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The GNFCC 400 Insider: All Things Sandy Springs, An Interview With Jennifer Cruce, Visit Sandy Springs, and Andrea Worthy, City of Sandy Springs Economic Development

November 19, 2019 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

The GNFCC 400 Insider: All Things Sandy Springs, An Interview With Jennifer Cruce, Visit Sandy Springs, and Andrea Worthy, City of Sandy Springs Economic Development

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**Jennifer Cruce, Kali Boatright, and Andrea Worthy**

“The GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 30, All Things Sandy Springs: An Interview with Jennifer Cruce, Visit Sandy Springs, and Andrea Worthy, City of Sandy Springs Economic Development

The dynamic economic activity in the City of Sandy Springs was discussed on this edition of “GNFCC 400 Insider,” as host Kali Boatright interviewed Jennifer Cruce, Executive Director of Visit Sandy Springs, and Andrea Worthy, Economic Development Director for the City of Sandy Springs.

Jennifer Cruce, Executive Director of Visit Sandy Springs

Jennifer Cruce was named Executive Director of Visit Sandy Springs in 2014. Visit Sandy Springs is the Destination Marketing Organization for the North Fulton city. Sandy Springs incorporated in 2005 and prides itself on being a place where residents decided on the development they wanted to see and experience.

As the director of hospitality and tourism, Jennifer showcases Sandy Springs’ restaurants, arts, culture and attractions. Prior to her current role, Jennifer was senior manager of marketing for Inside CNN Studio Tours at Turner Broadcasting for more than 10 years.

For more information go to the Visit Sandy Springs website. Email Jennifer or call 770-206-1447.

Andrea Worthy, Economic Development Director for the City of Sandy Springs

Andrea Worthy has served as Economic Development Director for the City of Sandy Springs since July 2018. For six years prior, she was Vice President of Economic Development for The Collaborative, which managed the city’s Economic Development until June 2018. Andrea is responsible for facilitating the location or expansion of local businesses.

Andrea is a former Redevelopment Director for Smyrna where she implemented the city’s Tax Allocation District. Her past economic development experience includes work as an independent consultant, as well as a manager of policy development at Mirant, an independent power producer and energy trading firm.

For more information go to the City of Sandy Springs website. Email Andrea or call 770-730-5600.

About GNFCC and “The GNFCC 400 Insider”

“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.

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

Skye Estroff with Taste of Atlanta and Food That Rocks

May 7, 2019 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Skye Estroff with Taste of Atlanta and Food That Rocks

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Skye Estroff is the marketing and media manager for Atlanta’s largest food festival, Taste of Atlanta. Skye manages all TV, radio and print media relationships as well as strategizing and planning all social media. She is an Atlanta native, a University of Georgia grad and an expert in Atlanta’s best food.

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Culinary Atlanta featuring Kellie Morvillo with YELP! INC, Geoff Melkonian with Breadwinner, Inc., and Tanya Jimenez and Michael Le with Mushi Ni

April 17, 2018 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Culinary Atlanta featuring Kellie Morvillo with YELP! INC, Geoff Melkonian with Breadwinner, Inc., and Tanya Jimenez and Michael Le with Mushi Ni

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Kellie Morvillo has been YELP‘s Sr. Community Manager for The North Atlanta suburbs since 2015.

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This segment of Culinary Atlanta is brought to you by Taste of Atlanta and Food that Rocks.

Geoff Melkonian is the Owner of Breadwinner, Inc. / Farm To Ladle, LLC.

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Skye Estroff is the marketing and media manager for Atlanta’s largest food festival, Taste of Atlanta. Skye manages all TV, radio and print media relationships as well as strategizing and planning all social media. She is an Atlanta native, a University of Georgia grad and an expert in Atlanta’s best food.

Follow Taste of Atlanta on Facebook and Twitter. Follow Food that Rocks on Facebook and Twitter.

This segment of Culinary Atlanta us brought to you by Hand-Picked Atlanta and Poke Burri.

Tanya Jimenez with Mushi Ni was born in Manila where she earned her degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. She moved to the United States in 2006 to attend the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park New York. After graduation she worked for Chef Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant in New York City for 5 years before moving to the Atlanta area. Presently, she is working at Bacchanalia undergoing her Women in Culinary Leadership Program Grant from the James Beard Foundation under the tutelage of Chef Anne Quatrano of Star Provisions. Her hobbies include running, drinking wine, and watching 19th century romantic-comedy films.

Michael Le with Mushi Ni was born in Saint Louis Missouri and after graduating culinary school spent his time living all over the United States and Europe honing his culinary skills and learning new techniques. Michael has worked as a consultant for One Hotel in Miami, The Plnt House which is a 100% Raw Vegan restaurant, Palmer’s in Peachtree City and Senoia Coffee and Cafe in downtown Senoia. His hobbies include doing paperwork, drinking black coffee, eating sweets and playing with his two bullies, Tofu and Bacon.

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Hand-Picked ATL is the best of what to do and where to go in Atlanta. It’s their humble belief that by surrounding ourselves with the authentic, the unique and the curious, our lives are more awesome. Hand-Picked celebrates the independent makers by seeking out their inspired goods and crafted experiences, providing meaningful ways for their users to connect for themselves.

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Seven Chan and Ken Yu are owners of Poke Burri and Lifting Noodles Ramen. Both have proven to be award-winning concepts with cult-like followings in the city. The pair met and opened their first shop a year and a half ago combining Sevens business and marketing acumen with Ken’s food and restaurant background. The two plan to franchise and grow each concept in the next year and have new locations slotted to open this year and into 2019.

Connect with Steven and Ken on Instagram and Facebook.