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Don and Dina Ortiz with DEO Entertainment

September 14, 2020 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Don and Dina Ortiz with DEO Entertainment

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Don and Dina Ortiz with DEO Entertainment

DEO Entertainment Group is the corporate home to the Dina Preston Band, DEO Speaks, and DEO Publishing.

From performing as a street musician to meeting and starting with only 31 cents in their pockets collectively, Dr. Dina Preston-Ortiz and husband Don Ortiz have successfully performed in 43 countries and 26 global tours without management or record deal.

By working with the Department of Defense Armed Forces Entertainment Division, U.S. State Department, and Fortune 500 companies they bring a message of how-to guide and lead SUCCESS in dynamic environments.

Dina and Don are passionate about entrepreneurial thinking. As international speakers, they enjoy sharing their expertise on how to launch and grow companies in environments of constant change. They love coaching on how to capitalize on the unknown while finding solutions in difficult situations and growing the bottom line organically.

As global award-winning musicians, entrepreneurial leadership experts, speakers, and workshop moderators- Dina and Don bring a message of how-to guide and lead SUCCESS in dynamic environments!

Connect with Don and Dina on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Coping with Covid: Kali Boatright with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

September 2, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Coping with Covid: Kali Boatright with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

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This special edition of “TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan” features another installment of a limited series called “Coping with COVID”. Hosted by Bryan Mulligan, the President of Applied Information, “Coping with Covid” shares the stories and successes of people and organizations during these unprecedented times of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Joining Bryan on this installment is Kali Boatright, the President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the Chamber’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kali Boatright/Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is to be the catalyst for economic development, business growth, and quality of life in North Fulton. The GNFCC promotes the interests of their 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. From economic development to quality of life, the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is active in promoting positive growth and sense of community pride.

About Applied Information

Applied Information is a leading developer of connected, intelligent transportation system (ITS) solutions designed to improve safety, reliability and mobility. Applied Information’s Glance Smart City Supervisory platform allows cities to manage all their traffic and ITS assets on one web-based application. This includes 5 key areas: Traffic Intersections, School Beacons, Parking Guidance System, Mobile Vehicle Assets and ITS devices. AI’s Glance TravelSafely smartphone app connects drivers, cyclists and pedestrians for a safer commute.

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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.

Tim Gowens with Metro Wheels & Accessories and Rick Crain with Breakthrough Business Solutions

August 20, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Tim Gowens with Metro Wheels & Accessories and Rick Crain with Breakthrough Business Solutions

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Tim Gowens/Metro Wheels & Accessories

Metro Wheels and Accessories is Atlanta’s premier wheel repair and replacement company. They also specialize in vehicle personalization such as custom wheels and accessory add-ons.

Rick Crain/Breakthrough Business Solutions

Breakthrough Business Solutions is Atlanta’s award-winning Business Coaching & Consulting Team for fast-growth businesses. For the past 14 consecutive years, they have been successful in serving the Atlanta business community. They work with business owners to overcome or eliminate the challenges that stand between where they are and where they want to be upon exiting their business, increasing the valuation beyond what they could have achieved on their own.

John Garner of OneDigital, Alton Grose of Southern Standard Roofing & Exteriors, and Walil Archer of Downtown Hott Radio

August 13, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

John Garner of OneDigital, Alton Grose of Southern Standard Roofing & Exteriors, and Walil Archer of Downtown Hott Radio

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Alton Grose, John Garner and Walil Archer

John Garner/OneDigital Health and Benefits

The OneDigital Vibe starts with a passion for what they do, and the tremendous respect they share for each person who works at OneDigital. They want their customers to have great experiences, so they surround themselves with the most talented and committed team members they can to make sure that happens every day. They thrive on meeting new challenges and exceeding expectations at every opportunity, and it’s this “can do” spirit that has fueled their growth and earned them recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of the country’s fastest-growing private firms every year since the honor’s inception in 2007.

