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North Fulton's Craft Beer Industry, with Charles Gridley, Six Bridges Brewing, and Andy Williams, Topside Tap Trail and Visit Roswell

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North Fulton’s Craft Beer Industry (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 63)

Charles Gridley of Six Bridges Brewing and Andy Williams of the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau joined host Kali Boatright to discuss the burgeoning craft brewing industry North Fulton. Andy also talked about the new Topside Tap Trail, highlighting seven breweries in North Fulton, and Charles shared Six Bridges’ plans to expand to a second location in Milton. The GNFCC 400 Insider is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Charles Gridley, Co-Owner & CEO, Six Bridges Brewing in Johns Creek

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.

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Topside Tap Trail

The Topside Tap Trail is comprised of seven branded breweries in metro Atlanta’s “topside,” located in the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, and Sandy Springs, Georgia. The trail was established to ensure North Fulton’s beer culture along the GA400 corridor gets the acclaimed recognition it deserves. The tap trail is brought to you by Visit Roswell, Awesome Alpharetta, and Visit Sandy Springs,

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Andy Williams, Executive Director, Visit Roswell – Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau

**Andy Williams, Executive Director, Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau**

Visit Roswell is the destination’s convention and visitors bureau. Often referred to as a destination marketing organization (DMO), their organization incorporates targeted advertising and marketing programs with sales and public relations efforts to build the image of Roswell as a travel destination and increase visitation to the city.

Andy Williams became Executive Director in January 2019. Williams is formerly Director of Sales for Destination South Meetings + Events, a DMC Network Company, which is based in Atlanta. He is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) through the Events Industry Council and a Travel Marketing Professional (TMP) through the Southeast Tourism Society.

A graduate of Young Harris College with an Associate of Science degree and Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science: Tourism & Commercial Recreation, Williams began his tourism career as a Project Coordinator with the Madison-Morgan Convention and Visitors Bureau in Madison, Georgia in 2007.

In 2011, he became a Sales Manager for the Dunwoody Convention & Visitors Bureau, where he later became Director of Sales.

Williams has received several awards in his career, including Rookie Rotarian of the Year (2008-2009); Historic Heartland Travel Association Member of the Year in 2010; Meeting Professionals International – Georgia Chapter’s Rising Star of the Year in 2013; and Special Events Magazine’s 25 Young Event Pros to Watch in 2018.

Williams and his wife Ryan, have two children.

About GNFCC and “The GNFCC 400 Insider”

“The GNFCC 400 Insider” 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. For more information on other GNFCC events such as this North Fulton Mayors Appreciation Lunch, follow this link.

For the complete show archive of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” go to GNFCC400Insider.com. “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

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 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.