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Stewarding Family Wealth 2.0, Core Mission and Values with Centurion Advisory Group

April 21, 2022 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Studio

Stewarding Family Wealth 2.0, Core Mission and Values with Centurion Advisory Group

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Randy Brunson is the founding shareholder of Centurion Advisory Group. Randy has invested most of his forty-year career in financial services. He spent several years on the institutional side and had the opportunity to start a successful financial planning firm in 1991. Centurion Advisory Group serves individual and corporate clients, both in Georgia and throughout the country, offering personal and business financial planning, retirement plan design and management, and investment management services.

Randy studied engineering and marketing at UT Chattanooga. Randy currently holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) and CKA designation and makes it a priority to stay on top of his knowledge in the financial industry through continuing professional educational opportunities and reading. In addition, Randy has completed studies in qualified plan design, estate planning and business transition planning and he enjoys speaking and writing regularly on these topics.

Sandy LeRoux is the Co-Advisor at Centurion Advisory Group. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance with a minor in Accounting from The University of Georgia, as well as her MBA in Corporate Finance from Georgia State University. Sandy has over 20 years of experience within the executive level of business and finance, excelling at coordinating and RELATIONSHIP management. She and the Centurion team are committed to being service and stewardship.

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Paul Davis of Elite Roofing & Restorations and Angie Russell of Russell Landscape / Enviro Color

April 20, 2022 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Paul Davis of Elite Roofing & Restorations and Angie Russell of Russell Landscape / Enviro Color

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Paul Davis| Sales & Community Relations| Elite Roofing & Restorations

Elite Roofing & Restorations has a combined 25 years of experience in both the roofing and construction industries. They are fully licensed, bonded and insured, and carry the industry and manufacturers certifications needed to provide you with the best service possible. Their professional eye for damages will catch small issues before they become big problems, saving you a great deal of time and money. Their team can assist with storm related emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Angie Russell | Russell Landscape & Enviro Color

Russell Landscape is the largest privately held Georgia-based commercial landscaping firm. Started in 1987, this family-managed commercial landscape contract business family-managed commercial landscape contract business has grown to over 400 employees across eight branches throughout the Southeast. The firm is headquartered in Sugar Hill, GA.

Enviro Color green grass paint is the first choice for golf courses, homes, and large communities keeping them looking green and manicured. It works for pet spots, dry spots, dormant grass or diseased lawns. Enviro Color has been rated as the “best color match” to real grass on the market today. Visit their website to learn more!Listen to shows 24/7 on businessradiox.com/forsyth-studio and SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your #audio shows to “Forsyth Business Radio” to stay up to date with the latest episodes.

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Elizabeth Johnson of Jesse’s House & Bill Whitney of The Connection Forsyth

April 18, 2022 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Elizabeth Johnson of Jesse's House & Bill Whitney of The Connection Forsyth

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Bill Whitney| Business Development & Community Relations| The Connection Forsyth

The Connection Forsyth is a 501(c) 3 with a mission to connect people. Being connected to others, having a purpose and feeling values are critical for people in recovery. The Connection is a safe place for people to gather, meet and have fun. They offer multiple pathways to recovery including Peer to Peer (non-clinical) Recovery Support Services, Life Skills Training, Career Coaching, Family Support Groups and much more. Visit their website for their complete offerings and for ways to contribute.Elizabeth Johnson| Executive Director | Jesse’s House

Jesse’s House Inc., is a 501(c) 3, founded in 1998, they identified a need for an emergency shelter in Forsyth County for adolescent girls who were experiencing abuse and neglect. The Larry Morris family answered the call by donating a 2-bedroom home in honor of their father, Jesse Morris. With a house in place and generous contributions from the community, Jesse’s House began operation. In the past 23 years they have seen tremendous growth in response to the changing needs in our community. The now have a new shelter that has the capacity to serve 12 girls, and the average length of stay in this past year was 11.4 months. Having served over 1,000 girls from all over the state of Georgia in these past 23 years, and with the support of our community, their hope is to serve another 1,000.Visit their website to learn more and contribute.Listen to shows 24/7 on businessradiox.com/forsyth-studio and SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your #audio shows to “Forsyth Business Radio” to stay up to date with the latest episodes.

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Laura Ballance, Executive Director of the Hudgens Center for Art & Learning

April 15, 2022 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Laura Ballance, Executive Director of the Hudgens Center for Art & Learning

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

Laura Ballance/Hudgens Center for Art & Learning

Laura Ballance, who has grown a reputation for creative thinking, development and innovation within the arts community, was named Executive Director of the Hudgens Center for Art and Learning in Duluth, GA in April 2020. An Atlanta native, Laura attended the Galloway School and graduated from Georgia State University. She launched her career in arts management more than twenty years ago, coordinating the community education programs at Atlanta College of Art on the campus of the Woodruff Arts Center. By 2005, Laura had transitioned to Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, launching SCAD’s first continuing education program, which later expanded to SCAD’s Savannah location. She also directed SCAD Atlanta’s summer art camps, pre-college programs, art educator conferences, and other non-degree programming initiatives for the college. Additionally, Laura was responsible for coordinating The College Board’s Advanced Placement curriculum training sessions for high school educators of studio art and art history.

