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Deirdra Cox, Founder & President of Community Sustainability Enterprise

October 29, 2021 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Deirdra Cox, Founder & President of Community Sustainability Enterprise

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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.

Deirdra Cox/Community Sustainability Enterprise (CSE)

With over 36 years of community development and banking experience, Deirdra Cox, Founder and President of Community Sustainability Enterprise (CSE), leads the Georgia-based non-profit in their impactful regional community and economic development work. Deirdra has dedicated the past 14 years of her career focused on the development, implementation, and outcome management of innovative Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects that move the socioeconomic needle, through business development and community engagement, in urban and rural communities, while impacting the enterprise-wide bottom line, through strong community based strategic partnerships.

Deirdra’s uncanny knack to forge impactful cross collaborative partnerships that drive business and community development, has resulting in several large regional cross collaborative revenue producing partnerships that are impacting individual, family, small business, and corporate growth.

Deirdra is a well-respected pioneer in the banking industry’s CRA-Community Development landscape, and Corporate Social Responsibility arena. CSE has been named the 2021 recipient of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce D. Scott Hudgens Humanitarian of the Year Award, and she has been nominated for the Chamber’s Moxie Award two years in a row.

Celebrating Powerhouse Women is presented by

Laura Madajewski, Principal with HLB Gross Collins, P.C.

October 22, 2021 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Laura Madajewski, Principal with HLB Gross Collins, P.C.

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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 Madajewski/HLB Gross Collins, P.C.

Laura is a Principal in the Audit and Advisory department with HLB Gross Collins, P.C., one of Atlanta’s most well-known certified public accounting and consulting firms. She joined HLB Gross Collins P.C. with 16 years of public accounting experience and has extensive experience in managing audits and in the preparation of financial statements.

Laura is committed to making the assurance process run smoothly for her clients and looks for ways to help clients improve controls, strengthen management, enhance governance roles and oversight and streamline operations. She works diligently to facilitate positive changes and growth for her clients’ operations. As a trusted advisor, she gets to know each client in order to provide a customized approach to their assurance and accounting needs.

Laura leads the firm’s Manufacturing, Distribution and Supply Chain Practice, as well as the Employee Benefit Practice. She also has extensive expertise serving nonprofit organizations including private schools, religious organizations, trade associations and foundations. She is a regular presenter and published author on various topics within her areas of specialization.

Celebrating Powerhouse Women is presented by

Michelle Kang, Vice President of Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta

October 15, 2021 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Michelle Kang, Vice President of Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta

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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.

Michelle Kang/Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta

Michelle Kang is a first generation Korean American. She immigrated to Georgia in 1992 and has since become a U.S. citizen by naturalization. Since obtaining her Master of Public Administration from the University of Georgia in 2009, she has been serving the Korean American community and business community in the region with her various positions in several organizations including:

Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Board Member
Gwinnett County 2022 Citizen Budget Review Committee Member
Community Partner Advisory Committee for the Gwinnett Place Mall Redevelopment
Korean American Constituency Director of the Asian American Action Fund
Secretary-General of the Atlanta Korean American Committee Against Asian Hate
Chairwoman of Business Planning Committee of the Federation of Korean Associations (Southeast USA)
VP of External Affairs of Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta, GA

Celebrating Powerhouse Women is presented by

Real Men Wear Pink of Atlanta

October 8, 2021 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Real Men Wear Pink of Atlanta

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Bill Floor, Jim Kozel, Todd Miller, Amanda Pearch, Jeff Steilen, Bruce Dunbar and Bruce Nelson

This special episode of “Gwinnett Business Radio” highlights the Real Men Wear Pink of Atlanta campaign to raise awareness and funds to support the American Cancer Society’s mission to save lives. #PINKOUT

Distinguished Guests (you can click on the honoree’s name to make a donation):
Bill Floor, RICOH (Co-Chair)
Bruce Nelson, Hytech (Co-Chair)
Michael Jones, RICOH
Todd Miller, RICOH
Bruce Dunbar, Connex
Jim Kozell, World Emblem
Jeff Steilen, UPS

Breast cancer affects everyone- women and men. But in Atlanta, there are a certain group of men (with a very particular set of skills) leading the charge in the fight! Through Real Men Wear Pink, these distinguished community leaders are determined to raise awareness and critical funds in support of the American Cancer Society’s mission to save more lives than ever before from breast cancer.

Now more than ever, as they take precautions to limit exposure to COVID-19, your support is needed. Cancer patients are among those at high risk of serious illness from an infection because their immune systems are often weakened by cancer and its treatments. In this new era, they are facing unique challenges every day, but their resolve to fight back against breast cancer is still unmatched!

The Power of Pink: Every dollar raised helps the American Cancer Society save lives from breast cancer through early detection and prevention, innovative breast cancer research, and patient support. Thanks to the passion of the Real Men Wear Pink honorees, they’re able to make a tremendous impact on the mission to end breast cancer.

