Steve Garner/Station 18 Apartment Homes
Station 18 is a brand new apartment complex in Buford, GA. Their 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartment homes blend luxury, comfort, and an excellent location with timeless finishes and state of the art amenities.
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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!
Darlene Carey/The Fox and the Farmhouse
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.
Patti Duckworth/American Red Cross Northeast Georgia Chapter
The American Red Cross is in local communities every day; helping people prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. Teach life-saving skills, providing resources for military families and helping international families in crisis. They also support our Southern Blood Services region in their efforts to ensure a safe and ready blood supply in Georgia.
How do they empower so many of their neighbors to respond to emergencies? By mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Turning heartbreak into hope with everyone’s help! American Red Cross in the Georgia Region has been able to make a difference in the local community because of the generosity of donors and support of volunteers.
The mission is more than words. Aiming to prevent and relieve suffering with every action. The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to people affected by disasters. Supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood, teaches skills that save lives and distributes international humanitarian aid. The Red Cross also supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is not a government agency, but is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission.
On this episode of PrivacyCafé, hosts Richard Sheinis and Jade Davis, leaders of the Hall Booth Smith Data Privacy, Security, and Technology Group, discuss the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act and its implications for businesses globally, especially in the USA. They elaborate on how the EU AI Act categorizes AI systems based on risk levels and its focus on high-risk applications while allowing minimal or no risk uses. The conversation transitions into how other countries and the United States are approaching AI regulation, emphasizing the importance of understanding and adhering to state-specific AI laws for businesses operating in multiple regions. They also cover practical concerns around the use of generative AI tools in the workplace, including data security, bias, proprietary information protection, and legal compliance. The discussion concludes with recommendations for businesses to audit AI tool usage, train employees on AI policies, and establish safeguards to mitigate the risks associated with AI deployment.
PrivacyCafé is underwritten and presented by Hall Booth Smith. The show is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.
00:00 Welcome to PrivacyCafé
00:43 Diving into the World of Artificial Intelligence
01:05 Exploring the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act
04:53 Global AI Legislation: Following the EU’s Lead
06:58 The State of AI Laws in the United States
15:53 Navigating AI Applications and Public Concerns
16:52 Implementing AI: Policies, Tips, and Legal Considerations
24:42 Wrapping Up: AI Use and Company Policies
26:57 Closing Thoughts
PrivacyCafé is your essential guide through the complex terrain where law, data privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence intersect. Hosts Richard Sheinis and Jade Davis, Co-Leads and Partners in the Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice at Hall Booth Smith, unravel the intricacies of privacy laws, offer insights on cybersecurity issues and concerns, explore fast-moving artificial intelligence technologies and their implications, and interview top experts. Underwritten by Hall Booth Smith, this podcast is essential listening not only for data privacy and cybersecurity experts but for business owners, executives, and others interested in the latest insights on these topics.
Richard and Jade welcome your questions, feedback, and topic requests. Email them: PrivacyCafe@hallboothsmith.com. You will also find other news and insights from Richard and Jade, as well as other professionals in the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity practice at Hall Booth Smith, by visiting the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity page.
PrivacyCafé is underwritten and presented by Hall Booth Smith. The show is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.
Richard Sheinis has litigated in federal and state courts for 37 years and has been the first chair for approximately 175 jury trials. His clients have included health care professionals and institutions, technology companies, and global business entities.
Rich takes advantage of his litigation background to work with businesses in the areas of data privacy and cybersecurity, employment, and technology. He works with a wide variety of companies, from small technology businesses to publicly traded companies with a global footprint.
Rich also teaches Health Information Privacy and Security as an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Jade Davis is a Partner at Hall Booth Smith who focuses her practice on data privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and construction technology.
Jade provides strategic privacy and cyber-preparedness compliance advice and defends, counsels, and represents companies on privacy, global data security compliance, data breaches, and investigations. Jade advises companies on best practices in privacy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data, mobile, cloud storage, Ad Tech privacy, Internet of Things, and other areas of regulatory compliance.
