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Strategic Leadership Visit to North Carolina’s Research Triangle Region, with Samir Abdullahi, Select Fulton, and Kathi Cook, City of Alpharetta

May 2, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

Strategic Leadership Visit to North Carolina's Research Triangle Region, with Samir Abdullahi, Select Fulton, and Kathi Cook, City of Alpharetta

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Strategic Leadership Visit to North Carolina’s Research Triangle Region, with Samir Abdullahi, Select Fulton, and Kathi Cook, City of Alpharetta (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 83)

Samir Abdullahi, Director of Select Fulton, and Kathi Cook, Director of Economic and Community Development for the City of Alpharetta, joined host Kali Boatright to recap their Strategic Leadership visit to Raleigh, Cary, and Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. They described the ways the two regions collaborate on information, learnings from the trip, the implications for growth in North Fulton, and much more.

The GNFCC 400 Insider is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Samir Abdullahi, Director, Select Fulton

Samir Abdullahi is Director of Economic Development at Select Fulton. It is Fulton County, Georgia’s economic and workforce development initiative that drives collaboration among public and private partners in order to generate inclusive growth, opportunities, and prosperity for the Metro Atlanta region.

Select Fulton does this by fostering the creation of middle and high-skill jobs in our key industries, preparing our residents for those opportunities, and accelerating the growth of connected and sustainable commercial development. Additionally, Select Fulton provides collaborative economic development leadership to promote a globally competitive, prosperous, and growing Fulton County economy to improve the wellbeing of our residents and communities.

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Kathi Cook, Director of Economic and Community Development, City of Alpharetta

Kathi Cook joined the City of Alpharetta over 30 years ago and is now the Director of Economic and Community Development.

The Community Development Department guides the growth and development of the City of Alpharetta to enhance the quality of life in our community while recognizing the City’s historic and natural features.

The Community Development Department led the City’s efforts in achieving a Gold Level Certification through the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Green Communities Program.

Alpharetta was the first city in the State of Georgia to achieve this accomplishment. This highest level certification demonstrates Alpharetta’s commitment to resource conservation and sustainability.

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About GNFCC and The GNFCC 400 Insider

**Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC**

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

GNFCC Year in Review and Leadership Transition: An Interview with 2022 Chair James Holmes and 2023 Chair Danielle Cheung

January 25, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

GNFCC Year in Review and Leadership Transition: An Interview with 2022 Chair James Holmes and 2023 Chair Danielle Cheung

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GNFCC Year in Review and Leadership Transition: An Interview with 2022 Chair James Holmes and 2023 Chair Danielle Cheung (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 82)

This episode of the GNFCC 400 Insider welcomed Danielle Cheung as the 2023 GNFCC Board Chair and offered gratitude to James Holmes for his service as the 2022 Chair. Along with host Kali Boatright, James and Danielle discussed the Chamber’s achievements for 2022, including the GACOC Award as Georgia Certified Chamber, 2023 goals established from strategic planning in 2022, the Chamber’s growth during the last year, and much more.

The GNFCC 400 Insider is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Danielle Cheung, 2023 GNFCC Chair, and Business Banking Atlanta Metro Market Executive, Bank of America

Danielle Cheung is Senior Vice President and Market Executive for Atlanta Metro Business Banking at Bank of America, which focuses on delivering financial solutions to middle market companies. She is accountable for business strategy/execution, sales performance and revenue growth. Danielle was recognized as a national Pinnacle Club winner in 2019 for market sales performance.

Danielle joined Bank of America in 2016 with over two decades of experience in commercial banking at JPMorgan Chase Bank. After completing a formal management training program in credit, she spent sixteen years as a senior relationship manager focused on the non-profit healthcare industry. Danielle also managed new hire training and campus recruiting nationally for commercial banking, after which she relocated from New York to Atlanta to run middle market business development in Georgia and Alabama.

Danielle is a member of Bank of America’s Atlanta Market Leadership team, which focuses on setting business and community engagement strategies across Metro Atlanta. In that capacity, she co-leads efforts around cross line of business client acquisition strategies. Danielle is Executive Sponsor for LEAD for Women, a network dedicated to promoting professional women’s development and has maintained a leadership role in the Business Banking Diversity & Inclusion Council.

