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Westin Atlanta Gwinnett Grand Opening VIP Reception

March 21, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Westin Atlanta Gwinnett Grand Opening VIP Reception

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Westin Atlanta Gwinnett at Gas South District

The brand new, 4-star cutting-edge Westin Atlanta Gwinnett is open on the Gas South District campus in Duluth, GA! The 348-room hotel is a state-of-the-art, full-service meetings and events facility, developed in partnership with Explore Gwinnett, the county’s Convention and Visitors Bureau. The hotel hosted a Grand Opening VIP Reception on March 20, 2024. Business RadioX was broadcasting live from the event and had the opportunity to interview several key players involved with the project.

Kevin McAteer, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Concord Hospitality (Interview begins at 1:45)

Stan Hall, President & CEO, Gas South District and Explore Gwinnett (10:20)

Jennifer Bridwell, Georgia Market President, Georgia Banking Company (15:10)

Mark Kuntz, CEO, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC U.S. (21:35)

Mark Castriota, General Manager, Westin Atlanta Gwinnett (27:10)

About Concord Hospitality

Concord Hospitality is an award-winning hotel development company that will provide you and your hotel the best development and management services possible. Concord is balanced on five cornerstones: Delivering Quality, Living Integrity, Supporting Community, Growing Profitability, and Having Fun. Over the years, those cornerstones have guided Concord through the creation of a portfolio that is split between owned and managed properties. Their portfolio demonstrates the diversity of their strengths. They have the capacity to develop and/or operate hotels across every segment of the industry, creating a multitude of profitable opportunities.

About Gas South District

The Gas South District is a 118-acre campus just minutes outside of Atlanta that can accommodate a variety of events from concerts, performances, meetings, trade shows, conventions, banquets, and celebrations. The multipurpose campus includes an amazing 13,000-seat arena (Gas South Arena), a 708-seat theater (Gas South Theater), 24 versatile meeting rooms, a 90,000-square-foot exhibit hall space, and a 21,600-square-foot grand ballroom (Gas South Convention Center). The campus, operated by the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau, distinguishes itself by hosting a diverse range of events including Atlanta Gladiators professional hockey, Georgia Swarm indoor lacrosse, Atlanta Vibe women’s pro volleyball, Carrie Underwood, Justin Timberlake, JapanFest, Romeo Santos, Red Hot Chili Peppers, George Strait, Eric Clapton, NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships, Disney On Ice, U2, Paul McCartney, Orange Conference, Beyoncé, and more.

Heidi Moore with Marine Trade Association of Metro Atlanta and David Post with Care For Cops

March 21, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Heidi Moore with Marine Trade Association of Metro Atlanta and David Post with Care For Cops

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Heidi Moore/Marine Trade Association of Metro Atlanta

The Marine Trade Association of Metro Atlanta (MTAMA) is comprised of boat dealers, marinas, and other businesses involved in the boating industry. A proud member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, the membership-based organization strives to raise the standards of service within the boating industry while creating an interested and informed boating public and promoting safety within the boating community.

David Post/Care For Cops

Care for Cops is dedicated to assisting families of fallen law enforcement officers in the State of Georgia. They are determined to develop community awareness and good citizenship by recognizing those men and women who put their lives on the line for everyone and sacrifice for everyone’s protection and safety.

Gwinnett Business Radio is presented by

Critical Thinking, Business Ethics, and Leadership

March 15, 2024 by Mike

Orlando Studio

Critical Thinking, Business Ethics, and Leadership

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Dr. Brian Ray, Scott Wall, Dr. Ron Piccolo

“Regions Business Radio Orlando” covers financial topics such as banking and lending, mortgages, wealth management, and more, while also introducing you to many of the top executives with Regions Bank in the Orlando and Central Florida market.

Hosted by Scott Wall, Commercial Banking Leader with Regions, all episodes of “Regions Business Radio Orlando” are available for download on Apple iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, or wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts.

This month’s show discusses critical thinking, leadership, and business ethics with special guests Dr. Brian Ray, Director at the Poe Business Ethics Center at the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida, and Dr. Ron Piccolo, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives at the College of Business at the University of Central Florida.

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.

Dr. Sosena Kebede, Founder & Medical Director of Saliglasa Direct Primary Care

March 15, 2024 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Dr. Sosena Kebede, Founder & Medical Director of Saliglasa Direct Primary Care

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Dr. Sosena Kebede

Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Dr. Sosena Kebede/Saliglasa Direct Primary Care

Dr. Kebede is a physician and public health expert with over two decades of experience across clinical care, public health, global health, research, healthcare leadership, and consultancy. She served as faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Bloomberg School of Public Health, holding pivotal roles in clinical practice, research, and education. As a consultant, she contributed to healthcare quality improvement at the prestigious Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, the World Bank, and through her own community health startup, HealthCare Engagement, LLC in Baltimore, MD.

