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New Banker Spotlight: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Brian Martinez and Aaron Aliaga

October 21, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

New Banker Spotlight: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Brian Martinez and Aaron Aliaga

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Aaron Aliaga, J.D. Mealor, and Brian Martinez

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, host J.D. Mealor is joined by Brian Martinez, VP of Commercial Banking, and Aaron Aliaga, Commercial Relationship Manager, to discuss their backgrounds and their roles at Regions Bank.

J.D. Mealor is Senior Vice President and North Georgia Market Executive for Regions Bank. His podcast series, “Regions Business Radio”, covers financial topics such as banking and lending, mortgages, wealth management and more. The program also allows listeners to get to know some of the top executives from Regions Bank.

About Regions:

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $145 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 FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

This information is general in nature and is provided for educational purposes only. Regions makes no representation as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of any information presented and Regions does not accept liability for any direct or indirect loss stemming from the application of any material. Information provided and statements made by employees of Regions should not be relied on or interpreted as accounting, financial planning, investment, legal or tax advice. Regions encourages you to consult an appropriate professional concerning your specific situation and irs.gov for current tax rules.

Home of Hope 10th Anniversary Gala

October 20, 2024 by Mike

The 2024 Home of Hope Gwinnett Children’s Shelter 10th Anniversary Gala was held on October 19 at the Westin Atlanta Gwinnett Hotel in Duluth, GA. Gwinnett Business RadioX was live on site to interview Home of Hope officials, partners, sponsors, and attendees of the prestigious event. The interviews were presented by Silverton Mortgage.

PEGGY SLAPPEY

Owner/Realtor

Peggy Slappey Properties

JENNIFER BRIDWELL

Gwinnett Market President/Senior Vice President

Georgia Banking Company

MAUREEN KORNOWA

Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director

Home of Hope Gwinnett Children’s Shelter

BOBBY COBB

Chief Executive Officer

Cobb Global Outreach

SHAUN O’KEEFE

Division Vice President/Jefferson Division

ALDI Grocery Stores

JEANNE WHITE

Agency Owner

State Farm Insurance

TRACY SMITH

Owner/President

Dalton Discount Floors & More

KATRINA LUCISANO

Mortgage Loan Originator

Silverton Mortgage

About Home of Hope Gwinnett Children’s Shelter

Serving at-risk children in Gwinnett since 1987, the vision of the Home of Hope Gwinnett Children’s Shelter is to become a superior, self-sustaining, transitional living community for children and young adults who wish to achieve their full potential in a loving and nurturing environment. Their premier program empowers their clients with the necessary life skills to bring peace, success, and sustainability to their lives, for the rest of their lives.

With your help, they can continue to provide these families with the support services and life skills they’ll need to thrive for the rest of their lives, and help end the cycle of homelessness two generations at time.

Home of Hope CEO/Executive Director Maureen Kornowa and Home of Hope Gala Emcee Mike Sammond

The 2024 Home of Hope Gala Interviews are presented by

Episode 3: Healthy Culture, Happy Teams

October 17, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Episode 3: Healthy Culture, Happy Teams

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Exploring Organizational Culture with Evie Suarez: From First-Gen Professionalism to Leadership’s Role in Shaping Workplace Success.

This month, we dove deep into the heart of workplace dynamics with Evie Suarez, Founder of WorkWise Guide and a first-generation professional blazing trails in organizational culture. Tune in to explore what it means to be a first-gen pro, the essential ingredients of the “organizational soup” recipe, and how culture is shaped by both leadership and employees. Evie shares actionable insights on recognizing when culture is at risk, the top three things employees desire most, and how leaders can actively impact and nurture a thriving workplace culture.

In this Episode:

Intro 00:00
What’s it like being a 1st Generation Professional? 02:00
What even is organizational culture? 03:40
The “organizational soup” recipe! 05:40
Leadership’s role in developing culture 07:15
Employee’s role in developing culture 11:15
Taking action when culture is at risk 14:19
Top 3 employee wants for workplace culture 21:35
How to impact your organization’s culture as a leader? 29:39

Resources & Links:

Evie Suarez – LinkedIn
WorkWise Guide
GYP Journey Leadership Institute
Evie’s Podcast/ Leadership Resource Recommendation – Simon Sinek

The “Gwinnett Chamber Voice of Business” Podcast is presented by Gwinnett Magazine and produced in partnership with Business RadioX. Hosted by President & CEO Nick Masino, this show features engaging fireside chats with prominent business leaders, offering invaluable insights into leadership, small business growth, economic development, and inclusive best practices in business.

