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Alyssa Davis, Executive Director of Sugarloaf CID

September 11, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Alyssa Davis, Executive Director of Sugarloaf CID

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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.

This series is presented by C-A-B Incorporated. Since 1982, C-A-B Incorporated has been a pre-eminent leader in manufacturing and global sourcing of precision machined iron and steel products serving infrastructure, hydraulics, automotive, rail, and a variety of other industries. As a woman-owned company, C-A-B is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the “Celebrating Powerhouse Women” series, bringing focus to the many incredible women in our community making things happen.

Alyssa Davis/Sugarloaf CID

The Sugarloaf Community Improvement District was formed in 2016 to ensure the long-term success of Gwinnett County’s premiere business and entertainment district. It is located in one of the region’s top ten employment centers and is also home to the Infinite Energy Center, a regional destination that attracts over a million visitors a year. The CID is a self-taxing district that leverages property tax dollars to make improvements in the area. Property owners who are members have the opportunity to voice their opinions, while the CID works on their behalf for specific initiatives to increase connectivity, ensure security, promote a more attractive environment to live work and play. Visit www.sugarloafcid.org to learn more about our projects and initiatives.

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Katie Leonard, VP of Real Estate & Facilities Development, WellStar Health System

September 4, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Katie Leonard, VP of Real Estate & Facilities Development, WellStar Health System

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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.

Katie Leonard/WellStar Health System

At Wellstar Health System, patients are the center of everything they do. Nationally-ranked and locally recognized for high-quality care, inclusive culture, and exceptional doctors and caregivers, Wellstar Health System is one of the largest and one of the most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia.

Their state-of-the-art facilities include:

11 hospitals
300+ medical office locations
9 cancer centers
55 rehabilitation centers
3 hospice facilities
1 retirement village
21 imaging centers
15 urgent care locations
5 health parks

Every day, their team of over 24,000 healthcare professionals provides personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life.

As a not-for-profit health system, their passion for people extends beyond their system and into the communities they serve. Each year, Wellstar thoughtfully reinvests in the creation of healthier communities through prevention and wellness programs, and charity care for eligible patients. The Wellstar Foundation supports this mission with funding for equipment, services, programs, and more.

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women at the 2020 Gwinnett Chamber Moxie Awards

August 31, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Celebrating Powerhouse Women at the 2020 Gwinnett Chamber Moxie Awards

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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.

Celebrating Powerhouse Women was “on site” at the Gwinnett Chamber’s 2020 Moxie Awards at the Infinite Energy Forum. The Moxie Awards recognize women who make things happen. Built for women who are bold in business, the Gwinnett Chamber honored more than 80 finalists and seven winners at the 2020 Moxie Awards on Friday, August 28. The two-part program began with a powerhouse panel that spoke about finding the confidence within you, followed by the presentation of the Moxie Awards. Afterwards, Business RadioX spoke with the panelists.

Celebrating Powerhouse Women is presented by C-A-B Incorporated. Since 1982, CAB Incorporated has been a pre-eminent leader in manufacturing and global sourcing of precision machined iron and steel products serving infrastructure, hydraulics, automotive, rail, and a variety of other industries. As a woman-owned company, CAB is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the “Celebrating Powerhouse Women” series, bringing focus to the many incredible women in our community making things happen.

Juanita Velez/Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines is the U.S. global airline leader in safety, innovation, reliability and customer experience. Powered by their employees around the world, Delta has for a decade led the airline industry in operational excellence while maintaining their reputation for award-winning customer service.

Elizabeth Dixon/Chick-fil-A

Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A is a family owned and privately held restaurant company founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. Devoted to serving the local communities in which its franchised restaurants operate, and known for its original chicken sandwich, Chick-fil-A serves freshly prepared food in more than 2,500 restaurants in 47 states, Washington, D.C., and Canada.

A leader in customer service satisfaction, Chick-fil-A was named top fast food restaurant in Newsweek’s 2019 America’s Best Customer Service report and received several honors in QSR’s 2019 Reader’s Choice Awards, including “The Most Respected Quick-Service Brand” and “Best Brand for Overall Experience”.

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Sammy Baker with Contractor’s Best Pest Solution and FeFe Handy with Page Turners Make Great Learners

August 27, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Sammy Baker with Contractor's Best Pest Solution and FeFe Handy with Page Turners Make Great Learners

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Sammy Baker/Contractor’s Best Pest Solution

Contractor’s Best Pest Solution was founded in 2012 with the belief that pest control companies could provide great products and great customer service.

Company founder Sammy Baker started in the pest control industry 25 years ago and has worked as an executive for Orkin as well as Arrow Exterminators. He learned very quickly how to retrain and hire the correct people, and how to be consumer friendly and create policies to help clients.

One of Contractor’s Best favorite features is their No Transfer Fee. Also treated houses are provided a warranty which home owner can transfer when the home is sold, at no charge. They also have lower cost renewals on an annual basis, and tailor all of their pest control treatments.

FeFe Handy/Page Turners Make Great Learners

Page Turners is a literacy nonprofit serving schools throughout metro Atlanta. Their mission is to expand children’s knowledge and understanding of the world, themselves, and the unique possibilities through a love of reading. They host author’s visits, read-a-thons, and book clubs.

Njeri Boss, Director of Public Relations for Waffle House

August 14, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Njeri Boss, Director of Public Relations for Waffle House

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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.

Njeri Boss/Waffle House

Waffle House® restaurants have offered the unbeatable combination of good food with outstanding service since 1955. This combination has made it a beloved icon of the South for the past 65 years. Waffle House restaurants provide a unique dining experience where regular customers are greeted by name and enjoy social interaction with their servers and other customers. All food is prepared fresh, cooked to order and served on real china in a kitchen that is out front and in full view.