She leads companies in legal assessments of data security and provides counsel to companies on how best to implement strategies to lead with data and avoid pitfalls. She helps companies strategically think about data while being mindful of global data protection laws, such as the GDPR, UK GDPR, PIPEDA, PDPA, PIPL, LGPD, nFADP, DPDP, CCPA, HITECH, and HIPAA, to name a few.
Jade enjoys helping clients deal with crisis management issues to protect the brand and leads forensic investigations. Her data privacy/cyber security practice reaches into a variety of sectors such as Healthcare, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Construction, Technology, Marketing, Agriculture, Retail, Entertainment, Telecommunications, Energy, Transportation, Logistics, Human Resources, Real Estate, and Insurance to provide litigation defense, advisory assistance, and contractual expertise regarding data privacy agreements, standard contract clauses and addenda, vendor subcontracts, privacy policies, and cookie policies, among others.
Established in 1989, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is a full-service law firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with regional offices strategically located throughout Georgia and the United States. Experienced across a wide range of legal disciplines, HBS prides itself on providing knowledgeable, proactive, client-specific counsel to individuals, domestic and international corporations, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
HBS possesses the legal knowledge, skill, and experience to meet their clients’ needs wherever they do business. HBS maintains the highest commitment to ethically and professionally serve their clients by providing the highest quality legal representation.
They deliver quality legal services in a variety of service areas. Experience across legal disciplines combined with a focus on the unique business or personal requirements of the client is the hallmark of the firm. Their clients receive the attention, expertise, and cost-effectiveness of a smaller law firm with the full-service and strong regional presence typical of a larger one.
PrivacyCafé is a production brought to you by Hall Booth Smith, P.C. This podcast is published for the purposes of providing general information and education on topics which include those related to the law and legal issues, but the contents of the podcast do not constitute legal advice. Listening to this podcast or utilizing the information contained in it in any way does not constitute nor does it create an attorney-client relationship between you and Hall Booth Smith or its lawyers. The contents of this podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a professional attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.
Peter Cosenza/Oh So Cozy Furniture
Oh So Cozy Furniture is a family owned and operated full service furniture store. With over 35 brands of furniture for the inside and outside of your home, Oh So Cozy loves to save you money on your furniture needs. Let us price compare anything you’ve seen and we will show you the savings. Delivery and Financing always available.
After many years in the mattress and furniture industry, the Cosenza family founded Cozy’s to provide a truly local shopping experience in Hoschton, Georgia. Their selection offers a little bit of everything; from traditional coil and memory foam mattresses to unique furniture and accent pieces. All at an affordable price and the friendly personalized service you’d expect from a locally owned store. They’re proud to be your shop for a better night’s sleep and a beautiful home. Come in to say hi and get your furnishing needs met! They’ll beat any price!
Our Community Partner for this episode of Northeast Georgia Business Radio is The Deleon Collective. A giant thank you to Kacie and Esteban for their continued support. The Deleon Collective specializes in expert guidance to optimize your business strategies, protect your assets and achieve sustainable growth. Services spanning real estate, insurance, financial planning and business consulting. Visit them today!
Executive Perspective host Danny Vander Maten welcomed Mike Gaynor to discuss his work at Carolina Handling. The discussion covered Gaynor’s career journey from Auburn University to leading sales and marketing at Carolina Handling, a company specializing in warehouse automation and material handling solutions. They delved into the impact of COVID-19 on business operations, the rise of AI and automation in the industry, and the company’s rapid growth and adaptation to the booming demand for warehousing in the Southeast. Gaynor also shared insights into Carolina Handling’s service model, the benefits of having Toyota as a parent company, and the company’s commitment to philanthropy and community engagement.
Executive Perspective is underwritten and presented by Cresa Atlanta. The show is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.