Angie Ulibarri & Jackie Cobb with Georgia Festival of Trees and Dr. Timilehin Wusu with Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute

October 17, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Angie Ulibarri & Jackie Cobb with Georgia Festival of Trees and Dr. Timilehin Wusu with Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute

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Angie Ulibarri, Jackie Cobb, Dr. Timilehin Wusu

Angie Ulibarri & Jackie Cobb/Georgia Festival of Trees

The Georgia Festival of Trees is a longstanding Holiday tradition event that stands not only as a celebration of holiday spirit but also as a beacon of hope in the fight against human trafficking.

This 8-day event goes beyond festivity; it’s a meaningful venture striving to put an end to the trafficking of women and children in Georgia and beyond. Modern slavery in the form of human trafficking is a stark reality, stealing the innocence of countless victims every year. But amidst this darkness, the collaboration between the Georgia Festival of Trees, Street Grace, and Atlanta Redemption Ink shines a light on the power of collective action.

The 2024 Festival of Trees will take place from November 23 – December 1 at the Gas South Convention Center.

Dr. Timilehin Wusu/Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute

The Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute provides all the services you’ll need over a lifetime to manage aches and pains in your bones, joints and muscles. Their board-certified surgeons lead a comprehensive team of specialists focused on a personalized patient experience and restoring your quality of life so you can resume your everyday activities.

Dr. Timilehin Wusu is an energetic and highly-focused orthopedic surgeon who utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to effectively repair and treat a number of complex joint conditions. With a wide-range of specialties, Dr. Wusu can perform everything from minimally-invasive joint repair, to complete reconstruction and replacement, for shoulders, knees, hips and ankles.

Gwinnett Business Radio is presented by

Personal Injury Myth: My Insurance Company Will Take Care Of Me

October 14, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Personal Injury Myth: My Insurance Company Will Take Care Of Me

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Busting a myth! Personal Injury Attorney Derek M. Hays explains why your insurance company will not always take care of you.

CLICK HERE to watch the video!

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

About Derek Hays Law

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

When a serious injury changes your life or you suffer the death of a loved one caused by someone else, you deserve answers and an experienced legal team by your side at every step. Turn to personal injury attorney Derek Hays and our knowledgeable support team. They provide focused, personal attention and honest guidance based on a wealth of serious injury and wrongful death litigation experience. Mr. Hays’ case successes extend across the spectrum of car, tractor-trailer, and other vehicle accidents, tenant injuries and landlord liability, medical malpractice, negligence in nursing homes, dog bites, defective products, and many more. Mr. Hays and his team will aggressively go after any insurance company and make sure that you obtain maximum compensation for your claim. Call for a free, no risk case evaluation: (404) 777-HURT

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2024 Women Trailblazer Award Ceremony

October 11, 2024 by Mike

The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Women Trailblazer Award Ceremony on Thursday, October 10th at the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta. Honoring extraordinary women who lead and inspire, the ceremony celebrated the exceptional contibutions and leadership of women making a difference in the community and beyond.

Business RadioX partnered with Riptide, LLC to interview several of the winners and other leaders attending the prestigious event.

DR. MAXINE CAIN – Trailblazer Award Winner!

Founder & President

STEM Atlanta Women

LINDA SHEIN

Manager of Finance & Operations

Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer

CORDIE MOORE

Mortgage Loan Officer

Texana Bank

STACIE SANDERS MARTIN

Director of Membership & Events

Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce

EMILY WARD – Trailblazer Award Winner!

President

Atlanta Bar Association

JACQUE RUSHIN

Founder & Principal

Alexander & Rushin Holistic Mental Health

LAUREN CAIN

Chief Executive Officer

Alluring Social

MARY TRACHIAN-BRADLEY

Executive Committee Officer & Board Member

Alpharetta Chambert of Commerce

RICHARD ROTONDO

Ambassador & Board Member

Alpharetta Chambert of Commerce

AUDREY McGEE & KATIE STRICKLAND

Event Managers

Kendra Scott Jewelry

HALEY BEATTY – Trailblazer Award Winner!

Forensic Accountant & Certified Fraud Examiner

Aprio

MICHELE RICKETT – Trailblazer Award Winner!

