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OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Dr. Bill Lampton with Championship Communication, Marcel Williams with MSW Creative Services, Don Conklin with Pinnacle Custom Signs, and Courtney Spencer with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

July 22, 2016 by Mike

Courtney Spencer, Don Conklin, Marcel Williams, Dr. Bill Lampton

Dr. Bill Lampton/Championship Communication

Formed in 1997, Championship Communication – based in Gainesville, GA – has served top tier clients including Gillette, Duracell, Procter & Gamble, Ritz Carlton Cancun, British Columbia Legal Management Association, the Missouri Bar, and the University of Georgia Athletic Association. Dr. Lampton provides keynote speeches, directs seminars, and helps companies identify and find solutions to their communication problems. Additionally, he trains people on how to produce top quality videos with their i-Pad cameras. Google ranks him constantly among the top three Speech Coaches in Georgia. His presentation topics cover communication, sales, customer service, and motivation. His motto is “Helping You Finish in First Place!”

Marcel Williams/MSW Creative Services

MSW Creative Services loves what they do! While most other guys and gals spend their free time watching sports and going on dates, not them! They are up late watching camera reviews and photo-shop tutorials on YouTube. They’re storytellers. Simple. Point. Blank. They’re passionate about what they do and wouldn’t want to have it any other way. At MSW Creative Services, they specialize in turning your ideas into visual stories that connect with your customers. There are a lot of creative services companies out there that are capable of shooting videos, taking photographs and building websites. But how many companies can do all those things while telling a story with a specific purpose, that drives an emotion and connects with your audience?

Don Conklin/Pinnacle Custom Signs

Pinnacle Custom Signs is a family-owned and operated full-service commercial sign company that focuses on providing high quality signs and services to businesses in the Atlanta and North Georgia area. They provide customers with a one-stop shop, since they do all types of signage from simple banners and yard signs, to vehicle graphics and wraps, outdoor signs, and a list of other services. What sets them apart is their dedication to customer service. There are many companies that can make signs, but not everyone can service all the needs in a timely and service focused manner.

Courtney Spencer/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

The Gwinnett Chamber is the forum for business, government, education, healthcare, arts/culture/entertainment, and philanthropic and public-service communities to come together to advance the region’s economy and enrich Gwinnett’s quality of life. The mission of the Gwinnett Chamber is to strengthen existing businesses, facilitate the growth of quality job opportunities, and enrich the community’s quality of life. The Gwinnett Chamber serves over 2,000 members throughout metro Atlanta by delivering pertinent and useful programs that strengthen and connect businesses locally, regionally, and globally.

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this show on the Gwinnett Business RadioX YouTube channel.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Understanding Health Insurance

July 21, 2016 by Mike

This episode of “Strategic Insights Radio” discusses what you need to understand about individual insurance for people under 65 and for those over 65. This topic comes at a time when many employers have moved away from providing insurance as a benefit and the individual is now responsible for obtaining their own policies.

Quentin Moses/HealthMarkets

HealthMarkets Insurance Agency searches thousands of insurance plans from over 180 insurance companies to find the coverage that’s right for you at a price that fits your budget. HealthMarkets searches thousands of Medicare Insurance, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, and Life Insurance policies. They meet in person to design a plan for your needs. HealthMarkets offers hundreds of subsidy-eligible health insurance plans from nationally recognized insurance companies. With over 2 million insurance policies sold, HealthMarkets gets you the guaranteed lowest price for the insurance plans they offer.

Keith Daniel with Paran Homes, Larry Black with A Computer Partner, Damien Porche with Organized Pixels, and Keeyawna Porche with Porche Weddings & Special Events

July 21, 2016 by Mike

Mike Sammond, Keith Daniel, Larry Black, Keeyawna Porche, Damien Porche, Steven Julian

Keith Daniel/Paran Homes

Paran Homes is a new home builder in the Atlanta, Raleigh and Nashville Markets. Paran Homes just finished partnering with FOX on a reality TV show called “Home Free”. The show is all about changing lives! Contestants compete to win their heroes a brand new home with Mike Holmes and Tim Tebow coaching them through the competition. This all took place at the Paran Homes’ brand new community in Dallas, GA.

Larry Black/A Computer Partner

Larry Black founded A Computer Partner in 2009 after 15 years of serving as an IT Director, among other duties, with other corporations. His goal is to provide tech services at reasonable prices with a guarantee of repair or no charge.

Damien Porche/Organized Pixels

Organized Pixels is a community-based Digital Marketing and Google Trusted Photography Agency that heads the execution of client initiatives including: Paid Search Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Display Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Email Campaigns and Mobile Marketing.

