Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Annual Meeting Remote Broadcast

February 14, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

FoCo Talks

Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Annual Meeting Remote Broadcast

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Great Scott! The Forsyth County Chamber hosted its highly anticipated Annual Meeting on February 9th, 2024. This year they turned the dial to 88 miles per hour for an unforgettable journey – Back to the Future!

It was a fun trip in the DeLorean looking back at what the Chamber and community have accomplished together since 2006. Many milestones reached and exceeded over the past 15+ years. Forsyth County is looking forward to a year of continued growth and prosperity.

Hear from community leaders such as Immediate Past Board Chair, Drew Walker, 2024 Board Chair, Steve Cooper, also sponsors like Brett Russell of Atlanta Landscape Group and more on this podcast.

Thanks to all of the sponsors who made the event possible.

Broadcasted LIVE from the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce‘s Annual Celebration at

Astro Celebrations in Cumming Ga,

Produced by Amanda Pearch Marmolejo

Chasing Excellence at Bitzel’s Chocolate

February 13, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

Chasing Excellence

Chasing Excellence at Bitzel's Chocolate

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Bitzel’s Chocolate

Ray Bitzel Jr. & Cathy Hogan

See chocolate production from seed to truffle at Bitzel’s Chocolate!

Watch every step of the process, see how the cacao seed is grown, harvested, fermented, dried and finally sorted. Take a tour of this Artisan Chocolate Factory located in Suwanee Georgia. Try their fresh Gelato too! See how it is continuously churned & made right at the counter. Stop by for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Visit bitzelschocolate.com to learn more

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Host Cathy Hogan

Cathy is an expert in design and marketing. She has won numerous awards as a gift designer, writer, instructor and trainer in the gift industry. Her award-winning design team specializes in unique creations. Her experience allows her to highlight a multitude of interesting professionals and share their stories with YOU!

Do you have a story that is worth sharing?

Email us at chasingexcellencepodcast@gmail.com– we would love to hear from you.

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Christine Martinello, Founder of Love Box Foundation and CEO for Training Solutions International

February 2, 2024 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Christine Martinello, Founder of Love Box Foundation and CEO for Training Solutions International

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Christine Martinello

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

Christine Martinello/Love Box Foundation & Training Solutions Int’l

Christine Martinello is the founder of Love Box Foundation and the CEO of Training Solutions International. She’s also the best-selling author of ‘The Momager Guide‘ and ‘Atlanta’s Real Women‘.

As a CEO, author, inventor, and activist, Christine is on a mission to harness and release the power of love. Her ‘Love Movement’ has touched countless lives and the Love Box Foundation builds loving families and communities by giving Love Boxes, love notes, education and events. Christine guides leaders to create a family, work and community they love, more.

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Produced by Dan Braverman

FOCO Talks: The Gathering at South Forsyth

January 31, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

FoCo Talks

FOCO Talks: The Gathering at South Forsyth

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FOCO Talks: The Gathering at South Forsyth

BIG update on a chance to bring a National Hockey League team back the ATL! The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners just discussed a deal that could land a $2 billion investment in the County.

Join Chamber President & CEO, James McCoy on this special episode of FOCO Talks featuring County Manager David McKee and Vice President of Economic Development, Alex Warner. They talk about details of the proposal that could land a pro hockey team for Atlanta in the largest economic development deals in the region and what that means for you.

You can sign up for updates and learn more at: www.focoloveshockey.com

SUBSCRIBE to “FOCO Talks” wherever you enjoy your podcasts.

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Broadcasted LIVE from the Forsyth Business RadioX Studio in Cumming, Georgia

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Leigh McIntosh, CEO for Creative Enterprises

January 26, 2024 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Leigh McIntosh, CEO for Creative Enterprises

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo & Leigh McIntosh

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

Leigh McIntosh/Creative Enterprises

Creative Enterprises is a training & employment community rehabilitation program for people with disabilities and a non-profit 501(c)(3) Community Rehabilitation Program.

The first campus of Creative Enterprises, located in Gwinnett County, was formed in 1976 with steadfast Values that are concreted in their Forsyth County Campus with the same Mission and Vision.

Help strengthen their Mission and be a part of this movement by making contributions of goods & supplies, or financial donations toward their new facility; Click Here

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Produced by Dan Braverman

Sarah Hathorn, CEO for Hathorn Consulting Group

January 19, 2024 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Sarah Hathorn, CEO for Hathorn Consulting Group

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Sarah Hathorn

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

Sarah Hathorn/Hathorn Consulting Group

Sarah Hathorn, CEO of Hathorn Consulting Group, is the go-to expert in working with leaders and companies to create successful corporate DNA. Over the past 30+ years she has developed her own unique Creating Successful Corporate DNA™ approach. Sarah focuses on ensuring that organizations have the right DNA permeating their leadership deck, workplace culture, business strategy, talent pipeline, and departmental teams. She optimizes teams/individuals to reach their highest potential and boost their productivity and level of engagement. The conscientious alignment of those strands of essential value helps to measurably improve and accelerate multiple levels of company productivity, performance, and profitability.

