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Maria de la Guardia with Assisted Living Locators and Luis Hernandez with Regus Business Centers

May 15, 2014 by Mike

Mike Sammond, Maria de la Guardia, Luis Hernandez, Steven Julian

Maria de la Guardia/Assisted Living Locators

Assisted Living Locators is a free service for seniors and their families to help explore and understand elder care options, senior housing and resources. They will be at your side advocating for you and helping you feel comfortable and “at home” with the decision you make. They are locally owned and operated and experts at what they do.

Luis Hernandez/Regus Business Centers

Regus is the world’s largest global provider of flexible workspace with 1,800 locations in 600 cities in 100 countries. They help more than a million customers work more effectively – to work their way – every day. Their products and services allow their customers to concentrate on their core business, and use their talents to best effect. Whether it’s a larges global corporate business or an entrepreneur with an idea, Regus helps businesses and individuals be more flexible, more cost-effective and more agile – and better able to face the unexpected challenges of business in the 21st century.

Chronic Sinusitis – Top Docs Radio

May 15, 2014 by Mike

Top Docs Radio features healthcare providers and professionals sharing their expertise to “Get the Word Out” about a variety of health problems, treatments and community concerns to elevate our community’s well-being.

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:

Chronic Sinusitis

Chronic sinusitis, a problem affecting millions of Americans, is an irritation of the sinus/nasal passages that lasts at least 12 weeks or longer. We will discuss what causes this condition, how to diagnose it, and how to treat it.

The host of Top Docs Radio is Charles “CW” Hall with Hyperbaric Physicians of Georgia.

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Andrew Pugliese, MD, Ear, Nose & Throat Institute

Doctorate in Medicine, St. George University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Infectious Disease, Winthrop University Hospital
Triple Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease
Pioneer in non-surgical treatment of acute and chronic sinusitis
President of Sinus Solutions

Courtney French, MD, Ear, Nose & Throat Institute

Doctorate in Medicine, Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Residency, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center
Regular presenter of research material at numerous national/international ear, nose & throat conferences

Faria Khan, MD, Georgia’s Allergy & Asthma Insititute

Doctorate in Medicine, University of Alabama, Birmingham
Residency, Emory University Hospital
Fellowship, Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, Baylor College of Medicine
Special interests in allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, food allergies, asthma, and allergic skin conditions

Top Docs Radio, May 15, 2014 — Andrew Pugliese, Faria Khan, Courtney French, Charles “CW” Hall

Young Authors from West Jackson Middle School

May 14, 2014 by Mike

Young Authors from West Jackson Middle School (Jefferson, GA)

Young authors from Ms. Melinda Wallace’s 6th grade class at West Jackson Elementary School were interviewed on this special edition of Gwinnett Business Radio.

All of the students participated in the Young Writers Program division of National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo. The challenge of NaNoWriMo was to write a 50,000 word novel (or meet their individual word count goal) during the month of November. The students were allowed to plan or design characters and plots or storylines up until then, but could not write a single word of their story until November 1st, and all had to be done by the end of the month. Students who successfully completed the challenge got to work with CreateSpace to publish their books on Amazon.

Cobb County Judge Nathan Wade, Kevin Brewer with KMG Insurance Solutions and Melissa White with National Sales Network-Atlanta

May 9, 2014 by Mike

Kevin Brewer, Melissa White, Angel Nowlin, Tess Turrin, Nathan Wade

Cobb County Judge Nathan Wade

Former prosecutor and a seasoned trial attorney, Nathan J. Wade is prepared to serve as your Cobb County Superior Court Judge. Mr. Wade is a former Special Assistant Attorney General and Pro Hac State Court Judge. He currently serves as an Associate Municipal Court Judge for the City of Marietta, in addition to maintaining his responsibilities as a partner of The Wade & Bradley Firm in Cobb County.

Kevin Brewer/KMG Insurance Solutions

KMG Insurance Solutions is a dedicated insurance brokerage firm. Their duty is to their clients. As your insurance agent, it is their responsibility to provide YOU the most affordable comprehensive insurance solutions to fit all of your needs. They work with over 25 A+ rated insurance carriers and can offer insurance coverage that will meet your needs and save you money. They know you expect the best value without sacrificing personalized service and that’s exactly what they offer. Allow them to show you how they can be the answer to your insurance needs. They are always available to offer you personal one-on-one help with what some say is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life.

Melissa White/National Sales Network-Atlanta

National Sales Network was founded in Newark, NJ in June 1992 by a group of African-American sales management professionals. The organization was founded to fill the void created by the lack of a National African-American professional sales organization. Currently the organization is open to all diversities and cultures.

NSN is composed of sales professionals with titles from District Manager to Vice-President of Sales. They conduct seminars on subjects such as selling skills, negotiating skills, job search, time management, organization skills and career management.

Their mission is to meet the professional and developmental needs of sales and sales management professionals by:

• Providing training & development for Sales Professionals

• Providing career development strategies for Sales Professionals

• Being a resource center for Sales Professionals

• Providing a networking forum for Sales Professionals

• Encouraging philanthropy in Sales Professionals

Their vision is to become the organization of choice that supports a diversity of sales professionals in meeting their training and developmental needs.

Rehabilitation After Breast Reconstruction Surgery and Radiation Therapy – Top Docs Radio

May 8, 2014 by Mike

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:

Rehabilitation After Breast Reconstruction Surgery and Radiation Therapy

This week, we’re going to talk more about the experience of chemotherapy, memory issues that can arise during treatment – sometimes referred to as “chemo brain”, and learn all about Turning Point in Sandy Springs, a rehabilitation facility that focuses on the needs of patients who have had previous radiation therapy.