Click Here to Donate to One of the Honorees

Kim Hartsock, Office Managing Member at Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors

June 18, 2021 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Kim Hartsock, Office Managing Member at Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors

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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.

Kim Hartsock/Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors

Kim Hartsock, the Office Managing Member of the Atlanta office of Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors, is positioned as a leader, connector and strategist who offers a unique blend of strategic business advisory solutions. She leads clients’ strategic planning to higher levels of thinking and effectiveness. Kim saves clients’ time and costs by providing quality integrated, value-add solutions and cultivating valuable relationships focused on innovative goals and strategies. Kim resides in Gwinnett County with her husband and three children.

LIVE REMOTE: “Tee It Up To End Domestic Violence” Golf Tournament

June 14, 2021 by Garrett Ervin

Partnership Against Domestic Violence hosted it’s 1st Annual “Tee It Up To End Domestic Violence” Golf Tournament on June 11, 2021 at Bear’s Best Atlanta.

Since 1977, PADV has worked passionately and tirelessly to end the crime of intimate partner violence and empower its survivors. The charity golf outing featured an 18-hole scramble and a beginner’s clinic. This special day allowed the community to take a visible stance against abuse and help end the crime of intimate partner violence. Golfers of every skill level competed for prizes and bragging rights.

Gwinnett Business RadioX dedicated a special Community Spotlight podcast promoting the event a month earlier, and then was on-site at Bear’s Best Atlanta on the day of the tournament broadcasting live remotes during the afternoon to interview organizers, sponsors and golfers. The live broadcasts were proudly presented by Buffington Burns Electric.

Nancy Friauf (PADV President & CEO) and Sue Wyatt (Tournament Co-Chair)

Carey Herron (PADV Board of Directors)

Brian Shia and Randy Redner (Tournament Sponsors and Golfers)

Dr. Yamma Brown (PADV Board of Directors)

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: “Tee It Up To End Domestic Violence” Golf Tournament

May 28, 2021 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: "Tee It Up To End Domestic Violence" Golf Tournament

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One out of every four women will experience domestic violence. Since 1977, Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV) has worked passionately and tirelessly to end the crime of intimate partner violence and empower its survivors. Join them as they continue to work to combat and educate about abuse, or let them know how they can serve you as you seek safety. Call the PADV crisis line to get or give help at (404) 873-1766 (outside Georgia, call 800-799-SAFE).

The “Tee It Up To End Domestic Violence” charity golf outing will feature an 18-hole scramble and a beginner’s clinic. Whether as a company, family or individual, take a visible stance against abuse by teeing up to end domestic violence. Golfers of every skill level are invited to compete for prizes and bragging rights. They are extremely grateful for everyone who sponsors, donates, plays, and volunteers. Your compassion and support of this tournament will save and change the lives of your neighbors and friends!

June 11, 2021 @ Bear’s Best – Atlanta
Golf Registration @ 9:00 am
Shotgun Start @ 10:00 am
Beginners Clinic Registration @ 10:45 am
Beginners Clinic Start @ 11:00 am
REGISTER OR DONATE HERE

Tom Studer with Symmetry Benefit Solutions

May 13, 2021 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Tom Studer with Symmetry Benefit Solutions

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Steven Julian, Tom Studer and Mike Sammond

Tom Studer/Symmetry Benefit Solutions

Symmetry Benefits Solutions is committed to enhancing your benefits package while lowering costs for both the employer and the employee. They offer a broad portfolio of benefit solutions – from innovative product offerings to comprehensive administrative services – communicated with customer-oriented technology. They offer diverse solutions for complex employer and employee needs. They understand that the needs of their clients and employees vary, so they have tailored their products and services to provide customized solutions employees deserve along with support employers demand.

Gwinnett Business Radio is presented by

Alex & Louis Grady with Gradyent Brothers, Roy Bean with Burn Boot Camp Suwanee, and James Chao with Chao Financial Planning

May 7, 2021 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Alex & Louis Grady with Gradyent Brothers, Roy Bean with Burn Boot Camp Suwanee, and James Chao with Chao Financial Planning

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Alex Grady, Louis Grady, Roy Bean and James Chao

Alex & Louis Grady/Gradyent Brothers

Gradyent Brothers offers branding, ideation sessions, and photography services to holistically help their clients blend wishful wants into tangible reality.

Roy Bean/Burn Boot Camp Suwanee

Burn Boot Camp transforms lives and communities through challenging 45-minute cardio and strength workouts that will leave you feeling stronger and more confident in all aspects of your life.

James Chao/Chao Financial Planning

Since joining Northwestern Mutual in 2018, Financial Advisor James Chao has been passionately advocating for the financial security of dual income families, small business owners, real estate professionals and investors.