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John Winstanley of Fort Safety

April 17, 2024 by Tom Sheldon

John Winstanley

John Winstanley/Fort Safety

Fort Safety is a dream that became a reality. A dream that a father could honor the short life and legacy of his daughter by creating a charitable organization that planted seeds of hope where there is only fear, courage where there is only despair, and light where there is only darkness.

The idea for Fort Safety was the result of conflicting emotions being felt by John Winstanley during a turbulent time in his life.

With the support of his family, John quit his career as a civil engineer in 2013 to begin speaking and advising schools and faith communities about internet safety issues. Along the way, he met other parents, teachers, pastors, therapists, and technology professionals which shared Fort Safety’s vision and they joined the effort. With the help of these like-minded individuals and their resources, Fort Safety, Inc. became a registered 501c3 organization in 2017.

Since its inception, Fort Safety has impacted over 12,000 parents and families around the United States by providing internet safety workshops, conference talks, fundraisers, and being featured in multiple podcasts, radio, and TV shows.

Our Community Partner for this episode of Northeast Georgia Business Radio is Moneypenny. A giant thank you for their continued support. Moneypenny provides a US based, dedicated receptionist and large business phone handling provision. Moneypenny also provides Website Live Chat boxes to quickly correspond with clients. Visit Moneypenny today!

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Justin Bryson of Bryson’s BBQ

April 15, 2024 by Tom Sheldon

Justin Bryson

Justin Bryson/Bryson’s BBQ

All wood smoked barbecue….low & slow!

Owner and pitmaster Justin Bryson shares his story of being in the U.S. Air Force; a high flyer as a professional wrestler and now the pitmaster of his own restaurant.

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Beth McIntyre – Director of the Piedmont Regional Library System

April 15, 2024 by Tom Sheldon

Beth McIntyre

Beth McIntyre/Piedmont Regional Library System

Get your Library Card!!! Vast resources await business owners and entrepreneurs within the Piedmont Regional Library System.

Did you know your public library offers free resources to help you build your business and achieve your professional goals? Join Beth McIntyre, Director of the Piedmont Regional Library System, as she talks about learning platforms that will empower you, raise your aspirations, and build your quality of life.

Whether you want to build a business, transform your organization, or reinvent your career, an entrepreneurial mindset provides a new perspective; one that will expose new opportunities and ignite your ambition. Instead of focusing on traditional business planning, the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program distills the collective wisdom and insight from hundreds of everyday entrepreneurs into 8 core concepts that anyone can embrace. Each lesson contains video case studies featuring a variety of real-world “unlikely” entrepreneurs who have overcome challenges by embracing the core concepts of an entrepreneurial mindset. The result is a revolutionary new learning experience that reveals the underlying logic and the methods that will empower you to think (and act) like an entrepreneur.

Learning Express Library is an easy-to-use e-learning platform featuring online tutorials, practice tests and e-books to help you achieve your educational and professional goals. Learning Express Library offers tools and resources to help you search for jobs, build workplace and computer skills, and prepare for career certification exams. You’ll also find college and grad school admissions test prep, and much more.

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Brian Dempsey with Bright Tribe Smart Marketing

April 11, 2024 by Tom Sheldon

Brian Dempsey

Brian Dempsey/Bright Tribe Smart Marketing

With a career that began when the Internet was in its infancy, Brian has been a pioneer of web design and digital marketing. As the founder of Bright Tribe, he brings a wealth of experience to every project, offering our clients big-agency expertise with a boutique agency’s attention to detail.

Whether designing a website (check out the portfolio to see his work!) or crafting a comprehensive marketing strategy, Brian is deeply involved, ensuring that each client’s unique vision is realized. He leads a talented team, with members in Germany, Italy, Florida, and Atlanta, all united in creating customized solutions that deliver results.

Additionally, Brian serves as the Creative Director and Director of Digital Strategy for several marketing agencies in Florida, Indiana and Atlanta who partner with Bright Tribe to provide consistent, thoughtful, affordable web design solutions to their clients.

Our Community Partner for this episode of Northeast Georgia Business Radio is the Moon Trip Productions. A giant thank you to Molly and her team for their continued support. Moon Trip Productions provides personal and commercial videography to take your content to the moon! Weddings, social media content, trade show content….. to the moon!

Northeast Georgia Business Radio is presented in part by Regions Bank.

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Sallie Starrett with Brightpaths – Prevent Child Abuse Athens

April 8, 2024 by Tom Sheldon

Sallie Starrett

Sallie Starret/Brightpaths – Prevent Child Abuse Athens

Brightpaths is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to preventing all forms of child abuse and neglect by building safe and stable families through education, connection and support. Serving families in Clarke, Barrow, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe and Walton counties.

Parenting is hard! (And it’s always been hard.) We work to make parenting a less stressful ordeal for all of us: parents, kids, everyone. They offer parenting classes and resources on communication, healthy discipline and a lot more. Helping parents and their kids feel closer; building healthier, stronger and overall better relationships.

Brightpaths has served the Athens area since 1986, beginning as an all-volunteer group emphasizing parenting classes and community education. The Healthy Families program began in 1995. Today, the organization includes a 15-member Board of Directors, 20 paid staff members and many trained volunteers serving over 5,000 individuals each year.

Brightpaths is funded by state and local grants; foundations, individual and business donors. Primary supporters include the Department of Human Resources / Department of Family and Children Services, The Department of Public Health, the United Way of Northeast Georgia, the UGA Kappa Delta Sorority, the Turner Family Foundation and the Jackson EMC Foundation. Brightpaths relies on donations from individuals and businesses in our 7-county area. Donations are tax-deductible and are always welcomed!