She planned the 2009 National Arts Honors Society, a multi-day conference, exhibition and awards ceremony for more than 400 students and their families. In 2010, she received the Distinguished Service Award from the Georgia Art Education Association. In her final five years with SCAD, Laura served as assistant director for enrollment events and programs, and had oversight of a variety of student and community engagement opportunities.

In 2017, after losing her younger sister to ALS, Laura went to work with the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Atlanta. As a development specialist with MDA, she was responsible for the organization’s signature Night of Hope Gala that raised approximately $1 million annually for ALS clinical trials, research and patient care. She also managed the MDA Muscle Walk, an annual fundraising event for which she drove an increase in sponsorships of more than 50 percent in her first year. During her tenure with MDA, Laura created new programs to engage the community and raise awareness for neuromuscular diseases, like ALS.

Laura remains active with the MDA and now serves on the Night of Hope Gala planning committee. She is also a member of the advisory council for Gwinnett County’s new School of the Arts, which opened its doors in August 2021.

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Webb Wealth Advisors Mission and Services

April 12, 2022 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Studio

Webb Wealth Advisors Mission and Services

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Paul Webb, President & Founder of Webb Wealth Advisors

Webb Wealth Advisors holds the most prestigious Chartered Financial Consultant® designation, awarded only to those with the highest standard of knowledge and trust in financial planning. Paul and his team are uniquely qualified to help you navigate the challenges of securing your financial future for your family or business.

They create opportunities for your long-term growth potential, as well as lifetime income throughout your retirement.

Their team of retirement planners assess your current income and future income to build the budget that suits you and your family best then design a custom plan meeting your risk guidelines and investment objectives.

Webb Wealth Advisors offers Tax Free & Guaranteed Income Retirement Planning. Offering the Highest Guaranteed NO RISK Retirement Income in the industry. They work with individuals, CPAs & Estate Planning Attorneys and team members to help them optimize their clients most favorable retirement outcomes including succession planning offer 401ks, IRAs.

Visit webbwealthadvisors.com to learn about their full scope of services.

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JJ Quest of ConQuest Strategic Marketing, Clayton Cain of Cain & Mays Trial Lawyers and Dmitriy Teplinskiy of AlphaCIS IT Consulting

April 6, 2022 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

JJ Quest of ConQuest Strategic Marketing, Clayton Cain of Cain & Mays Trial Lawyers and Dmitriy Teplinskiy of AlphaCIS IT Consulting

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JJ Quest | Owner & Chief Strategist | Conquest Strategic Marketing

Conquest Strategic Marketing is a full-service ad agency founded in 2007 and located in downtown Cumming. They work with many retail and service oriented businesses in Forsyth county and around the Southeast. At Conquest they truly partner with their clients and function as their in-house marketing department. They handle everything from marketing strategy, media buying, video production, graphic design, branding, web development, geo-targeted media campaigns and much more. Conquest is a proud member of both the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce and the Lanier Forsyth Rotary Club.

Clayton Cain | Managing Attorney | Cain & Mays Trial Lawyers

Cain & Mays Trial Lawyers is a personal injury firm that helps individuals that have been injured by another’s negligence or wrongful acts. Priding themselves on the 3 P’s: Preparation, Persistence, and Production. They aggressively prepare each case for trial to assure clients receive maximum compensation. Persistent when fighting for their clients, their team produces results that provide justice.

Dmitriy Teplinskiy | Managing Partner | AlphaCIS Managed IT Services

AlphaCIS makes technology work for businesses! With over 14 years of experience in the IT industry with focused on cybersecurity, networking, managed IT services and Virtual CIO, their team is equipped to assist businesses of various sizes.

Atlanta Start Up Factory Podcast/ Community

ATL Start Up Factory believes that community drives innovation, inspires people, and brings everyone together. Our community strives help elevate businesses from conception to fruition. Lets connect by combining resources, and helping one another. #ATLstartUPfactory, in partnership with Forsyth Business RadioX, COMING SOON!!

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Shelly Shcwerzler of Office Creations featured on Forsyth Business Radio

April 4, 2022 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Shelly Shcwerzler of Office Creations featured on Forsyth Business Radio

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Schelly Schwerzler/ Business Development Manager at Office Creations

Office Creations was established in 2001, and began with the vision of creating office environments with an innovative approach. Today, Office Creations focuses on providing clients with innovative workplaces, strategic design, and creative collaboration. The certified woman-owned business has been awarded the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Top 10 Dealer Award” on multiple and consecutive occasions. Their mission is to design, consult and furnish work environments that strengthen culture, maximizes efficiency, and drives profitability, one partner, at a time. They strive to ensure that clients are taken care of every step of the way from sales to installation to maintenance. Committed to excellence and providing quality service to our customers beyond the furniture install, under the leadership of Joy Mitchell, the team continues to make an impact in the community.