Giving back to her community is a priority for Danielle. She currently serves as the Chair of the board of directors of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity and sits on the Board of Directors of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (Chair Elect, 2023). Danielle mentors transitioning veterans and their families through American Corporate Partners and assists unemployed parishioners at her church with job search techniques and resume assistance.

Danielle has been heard on local radio and in print discussing the challenges of entrepreneurs and the Bank’s Atlanta market priorities. She was named the 2019 March of Dimes Woman of Distinction for achievement in the financial services sector and received the 2019 and 2020 President’s Volunteer Service Award from Points of Light for her contribution to the community. Danielle is also part of the Leadership Atlanta Class of 2022.

Danielle holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management Science and Mathematics and a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from Pace University in New York. She resides in Johns Creek, Georgia with her husband Kamond and their three children (Elizabeth, 20; Gregory, 16; and Zachary, 13)

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James Holmes, 2022 GNFCC Chair, and SVP & North Fulton Market President, Truist

James Holmes serves as the Market President for Northeast Atlanta encompassing Gwinnett, North Fulton & Forsyth Counties. James is responsible for overseeing the commercial banking team and integration of all other lines of business such as Wealth Management, Institutional Services, Insurance, Retail, & Capital Markets into the Northeast Atlanta Commercial Banking Group.

His focus is helping privately held corporations and non-profits with annual revenues of $5,000,000 – $75,000,000; by aiding them in areas of Capital Formation, Payment Solutions, and Risk Management. James is experienced in real estate transactions, asset-based lending, equipment financing, and leveraged financing transactions.

BB&T and SunTrust formed Truist with a shared purpose—to inspire and build better lives and communities. With our combined resources, collective passion, and commitment to innovation, we’re creating a better financial experience to help people and businesses achieve more. With 275 years of combined BB&T and SunTrust history,

Truist serves approximately 12 million households with leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country. The company offers a wide range of services including retail, small business and commercial banking; asset management; capital markets; commercial real estate; corporate and institutional banking; insurance; mortgage; payments; specialized lending; and wealth management.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist is the sixth-largest commercial bank in the U.S.

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About GNFCC and The GNFCC 400 Insider

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

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Dr. Julie Petherbridge, Mercer University School of Business

November 16, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Dr. Julie Petherbridge, Mercer University School of Business

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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Dr. Julie Petherbridge, Mercer University School of Business (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 575)

Dr. Julie Petherbridge, Dean of Mercer University School of Business joined host John Ray LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit. They talked about the Mercer School of Business, the popularity of graduate level certification programs, Mercer’s sponsorship of the Women in Leadership Summit, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Dr. Julie Petherbridge, Dean, Mercer University School of Business

Dr. Julie Petherbridge became dean of Mercer University’s Stetson-Hatcher School of Business on July 6, 2021. She also serves as associate professor of accountancy. Prior to her appointment as dean, she served as interim dean and associate dean of graduate programs.

Dr. Petherbridge earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Clayton State University in 1993 and has been a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Georgia since 1995. She worked full-time in public accounting until 2001, when she decided to transition to academia while continuing to practice. She earned her M.P.A. in 2002 and Ph.D. in 2010, both from Georgia State University. Her dissertation topic involved auditor’s behavior in the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board inspection process.

Her current research interests focus on public policy of accounting regulations, internal auditing, nonprofit organizations, and professional biases. She is published in the Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, The Southern Business and Economic Journal, the Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal and others, and she has continued to stay connected with the accounting profession through several professional organizations.

Mercer University School of Business

Mercer University’s Stetson-Hatcher School of Business delivers career-focused business education in order to develop innovative leaders who are responsible global citizens. Accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the school is widely recognized for innovative academic programs and accomplished faculty. Graduates of the Stetson-Hatcher School of Business serve as respected leaders and professionals in their industries and communities.

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GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

The 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, organized by the Women INfluencing Business Committee of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was held on November 2, 2022, at the Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Powered by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC), the Women INfluencing Business Committee strives to engage female leaders and enhance the standing of professional women within the community. Its annual awards program recognizes women with exceptional vision who have implemented innovative ideas in both the workplace and community and who inspire others.