Our Community Partner for this episode of Northeast Georgia Business Radio is the Greene Insurance Group. A giant thank you to Nic and his team for their continued support. The Greene Insurance Group provides a personalized business or individual assessment. Home, Auto, Fire, Commercial, Life and much more. The Greene Insurance Group gives their clients peace of mind by insuring a brighter future!

Northeast Georgia Business Radio is presented in part by Regions Bank.

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Tim Terilli & Christine Bogenrieder with the City of Statham

April 7, 2024 by Tom Sheldon

**Christine Bogenrieder and Tim Terilli**

Tim Terilli & Christine Bogenrieder/City of Statham

Founded in 1892 by a native of England, and being conveniently located between Atlanta and Athens, the City of Statham provides a tradition of small-town Southern charm and hospitality without the hassles of clogged traffic and other inconveniences common in nearby metropolitan areas.

Georgia Highway 316, between Atlanta and Athens, provides quick access to major interstate highways and puts Statham in the center of one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States. Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport are only an hour away from Statham.

Residential and business development is promoted by low taxes, a progressive city government, and a state-of-the-art water system. Low-cost manufacturing and warehouse space is available as well as good schools, churches, and a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. Statham has two commercial parks: one on Atlanta Highway (Hwy 8) and the other on Highway 211 at 316.

Our Community Partner for this episode of Northeast Georgia Business Radio is the Bingham Insurance Group. A giant thank you for their continued support. Bingham Insurance Group provides a personalized business or individual plan so you will have the coverage you need!

Northeast Georgia Business Radio is presented in part by Regions Bank.

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Ann Austin with Beckett & Associates Investment Services

April 3, 2024 by Tom Sheldon

Ann Austin

Ann Austin/Beckett & Associates Investment Services

A business built to serve you. Collectively offering decades of experience dedicated to crafting innovative, thoughtful financial strategies for clients. They take the time to get to know your lifestyle, goals and values, so they can deliver a plan designed to help you strive for the future you’ve envisioned for yourself and your family. Offering the breadth of resources and capabilities of a large corporation; providing the tailored, attentive service of a small company.

When implementing a financial strategy, Beckett & Associates leverages the full experience of their team; conducting thorough research before hand-picking investments that are consistent with your tolerance for risk and are designed to help you pursue your objectives. Offering independent guidance with your financial needs and preferences at the center of everything they do.

Beckett & Associates advocate for your long-term financial success through persistent management and on going guidance. By utilizing the full bandwidth of their knowledge and experience, they provide the service and counsel to help enhance your financial outlook and propel you toward your goals.

Raymond James is not affiliated with and does not endorse the opinions or services of Northeast Georgia Business Radio or Winfield Realty Group. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Beckett & Associates Investment Services, Inc. is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Beckett & Associates located at 58 W Candler St , Winder, GA, 30680; 678-425-6701

Our Community Partner for this episode of Northeast Georgia Business Radio is Winfield Realty Group. A giant thank you to Randy Winfield and his team for their continued support. Winfield Realty Group provides a “concierge”, “best in class” personal level of service to their clients. First time homebuyer, relocation, buying/selling your home; Winfield Realty Group is ready to assist!

Northeast Georgia Business Radio is presented in part by Regions Bank.

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Darlene Carey with The Fox and the Farmhouse

April 2, 2024 by Tom Sheldon

Since opening their doors, The Fox and the Farmhouse has achieved a perfect balance between hospitality and southern charm.

Situated in the heart of Winder, Georgia; all is provided to enjoy your stay.

Inspired by the surrounding landscape and 1906 Herrin homestead, The Fox and the Farmhouse was designed to make your visit a unique, comfortable and memorable experience. Rooms are spacious, rates are competitive and the hospitality is unparalleled. Traveling can be exhausting; The Fox and the Farmhouse will do their best to make your stay easy and satisfying. Take a look at their site to find out more about the rooms and amenities. Please reach out if there’s anything else they can help you with. They look forward to welcoming you soon!

Darlene Carey, an advocate for making a difference in a child’s life, has announced her candidacy for the Board of Education in District 6. With a background as a doctoral prepared nurse leader and over 25 years of experience in leadership, strategic planning, education, policy governance, stakeholder collaboration and fiduciary responsibility for multi-million-dollar budgets.

Our Community Partner for this episode of Northeast Georgia Business Radio is Retire Wise, LLC. A giant thank you to Shawn and his team for their continued support! Retire Wise shows their clients how to grow their retirement savings while protecting it from fees and market risk so they can retire happy! Click here to visit them today.

Northeast Georgia Business Radio is presented in part by Regions Bank.

Embrace the IF in life. Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

Double Shot….. of Cappuccino

April 2, 2024 by Tom Sheldon

Whew! High energy in this one….the boys have Ben McDaniel in studio!

Power Evans & Jeremiah Outwater/Southern Holler

Southern Holler is a Deep Rooted Conversation on Civics & Business offering insightful exploration of local politics, community dynamics and business partnerships.

Jeremiah Outwater brings over twenty years of expertise in the small business sector. Specializing in navigating municipal regulations and permits in the signage industry. He has a deep understanding of government processes related to construction for companies and fosters strong relationships with various municipalities. Jeremiah offers valuable insights and strategies to help businesses succeed in a complex regulatory environment.

Power Evans, from the heart of Winder, Georgia is your friendly neighborhood advocate on the Winder City Council. Earning a degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia; he wears the hat of a communications specialist, deftly handling government affairs at SK Battery America in Commerce, Georgia. Beyond council duties, His passion extends to multiple civic and non-profit boards, weaving a tapestry of community involvement at the city, county, and state levels. With roots running deep in Barrow County, Power is more than a public servant; he is a person dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

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