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Jason Sleeman, United Community Bank, and Roy Hickman, Accent Graphics (IT Help Atlanta, Episode 10)

October 29, 2020 by John Ray

IT Help Atlanta

Jason Sleeman, United Community Bank, and Roy Hickman, Accent Graphics (IT Help Atlanta, Episode 10)

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Jason Sleeman, United Community Bank, and Roy Hickman, Accent Graphics (IT Help Atlanta, Episode 10)

On this edition of “IT Help Atlanta,” host Rick Higgins welcomes Jason Sleeman to discuss his work with craft breweries nationwide, the characteristics of successful craft breweries, and more. Roy Hickman also joins the show to discuss how his “hands on” printing business enables him to deliver faster, more personal service than online, impersonal competitors. “IT Help Atlanta” is brought to you by TeamLogic IT, your technology advisor.

Jason Sleeman, Vice President- Craft Beverage Lending, United Community Bank

United Community Banks Craft Beverage Group provides nationwide funding to Breweries throughout the United states. They also provide funding to distillery and wineries with a focus in the banks footprint states.

Jason Sleeman has worked on many brewery, winery, and distillery projects developing an understanding of the specific needs of these businesses and what roadblocks can happen in the lending process. No matter the stage, start-up, expansion, or acquisition, Jason can help you deliver on your lending needs.

He works with my clients to be a true banking advisor, finding a Win-Win solution that addresses their financial needs. Jason introduces partners in his network to clients, providing executive insight, strategic planning, and discussion to add value to the company.

You can connect with Jason on LinkedIn.

Roy Hickman, Owner / President, Accent Graphics

Accent Graphics is a 34 year old printing and graphic design company. They have been in the same location for 34 years. Their main product is printing on paper by 3 means: offset, digital and large format. They have the right equipment to fit and size print job. Additionally, they help clients with graphic design, signs, banners, trade show graphics, wearable’s and ad specialty products. If it’s printed, they probably do it.

Roy Hickman founded Accent Graphics in 1987 as a commercial offset printing facility catering to local businesses and individuals. They broadened our sales territory to include regional and nationwide clientele and stayed at the forefront of the rapidly changing printing industry by adding graphic design, digital and large format print capabilities. Rick expanded company services with wholesale partners to include trade show displays, wearables and advertising specialties.

Today, he manages the day to day operations at Accent Graphics including sales, sales team, customer service, procurement and office administration. Roy is always motivated to seek efficient and effective ways to produce high quality printed pieces while helping clients manage their printing projects and budget.

About the Show

“IT Help Atlanta” profiles small to mid-market businesses and highlights how those companies use technology to succeed. An archive of previous shows can be found here.

About Your Host

Rick Higgins is Owner and President of TeamLogic IT of Dunwoody, GA. Rick’s firm is part of a national network of locally-owned service businesses, providing comprehensive IT services to the small-medium sized business market.

They offer managed service for networking, cyber security, data and email, as well as hardware and software support in addition to a variety of consultation and preventative maintenance services. Rick’s personal and corporate philosophy is simple: Stand up, be bold, and tell the truth.

Connect with Rick on LinkedIn and Twitter, and follow TeamLogic on Facebook.

Family Business Radio, Episode 6: Family-Owned Craft Breweries with Nick Tanner and Alisa Tanner-Wall, Cherry Street Brewing; Charles Gridley, Six Bridges Brewing, and Jason Sleeman, CIBC Bank US

January 15, 2020 by John Ray

Family Business Radio

Family Business Radio, Episode 6: Family-Owned Craft Breweries with Nick Tanner and Alisa Tanner-Wall, Cherry Street Brewing; Charles Gridley, Six Bridges Brewing, and Jason Sleeman, CIBC Bank US

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Family Business Radio, Episode 6: Family Owned Craft Breweries with Nick Tanner and Alisa Tanner-Wall, Cherry Street Brewing; Charles Gridley, Six Bridges Brewing, and Jason Sleeman, CIBC Bank US

How do family owned craft breweries start, get financing, and operate successfully? Lots of answers in this fascinating edition of “Family Business Radio” with host Anthony Chen and guests: Jason Sleeman, CIBC Bank USA, Nick and Alisa Tanner, Cherry Street Brewpub at Halcyon, and Charles Gridley, Six Bridges Brewing. “Family Business Radio” is broadcast from the North Fulton Studio of Business RadioX®.

Jason Sleeman, CIBC Bank USA

Jason Sleeman is an associate managing director for CIBC’s Atlanta office. He is responsible for growing CIBC’s presence in the South Eastern United States. His clients have between $2-$50 Million in revenue. Jason provides SBA and conventional lending with a focus on owner-occupied commercial real estate, equipment financing, lines of credit, and merger and acquisition transactions.

Jason has also become an expert in brewery lending, and assists startup and expanding breweries in Georgia. The certified Dale Carnegie trainer has mentored leaders from such companies as UPS, Home Depot and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

For more information visit the CIBC website. Jason can be reached by email, or call 404-353-0093.

Nick Tanner, Cherry Street Brewpub at Halcyon

Nick Tanner is co-founder of Cherry Street Brewpub at Halcyon in Cumming, GA, with his sister, Alisa. He learned how to homebrew beer while attending college in Fort Collins, CO. Cherry Street Brewpub at Halcyon is an upscale brewery restaurant concept with a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, chef inspired food, and award winning beer. They also have the Brewhouse Bar for adults only, featuring a wide selection of bourbons and craft cocktails.