Alton Grose/Southern Standard Roofing & Exteriors

Southern Standard Roofing & Exteriors is a full-service roofing company that specializes in storm damage, roof repairs and exterior restoration. Southern Standard is customer service driven while proving the highest level of workmanship.

Walil Archer/Downtown Hott Radio

Walil Archer is a photojournalist and DJ with Downtown Hott Radio. His company specializes in weddings, events, fashion shows, baby showers, family portraits, candid photos, black & white photos, proms, portraits, sports, and more. Walil is also the host of “The Real RAPP Radio Show”, a talk and music show on Downtown Hott Radio every Saturday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Exploring Opportunities for Students E5

August 13, 2020 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Exploring Opportunities for Students E5

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Exploring Opportunities for Students E5

In this episode of STEM Unplugged, our guests discuss how their companies play a role in the lives of Arizona students. Both Iron Mountain and Junior Achievement of Arizona are supporting the community to stay connected. Each guest is noted for making an effort to reduce the digital divide and providing resources for online learning. The goal of the Arizona tech industry is to create a diverse group of workforce ready individuals.

During the discussion, we celebrate the donation of 100 Chromebooks by Iron Mountain. Our SciTech network of students, parents and teachers who have received the gift of technology are thankful for the support. Everyone is doing their best during this time. The curriculum of JA has been supporting students in Arizona prepare for their futures and in the discussion you can hear about CSO Shalae’s life changing opportunity as the mayor of JA BizTown! Get connected with companies making a difference and let’s discuss how to provide mentoring to all who would like to advance, especially those who consider themselves non-tech individuals!

Iron Mountain Data Centers operate a global colocation platform that enables customers to build tailored, sustainable, carrier and cloud-neutral data solutions.

As a proud part of Iron Mountain Inc., a world leader in the secure management of data and assets trusted by 95% of the Fortune 1000, we are uniquely positioned to protect, connect and activate high-value customer data.

We lead the data center industry in highly regulated compliance, environmental sustainability, physical security and business continuity. We collaborate with our 1,000+ customers in order to build and support their long-term digital transformations within our 3.5M SQF global footprint spanning 3 continents.

Rick Critchly is Vice President and General Manager in the Iron Mountain Data Centers. Rick previously served as the Chief Operating Officer for IO Data Centers, Vice President of Global Sales for Core Link Datacenters and the Chief Operating Officer for Cyber Trails, a national provider of IT services.

Rick is a board member of the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation and a previous board member of the Arizona Technology Council. He is also actively involved in the Arizona Business Leadership Association.

Follow Iron Mountain Data Centers on LinkedIn.

For more than 60+ years, Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA) has been preparing millions of Arizona students to succeed in work and life. We’re empowering their futures by giving them the knowledge and skills they need to manage their money, plan for their future, and make smart academic, career and economic choices. Delivered by 8,000+ business and community volunteer mentors, our hands-on, age-appropriate programs focus on three key areas: financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. At the foundation of all our programs is teaching students the ability to think critically.

Serving tens of thousands of students each year and over 2 million since its founding, JA is shaping the college- and career-readiness conversation, and we play an important role in Arizona’s workforce and economic development. Our programs help students connect what they learn in the classroom to the real world, and demonstrate how learning correlates to earning – knowledge critical to empowering today’s students to be successful, contributing members of society in the future.

We serve students with diverse backgrounds and socio-economic status throughout Arizona. While our programs are invaluable to all students regardless of background, the majority of the students we serve come from low-income households.

We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization wholly dependent on the financial and volunteer support of individuals, foundations and businesses. Our in-classroom programs are offered at no cost to teachers or students.

Anne Landers is the Senior Director of Marketing and Development for Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA), a Tempe-based nonprofit that educates tens of thousands of primarily low-income children about financial literacy and career readiness. She has been with JA for five years, is the first marketing director in 20 years – and by far the most sophisticated we’ve ever had – and oversees all digital, PR, marketing and advertising. She is also the first person to build our data management program for donor and volunteer engagement. Anne’s title does not adequately describe her role or importance – Anne is a key member of JA’s leadership team and has been fundamental in leading monumental change for a VERY old-school organization. For perspective, JA had no Wi-Fi five years ago.