Keeyawna Porche/Porche Weddings & Special Events

Porche Weddings is a full-service wedding & special events planning firm located in downtown Lawrenceville. In addition to wedding planning, they offer photography, videography, 360 video, event design and much more. Their goal is to eliminate the stress of planning your wedding and allowing you to be a guest at your own wedding.

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this show.

LEADERSHIP AND MUSIC: Rob Kuehl with Maier America

July 20, 2016 by Mike

On this episode of ‘On the Money’, host Joe Moss discusses leadership and music with the CEO of Maier America, and musician, Rob Kuehl

Rob Kuehl/Maier America

As CEO of Maier America, a high quality “made in Germany” manufacturer of rotary union systems for many world class top industries, Rob brings a unique depth and breadth in Sales & Marketing, Product Management, Operations, Research & Development, Commercialization, Manufacturing, and International Cross Organizational Relationships to build the company for growth. Rob has a proven record in driving organizations and products to increased profitability with a customer focus on value creating business partnerships. Rob is multi-lingual with a dual German/American citizenship and provides music and entertainment as a hobby around the globe during his free time for which all proceeds go to children with special needs.

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To watch the video of this show CLICK HERE.

“On the Money” focuses on topics and issues allowing small businesses to better navigate the financial services minefield, with analysis and opinions from today’s industry experts on banking and loans. “On the Money” also introduces you to some of the top small business leaders in the Atlanta market.

Hosted by Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, “On the Money” airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett.

Bill May with Ecycle Atlanta, Linda Coyle with LGE Community Credit Union, and Rick Newcomer with Signal Outdoor Advertising

July 19, 2016 by Mike

John Ray, Bill May, Linda Coyle, Rick Newcomer, Mike Sammond

Bill May/Ecycle Atlanta

Ecycle Atlanta provides an easy solution for your company’s surplus IT equipment. Old office computers, laptops and servers can all be recycled in an Earth-friendly manner. Their services include free on-site pickup and removal in the metro Atlanta area. Ecycle Atlanta is an EPA compliant and HIPAA certified company. Call 678 324-9760 to schedule a pickup.

Linda Coyle/LGE Community Credit Union

LGE Community Credit Union provides full-service, federally insured banking to over 100,000 members in northwest Georgia, with better rates and lower fees than you will typically find in a big bank. They serve all residents of Cobb, Paulding, Cherokee, and Fulton counties.  LGE Community Credit Union is dedicated to improving the financial well-being of its members through economically priced and conveniently delivered services, caring personal service, and sound financial management.

Rick Newcomer/Signal Outdoor Advertising

Signal is a leading outdoor advertising company known for innovation and excellence in the development of out-of‐home media properties. Their expertise is focused on the development of street furniture, which includes bus shelters, bus passenger benches, kiosks and transit advertising. Established in 1998, the company operates advertising assets in over 100 municipalities, with an inventory of more than 10,000 advertising displays.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: How to Mitigate HR and Benefit Risks

July 14, 2016 by Mike

On this episode of Strategic Insights Radio, Dave Wilkins with Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. discusses Human Resources (HR) services and planned benefits programs with Peter Jundt of HR Value Partners.

Peter Jundt/HR Value Partners

After a long career as an executive in the construction industry, Peter Jundt with HR Value Partners turned his focus towards people instead of the buildings that housed them, quickly becoming a leading insurance and benefits agent in the Atlanta area. A licensed insurance agent in Georgia, Wisconsin, Alabama, South Carolina and Minnesota, his mission has developed into helping businesses and individuals understand and prepare for the new paradigm of benefits and insurance that they are currently facing as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare).

Representing HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Peter has access to the leading providers, cutting edge technology, and superior training to provide his clients with the highest level of service and expertise. Two years ago, Peter joined forces with Brad Foley; long time friend and Chief Value Partner of HR Value Partners to broaden his portfolio of services. HR Value Partners helps businesses succeed by providing customized hands-on assistance on a project basis. Whether the need is recruiting, retention, succession planning, organizational development, HR strategy, tactical support or any other HR need, HR Value Partners stands ready to partner with you.

Phone: (262) 676-9633
Email: info@peterjundt.com

About “Strategic Insights Radio”:

“Strategic Insights Radio” is intended to be an interactive radio show hosted by Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. Listeners can Tweet their questions for a live response on the radio to @sterling_rose1 or via @strategicradio. Also, suggestions on business topics that listeners would like to learn more about are welcome. Please send suggestions to info@sterlingroseconsultingcorp.com.