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Questions and Topics in the Interview

Mercer School of Business
Graduate Level Certificate Programs
Women in Leadership Summit

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Tiffany Greenway, Chick-fil-A Corporate

November 16, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Tiffany Greenway, Chick-fil-A Corporate

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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Tiffany Greenway, Chick-fil-A Corporate (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 574)

Tiffany Greenway, Director of Effectiveness & Operations at Chick-fil-A Corporate, joined host John Ray LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit. They discussed her work at Chick-fil-A, career mapping, the high points of the workshop she led at the Women in Leadership Summit, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Tiffany Greenway, Director of Effectiveness & Operations, Chick-fil-A Corporate

Tiffany Greenway is the Director of Effectiveness & Operations within the Digital Transformation & Technology Department at Chick-fil-A Corporate. She has been a part of the Chick-fil-A for eleven years and has had previous roles in marketing and communications.

Chick-fil-A

Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a family owned and privately held restaurant company founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. Devoted to serving the local communities in which its franchised restaurants operate, and known for its original chicken sandwich, Chick-fil-A serves freshly prepared food in more than 2,500 restaurants in 47 states, Washington, D.C., and Canada.

A leader in customer service satisfaction, Chick-fil-A was named top fast food restaurant in Newsweek’s 2019 America’s Best Customer Service report and received several honors in QSR’s 2019 Reader’s Choice Awards, including “The Most Respected Quick-Service Brand” and “Best Brand for Overall Experience”. Additionally, Glassdoor named Chick-fil-A one of the top 100 best places to work in 2020. More information on Chick-fil-A is available at www.chick-fil-a.com.

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GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

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Questions and Topics in the Interview

Chick-fil-A
Career Mapping
Women in Leadership Summit

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Dawn Stargell Moore, Moore 2 Life Consultants

November 16, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Dawn Stargell Moore, Moore 2 Life Consultants

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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Dawn Stargell Moore, Moore 2 Life Consultants (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 573)

Dawn Stargell Moore with Moore 2 Life Consultants joined host John Ray LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit. They talked about Dawn’s work at Moore 2 Life Consultants, purpose, GNFCC’s Women INfluencing Business Committee, her workshop at the Women in Leadership Summit, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Dawn Stargell Moore, Founder & CEO, Moore 2 Life Consultants

Dawn Stargell Moore is the Founder and CEO of Moore 2 Life Consultants, LLC and has over two decades of strategic leadership experience in leading customer sales, service and educational fields. It was as a working professional that she completed her Bachelor of Science in Management, Master of Business Administration, both from Shorter University and most recently her Master Certificate in Big Data Analytics from Keller Graduate School of Management and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate from the University of South Florida.

Dawn enjoys making a difference in the lives of others and volunteers her time with Women in Technology, lending her knowledge and guidance to teens and young adults pursuing STEAM career paths.

Dawn currently serves as the Chairman of Board of Directors for the 7 Cords Foundation and Paradigm 360 Foundation Boards in additional to Executive Leadership Roles for Computer Information Systems, Business and Management Advisory Boards of institutions within the Technical College System of Georgia.

She is also an active member the Education, Economic Development and Diversity and Inclusion Committees with the Chambers of Commerce.

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GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

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Questions and Topics in the Interview

Moore 2 Life Consultants
Purpose
Women INfluencing Business Committee
Women in Leadership Summit

A Fulton County Schools Update, with Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney

November 15, 2022 by John Ray

All Things Fulton County Schools with Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney

North Fulton Studio

A Fulton County Schools Update, with Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney

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A Fulton County Schools Update, with Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 81)

Fulton County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Mike Looney joined host Kali Boatright to discuss school safety, redistricting changes, retaining and recruiting teachers, changes to the school board, preparing students for the future, and much more.

The GNFCC 400 Insider is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Fulton County Schools

Fulton County Schools is the fourth largest school system in Georgia with nearly 11,000 full- and part-time employees, and nearly 7,000 teachers and other certified personnel spread out throughout the county. These incredible individuals support nearly 90,000 students this year who are attending classes in 59 elementary schools, 19 middle schools, 19 high schools, 10 start-up charter organizations, and 1 full-time virtual school.

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Dr. Mike Looney, Superintendent, Fulton County Schools

Dr. Mike Looney has served as the Superintendent for the Fulton County School District (FCS) in Georgia since June 2019. In the middle of his first year on the job, he became the first school leader in the state to be faced with reacting to the unknown – a confirmed, positive case of COVID-19. He immediately jumped into action, calling upon his 28 years as an educator, 15 years of previous experience as a school superintendent in Tennessee and Alabama, as a retired marine, father and community leader to guide the district through two years of COVID-19 protocols and safety measures, all while maintaining a focus on the mission of educating students.