Previously, she spent three years at the nonprofit, Life In Abundance, where she was the Interim Director, overseeing the U.S.-based operations and fundraising, which supported programs in Africa and the Caribbean. She began her career at an advertising and PR agency, Decibel Blue, where she was one of the agency’s first two employees, managing clients such as Dunkin’ Donuts. Honored as a 40 Under 40 in 2018, Anne holds a degree in Journalism from ASU.

Follow Junior Achievement of Arizona on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Our Sponsor

SciTech Institute™ was established as the Arizona Technology Council Foundation as the conduit for collaboration among STEM industry, academia, civic, and non-profit organizations in Arizona. Now, rebranded and named the SciTech Institute™ the goal centers around aligning assets and resources to motivate individuals to pursue STEM-related educational and career paths or find a passion while engaged in community events during the SciTech Festival.

The Chief Science Officer program highlights the 6th-12th graders that have been selected as leaders in their schools and communities to receive training to build a world-class community of diverse STEM-literate workers and knowledgeable, engaged citizens. Science For All allows for tax credit donations to provide engaging experiences for students while RAIN (Rural Activation Innovation Network) focuses on resources for the rural areas of Arizona.

As a STEM Learning Ecosystem, SciTech Institute™ focuses on collaboration and connecting individuals with opportunities! STEM Professionals are encouraged to engage with the future workforce by serving as a mentor, leadership coach, panelist, keynote and session trainer during a variety of conferences hosted or sponsored by SciTech Institute™ and The Arizona Technology Council.

Teachers and Administrators are invited to connect with the resources available while activating a large network of STEM champions for student projects, judges at events, volunteers, exhibitors and more. SciTech Festival Event Coordinators are supported during the planning and execution of community STEM events around the state by the SciTech STREET Team Members and the growing network of volunteers. The possibilities are endless! SciTech Institute™ looks forward to connecting with you today. Visit SciTechInstitute.org today for more information.

Follow SciTech Institute on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Your STEM Unplugged Host

After graduating from Bolivar-Richburg High School in rural western New York and joining the United States Army, Kelly Greene learned quickly to adapt to her surroundings to be successful. She attended Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio and played shortstop on the Tiger softball team while earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.

After graduating from Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, she traveled the world with the military. While stationed in Misawa, Japan, Kelly fell in love with learning about cultures around the world. Even as a deployed Soldier during Operation Iraqi Freedom for two tours, she found opportunities to connect with the local children to form the Victory Base Council Girl Scouts with her fellow servicemen.

In 2013, she was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and traveled the country by air and had the opportunity to utilize the most advanced technologies available to the tactical HUMINT operations in theater. Upon return from combat, she retired with 21 years of service and began teaching 6th grade Math.

After being selected as a Westside Impact Teacher of the Year and having her Fiesta Bowl Charities Wish Granted for a morning news studio, she was asked to begin a new class on campus – 7th grade STEM! Using her enthusiastic nature and combined with her strong classroom management she was able to design curriculum based on the Engineering Design Process to have her 7th graders complete a new project every 2 weeks!

She is excited to serve as the Director of Student Success for the rapidly expanding Chief Science Officers Program. Her goal is to push students just a bit outside of their comfort zone so they can see for themselves the power of their own ideas.

About Your Co-Host

Chief Science Officer (CSO) Shalae Clemens is a member of the International Leadership Council and the current CSO of the Year.

She is a freshman at McClintock High School and a 3rd year CSO.

Shalae has a passion for STEM and is using her leadership skills to prepare the STEM workforce of tomorrow.

Connect with Shalae on Instagram.

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.