Her leadership extends to spearheading a global health initiative for the Yale University School of Public Health in Ethiopia where she trained the country’s inaugural hospital Chief Executive Officers and later on serving as Chief Medical Officer for a federally qualified health center in Hartford, CT during the pandemic, where she was instrumental in setting up the Covid-19 clinic for the center.

Recently, Dr. Kebede founded Saliglasa, a pioneering direct primary care and consulting practice committed to providing premier quality healthcare to patients. Additionally, Saliglasa offers training and consultancy services to organizations aimed at enhancing service delivery and improving health outcomes for clients.

She has a strong commitment to personal and community empowerment and believes efforts that engage patients and communities hold the key to improving our health systems. In her leisure time, she finds joy in exploring new destinations through travel and connecting with nature.

Celebrating Powerhouse Women is presented by

Melissa Sloan with Courtyard by Marriott Duluth Downtown and Paulika Ran with COhatch Duluth

March 14, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Melissa Sloan with Courtyard by Marriott Duluth Downtown and Paulika Ran with COhatch Duluth

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Melissa Sloan/Courtyard by Marriott Duluth Downtown

Sleep, play, work, and make yourself at home at Courtyard Atlanta Duluth Downtown. Steeped in history and Southern charm, their brand-new picturesque hotel is ideally located in the heart of the popular downtown Duluth area. Recently named as a “Top 10 City for Best American Values”, Duluth offers a small-town feel with big-city amenities located just outside of Atlanta. Step out on their terrace that overlooks Duluth Town Green and Duluth Festival Center to soak in the local culture. Walk to quaint cafes and restaurants and shop in one-of-a-kind boutiques all within minutes of Courtyard Atlanta Duluth Downtown. Gather and connect in The Bistro, your destination for a variety of cooked-to-order breakfast items, Starbucks coffee, and dinner and drinks served in a comfortable setting nightly. With 2,134 square feet of flexible meeting space and large windows overlooking the city, they offer the perfect venue for meetings and weddings under the Georgia sun.

Paulika Ran/COhatch Duluth

COhatch, a new kind of shared work, social, and family space built on community, offers members the services, activities, and amenities to live a fully integrated life that balances work, family, well-being, community, and giving back. Founded in 2016, COhatch was created through the collaboration of a group of friends who wanted to live out their ideal lives and improve their community (think Town Hall 2.0).

COhatch has 31 locations open or under construction nationwide in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Springfield, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Tampa Bay, FL; Pittsburgh, PA; and now in metro Atlanta, GA with its first location at COhatch Duluth.

Gwinnett Business Radio is presented by

Domonique Cooper, Education Strategist

March 8, 2024 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Domonique Cooper, Education Strategist

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Domonique Cooper

Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Domonique Cooper/Education Strategist

Domonique Cooper is a passionate and dedicated community leader who deeply understands the needs of Gwinnett County Public Schools. She has a proven track record of success in her work with families, children, and youth, and she is committed to ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education.

Domonique’s experience with the Social Security Administration and her entrepreneurial endeavors have given her the skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective school board member. She is a strong advocate for parent involvement and she is committed to working with parents, teachers, and administrators to improve the quality of education in Gwinnett County. Domonique has been an active PTA member and PTA leader for sixteen years. Her PTA involvement includes being a room representative, lead school room representative, local school president, local school co-president, council co-president, and district nominating committee chair.

Domonique is a positive and inspiring leader who is committed to making a difference in the lives of students of varying abilities. Peers and leaders have praised She is known for her articulation, professionalism, authentic nature, compassion, relatability, resilience, care of students, detailed communication, quick response time, inspirational conversation, hard work, and genuine desire for greatness.

Her organizational leadership, professional development, community connections, diligence, and resourcefulness have aided her success in all endeavors. She seeks transparency, viable solutions, and positivity in all that she does. Her relatability, connection, experience, knowledge, and passion for making a real difference in the lives of students and their families are of enormous importance to her.

Celebrating Powerhouse Women is presented by

University of Georgia Small Business Development Center

March 8, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

University of Georgia Small Business Development Center

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Darrel Hulsey, J.D. Mealor, and Robbie Parks

Hosted by J.D. Mealor, Senior Vice President and North Georgia Market Executive, “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.