Founder & CEO

She Is Safe

About Riptide, LLC

Riptide, LLC brings 30 years of business background in technology, operations and sales strategy to the small to medium to growing sized business owner across Georgia and the Southeast. Riptide, LLC works closely with you to discuss what aspects of your business are going well, and where you could deploy better infrastructure, sales processes, and business operations. They help lay the groundwork for strong revenue growth for your company year over year. Riptide, LLC and their team focus and succeed in helping you and your product rise above the noisy marketplace, and position you for growth versus your competition.

Duluth Business Now! – The Networking Meeting: Get Results Every Time!

October 10, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Duluth Business Now! - The Networking Meeting: Get Results Every Time!

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Melissa Gunderson, Holly Norman, Lisa Thompson, Charisse Excell, Areigna Preston

“Duluth Business Now!” is the official podcast of the Duluth Business Association. On this episode, the panel discusses how to find more success in your networking meetings.

Melissa Gunderson/Morsels by Melissa Catering

Morsels by Melissa opened its doors to Atlanta in 1999. Melissa provides expertise to her clientele in the planning and implementation of corporate and private parties and events, wedding receptions and intimate dinners with a full range menu of items including specialty cakes and sweets. Allow Melissa to design and fulfill all aspects of your next event!

Holly Norman/Chris Alex Real Estate Group

Chris Alex Real Estate‘s ethos is grounded in their client-centric philosophy. Providing a client with an unforgettable real estate experience worthy of sharing with friends requires a steadfast commitment to that client. Pledging trust, integrity, and professionalism as their guiding principles allows them to craft an exceptional experience that their clients are known to seek and repeat years, even decades later. When the time comes to embark on your real estate journey in Atlanta’s northern suburbs, reach out. Chris Alex Real Estate Group looks forward to giving you an exceptional experience.

Charisse Excell/Home Access Mortgage

Home Access Mortgage treats each customer as an individual, not a number. They don’t place you into a loan profile formula created by the banking industry. They use “common sense” and will help you obtain the best loan possible. They represent a wide range of “A” rated lenders with first quality rates to private “hardship” lenders. Whether your situation calls for Full Documents, No Documents, Non-Owner Occupied (Investor) or Multi-Family, Home Access Mortgage will fit your needs!

Areigna Preston/Profound Wellness

Profound Wellness provides massage therapy to enhance wellness, decrease stress, and reduce stress-related chronic health issues. Their intention is to provide a therapeutic massage for YOUR individual needs, as well as support you as you make changes to increase your health, happiness, and well-being in both your personal and professional lives. Make an appointment soon – to heal, recover, and rejuvenate.

Lisa Thompson, President/Duluth Business Association (Moderator)

The Duluth Business Association exists to provide an open networking opportunity in a unique and relaxed environment, inviting business owners to interact socially while building relationships that will ultimately impact economic development and improve the Duluth community.

“Duluth Business Now!“ is member-sponsored by CrossPointe Realty, Knick Knack Products Group, Profound Wellness, Lillies Boutique, Rainbow Village, Home Access Mortgage, Gwen Tajz Wine Bar, and Morsels by Melissa Catering.

8-Time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney and the Lee Haney Games

October 9, 2024 by Mike

Harper Lebel, Lee Haney, and Steven Julian

Lee Haney/8-Time Mr. Olympia and Founder of Lee Haney Games

Lee Haney is widely recognized as one of the greatest professional bodybuilders of all time. The winner of Mr. Olympia for eight consecutive years (1984-1991), breaking the record held by Arnold Schwarzenegger, he shares the all-time record for the most Mr. Olympia titles and was the youngest to ever win at the age of 24. President Bill Clinton appointed Haney as Chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, a role he served from 1999 to 2002. In 2014, he was inducted into the International Sports hall of Fame.

Celebrating 10 years, the 2024 Lee Haney Games will be held November 2nd at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth, GA. An annual NPC National Qualifier in bodybuilding, the Lee Haney Games serve as a fundraising source for Haney’s Harvest House, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides a mentoring program for boys 8 to 17 years old in the Metro Atlanta area.

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this podcast.

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Episode 3: Building Together with Integrity with Shane Treadaway

October 9, 2024 by Mike

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Episode 3: Building Together with Integrity with Shane Treadaway

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We take pride in the work we produce, and we proudly make it in the USA with the highest quality materials available. We have assembled a team of true professionals that understand these values and love what they do. USA-made products and our team of professionals are the recipe for our success.

