Robert Long/Cumming-Forsyth Chamber of Commerce
The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber not only serves the business community as a traditional chamber, but it also the lead entity for economic development and tourism. Forsyth County is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States, has the #1 school system in the state of Georgia, and is the most affluent county in Georgia.
Dr. Denise La Salle & Marcos Jimenez/La Salle Educational Foundation
Dr. Denise J. La Salle resides in Orlando, Florida with her husband. She had three boys and two grandchildren. Dr. La Salle is currently an adjunct professor at National University College. Currently, she owns and manages a used tires retail shop. Also, she opened three non-profits which are La Salle Educational Foundation, International Books of Hope, and Adopt a Teacher Foundation. Her vision is to open schools in foreign countries for less privileged people. Dr. La Salle is in the process to open the first bilingual school and library in Bolivia. Her philosophy is “I cannot change the world, but I can change the world of someone through education.” Dr. La Salle received a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in International Business from Walden University in 2018. A Master in Educational Leadership from Ana G. Mendez University in 2010 and a Bachelors in Elementary Education from Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. Recognized as a STAR teacher for excellence teaching, for which she became among the top 25% best teachers in Orange County, Florida. Dr. La Salle received a recognition letter from the President of the United States in 2007. In her time off, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and traveling with her husband.
She has published two journal publications: La Salle, D. (2018). Strategies for Profit Educational Leaders Use to Reduce Employee Turnover and Maintain Sustainability (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest
La Salle, D., Beato, A., & Velkova, G. (2018). Successful strategies used by leaders to reduce employee turnover and maintain sustainability in for-profit colleges. The International Journal of Business & Management (ISSN 2321-8916). Retrieved from http://www.theijbm.com
Trent Lind/Eastside Medical Center
Eastside Medical Center has been a healthcare leader for more than 38 years providing quality care to patients in Gwinnett and surrounding counties. Eastside is a 310-bed, multi-campus system of care offering comprehensive medical and surgical programs including cardiovascular, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, maternity with level three neonatal intensive care, behavioral health, bariatric, and 24-hour emergency care.
Eastside’s medical staff of 500 board certified physicians, 1,200 employees and 400 volunteers is committed to providing their community a healthcare system of excellence. Eastside has earned full Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, The Joint Commission’s “Gold Seal of Approval” for quality and safety in disease-specific joint replacement care, the Blue Distinction Centers Program for Spine Surgery and Gold Plus status for stroke care, and the Healthgrades 2017 and 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ for superior performance in patient safety. The Breast Imaging and Diagnostic Center is designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the FDA.
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The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm was established to serve the legal needs of senior citizens when their health care needs increase. The Firm focuses its entire practice on Asset Protection and Estate Planning matters, which encompasses the areas of Medicaid Planning, VA Benefits Planning, Special Needs Planning, and Estate Planning. Victoria Collier has grown her law practice through her personable nature and good management skills.
The office is located in downtown Decatur, GA. The Firm makes house calls to those clients who are unable to come to the office. They understand that you might not be able to make it into the office, so they have no problem coming to you! Take comfort in knowing that it is the mission of Victoria Collier to support her clients in the creation of a long-term care plan for preserving assets, maximizing independence, and enhancing quality of life.
Taylor Anderson/Blue Landworks
Blue Landworks is a civil engineering, land surveying and consulting business located in downtown Sugar Hill’s new E-Center project. Founded in 2009, this year marks the 10th anniversary of Blue Landworks. They employ 9 individuals including 3 professional engineers, 1 registered land surveyor and 1 registered landscape architect. Blue Landworks provide services to a wide range of clients including entrepreneurial developers, Fortune 500 home builders, cities, community improvement districts and many more. They focus on private residential and commercial projects as well as public infrastructure projects that help make communities more desirable, economically prosperous and better places to live, work and play.
Jerrica Rai Whitlock & GregKerr/Global One Game Village
Global One Game Village and SDG Live promote the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through public events and global media distribution.
Solomon Sogunro/Inner Touch Digital Marketing
Inner Touch is a full-service digital marketing agency and product innovation firm that offers strategy, design, and technology services to the world’s most ambitious small to mid-size businesses and brands at a cost-effective price. They leverage their design-driven approach to building customized and cutting-edge digital solutions that deliver compelling experiences to their clients and customers.
Jonathan Holmes/Mighty 8th Media
For marketing that makes an impact, look no further than Mighty 8th Media. They are an award-winning Atlanta marketing and design agency. From concept to completion, their crew delivers the ideas and stories that take businesses to higher levels of success. Whether it’s working as an extension of your existing team, or serving as your entire outsourced marketing department, they’re suited up and ready for any mission. Mighty 8th Media has been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Atlanta Business Chronicle and Georgia Trend Magazine; a 2018 “Small Business of the Year” and Pinnacle Awards winner by the Gwinnett Chamber; and one of Atlanta’s “Top 50 Marketing and Advertising Agencies” for 2017 and 2018. Mighty 8th Media strives to be an ongoing source of pride and economic growth for the Gwinnett community.
