedures and personnel meet stringent national standards.

2021 AAOMS Annual Meeting, Ensuring Our Future through Wellness and Diversity

103rd AAOMS Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions and Exhibition, held in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CAOMS), will be September 29th to October 2nd, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.

The 2021 AAOMS Annual Meeting will be offered in-person and online. For professional staff this year, a limited number of in-person education sessions are planned with a more robust program online.

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Dr. B.D. Tiner, President, AAOMS

Dr. Tiner is a surgeon with Alamo Maxillofacial Surgical Associates, a partner practice of U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM). Dr. Tiner’s private practice encompasses all areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS), including the management of obstructive sleep apnea, orthognathic surgery, dental implants and maxillofacial pathology.

He is a diplomate and past president of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a fellow of both AAOMS and the American College of Surgeons. Additionally, Dr. Tiner is an active member and past president of the Southwest Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and serves as an ambassador for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation.

“Dr. B.D. Tiner is a dedicated and effective leader, and he’s one of the finest oral surgeons the industry has ever seen,” said Richard Hall, USOSM president and CEO. “It is a tremendous honor and responsibility to be named president of AAOMS, which is the industry’s largest professional organization dedicated to surgeon education and patient safety. Dr. Tiner will lead this organization and its people well, and we are excited to acknowledge his achievement and congratulate him by sharing this news.”

A former U.S. Navy Captain, and currently an adjunct clinical professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dr. Tiner has served as a mentor and teacher to countless OMS students and professionals. In addition, he has authored or co-authored numerous scientific publications and book chapters.

Dr. Tiner holds a bachelor’s degree in zoology from Arkansas State University, a DDS from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, and his MD from the University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio. Dr. Tiner’s post-graduate training included an internship in anesthesia and a residency in OMS at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Karin Wittich, Executive Director, AAOMS

**Karin Wittich, Executive Director, Practice Management and Governmental Affairs, AAOMS**

Karin Wittich is Executive Director at AAOMS. Ms. Wittich has over thirty years of experience within the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and served as an administrator for all group practice types and sizes.

Ms. Wittich has extensive knowledge of the day-to-day operations of an OMS practice and oversees the development and implementation of practice management and coding educational activities at AAOMS. Additionally, Ms. Wittich has extensive knowledge of both federal and state government affairs activities and is a passionate advocate for the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery, and has been with the AAOMS for over twenty years.

Ms. Wittich is an Honorary Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Beth Hayson, Associate Executive Director, Continuing Education, Meetings & Exhibitions, AAOMS

Beth Hayson is Associate Executive director of Continuing Education, Meetings & Exhibition. She is responsible for the programs of all AAOMS continuing education meetings, conferences, programs, and special and joint meetings and events. Her office investigates and develops new ways to conduct educational programs at AAOMS. She provides guidance to AAOMS volunteers, members, and staff on ADA CERP and ACCME policy and requirements.

About Dental Business Radio

Dental Business Radio covers the business side of dentistry. Host Patrick O’Rourke and his guests cover industry trends, insights, success stories, and more in this wide-ranging show. The show’s guests include successful doctors across the spectrum of dental practice providers, as well as trusted advisors and noted industry participants. Dental Business Radio is underwritten and presented by Practice Quotient and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®. The show can be found on all the major podcast apps and a complete show archive is here.

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