This is what Integrity Dental Services is all about. Quality is so much more than a product; it is a philosophy that starts with communication. We at integrity are excellent listeners, and we are excellent at truly understanding the needs of our customers. We build relationships, not account numbers, and you won’t find an automated phone tree answering your call.

In September 2019, Integrity Dental Services opened its doors. In just over four years, we have grown from 3 employees to over 220. From 3 locations and growing, we provide our products to customers in over 42 states around this great country. Frankly, we get it. Integrity Dental Services is a dynamic, forward-thinking, cutting-edge, and problem-solving dental Laboratory company, and it all starts with communication.

Shane Treadaway started his career as a dental technician with a large commercial dental laboratory in 1993. He was promoted to department head in 1995, beginning his journey of leading teams and igniting his passion for helping people unlock their potential.

1996 was promoted to Senior Manager Crown and Bridge and was one one the first technicians in the Southeast to train and implement lab based CAD/CAM technology. He achieved multiple promotions during his time. In 1998 he was promoted to Senior Manager of Quality Control, 2002-promoted to Sales Manger served as VP Sales and Marketing from 2004-2015.

In 2015 he joined Straumann Group as Territory Manger and the next few years was promoted to Senior Territory Manger, Core Field Sales Training Team and Executive Territory Manger

In 2020 promoted to Regional Director where he lead the Southeast region to celebrate many successes.

During this tenure enjoyed contributing to special projects that included improving processes, management training development and global sustainability projects.

Over his career the most memorable experiences involved leading individuals in their development, helping impact patients lives in a positive and life changing way.

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

About This Show

Welcome to “Practicing with Integrity”, the podcast that shines a light on the pioneering spirit of modern dentistry. Each episode, we delve into the comprehensive world of dental techniques and technologies that are using the boundaries of what’s possible.

Join us as we explore the innovative practices that re not only transforming lives but also the very essence of dental science. Whether you’re a professional in the field or just curious about the latest advancements, this podcast offers a unique perspective on the art and science of dentistry and dental technology. Stay tuned as we navigate the fascinating landscape of oral health, where integrity meets innovation.

About Your Host

As one of the most distinguished figures in the field of dentistry, Dr. Daniel Galindo has enjoyed an illustrious career in prosthodontics. Educated at the Universidad Javeriana School of Dentistry in Bogota, Colombia he then completed his specialty training in prosthodontics at the University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, NY.

He served as Assistant Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and currently serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Dr. Galindo and his young family moved to Scottsdale, AZ in the Summer of 2002 and soon after that opened his family-operated private practice in North Scottsdale. In 2008, he opened the ClearChoice Dental Implant Center in North Phoenix as a founding partner and clinical director. There he revolutionized the approach to the management of the edentulous and soon-to-be edentulous patient by improving the delivery methods and efficiencies of full-arch implant dentistry, adopting the All-on-Four treatment concept.

In early 2024, Dr. Galindo joined Integrity Dental Services as Chief Clinical Officer, making his appointment a pivotal moment in Integrity’s ongoing history. His wealth of experience will see him lead the clinical direction of the organization, strengthening its existing services and helping to bridge the gap between innovative laboratory techniques and the ever-changing practical needs of a modern dental practice.

Dr. Galindo will also play a pivotal role in the launch of the new state-of-the-art live clinical hands-on educational facility in Scottsdale, Arizona. This new facility is set to transform client and partnership experiences, reinforcing Integrity’s position as a leader in the dental laboratory industry.

As a Board-Certified prosthodontist, Dr. Galindo is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists. He is also a Fellow in the International College of Dentists and is an active member of numerous prestigious dental organizations, including the American Dental Association, American College of Prosthodontists, Academy of Osseointegration, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, American Prosthodontic Society and the International Team for Implantology. He has also authored numerous scientific publications and is a sought-after speaker at national and international meetings.

About Our Sponsor

In September 2019, Integrity Dental Services opened its doors. In less than two years we have grown from 3 employees to over 170. From 3 locations, we provide our products to customers in over 35 states around this great country. Frankly, we get it.

Integrity Dental Services is a dynamic, forward-thinking, cutting-edge, and problem-solving dental Laboratory company, and it all starts with communication.

Quality is so much more than a product; it is a philosophy that starts with communication. We at integrity are excellent listeners, and we are excellent at truly understanding the needs of our customers. We build relationships, not account numbers, and you won’t find an automated phone tree answering your call.