Thank you for joining us for this special edition of Forsyth Business Radio-

“Office Creations SPOTLIGHT”

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Rupal Vaishnav Candidate for State Court Judge (Forsyth Co. GA) & Byron Gatewood Candidate for US Congress (GA 6th district)

March 27, 2022 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Rupal Vaishnav Candidate for State Court Judge (Forsyth Co. GA) & Byron Gatewood Candidate for US Congress (GA 6th district)

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Rupal Vaishnav Candidate for State Court Judge (Forsyth County, GA)

Rupal began his prosecution career as an Assistant Solicitor-General for the DeKalb County Solicitor General’s Office prosecuting cases in State Court. He then, practiced law in Forsyth County, with expertise in civil litigation, mediation & criminal defense. As an attorney with Jarrard & Davis, he sharpened his civil litigation skills. Rupal holds his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from GA Tech and completed Law School at GA State University College of Law. Rupal is a frequent lecturer on legal topics at legal seminars. Rupal is active in the community through his volunteer efforts. He is an executive board member for the United Way of Forsyth County, a board member for the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, and continues to serve as a volunteer attorney coach at Forsyth Central High School, to name a few. Rupal is also a husband and father.

Byron Gatewood Candidate for U.S. Congress (GA 6th District)

Byron is a U.S. Army officer, small business owner, loving husband and father and devoted Christian. Byron enlisted in the National Guard as a college student in the wake of the September 11^th attacks and was deployed to Afghanistan during what would have been his junior year. Upon returning, he graduated from Louisiana State University (LSU), and earned a commission on to active duty. Byron served as an intelligence officer abroad and partnered with the Israel Defense Forces and our NATO allies in efforts to make the Middle East more secure for Americans and our allies. After a decade on active duty, Byron attended Cornell University earning an MBA. He owns and operates two small businesses that employ over two dozen Georgians. Active within the community, he serves as the managing director at a local nonprofit, where he works to create jobs and opportunities for adults on the autism spectrum.

Thank you for joining us for this special edition “Local Candidate” Show

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Veronica Maldonado-Torres, President & CEO of Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

March 25, 2022 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Veronica Maldonado-Torres, President & CEO of Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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Amanda Pearch and Veronica Maldonado-Torres

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

Veronica Maldonado-Torres/President & CEO of Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Verónica Maldonado-Torres is the President and CEO of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. As a highly versatile and visionary Latina business owner and community leader, Verónica brings her entrepreneurial spirt and tenacity, born from over 60 years of generational entrepreneurship on both sides of her family, to the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC). With over a decade of experience as a small business champion and supplier diversity advocate, Verónica is a catalyst of growth for both small businesses and large corporations, bringing thought-leadership and innovation to the supplier development space. She has also been an avid champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout her career.

Known as the people and business accelerator, Verónica excels at building strategic alliances and fostering win-win relationships between small businesses and corporate America. Prior to joining the GHCC, Verónica successfully guided the development and growth of more than 150 firms across multiple industries ranging from $1M-$100M in annual revenue in her role as Program Director for the Georgia Mentor Protégé Connection (MPC). There, she fostered over 131 Fortune 500 corporate relationships, supported the supplier development efforts of more than 41 corporations, as well as created and produced over 85 small to large-scale business conferences and events including the Georgia Innovation Summit. Before MPC, Verónica served as the Director of Strategic Alliances and Partnerships for the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC) where she fostered partnerships among GMSDC, Minority Business Associations, chambers, and organizations focused on minority small business development in Georgia.

Verónica is also CEO and founder of VMT Consulting and creator of the DRIVEN TO THRIVE™ mindset, model, and way of living where she empowers professionals and businesses to grow, transform and thrive. Through VMT Consulting, Verónica enables small businesses to increase sales, secure long-term contracts, and maximize their growth potential by unleashing the value proposition they bring to corporate America. VMT Consulting also supports large corporations with the creation and implementation of supplier development programs, diversity and inclusion initiatives, cultural mastery trainings, and leadership development programs, with a special emphasis on women and multicultural professionals.

A passionate community leader with a desire to serve, Verónica serves as a board member for the American Heart Association, board director for “The Assembly” Community Improvement District (CID) appointed by DeKalb County, Board member of the Technology Association of Atlanta’s Business Process Management Group, board member of the Hispanic Corporate Council of Atlanta (HCCA). Verónica has earned several accolades for her leadership in championing small business growth and creating community impact. She’s received the Corporate Diversity Champion Award 2021- Atlanta Business Chronicle DEI, distinction of “Top 50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia” by the GHCC in 2018, “Diversity Star of Atlanta’ by the Diversity Professional Magazine among Fortune 500 diversity leaders, “40 Under 40 Mover and Shaker” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in 2017, “Keep it Moving Forward-Raising Generations” awardee by the Mary Parker Foundation in 2016, “Top 15 Georgia Latina of Excellence-Rising Star Award” recipient by LISTA in 2016, and, Community Builder Awardee – Business Sector” by GHCA in 2015, among other recognitions.

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