Subaru of Gwinnett held a Grand Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting at it’s brand new dealership building at 2950 Satellite Boulevard in Duluth, GA on June 7, 2023.
During the event, Subaru of Gwinnett presented a check for $54,563 to Rainbow Village as part of Subaru’s Annual “Share the Love” Event.
Business RadioX was on site for the festivities to speak with Jennifer Kessler of Subaru of Gwinnett and Melanie Conner of Rainbow Village.
DULUTH, GA – Atlanta Gladiators majority owner Alex Campbell announced today that starting in the 2023-24 season, the Atlanta Gladiators will now serve as the ECHL affiliate for the National Hockey League’s Nashville Predators. The Gladiators were affiliated with the Arizona Coyotes this past season.
“With the Predators being the closest NHL team to Gwinnett, we wanted to bring our fans closer than ever to our affiliation partner,” said Campbell. “We are thrilled that the road to SMASHVILLE begins in Atlanta, and we cannot wait for what the future holds for both of our organizations.”
“We are excited to welcome a strong organization in the Atlanta Gladiators to the Predators family as our new ECHL affiliate,” said Predators Assistant General Manager/Director of Hockey Operations Brian Poile. “The Gladiators have been a model of consistency in the ECHL for more than 25 years and are well positioned to reach new heights on and off the ice. With Nashville just a short drive from the Atlanta area, this partnership will help both franchises continue to expand their presence in the southern professional hockey landscape, and we’re looking forward to seeing our two passionate fanbases cheer each other on.”
Brian Poile:
In addition to the affiliation announcement, Campbell also announced that Gladiators legend Derek Nesbitt has been named the team’s sixth head coach in history. Jeff Pyle has been promoted to Director of Hockey Operations for the club.
“We’re excited to have Mr. Gladiator himself, Derek Nesbitt, as the next head coach of our storied franchise. When you think of the Atlanta Gladiators, you think of Derek Nesbitt, and his accomplishments while wearing a Gladiators jersey,” said Campbell. “With that said, we would like to sincerely thank Jeff Pyle for not only setting an example of excellence on the ice, but also your ongoing commitment to the Gladiators in the past, present, and future. We are proud to have promoted him to become our next Director of Hockey Operations.”
Jeff Pyle:
Nesbitt, 41, takes over as head coach of the club after serving as an assistant coach for the Gladiators this past season. Prior to being an assistant with Atlanta, Nesbitt served as the team’s captain for five seasons, including playing in 512 total games with the franchise, across eight total seasons. Nesbitt is the all-time leader in games played (512), goals (166), assists (258), and points (424) for the Atlanta Gladiators.
Derek Nesbitt:
The Gladiators 2023-24 campaign begins with a highly contested matchup against their interstate rivals, the Savannah Ghost Pirates, on October 21st at 7:00 PM at Gas South Arena.
The Gas South District’s “That’s The Ticket!” is the ultimate podcast exploring all things Gas South District, and a source for insights to events on campus and discussions on the wider entertainment and tourism industry. The series is hosted by Stan Hall, CEO of Gas South District and Explore Gwinnett.
On this inaugural episode, Stan discusses the origins of the Gas South District Convention Center and Arena with former Gwinnett Commission Chair Charlotte Nash.
For further information about Gas South District and upcoming events, visit GasSouthDistrict.com. That’s the ticket!
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Secret Holland/Gas South
Secret Holland serves as the Vice President of Human Resources and Community Affairs at Gas South in Atlanta – the southeast’s leading gas marketer. Secret joined the company in November 2013 after a 31-year career at Georgia Power and various Southern Company subsidiaries. In her capacity she is responsible for all human resource functions including recruiting and staffing, compensation and benefits, training and development, performance management, succession planning and workforce planning, as well as employee relations. In addition, she has responsibility for all community affairs, philanthropic initiatives and employee volunteerism for the company and leads the diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Secret holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Master of Science Degree in Management – both from Georgia State University. She is active in the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and Cobb Executive Women and is on the boards of One Cumberland, a 501C3 non-profit in the Cumberland Improvement District, the Kennesaw State University (KSU) EMBA program and the Boy Scouts of America. She has been honored with The Eagle Award for outstanding leadership at Georgia Power, the Len Gilbert Award for her work with the Cobb Chamber culture team, the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America for her volunteer work and a Woman of Distinction Award by LiveSafe Resources. Secret is a native of Atlanta and has two children – Anna and Adam. She enjoys golf, dancing, college football, time with family and friends, and travel to warm places.
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“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, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, or wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts.