Serial Entrepreneur Tony Mangat E4

July 30, 2020 by Karen

Phoenix Business Radio

Serial Entrepreneur Tony Mangat E4

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Serial Entrepreneur Tony Mangat E4

Tony Mangat is a serial entrepreneur based in Glendale, Arizona. Originally from Punjab, India, Tony immigrated to the USA on asylum due to religious and political threats in India.

Arriving in the US with only $20 in his pocket, Tony has transformed this $20 to multi-million dollars in annual revenue through his group of companies.

Through sheer grit, resiliency, perseverance, commitment, and absolute faith in God’s will, Tony has realized his ideas into revenues on multiple occasions.

Tony’s Mangat Group of Companies are involved in the following ventures:

Mangat Group – Trucking Company
Super Logistics – Logistics and Dry Freight Company
MG Truck Tires – Truck Tire Distribution Company
MG Warehouse – Warehousing Company
Mangat Investment – Real Estate Development Company
BINMAYHEM – Thrift Store Company
5th World Brands – Online Store

Tony is an active philanthropist both in the US and abroad. Tony has built a school in Punjab, India for the benefit of the lesser fortunate children. Tony has also been a major donor to Food For The Poor, donating over 12,000 meals to hungry children around the world.

Connect with Tony on LinkedIn and Facebook.

About From Zero 2 Revenue

FROM ZERO 2 REVENUE is an avenue for successful entrepreneurs around the world to tell their stories on how they transformed their vision into reality. We’ll learn about their products and services; and, the passion and character behind the leadership of the organization. The show is designed to inspire and encourage struggling and future entrepreneurs to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.

At the end of each episode, our listeners can expect plenty of takeaways! As the late Stephen Covey said, “All things are created twice – first in the mind, then in reality”.

About Our Host

Chris Yap is a seasoned BPO executive with over 17 years experience in the industry. Chris came to the US in 2005 to actively promote the Philippines, a preferred outsourcing destination of the world. In doing so, Chris was able to help generate over 40,000 jobs in the Philippines for companies like Dell, Covergys and West Teleservices, which are now consolidated with other large BPO companies in the world.

Chris has been happily married to Eizel for over 16 years and is blessed with 3 wonderful boys. In addition to his passion for business, Chris is also very passionate about helping to solve the child poverty problem. He is doing this by partnering with Food For The Poor where his company sponsors the feeding of children ages 5 and below on a monthly basis.

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn.

About Our Sponsor

Gabtech Global is a business process outsourcing company based in Glendale, Arizona with a fulfillment center in Bohol, Philippines. Gabtech Global specializes in providing affordable outsourced customer support, after hours and overflow call center services, link building and Virtual Assistant Services. They work with companies making $100,000 a year in revenue to companies making $100,000 a day in revenue.

Coping with COVID: Marsha Anderson Bomar with MARTA

July 29, 2020 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Studio

Coping with COVID: Marsha Anderson Bomar with MARTA

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This special edition of “TravelSafely with Bryan Mulligan” features the fourth installment of a limited series called “Coping with COVID”. Hosted by Bryan Mulligan, the President of Applied Information, “Coping with Covid” shares the stories and successes of people and organizations during these unprecedented times of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Joining Bryan on this installment is Marsha Anderson, General Manager for Capital Program Delivery at MARTA, to discuss how a large transit agency is coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marsha Anderson Bomar/MARTA

Marsha Anderson Bomar is the General Manager for Capital Program Delivery at MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) in Atlanta, GA.

Formerly she was the executive director of the Gateway85 Community Improvement District (CID), the largest CID in the state of Georgia, where her focus was on mobility, infrastructure, safety, security, and economic development.

Prior to the CID, she was the founder and president of Street Smarts, a planning, engineering and design firm; and Data Smarts, a data collection and management firm, established in 1990, both of which she sold in 2010. Marsha is an International Past President of ITE and is past Chairman of ITE’s LeadershipITE, Technical Council Design Department, Policy Committee, and Transportation Planners Council. She has been the Chair of the Goods Movement Council and author of the Urban Travel Characteristics chapter of the Transportation Planning Handbook.

About Applied Information

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