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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.

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.

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!

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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.

Jill Edwards, Senior Vice President with United Community Bank

July 17, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Jill Edwards, Senior Vice President with United Community Bank

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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.

Jill Edwards/United Community Bank

United Community Bank is a $15 billion southeast regional U.S. bank providing retail and corporate banking services. The bank was founded in Blairsville, GA in 1950 and now operates 150 banking offices in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee and just completed the acquisition of Seaside Bank in Florida.

Respected national research firms consistently recognize United Community Bank for outstanding customer service. For six of the past seven years, J.D. Power has ranked UCB first in customer satisfaction in the Southeast, and most recently, awarded United the highest score in overall satisfaction in the Southeast for 2020. In 2019, Forbes magazine included UCB in its inaugural list of the World’s Best Banks, and in 2020, recognized United for the seventh consecutive year on its list of the “100 Best Banks in America”. United Community Bank also received the 2019 Greenwich Excellence Award for overall satisfaction in Middle Market Banking in the South and Small Business Banking Excellence Awards for both overall satisfaction and cash management in the South.

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Lauren Summers of New Dawn Realty and Tom Shelton of the Sugar Hill Business Alliance

July 16, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Lauren Summers of New Dawn Realty and Tom Shelton of the Sugar Hill Business Alliance

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Mike Sammond, Lauren Summers, Tom Sheldon, Steven Julian

Lauren Summers/New Dawn Realty

New Dawn Realty is a local real estate company based out of Norcross,GA which has focused on serving the Gwinnett community for over 20 years.

For buyers, whether you’re looking for your first home, your dream home, or an investment property, New Dawn Realty is committed to providing you with the highest quality buyer service. For sellers, the decision to sell a home is often dependent on many factors. Whatever your reasons are for selling, their proven effective marketing strategies will ensure that you get the highest possible price for your home.

Tom Sheldon/Sugar Hill Business Alliance

The Sugar Hill Business Alliance provides a platform to enable members to gain exposure and relationships. Promotion and growth is facilitated through networking opportunities, sponsorships, social media exposure, and special events. Their goal is to unite and empower local businesses in Sugar Hill, GA and the North Gwinnett area.

Duffie Dixon, Owner of Duffie Dixon Media

July 10, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Duffie Dixon, Owner of Duffie Dixon Media

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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.

Duffie Dixon/Duffie Dixon Media

Duffie Dixon is a multiple Emmy award-winning communications and media specialist. Drawing from her 27 years in television news, she shares her expertise with corporate executives, government officials, individuals, and nonprofits. Duffie provides her clients with valuable and unique tools through media training, public speaking coaching, and presentation and interviewing practice sessions. Duffie also produces, writes and delivers videos and content for businesses and nonprofits with a passion for storytelling across multiple platforms. Duffie is a podcast host at Business RadioX, a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA), and a frequently sought after emcee and moderator for various events.

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: McCarthy Building Companies

July 7, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: McCarthy Building Companies

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During this unique time in our history, this special Community Spotlight series on Business RadioX highlights local businesses that are open for business, explains how they have pivoted during the viral pandemic, and shares the good work they are doing to serve the community.

The Community Spotlight series offers brief interviews with business leaders and business owners that are making things happen. In the latest interview of the series, we hear from Ben Watkins, Vice President of McCarthy Building Companies, to hear how the nationally-recognized commercial builder has responded during the Covid-19 crisis.

Established in 1864, McCarthy Building Companies has a long history of building facilities that drive greater value. From exceptional levels of quality and safety – to ease of maintenance over time – they are firmly committed to helping their clients and partners achieve the short-term and long-term strategic goals of every project they do.