The host of Top Docs Radio is Charles “CW” Hall with Hyperbaric Physicians of Georgia.

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Cookie Aftergut

12 year Stage II breast cancer survivor, treated with chemotherapy and radiation
Founder of ChemoChic and ChemoFlage
Recipient of “Yoplait Champion” award and recognized by the Susan G. Komen Foundation and SELF Magazine for her community work

Karen Burpo

Community Outreach Coordinator for Turning Point Breast Cancer Rehabilitation (and former patient)
Surviving cancer
Master Gardener
Supportive counselor and companion to friends going through diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer
Active in church and neighborhood activities

Rich Lockhart and Jeff Ely with Magnolia Golf Group, Zachary Bennett with Reformation Productions, Justin Williams with Williams and Williams Law Firm, Carl Odendahl with Pilgrim Mat Services

May 8, 2014 by Mike

Rich Lockhart, Jeff Ely, Carl Odendahl, Justin Williams, Zachary Bennett

Rich Lockhart & Jeff Ely/Magnolia Golf Group

Magnolia Golf Group helps golf tournaments and other special events meet and exceed their fundraising goals and create memorable experiences for their attendees.

Zachary Bennett/Reformation Productions

Reformation Productions is a full service marketing agency focused on helping small and regional sized business grow through using proven, professional marketing techniques and strategies tailored to the specific business to provide the most effective creative possible and the most efficient use of their marketing budgets.

Justin Williams/Williams and Williams Law Firm

Williams and Williams Law Firm is based in the north Atlanta metro area and serves it’s clients in the areas of DUI defense and personal injury. A father and son firm, they are dedicated to providing the community with passionate understanding and dedication to their cases; wisdom from their experience, research, and education; and the results that matter most to their clients. This team of lawyers is fearless in trial and yet fully engaged in client service.

Carl Odendahl/Pilgrim Mat Services

Pilgrim Mats is a facility services company specializing in customized safety floor mat rental for all types of business. They are also a full-service commercial laundry focusing on textile rental and washroom supplies.

Norma West with COUNTRY Financial, Michele Trauger with Healing Spirit Mobile Massage and Scott Forester with Forester Consulting

May 2, 2014 by Mike

Tess Turrin, Michele Trauger, Norma West, Scott Forester

Norma West/COUNTRY Financial

For more than 85 years, COUNTRY Financial has been helping people to balance their need to protect what they have with their desire to build for the future. They serve about one million households and businesses throughout the US. They can protect what you have like your car, home, business and family. And they can help you build for the future with guidance on reaching your own retirement dreams or – for business owners – those of your employees. Their financial representatives are knowledgeable, down to earth, backed by a team of experts, and best of all – local. That means you get personal attention coupled with the expertise of financial planners, investment managers and product-specific professionals. They are rated A+ with AM Best and on the Fortune 1000 list, they are 654.

Michele Trauger/Healing Spirit Mobile Massage

Healing Spirit Mobile Massage provides mobile massages for in home, parties, events, festivals and office chair massage in Gwinnett and surrounding counties. There’s no denying the power of bodywork regardless of the reasons one chooses to receive a massage: stress relief, increase range of motion and/or pain management. Massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen.

Scott Forester/Forester Consulting

Forester Consulting is a privately held firm that partners with small to mid-sized clients to maximize their new business revenue and client acquisition. The firm was formed after years of listening to small and medium sized business owners and executives who were constantly looking for a resource who could provide real sales and new business direction and strategy. Today they work with owners and management teams to identify the key components of their companies’ sales initiatives and guide them to exceedin the results they need to grow as a business.

John Lehmberg with Make It Loud and Marques Burnett with The Sports Utility Vehicle

May 1, 2014 by Mike

Mike Sammond, Marques Burnett, John Lehmberg, Steven Julian

John Lehmberg/Make It Loud

Make It Loud is a marketing company specializing in digital marketing. They provide web design, search engine optimization, social media, email marketing, printing, and other marketing services, primarily for small and medium sized businesses. Make It Loud is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and recently won the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce’s Pinnacle Award and the Small Business of the Year award.

Marques Burnett/The Sports Utility Vehicle

The SUV fuses live webcasts, sponsorship development and special projects to drive results for teams, events and brands in the world of sports. They pride themselves on doing things big and small to maximize the results of each group’s experience when it comes to sports content, its consumption, and the audience involved.

The Multi-Speciality Approach to Treating Breast Cancer – Top Docs Radio

May 1, 2014 by Mike

THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:

Breast Cancer

Continuing our focus on breast cancer, this week Charles “CW” Hall is joined by four of the physicians who make up part of the multi-specialty team a breast cancer patient will likely work with on their journey through their treatment. We’ll hear insight from a medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, breast surgeon and plastic surgeon about the points/options they feel are important for a patient to be aware of while going through diagnosis and treatment.

The host of Top Docs Radio is Charles “CW” Hall with Hyperbaric Physicians of Georgia.

GUESTS: Nancy Wiggers, MD – Radiation Oncology, Northside Radiation Oncology Care Institute

MD, Medical College of Georgia
Residency, Medical College of Georgia
Board Certified, Radiation Oncology
Co-Author, “Portal Design in Radiation Therapy”

Jennifer Amerson, MD – Breast Surgery, Breast Care Specialists

MD, Emory University School of Medicine, Woodruff Scholar
Residency, General Surgery, Emory University Hospital
Board Certified, American College of Surgeons

Kristina Bowen, MD – Georgia Cancer Specialists

MD, Duke University School of Medicine
Residency, Duke University Medical Center
Fellowship, Duke Univeristy Medical Center
Special Interests: Managing breast cancer and chemoprevention for high risk women

Jenny Chang, MD – Plastic Surgery, Artisan Plastic Surgery