As a C-Suite and senior-level trusted advisor, executive coach, consultant, and public speaker she collaborates globally with clients and brands such as Deloitte, Sherwin-Williams, Southern Company, Georgia Power, Kimberly Clark, Home Depot, and other leading organizations. Sarah is also a world renowned expert on multifaceted and adaptable corporate and executive leadership communications. Thanks to her consulting, Fortune 500 organizations and leaders dramatically improve their success at communicating with greater influence, efficiency, and persuasive impact. That includes superior communication of vision and inspiration, innovation and collaboration, and key presentations to senior decision-makers, external customers, strategic partners, and major stakeholders.

Sarah is also an internationally sought-after thought leader and has advised leaders in 39 countries. As an active member of the National Speakers Association, she earns rave reviews as an engaging speaker with top value content by captivating audiences across the United States, as well as Japan, Australia, Singapore and Mexico. Her leadership tips, insights, and advice have been published by the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, U.S. News & World Report, and Forbes.com – as well as many other major publications and media outlets.

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FOCO Talks Leadership 2024

January 9, 2024 by Amanda Pearch

FoCo Talks

FOCO Talks Leadership 2024

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FOCO Talks Leadership 2024

Steve Cooper, 2024 Board Chair, Jan Rooney, Chair Elect & James McCoy, Forsyth County Chamber President & CEO

Since the inception of the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce in 1954, the purpose has remained the same; increase prosperity and promote and better community life for all. Our organization continues to be the leader in economic development, advocacy on issues of interest to business and engaging business leaders to ensure the long term economic health of our community.
Forsyth County is located just northeast of Atlanta, Georgia. The County was partitioned in 1832 from a section of Cherokee County territory along with nine other counties in the area. Forsyth County was named for John Forsyth, Governor of Georgia from 1827 – 1829.
Cumming and Forsyth County, Georgia are consistently ranked among the most desirable communities in the nation. World class schools, nationally recognized parks, over 200 miles of lake shore line, the lowest property taxes in the region and a vibrant business community are the primary factors that earn the community accolades year after year.
The Chamber exists to be the voice of business, fostering a strong economic
environment and a superior quality of life in Forsyth County. Over the past sixty years, they have become experts in economic opportunity and growth. Visit www.focochamber.org to learn more.

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Peachtree Corners Business Association Year End Celebration

December 18, 2023 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Peachtree Corners Business Association Year End Celebration

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The Peachtree corners End of Year Celebration was a success. Hitting an exciting milestone in 2023. Collectively, they donated $151,100 to local non-profits and awarded 17 scholarships over 11 years in business! These donations are funded through their annual charity event and from a portion of membership dues and sponsorships.

Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) is a business membership organization that focuses on innovative approaches, programs, shared resources, community outreach, and opportunities for our member businesses and professionals to connect, develop, grow, and prosper. The PCBA is made up of businesses of all sizes and types who want to expand their reach and grow their business within Peachtree Corners and the greater metro-Atlanta area.

If you are interested in learning more about the PCBA initiatives, membership and events visit Home – Peachtree Corners Business Association, GA (peachtreecornersba.com)

**Special THANKS to the three Patron Sponsor companies of the End of Year Celebration**

Broadcasted on site at the Peachtree Coroners Business Association End of Year Event

Produced by Dan Braverman

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Cherish De la Cruz, Managing Attorney of Probate and Estate Planning for The Manely Firm

December 8, 2023 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Cherish De la Cruz, Managing Attorney of Probate and Estate Planning for The Manely Firm

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Cherish De la Cruz and Amanda Pearch Marmolejo

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

Cherish De la Cruz/The Manely Firm

Cherish De la Cruz is the Managing Attorney of Probate and Estate Planning for The Manely Firm. She loves getting to know her clients and learning about their families, their businesses, and their lives. She designed her practice to include both estate planning, probate and small business law because she understands how much overlap there is in these areas —especially for first- and second-generation American families.

Cherish was born and raised in the culturally diverse city of Toronto. Her parents had immigrated to Canada from the Philippines, and growing up, Cherish saw firsthand how difficult it was for them to establish themselves in their new country. She was frustrated by how her parents were treated and realized that they could have avoided much of the hardships they faced if they’d only had good information and proper legal structures in place. That’s what got her interested in becoming a lawyer and ultimately focusing her mission of helping other families. After earning her law degree, Cherish began her career as Public Defender in Florida. These formative years shaped her ability to proactively navigate the probate system. It also taught her that she’d much rather help clients prevent problems and avoid the expense and stress of going to court over routine estate matters.

Cherish experienced the importance of planning first hand when she was diagnosed with kidney cancer and experienced what she had preached to her clients all these years. The reality and the importance of “planning” in practice as a business owner, mother of three young children and daughter of aging parents. Through her extensive and wonderful network, she was able to see Dr. Viraj Masters at Emory Winship who helped her through her cancer journey. As a cancer survivor, and because of her own personal experiences, she can understand the emotional challenges and difficulties that each client faces when planning for death and the possibility of disability. She takes her own personal experiences and legal expertise to carefully and thoughtfully plan for the “what if’s” in life with all of her clients. Cherish came to the Manely Firm P.C. because their mission and values matched her own and she knew each of her clients would be cared for.

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