Headquartered in Norcross, GA, Waffle House operates nearly 2,000 restaurants company and franchisee owned, with 90% company-owned. Each restaurant is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Waffle House holds the title as the world’s leading server of waffles, omelets, T-bone steaks and more.

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Behind the Mic with Mike and Amanda

August 12, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Business Made Simple

Behind the Mic with Mike and Amanda

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Successful business entrepreneurs Tim and Chrystal Mansour share their 50 years of combined business experience on “Business Made Simple” to motivate others and turn dreams into reality!

The couple shares their business experiences, challenges, and passions for success. “Business Made Simple” offers tips and strategies on how to build a business from scratch, how to manage and overcome obstacles, how to manage working with family and friends, and much more. Hear lessons learned along the way, and the importance & power of positive thinking!

Mike Sammond & Amanda Pearch/Business RadioX

Business RadioX interviews dozens of innovative entrepreneurs and successful leaders each week. Its mission is to help local businesses “Get The Word Out” about the important work they’re doing for their market, their community, and their profession. With a pro-business slant and a long-form interview format, guests don’t have to worry about being ambushed or talking in “sound bites.” Guests have enough time to tell their whole story and to share their insights and experience without interruptions.

Business RadioX hosts are business professionals interviewing their peers, drilling down on the critical issues, and delivering practical information to an engaged business audience. Business topics that are frequently covered include: Law, Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Trade Shows, B2B Marketing, Venture Capital, Training and Development and other issues impacting the business community.

Tim & Chrystal Mansour/Mansour International

Building and operating over ten businesses within 30 years, all these businesses started from zero. Tim was fortunate to sell all of them over a period of time for a total of $10.8 million dollars.

Working successfully with thousands of employees, members, customers and family, Tim received several business accolades such as:

Georgia Chamber of Commerce “Georgia Business Man of the Year”
Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce “Gwinnett Business Man of the Year”
Board member, Leadership Gwinnett “Glance Program”
Georgia Trend Magazine “Georgia’s Top 40 Business Leaders Under 40”
Rockdale Chamber of Commerce “Jerry Barbee Small Business Person of the Year” Finalist
Gwinnett Magazine readers voted Fitness International “Best in Gwinnett” Fitness Center for seven years in a row
Member of Leadership Gwinnett
Member of Golden Key Society Alumni of UWA 2017
President, American Heart Association Gwinnett

Together, Tim and Chrystal have over 50 plus years of business experience in the Health & Fitness industry through education, coaching and living a healthy way of life. Key elements of this program are motivating people to pursue and achieve their dreams & goals in business, building/managing relationships, health & fitness, as well as helping others manage and overcoming obstacle while remaining focused, persistent and positive.

Mansour International is Tim and Chrystal’s current business, which allows them to enjoy motivating others in business, investing in real estate, flipping houses, and living a healthy way of life!

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this show.

Julie Soltis with BMW Performance Center and Cindy King with King Law Firm

August 6, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Julie Soltis with BMW Performance Center and Cindy King with King Law Firm

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Julie Soltis/BMW Performance Center

The BMW Performance Center is a permanent performance driver training facility located in Greer, South Carolina. The facility is open to the public and offers a wide range of driving schools for licensed drivers of all ages and capabilities. The facility also offers special programs for private and corporate groups. The BMW Performance Driving Schools are taught by BMW professional driving instructors on a private course. The classes provide individuals with the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the Ultimate Driving Machine® and learn proper vision, basic car control, panic braking, handling, last-minute emergency lane changing, distracted driving, high-speed control, precision driving and much more.

Cindy King/King Law Firm, LLC

King Law Firm is a legal services provider that specializes in helping people secure their largest assets and protect their legacy through estate planning and real estate property law. They have been providing legal services in Gwinnett County and surrounding areas for nearly 15 years.

Shelly Schwerzler, Business Development Manager with Office Creations

July 31, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Shelly Schwerzler, Business Development Manager with Office Creations

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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.

Shelly Schwerzler/Office Creations

Established in 2001, Office Creations 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 20 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 their clients are taken care of every step of the way, from sales to installation to maintenance. They are committed to excellence and providing quality service to their customers beyond the furniture install.

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Paul Oh with Gwinnett Chamber and Dean Collins with Axis Companies

July 23, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Paul Oh with Gwinnett Chamber and Dean Collins with Axis Companies

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Mike Sammond, Dean Collins, Paul Oh, Steven Julian

Paul Oh/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Established in 1947 as a rural chamber of commerce serving farmers and banks, the Gwinnett Chamber grew and changed alongside Gwinnett County. Today, they serve more than 2,200 members throughout metro Atlanta by delivering programs that strengthen and connect businesses locally, regionally and globally.

At the Gwinnett Chamber, there is strength in numbers. Because they represent more than 2,200 companies, they can offer significant member discounts and present a unified voice in matters of public policy that affect the business community.

In addition, the Chamber provides opportunities for like-minded business people to connect with one another and expand their business network and increase the exposure of their business. They also offer opportunities to learn about issues and best practices related to running a successful business.

Dean Collins/Axis Companies

Axis Companies was founded in 2016 by Dean Collins, who recognized a significant need within the development industry. An innovator, Dean tapped into his more than 25 years of experience leading transportation and site development projects for large engineering consulting firms and formed Axis Companies to fill the need.

Simply put, Axis offers a unique blend of services in land development, design, project management and construction management services. This “Development Suite”, paired with significant industry experience, allows for these services to reside under one professional management team. Their Development Suite allows you the flexibility to choose either individual services to supplement in-house staff, or turnkey services to manage an entire project or program. Regardless of your selection, you will have confidence knowing that your project is being managed by industry experts.