Kim Martin/Nadler Biernath LLC
Kim Martin is an attorney at Nadler Biernath LLC. Her practice focuses on trusts and estates, divorce and guardianship issues, with a specialization in planning for families with a special needs family member. Kim has a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from the University of Virginia (1990). She earned her law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1999). She was admitted to the practice of law in Georgia in 1999. As the mother of two beautiful children, one of whom has autism, Kim brings to her practice an appreciation for the unique challenges and joys of parenting a special needs child.
Before joining Nadler Biernath, Kim was an associate at Lefkoff, Duncan, Grimes, McSwain and Hass, P.C., and an associate in the Estate Planning and Administration group at the Atlanta office of Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams and Martin (now Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams and Aughtry). She has also worked in the State and Local Tax Division of KPMG, LLP.
Kim is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Atlanta Bar Association, the Academy of Special Needs Planners, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), including the Georgia Chapter of NAELA, and the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers. She currently serves on the Board of “Just” People, an organization dedicated to providing safe housing and day programs for disabled adults, and on the Editorial Board of The Mortmain, a publication of the Estate Planning and Probate Section of the Atlanta Bar Association. Kim served two terms as an elected member of the Policy Council for Easter Seals and was named Easter Seals Parent of the Year in 2009. Her publications include articles in Trusts and Estates Magazine and Family Lawyer Magazine. She is a frequent speaker on the subjects of special needs trusts, guardianship, and divorce settlement agreements for families that include a child with special needs.
Bill Hall/Fidelity Bank
Bill Hall is a Senior Trust Officer at Fidelity Bank with over 22 years of banking experience. He attended Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and is a graduate of the Trust School at the Cannon Financial Institute. Bill has worked passionately in his career to earn and retain his clients’ trust by listening to and understanding his clients’ needs while never compromising his integrity. His proficiencies include retirement planning, investment management, developing asset protection strategies, addressing tax and estate planning issues, and implementing plans to reach clients’ goals. Bill is an active member of both the Atlanta Estate Planning Council and the Estate Planning Council of North Georgia. He also serves as a Board of Director for the Frazer Center and Fallen Sparrow. Bill is a member of North Point Community Church where he enjoys volunteering as a Trip Leader for the international division. He resides in Alpharetta with his wife Lori, their son Cole and daughter Emma.
About Gaslowitz Frankel:
Gaslowitz Frankel is an experienced trial practice firm specializing in all aspects of complex fiduciary litigation throughout Georgia and the Southeast. With a focus on representing individuals, companies, banks, and fiduciaries in dispute involving wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, businesses, and securities law, their experienced and highly qualified litigation attorneys have tremendous credentials and a proven history of success.
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Jeta Amata/Nollywood Film Producer and Director
Jeta Amata is Nollywood’s most successful and popular film producer and director. Dubbed “Nollywood’s Gift to Hollywood” by renowned UK publication The Guardian, Jeta has been featured by CNN, The Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times, and many more. Known for writing, directing and producing films with a positive impact on the world and raising awareness for political and social causes, he is often praised for the high production values and strong narratives of his films.
Jeta holds 62 nominations and 18 wins for Film Awards in Africa, Europe and the United States, and was recently recognized by CNN as one of the most recognizable celebrities in Nollywood.
A visionary and natural born leader, he quickly garnered global recognition with the documentary he produced for the British Broadcasting Network (BBC). From there he went on to premiere the first Nigerian film at the renown Cannes Film Festival. In 2004, Jeta premiered his film “The Alexa Affair” at the Berlinale. Jeta’s “Black November” won the award for best film at the African Oscars in Los Angeles and premiered at the 2012 United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Jeta has worked closely with the U.S. Department of State in using media and film as a means of solving conflict in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. The Niger Delta Legacy engagement focused on the utilization of a mass media to spread a dedicated message of peace to a wide range of citizens in the Niger Delta. The program has an unprecedented reach throughout the use of digital technology such as television, radio and social media.
Jeta’s recent projects include the film “Road to Redemption” which tackles the issue of early marriage. Written and directed by Jeta, the film charts the story of an American doctor who finds herself in a remote village in Africa where women have to deal with issues relating to child birth which lead to the fistula problem. The film stars triple platinum artist Akon and Academy Award Nominee Margaret Avery.
Also the brains behind the Unify Africa project, Jeta just wrapped production on “The American King”, another collaboration with Akon. “The American King” is a comedy that highlights stereotypes of Africans and African Americans, and was filmed on location in Los Angeles and Lagos, Nigeria.
In addition to his recent films, he has also written his first book “St. Lincoln: What 400 Years of Slavery Has Taught Us” which is due out in early 2019 at the commemoration of the 400 years of transatlantic slavery. Jeta is also the coordinator of the Unity March in Washington D.C. on August 2019.
Jennifer Rusz/Sterling Rose Consulting Corp
Jennifer Rusz has a long career working for both corporations and as an entrepreneur. Rusz began her career, in the 90’s in market intelligence, business operations and management for companies such as Mid America Research/Fact in Focus, Lucent Technologies, Kyocera Wireless, ARS/ Current Analysis and Websense Software Solutions before starting her first company in 2004. She has since been a business consultant and now Founder and CEO of Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. Sterling Rose Consulting Corp is an award-winning full service business consulting firm with three divisions, which include business consulting, marketing consulting and strategic technology consulting. For more information about Jennifer Rusz or Sterling Rose Consulting Corp, visit www.sterlingroseconsultingcorp.com or call (470)202-8659.
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