Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Archives - Page 12 of 13

NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Rachel Ewald with Foster Care Support Foundation

November 13, 2018 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

NORTH ATLANTA'S BIZLINK: Rachel Ewald with Foster Care Support Foundation

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Rachel Ewald/Foster Care Support Foundation

Foster Care Support Foundation serves a vital and growing need throughout Georgia by providing free clothing, infant equipment and developmental toys to thousands of children in foster and relative care. Foster Care Support Foundation (FCSF) needs your financial support to meet the needs of thousands of children in foster care and relative foster care, including grandparents raising grandchildren this year. $700,000 is needed this year to maintain the Foster Care Support’s program and continue to provide free basic care items to our children of abuse and neglect. Donations will also support the Hope 4 Tomorrow Mentoring program that partners responsible adults with teens needing guidance and someone to call their friend and guide them through their teen years. Foster Care Support has been in operation for 17 years and has served over 50,000 children with free clothing, toys, school supplies and safe infant care items throughout every county in GA. They are able because you care!

NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Women In Business Award Winners

September 20, 2018 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

NORTH ATLANTA'S BIZLINK: Women In Business Award Winners

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Meredith Moore, Nicole Sterghos, Kristin Winzeler

Meredith Moore/Moore & Associates Wealth Management

Tireless worker. Financial Guru. Speaker. Writer. Leader. Personal Growth Junkie. Meredith Moore of Moore & Associates Wealth Management loves a challenge and considers the results of her work as a financial entrepreneur as fine art. Exceeding client expectations, she keeps the financial planning process simple, while simultaneously building her business, developing her employees and supporting her professional relationships. A known leader in her field and in business, she thrives at networking and sees it as a way to continuously create new and exciting opportunities and connections for herself and for others.

She is a passionate mentor, entrepreneur, survivor, trailblazer and a highly requested public speaker. As a financial planner for almost 20 years, her goal is to always ensure that a clear and customized plan has been laid out for her clients so that they are not only at ease and confident, but consistently achieving their monetary goals. She is a firm believer in personal, as well as professional development, and is constantly fine-tuning her knowledge base. As a speaker, she covers many topics including adversity, growth, leadership, and finance.

Outside of the office, Meredith has served on several boards at Georgia Tech, is a Leadership Atlanta 2017 graduate. She is committed to women’s issues, mentorship and personal development. She is a self-confessed foodie who enjoys finding unique restaurants around Atlanta. A lifelong resident of Georgia, she currently resides in Roswell with her family.

Kristin Winzeler/North Fulton Community Improvement District

Kristin Rome Winzeler is the Program Director of the North Fulton Community Improvement District. She assists in advancing infrastructure projects throughout the District.

Prior to joining the CID, Kristin studied community improvement districts as a graduate research assistant for the public administration department at Kennesaw State University. Her work has been published in Public Performance & Management Review. She has also served as an intern for the Association County Commissioners of Georgia and the Arthritis Foundation Southeast Region, both in Atlanta.

A native of Illinois and a current North Fulton resident, Kristin received a dual master’s degree in public administration and business administration from Kennesaw State University. She is a graduate of several leadership programs, including the Regional Leadership institute through ARC and Leadership North Fulton. She serves several organizations as a committee member, including Women in Transportation (WTS) and the North Fulton Alliance of Young Professionals. In her spare time, Kristen is involved with the Boy Scouts of America as an advisor for the Venture Crew youth development program.

NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Karin Zalcberg with CyberHub Summit

May 17, 2018 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

NORTH ATLANTA'S BIZLINK: Karin Zalcberg with CyberHub Summit

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Deborah Lanham, Karin Zalcberg, Nicole Sterghos

Karin Zalcberg/CyberHub Summit

CyberHub Summit was established out of a desire to share knowledge and solutions of cybersecurity around the world. Cyber threats are real, and CyberHub Summit is committed to be the main source of solutions for companies to protect their business and people. CyberHub Summit provides clients and attendees the highest level of integrity, customer service, knowledge and value.

Their passion is a safer world! They want you to take the offensive in your approach to cyber security and connect with the people and products of cyber security. In a digitally disruptive business environment, deterring, preventing and detecting cyber security breaches is of paramount importance. Cyberhub Summit provides attendees with a chance to learn about the latest innovations and solutions from the global cyber community. This is a provocative and exciting opportunity to meet and mingle with decision-makers and game-changers from the industry. Eminent spokespeople and panelists discuss cyber threats and strategies for a variety of business sectors. Embrace the latest in disruptive technology in an incredible conference focusing on B2B networking and B2C partnering.

NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Kali Boatright – President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

April 20, 2018 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

NORTH ATLANTA'S BIZLINK: Kali Boatright - President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

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Deborah Lanham, Kali Boatright, Nicole Sterghos

Kali Boatright/GNFCC

Kali Kirkham Boatright is the new president and chief executive officer of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Boatright led the Douglas County Chamber from a near bankrupt organization when she arrived in 2004 to a flourishing business organization with strong financial stability. To accomplish the success, she inspired staff and volunteers to create new sponsorship opportunities and events, as well as a Chairman’s Club for membership investment and community engagement. She has most recently been instrumental in a community-wide economic and community development initiative with elected leaders, business leaders, and non-profit professionals collaborating for change transformation.

Boatright is a graduate of the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Organization Management and a Georgia Certified Chamber Executive. In addition to her chamber responsibilities, she currently serves as vice president of the Technical College Foundation Association of Georgia, chair of the Georgia Chamber Small Business Federation on the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, executive board member of the Regional Business Coalition, and member of the WellStar Douglas Regional Health Board. She is a past chair of the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, founding board member of Brighten Academy Charter School, and past president of the Junior League of Douglas County.

In 2017, Boatright was honored by her peers in the chamber industry when she received the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Legacy Award. As the association’s most prestigious award, it recognizes long-term executives who have excelled over a period of years in leading and innovatively building their chamber. The award is based on the demonstration of excellence in areas of chamber leadership, organizational management, service to the profession, community reputation/involvement, and personal attributes.

NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Michael Leithead with the North Fulton Community Improvement District

March 16, 2018 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

NORTH ATLANTA'S BIZLINK: Michael Leithead with the North Fulton Community Improvement District

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Deborah Lanham, Michael Leithead, Nicole Stergos

Michael Leithead/North Fulton Community Improvement District (CID)

The North Fulton Community Improvement District (NFCID) is a self-taxing district that was formed in 2003 by a group of business leaders committed to maintaining and enhancing the North Fulton community. With the goal of investing in a more vibrant and sustainable North Fulton, the CID advances infrastructure projects that enhance the livability, walkability and drivability of the entire community. The NFCID spans from Mansell Road north to McGinnis Ferry Road, serving as a catalyst for transportation planning, investment and improvement.

NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Michael Lundmark with Jekyll Brewing

October 20, 2017 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

NORTH ATLANTA'S BIZLINK: Michael Lundmark with Jekyll Brewing

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Deborah Lanham, Michael Lundmark, Nicole Sterghos

Michael Lundmark/Jekyll Brewing

The first brewery in the Deep South was founded on Jekyll Island in 1738. Today, Jekyll Brewing is proud to be the first brewery located in Alpharetta, GA. Award-winning Brew Master and Co-owner Josh Rachel provides creative direction for a lineup of craft beers that cover the global spectrum of brew styles.

Jekyll Brewing is intensely focused on hand-crafting sophisticated beers from the finest ingredients. They are passionate about the art of creating a great beer, the camaraderie of the craft brewing industry, and the joy of sharing it with all of you.

NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Steve Schilling with Digital Ignition

August 18, 2017 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

NORTH ATLANTA'S BIZLINK: Steve Schilling with Digital Ignition

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Steve Schilling/Digital Ignition

Digital Ignition is a tech incubator designed to foster the growth of North Georgia’s tech community. Located in Alpharetta, GA, Digital Ignition is committed to launching the next big North Georgia success story by supporting and inspiring today’s entrepreneurs with 45,000 square feet of unique, flexible co-working space in which to innovate, create and collaborate, along with access to experienced mentors and investors.

NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Kevin Bray with Deputy

March 21, 2017 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

NORTH ATLANTA'S BIZLINK: Kevin Bray with Deputy

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This special episode of “North Atlanta’s BizLink” was broadcast live on location from the Greater North Fulton’s 9th Annual Business Expo in Alpharetta, GA.

Kevin Bray/Deputy

Deputy is a social business and productivity platform that enables any organization to get the most out of their most important asset – the people that work for them every day. Their platform is 100% built on the Amazon Web Services cloud stack, and offers a low-cost approach to managing work schedules, employee tasks, communications, and time sheets.

Deputy empowers employees and employers to seamlessly connect, drive productivity and have a better working life. Deputy connects you to your work world. It establishes who you are, where you need to be, what you need to do and what you need to know. Irrespective of whether you are an employee or employer in today’s world you expect the same level of engagement and immediacy that you have experienced in your social world.

NORTH ATLANTA’S BIZLINK: Tosha Marks with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

November 19, 2016 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

NORTH ATLANTA'S BIZLINK: Tosha Marks with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

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Deborah Lanham, Tosha Marks, Mike Sammond

Tosha Marks/Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the North Fulton Chamber 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 (GNFCC) is active in promoting positive growth and sense of community pride.