Despite the pandemic, his goals remained consistent. He continued with a focused set of key priorities including dropout prevention, literacy for all, CTAE expansion, STEAM programs, middle school reform, leadership development, and solid financial management. He also led the development of the Bridge to Success plan, the district’s three-year comprehensive strategy and transformational investment to help students recover from learning loss resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure student achievement, growth and success.

As the superintendent of the AAA-rated school district, Looney is passionate about ensuring academic excellence and paving the way to post-graduate success for the district’s more than 89,000 students who attend 108 schools. He is deeply committed to the school board’s mission to educate every student to be a responsible, productive citizen.

Beginning his educational career as a substitute teacher, while working on an MBA, Looney rose to becoming an award-winning national speaker on education, including being named Tennessee Superintendent of the Year in 2015. Dr. Looney received his Educational Specialist degree and Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Alabama and his bachelor’s degree in Business Management and master’s degree in Education from Jacksonville State University in Alabama.

Looney currently serves as a member of the Governor’s Advisory Board, Board of Directors for the Development Authority of Fulton County, Board of Directors of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, and a member at North Point Community Church.

Looney is the proud father of four adult children, grandfather of two, and husband to Jennifer Looney. A successful business owner and professional skydiver, he recently added becoming a trained Wing Walker to his list of accomplishments.

About GNFCC and The GNFCC 400 Insider

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

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Nikki McCauley, State Farm

November 15, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Nikki McCauley, State Farm

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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Nikki McCauley, State Farm (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 570)

State Farm Agent Nikki McCauley joined North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit. They chatted about why she joined State Farm, why she’s a Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce member, the value she receives from her sponsorship of the Women in Leadership Summit, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Nikki McCauley, Agent, State Farm

Nikki is a long-time resident of Roswell, GA. She and her husband Matt have a dog Brady and three children: Cam, Arden, and Juliette! You can find them around town at events with the GNFCC, at the gym and visiting the many restaurants and parks in the area!

Over the last 21 years Nikki has worked in financial services. Being an agent allows her the flexibility to help people manage their risk with insurance and financial services products. The true value of an insurance plan designed specifically to you and your needs cannot be overstated. That’s what her and her team do. They start by getting to know you, determining what policies fit your unique situation, and then crafting a package that lets you feel ready for the road ahead. She also encourages every customer to meet with her every year or two to make sure their package still makes sense for their life. They’re focused on delivering quality service that’s personalized to each individual, and her office has achieved the highest State Farm and industry recognition in honor of their outstanding commitment to their customers.

Nikki is proud to work with people across Georgia and Florida, including Alpharetta, Norcross, Duluth, Roswell, Marietta, Decatur, Sandy Springs, and Smyrna. If you’re interested in a real insurance partner, contact Nikki today. Her office can help with auto insurance, home insurance, life insurance, property insurance, business insurance, renters insurance, health insurance, and financial services.

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GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

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Questions and Topics in the Interview

State Farm Insurance
The GNFCC & Event Sponsorship
Women in Leadership Summit

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Gloria Mattei, Nothing Bundt Cakes

November 15, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Gloria Mattei, Nothing Bundt Cakes

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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Gloria Mattei, Nothing Bundt Cakes (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 569)

Gloria Mattei, Owner of two Nothing Bundt Cakes stores in North Fulton, joined North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit. They talked about the growth of her Nothing Bundt Cakes business, community engagement, the Women INfluencing Business Committee, the Summit itself, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Gloria Mattei, Owner, Nothing Bundt Cakes

Gloria Mattei is the Owner of Nothing Bundt Cakes Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell as well as a newly acquired store in Sandy Springs. Nothing Bundt Cakes reintroduces an old family favorite – the Bundt cake – with a light, moist taste and fresh, clean look that appeals to all ages. Each 8” and 10” Bundt cake features custom concept cake decorations that are smart, contemporary, and fun to enhance any occasion, large or small, in a wide range of cake flavors and sizes. Nothing Bundt Cakes celebrates the very heart of true hospitality where all are welcome and no one is a stranger. Each thoughtful detail of the experience, from the heartfelt welcome at the door to remembering the customer’s favorite flavor, has been naturally embraced at Nothing Bundt Cakes

Nothing Bundt Cakes is not in the cake business, they are in the “joy-giving” business. Their mission is to come up with unique valuable solutions to every guest celebration need.