HAVING THE CEO MINDSET: Kris Cavanaugh Castro with Shift, Inc.

July 13, 2016 by Mike

On this episode of “On the Money“, host Joe Moss talks about having the CEO mindset with leadership guru Kris Cavanaugh Castro.

Kris Cavanaugh Castro/Shift, Inc.

Kris Cavanaugh Castro is the founder of Shift, Inc. As an Executive & Leadership Coach, her background includes over 20 years of experience training, mentoring and coaching individuals and teams. She is a certified ICF coach and expert strategist with an amazing ability to pull her clients through difficult challenges to achieve their professional and personal goals and dreams more easily and consistently. Kris specializes in helping people produce more consistent results and increase their effectiveness – resulting in a greater sense of freedom, joy and fulfillment both professionally and personally. She also helps companies engage their employees at a deeper level so they are contributing in more significant ways in order to increase a company’s bottom line and serve their clients more effectively.

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Hosted by Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, “On the Money” airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett.

Mayor Jere Wood with the City of Roswell, Steve Schilling with Digital Ignition, and Dr. Glenn Cannon with Gwinnett Tech

July 12, 2016 by Mike

John Ray, Mayor Jere Wood, Steve Schilling, Dr. Glenn Cannon, Mike Sammond

Mayor Jere Wood/City of Roswell

The City of Roswell continues to be a leader in the metro Atlanta area in managing the current and future growth of this wonderful city. Roswell is fortunate to have leaders who concentrate their policy-making into solid guidelines for smart growth and development. The Community Development Department is responsible for carrying out those guidelines. The City has implemented a number of projects that will enhance their community. These projects include receiving a $2.3 million LCI Grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission to fund the redevelopment of the Roswell Midtown from Norcross Street to Commerce Parkway; completion of the Transportation Master Plan; and the Town Square area Design Charettes. The Community Development Department also oversees economic development, building inspection and code enforcement. Roswell’s enforcement of building codes, with respect to apartments, is the model for metro Atlanta.

Steve Schilling/Digital Ignition

Digital Ignition is a tech incubator designed to foster the growth of North Georgia’s tech community. Located in Alpharetta, GA, Digital Ignition is committed to launching the next big North Georgia success story by supporting and inspiring today’s entrepreneurs with 45,000 square feet of unique, flexible co-working space in which to innovate, create and collaborate, along with access to experienced mentors and investors.

Dr. Glenn Cannon/Gwinnett Tech

Gwinnett Technical College is one of Georgia’s largest technical colleges and is committed to delivering relevant knowledge to meet the workforce training needs of their community. The college offers more than 150 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs, and hundreds of seminars, workshops and courses providing specialized training. Gwinnett Tech is Gwinnett County’s largest provider of corporate training and also serves residents and businesses in north Fulton County through their new Alpharetta-North Fulton campus.

Family Promise of Gwinnett County, Furkids, and Gwinnett Ballet Theatre

July 8, 2016 by Mike

Lynn Robinette, Chuck Ferraro, Samantha Shelton, Holley Calmes

Chuck Ferraro/Family Promise of Gwinnett County

Family Promise of Gwinnett is a faith based organization that serves children and their families experiencing homelessness in Gwinnett County. Their mission is to mobilize communities of congregations that partner with social service agencies to end homelessness, one family at a time.

Samantha Shelton/Furkids

Furkids is a 501c3 nonprofit charitable organization that operates the largest cage-free, no-kill shelter in the Southeast for rescued cats and a no-kill division for dogs. At these locations, animals experience the best care in a loving, safe environment until they are adopted into forever homes. The Furkids mission is to help end pet overpopulation in Georgia through sterilization, high-quality adoption and by providing valuable spay/neuter services and pet care education to people in the community. Furkids cares for more animals on a daily basis than any other local organization and has rescued and altered more than 20,000 animals since its founding in 2002. Approximately 1,100 animals are in the Furkids program today, located in the Furkids shelters, 13 PetSmart and Petco adoption centers, and 400 foster homes.

Holley Calmes/Gwinnett Ballet Theatre

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre was Gwinnett’s first performing arts non-profit, founded in 1977. It is one of only three totally non-profit dance organizations in the Atlanta metro area, with both the school and the company holding a 501C3 status. Their annual production of “The Nutcracker” will celebrate its 35th Anniversary this holiday season when it presents this family favorite classic December 2-18 at the Infinite Energy Theatre in Duluth. Over 12,000 individuals annually enjoy this well-loved ballet.