Mike Gainor was named Executive Vice President of Sales at Carolina Handling, LLC in April 2019. He joined the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company in 2010 as a sales representative, and the next year, he was promoted to regional sales manager, overseeing the company’s Georgia, Alabama and Florida regions. He was named vice president of sales in 2016.
In his current role, Gainor oversees Carolina Handling’s sales and marketing teams and the company’s Intralogistics Solution Group, a team of consultants and engineers that design and install integrated, automated solutions for warehouses, manufacturing facilities and distribution centers.
Prior to joining Carolina Handling, Gainor worked for five years in a variety of sales and operations roles for Penske Truck Leasing.
A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gainor spent most of his childhood in Miami, Florida. A graduate of Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, Gainor resides in Fayetteville, Georgia, with his wife, Haley, and their children, Kendall, Grayson, Ford and Jack.
Founded in 1966, Carolina Handling is one of the Southeast’s leading material handling solution providers and the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for North Carolina, South 
Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s Central time zone territory. The company provides lift trucks and automation solutions for warehouses and distribution centers, as well as parts, racking, storage, lighting and dock and door equipment.
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Carolina Handling operates branch offices in Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, Greensboro, NC, Raleigh, NC and Greenville, SC, and an Equipment Distribution Center in Piedmont, SC. The company has more than 780 associates.
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00:00 Welcome to Executive Perspective
00:52 Introducing Mike Gaynor from Carolina Handling
01:14 Mike Gaynor’s Journey: From Auburn to Carolina Handling
03:28 The Evolution of Carolina Handling
04:37 Adapting to Industry Booms and Challenges
13:04 The Impact of AI and Automation on the Industry
23:00 Carolina Handling’s Philanthropic Efforts
26:24 Personal Insights and Future Aspirations
28:43 Wrapping Up with Final Thoughts
30:09 Closing Remarks and Credits
Executive Perspective features executives and business leaders from a wide variety of sectors. Host Danny Vander Maten and his guests cover industry trends, insights, challenges, success strategies and lessons learned. Executive Perspective is underwritten and presented by Cresa. The show series is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® and can be found on all the major podcast apps. A complete show archive can be found here.
Danny joined Cresa in the Spring of 2016 and brought a diverse background with nearly 10 years of experience in finance, business operations, and strategy to his client’s real estate transactions.
At Cresa, Danny’s primary responsibilities include strategic planning, lease analysis, negotiations, and cost mitigation. As a registered Certified Public Accountant with an active license in the state of Georgia, Danny provides unique financial insight into every critical aspect of the transaction.
Cresa is the world’s most trusted occupier-centric commercial real estate firm. They strategize for the best possible results for occupiers everywhere. Cresa thinks beyond space. Partner without conflict. And apply their integrated expertise to make your business better.
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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.
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Jessica Greene & Amber Schuler/Chimney Oaks Golf Course
Chimney Oaks Golf Club is a world class, 18-hole Championship Golf Course located in Homer, GA. Only 45 minutes North of Atlanta off of exit 149 on I-85 in Northeast Georgia; only 8 miles from the Tanger Outlet Malls.
It is a public course and also offers annual golf and lifestyle memberships. Featuring onsite amenities such as the Oaks 148 Bar & Grill, Junior Olympic Pool & Bar, Tennis & Pickleball Courts, Fitness Facilities and a Wedding & Event Venue. They also offer virtual golf sessions, fittings and lessons in their state of the art golf training facility, The Forge.
Focused on providing golfers with a first class experience, their golf course is fast becoming the “discovered gem”. Golfers play, talk and continue to return. After major renovation work on the greens in 2018 they were recognized by GOLFADVISOR.com as the 5th most improved golf course in the USA in 2019. Ongoing efforts have been rewarded again as Chimney Oaks Golf Club has now been voted a Top 50 Golf Course in the US.
Our Community Partner for this episode of Northeast Georgia Business Radio is TruVista Communications. TruVista provides a full spectrum of services for all your communication and entertainment needs, including Internet, Video, Voice including Wireless, and Security and Home Automation. Visit them today!