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GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

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Questions and Topics in the Interview

Nothing Bundt Cakes
Community Engagement
Women INfluencing Business Committee
Women in Leadership Summit

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Valarie Mackey, WrightNow Solutions

November 14, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Valarie Mackey, WrightNow Solutions

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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Valarie Mackey, WrightNow Solutions (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 568)

Valarie Mackey, CEO of WrightNow Solutions, joined North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray LIVE from GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit. They talked about her work at WrightNow Solutions, having the “It Factor,” workplace culture, the Women in Leadership Summit, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Valarie Mackey, CEO, WrightNow Solutions

Valarie left a successful career to start WrightNow Solutions where she could dedicate her efforts to pushing the needle in providing education and tools needed for everyone to have equitable opportunities. By orchestrating technology credentialing programs, she has helped take people out of generational poverty and provided opportunities for them to change the trajectory of their families by doubling and tripling their salaries in four months.

After graduating with various co-op and internships, Valarie started her career in management consulting with Ernst & Young, went to a smaller consulting firm, and then progressed to The Coca-Cola Company. She started out as an engineer, however, made a transition to Information Technology. While in Technology she had responsibility for large global portfolios and had overarching accountability for technology solutions to enable business success.

Valarie built her career in a variety of roles including strategic planning and execution, program management and delivery, business development, customer service and retention, vendor and supplier management, employee development and engagement, organization optimization, and community outreach.

Valarie’s LinkedIn

WrightNow Solutions

WrightNow Solutions was created in part to help underrepresented populations launch successful careers by providing Life and Career Readiness training, thus preparing them for, and bridging the gap to, companies that need entry-level talent. Because the entire talent lifecycle is critical, they have curricula and programs that place a keen focus on helping people thrive and excel in their career from entry-level to executive level.

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GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

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Questions and Topics in the Interview

WrightNow Solutions
The IT Factor
Workplace Culture
Women in Leadership Summit

Strategic Leadership Visit to North Carolina’s Research Triangle Region, with Samir Abdullahi, Select Fulton, and Kathi Cook, City of Alpharetta (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 83)

Samir Abdullahi, Director, Select Fulton

Kathi Cook, Director of Economic and Community Development, City of Alpharetta

About GNFCC and The GNFCC 400 Insider

GNFCC Year in Review and Leadership Transition: An Interview with 2022 Chair James Holmes and 2023 Chair Danielle Cheung (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 82)

Danielle Cheung, 2023 GNFCC Chair, and Business Banking Atlanta Metro Market Executive, Bank of America

James Holmes, 2022 GNFCC Chair, and SVP & North Fulton Market President, Truist

About GNFCC and The GNFCC 400 Insider

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Dr. Julie Petherbridge, Mercer University School of Business (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 575)

Dr. Julie Petherbridge, Dean, Mercer University School of Business

Mercer University School of Business

GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

Questions and Topics in the Interview

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Tiffany Greenway, Chick-fil-A Corporate (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 574)

Tiffany Greenway, Director of Effectiveness & Operations, Chick-fil-A Corporate

Chick-fil-A

GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

Questions and Topics in the Interview

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Dawn Stargell Moore, Moore 2 Life Consultants (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 573)

Dawn Stargell Moore, Founder & CEO, Moore 2 Life Consultants

GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

Questions and Topics in the Interview

A Fulton County Schools Update, with Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 81)

Fulton County Schools

Dr. Mike Looney, Superintendent, Fulton County Schools

About GNFCC and The GNFCC 400 Insider

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Nikki McCauley, State Farm (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 570)

Nikki McCauley, Agent, State Farm

GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

Questions and Topics in the Interview

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Gloria Mattei, Nothing Bundt Cakes (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 569)

Gloria Mattei, Owner, Nothing Bundt Cakes

GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

Questions and Topics in the Interview

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Valarie Mackey, WrightNow Solutions (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 568)

Valarie Mackey, CEO, WrightNow Solutions

WrightNow Solutions

GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

Questions and Topics in the Interview

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