Nick and Alisa followed in the footsteps of their father, Atlanta restaurateur Rick Tanner.

For more information visit Cherry Street Brewpub website or call 770-696-4929. Cherry Street Brewpub is located in Halcyon at 6640 Town Sq, Ste 510, Alpharetta, GA 30005.

Alisa Tanner-Wall, Cherry Street Brewpub at Halcyon

Alisa Tanner is co-owner of of Cherry Street Brewpub at Halcyon in Cumming, GA, with her brother Nick. Growing up, Alisa hosted and washed dishes in her father’s restaurants, picking up on his entrepreneurial spirit and drive.

For more information visit Cherry Street Brewpub website or call 770-696-4929. Cherry Street Brewpub is located in Halcyon at 6640 Town Sq, Ste 510, Alpharetta, GA 30005.

Charles Gridley, Six Bridges Brewing

Charles Gridley is CEO and co-founder of Six Bridges Brewing in Johns Creek, GA with his son, Clay. They were homebrewers for 10 years before opening Six Bridges Brewing in 2018. Six Bridges has a 2,000 square-foot tasting room, as well as a 2,000 square-foot beer garden. They brew on a 30 barrel brewhouse, and a 2 barrel pilot system.

Charles is a chemical engineer and graduate of Georgia Tech. He previously worked in production manufacturing for Heraeus Tenevo and Baldor Electric.

For more information visit the Six Bridges Brewing website or call 470-545-4199. Six Bridges Brewing is located at 11455 Lakefield Dr #300, Johns Creek, GA 30097

Anthony Chen, Host of “Family Business Radio”

This show is sponsored and brought to you by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network. Securities and advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. (RAA), member FINRA/SIPC. RAA is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of RAA. The main office address is 575 Broadhollow Rd. Melville, NY 11747. You can reach Anthony at 631-465-9090 ext 5075 or by email at anthonychen@lfnllc.com.

Anthony Chen started his career in financial services with MetLife in Buffalo, NY in 2008. Born and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, he considers himself a full-blooded New Yorker while now enjoying his Atlanta, GA home. Specializing in family businesses and their owners, Anthony works to protect what is most important to them. From preserving to creating wealth, Anthony partners with CPAs and attorneys to help address all of the concerns and help clients achieve their goals. By using a combination of financial products ranging from life, disability, and long term care insurance to many investment options through Royal Alliance. Anthony looks to be the eyes and ears for his client’s financial foundation. In his spare time, Anthony is an avid long-distance runner.

The complete show archive of “Family Business Radio” can be found at familybusinessradioshow.com.

The GNFCC 400 Insider: All Things Roswell, An Interview with Andy Williams, Visit Roswell, the Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Steve Stroud, Roswell Inc.

July 19, 2019 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

The GNFCC 400 Insider: All Things Roswell, An Interview with Andy Williams, Visit Roswell, the Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Steve Stroud, Roswell Inc.

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**Steve Stroud, Kali Boatright, and Andy Williams**

Episode 26, All Things Roswell

What makes the City of Roswell so attractive to millennials, families, and empty-nesters? Why is Roswell such an attractive location for business? What are some of the signature events which draw visitors to Roswell? Join Host Kali Boatright as she poses these questions and more to Andy Williams, Visit Roswell, and Steve Stroud, Roswell Inc. The “GNFCC 400 Insider” is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

Andy Williams, Visit Roswell, the Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau

**Andy Williams, Visit Roswell, the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau**

Andy Williams is the Executive Director of Visit Roswell, the Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau. Visit Roswell and the Roswell Visitors Center is the place for “All Things Roswell.” It is a convenient place to start your excursion whether you are looking for historic attractions, trails to hike, nature, entertainment, breweries, or Roswell’s extensive culinary scene.

Knowledgeable staff can assist with arrangements for a fun filled day, overnight stay, or a several day trip. The Roswell Visitors Center is located at the intersection of Hwy. 9 and Sloan Street in Roswell’s Historic District (just across the street from the Historic Town Square.) at 617 Atlanta Street; Roswell, GA 30075.

You can email info@visitroswellga.com, or call 770-640-3253 or 800-776-7935. The Visit Roswell website can be found at http://www.visitroswellga.com/.

Steve Stroud, Roswell Inc.

Steve Stroud is the Executive Director for Economic Development with Roswell Inc.

As the economic development and business advocacy organization for the City of Roswell, Roswell Inc. serves as a catalyst for a sustainable, innovative and vibrant business community in the city.

Their vision is for Roswell to be the best place in the region for innovative, community-minded businesses and entrepreneurs, and they accomplish this through four main areas of work—business attraction and recruitment, business retention and expansion, industry support programs, and business development.

As a 501(c)6 nonprofit, Roswell Inc. has worked with the City of Roswell through a public-private partnership since 2012 by serving as an advocate for business and economic growth.

For more information, go to https://roswellinc.org/ or call 678-823-4004.

About GNFCC and “The GNFCC 400 Insider”

**Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce**

“The GNFCC 400 Insider” (formerly “North Atlanta’s Bizlink”) is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) and is hosted by Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC. The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Their service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.

The GNFCC promotes the interests of our members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play and stay. They provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live.

For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806.