This month’s episode examines Franchise Lending, a key part of Regions’ services designed to support small-business growth. Guests include Regions’ executives Peter Salas and Patrick Ellis.
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.
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On this episode, in honor of men’s health month, Stephanie and her husband Jack discuss the good and bad habits exhibited by men when it comes to their health and wellness.
About Stephanie Wolfe
Stephanie received her Health Coach Certification in 2014 and went on to receive her Master Certification in 2016, both from the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute, founded by world-renowned physician and author, Dr. William Sears. The Institute is a leader in science-based health and wellness education that focuses on a whole health experience including a strong nutritional foundation.
Stephanie continued her education and training to become a National Board Certified Health and Wellness coach in 2017. This training allows Stephanie to work with clients individually through a step-by-step process using advanced coaching methods, offering them full access to resources and tools to support them throughout the entire coaching process. Board Certification is the foundation of her success using coaching methods such as motivational interviewing and appreciative inquiry to assess the stages of change and provide each client with individual attention as they gain momentum towards their health and wellness goals.
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Sam Crenshaw is a veteran sports reporter and television sports anchor. He is a weekend morning host on Sports Radio 92.9 The Game and the sports anchor for Atlanta’s CW69 News at 10. Crenshaw is also a broadcaster and content producer for GPB Sports. He currently serves as the sideline reporter for the Georgia State University Panther Football Radio Network and is the play-by-play voice for Georgia State basketball on ESPN3. Sam is known in the Atlanta community for his knowledge of local athletes and teams as well as his passion for playing tennis.
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The 3rd Annual CatRangers Charity Golf Tournament teed off on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at the Legacy Golf Course at Lanier Islands. The tournament featured 18 holes of picturesque golf including five that included hole-in-one cash prizes with a top prize of $20,000. Golfers also competed in a Putting Contest, Beat the Pro contest, and Closest to the Pin and Long Drive Contests. The day was topped off with raffle prizes, along with delicious food and drinks.
Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Dan Braverman of Gwinnett Business RadioX were at the Legacy Golf Course to interview the Founder of CatRangers Sparrow Marcioni, and some of the sponsors and golfers.
About CatRangers
CatRangers is a licensed 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that operates from their adoption and visitors center in Historic Buford, Georgia. The center has a home-like atmosphere where rescued and orphaned cats and kittens can recover and heal as can those who visit. CatRangers is a no-kill rescue that is entirely free roaming (cage free) so their adoptable cats can become accustomed to living in a home and potential adopters can see their true nature. CatRangers rescues only cats and kittens facing dire situations, including abandonment, family crisis, injury and overcrowded animal control facilities, providing them with medical care, a loving environment and working to find them forever homes. Working with these often traumatized cats and kittens both physically and emotionally, truly restores their love for mankind, creating a permanent loving bond with their new families. CatRangers has rescued and found homes for over 6000 cats and kittens since 2010. Their mission continues to be rescuing cats and kittens with urgent needs and placing them in permanent loving homes, thus helping both cats and families to heal and gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between animalkind and humankind. We hope you will feel moved to align with our mission and choose to donate, volunteer or foster and make a difference in the lives of our furry friends and their families.
Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.
Erin McCormick/Gwinnett Stripers
Erin McCormick enters her second season as the General Manager of the Gwinnett Stripers Baseball Club (Triple-A, Atlanta Braves), named the fourth GM in team history on October 1, 2021. She previously served as Gwinnett’s Assistant General Manager from December 2018 through September 2021. In her four seasons with the Stripers, she has assisted in all facets of the club’s operation, directly overseeing all advertising, sponsorship implementation, ballpark entertainment, digital and social media, media relations, community relations, and merchandise.
With 15 years of Minor League Baseball experience, Erin previously spent one season with the Birmingham Barons (Double-A, Chicago White Sox), three seasons with the Sacramento River Cats (Triple-A, San Francisco Giants), five seasons with the Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A, St. Louis Cardinals), two seasons with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Double-A, Kansas City Royals), and two seasons in her native Corpus Christi with the Hooks (Double-A, Houston Astros).
Erin graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio with degrees in both Business Administration (Marketing) and Communications, and with minors in Communication Management and History. She serves with the Junior League of Gwinnett & North Fulton Counties, as a Lector at Mary Our Queen Catholic Church, and as a mentor for Trinity University students. She is also on the Northside Gwinnett Medical Foundation board, the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce board, and serves on the Northside Women’s Leadership Council, and on the advisory board for the Georgia Southern Women’s Leadership program. She resides with her husband, Corey, their son Grady, and their hound dog, Ike (Eisenhower) in Peachtree Corners.
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