On this episode, J.D. is joined by Robbie Parks and Darrel Hulsey with the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center. With 18 locations across the state, the UGA Small Business Development Center’s goal is to enhance the economic well-being of Georgians by providing a wide range of educational services and resources for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

About Regions:

2024 State of the County Address

March 7, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

2024 State of the County Address

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MARCH 7, 2024 – Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson headlined the annual State of the County Address, presented by Axis and HNTB and hosted by the Gwinnett Chamber and Council for Quality Growth. The event, held at 12 Stone Church, convened a diverse audience of more than 1,000 business and community leaders to celebrate collective accomplishments and gain insights into the vision shaping Gwinnett’s trajectory.

“Sometimes, opportunity isn’t obvious. It’s developed. It’s pursued. It’s nurtured. It’s the decision we make every single day to keep the doors of opportunity open for everyone,” said Chairwoman Hendrickson. “With shared purpose, I call on residents and businesses to ensure the pathways to prosperity remain accessible to all who call Gwinnett home.”

For over 36 years, the collaborative efforts of the Gwinnett Chamber and Council for Quality Growth have united business and community stakeholders, catalyzing growth in Metro Atlanta’s dynamic landscape.

Nick Masino, President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership Gwinnett, emphasized the pivotal role of strategic partnerships in maintaining Gwinnett’s position as an economic powerhouse.

“Chairwoman Hendrickson’s leadership has propelled Gwinnett’s economy forward, reinforcing its reputation as a beacon of excellence within the region,” noted Masino. “We commend her visionary approach, which has yielded tangible benefits for our business community.”

Echoing this sentiment, Michael Paris, President & CEO of the Council for Quality Growth, underscored Gwinnett’s commitment to sustainable development.

“Gwinnett’s steadfast dedication to delivering superior services and cultivating a distinctive identity has positioned it as a magnet for growth in Metro Atlanta,” remarked Paris. “The Council is honored to collaborate with the Gwinnett Chamber in spotlighting the County’s achievements year after year.”

Nick Masino, Nicole Love Hendrickson, and Michael Paris

Photos courtesy of Gwinnett Chamber

PHELAN & MYERS 2 FOR 20: Artificial Intelligence (AI) with James Walters of TeK7 Business Services

March 7, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

PHELAN & MYERS 2 FOR 20: Artificial Intelligence (AI) with James Walters of TeK7 Business Services

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James Walters with TeK7 Business Services

Hosts Scott Phelan and Kevin Myers discuss the latest in artificial intelligence (AI) with James Walters of TeK7 Business Services.

No matter where you are in life – just starting out, in your peak earning years, nearing retirement, or contemplating your legacy – Phelan and Myers Wealth Management Group of Janney Montgomery Scott is here for you. When you work with them, it’s about going beyond investing. It’s about connecting your life and your finances.

They take a comprehensive and customized approach to your finances, by understanding your needs and goals and aligning your investment strategies to help meet those goals. Their depth of knowledge and experience, combined with their firm’s capabilities and resources, enables them to provide high quality service, while offering advice and executing financial solutions for every stage of life.

No needs are more important than your own. They pride themselves in making your needs and goals, their own. They don’t simply work for you. They work with you to understand who you are as an individual and as an investor.

Their mission is to help you to define your financial objectives, and then use that knowledge to develop — together — a plan that is tailored to fit your unique needs and preferences, and is in your best interest. They’re proud to offer comprehensive financial planning resources, providing you access to education, advice, planning, and consultation.

Scott Phelan, CFP®
Executive Vice President/Wealth Management, Financial Advisor

Scott Phelan has over 20 years of financial advising and planning experience. As Executive Vice President/Wealth Management, Financial Advisor, his focus is helping build wealth for high net worth individuals and corporate clients. His core competencies include estate, retirement, insurance and income tax planning strategies. Scott has a long and distinguished career in the financial services industry having held leadership positions at Edward Jones, The Hartford, and New England Financial. Most recently, he was a Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Financial Advisor/Senior Portfolio Management Director at Morgan Stanley. Scott began his career at the New England Financial Group where he developed and implemented employee 401(k) programs.

Phone: 678.448.4841
sphelan@janney.com

Kevin Myers, CFP®
Vice President/Wealth Management, Financial Advisor

Kevin’s philosophy is simple; he worries about your finances so you don’t have to. As a Certified Financial PlannerTM (CFP®) Professional, Kevin helps clients develop and implement a comprehensive financial plan that is tailored to your needs. Kevin specializes in portfolio management, ensuring that each of his clients’ unique needs are being taken into account. Kevin has over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry and previously served as a consultant. He attended the University of Georgia where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Personal Financial Planning.