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Episode 3: Healthy Culture, Happy Teams

October 17, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Episode 3: Healthy Culture, Happy Teams

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Exploring Organizational Culture with Evie Suarez: From First-Gen Professionalism to Leadership’s Role in Shaping Workplace Success.

This month, we dove deep into the heart of workplace dynamics with Evie Suarez, Founder of WorkWise Guide and a first-generation professional blazing trails in organizational culture. Tune in to explore what it means to be a first-gen pro, the essential ingredients of the “organizational soup” recipe, and how culture is shaped by both leadership and employees. Evie shares actionable insights on recognizing when culture is at risk, the top three things employees desire most, and how leaders can actively impact and nurture a thriving workplace culture.

In this Episode:

Intro 00:00
What’s it like being a 1st Generation Professional? 02:00
What even is organizational culture? 03:40
The “organizational soup” recipe! 05:40
Leadership’s role in developing culture 07:15
Employee’s role in developing culture 11:15
Taking action when culture is at risk 14:19
Top 3 employee wants for workplace culture 21:35
How to impact your organization’s culture as a leader? 29:39

Resources & Links:

Evie Suarez – LinkedIn
WorkWise Guide
GYP Journey Leadership Institute
Evie’s Podcast/ Leadership Resource Recommendation – Simon Sinek

The “Gwinnett Chamber Voice of Business” Podcast is presented by Gwinnett Magazine and produced in partnership with Business RadioX. Hosted by President & CEO Nick Masino, this show features engaging fireside chats with prominent business leaders, offering invaluable insights into leadership, small business growth, economic development, and inclusive best practices in business.

Episode 2: Hispanic Heritage Héroes in Business

September 12, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Episode 2: Hispanic Heritage Héroes in Business

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with inspiring stories of entrepreneurship, resilience, and the power of community.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we sat down with Alejandra Cardenas, Financial Director at Supermercados Talpa, and Albert Sorto, Vice President of Business Development and
Strategic Alliances at Rudhil Companies, to hear about the role their heritage has played in their careers. Tune in to hear these héroes in business share about their biggest role models, how
they’ve overcome barriers and challenges in their careers, and the importance of building relationships (especially through the breaking of bread).

In this Episode:

From dairy farmers to owning 11 stores
What it’s like to be the children of immigrant entrepreneurs
Even héroes have role models
Building relationships through breaking bread
Utilizing available resources & how to find them
Taking it beyond Hispanic Heritage Month

Resources & Links:

Alejandra Cardenas – LinkedIn
Albert Sorto – LinkedIn

The Gwinnett Chamber’s “Voice of Business” Podcast is presented by Gwinnett Magazine and produced in partnership with Business RadioX. Hosted by President & CEO Nick Masino, this show features engaging fireside chats with prominent business leaders, offering invaluable insights into leadership, small business growth, economic development, and inclusive best practices in business.

Episode 1: She Means Business

August 15, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Episode 1: She Means Business

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For most of us, balancing our career, personal lives, and passions isn’t always easy.

That’s why we sat down with Aysha Abdullatif, VP of Marketing at Spherion, and Kim Hartsock, Managing Partner at Warren Averett, to hear about how they seemingly do it all. Tune in to hear these influential women in business share how they’ve mastered the art of integration, their thoughts on mentor/mentee relationships, and advice for young professionals starting out in their career.

In this Episode:

Is work-life balance a real thing?
How to find those mentor/mentee relationships
Knowing your strengths & what you bring to the table
What it looks like to believe in yourself before anyone else
How a bad mistake makes for a good story
Embracing your true self in a world of expectations

Resources & Links:

Aysha Abdullatif – LinkedIn
Kim Hartsock – LinkedIn
The Wrap: A Warren Averett Podcast
Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce – Website

The Gwinnett Chamber’s “Voice of Business” Podcast, hosted by President & CEO Nick Masino, features engaging fireside chats with prominent business leaders, offering invaluable insights into leadership, small business growth, economic development, and inclusive best practices in business.

Scott Henrichsen with D-BAT Dacula and Daniel Frost with Atlanta Men’s Baseball Association

April 25, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Scott Henrichsen with D-BAT Dacula and Daniel Frost with Atlanta Men's Baseball Association

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Scott Henrichsen/D-BAT Dacula

Get your game on! D-BAT Baseball & Softball Academies are a cut above the rest. Here’s what to expect when you visit D-BAT Dacula:

19,000 Square Foot Facility – An indoor, climate-controlled, facility lets you workout regardless of the weather!
15 Batting Cages – Cages throw REAL baseballs and softballs, so you get REAL batting time in!
Professional Instructors – Instructors don’t just know baseball and softball – they live and breathe it.
Birthday Party Rentals – Party options range from DIY to all-inclusive, so you can find the right fit for your budget.
Membership Pricing – Members get discounts on lessons, camps and even merchandise in our Pro Shop.

Daniel Frost/Atlanta Men’s Baseball Association

The Atlanta Men’s Baseball Association (AMBA) is a non-profit adult amateur baseball league serving the metro Atlanta, GA area. The league re-invests the money from the player fees back into the players, through better fields, better umpires, and better baseballs. It is all about the player experience. The league has flourished since 1992 and offers competitive baseball games from March to September each and every year. Players can join one of 30+ teams that play in the Wood Bat divisions starting at ages 18+, 30+, 43+, 53+ and 60+. Games are played at local high school baseball facilities and are typically held on Sundays during the regular season. With over 350 members playing in AMBA, it provides a great opportunity for adults to continue playing the game they fell in love with as a youth. New members are joining every year, so don’t put it off any longer!

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Melissa Sloan with Courtyard by Marriott Duluth Downtown and Paulika Ran with COhatch Duluth

March 14, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Melissa Sloan with Courtyard by Marriott Duluth Downtown and Paulika Ran with COhatch Duluth

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Melissa Sloan/Courtyard by Marriott Duluth Downtown

Sleep, play, work, and make yourself at home at Courtyard Atlanta Duluth Downtown. Steeped in history and Southern charm, their brand-new picturesque hotel is ideally located in the heart of the popular downtown Duluth area. Recently named as a “Top 10 City for Best American Values”, Duluth offers a small-town feel with big-city amenities located just outside of Atlanta. Step out on their terrace that overlooks Duluth Town Green and Duluth Festival Center to soak in the local culture. Walk to quaint cafes and restaurants and shop in one-of-a-kind boutiques all within minutes of Courtyard Atlanta Duluth Downtown. Gather and connect in The Bistro, your destination for a variety of cooked-to-order breakfast items, Starbucks coffee, and dinner and drinks served in a comfortable setting nightly. With 2,134 square feet of flexible meeting space and large windows overlooking the city, they offer the perfect venue for meetings and weddings under the Georgia sun.

Paulika Ran/COhatch Duluth

COhatch, a new kind of shared work, social, and family space built on community, offers members the services, activities, and amenities to live a fully integrated life that balances work, family, well-being, community, and giving back. Founded in 2016, COhatch was created through the collaboration of a group of friends who wanted to live out their ideal lives and improve their community (think Town Hall 2.0).

COhatch has 31 locations open or under construction nationwide in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Springfield, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Tampa Bay, FL; Pittsburgh, PA; and now in metro Atlanta, GA with its first location at COhatch Duluth.

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Duluth Business Association

November 2, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Duluth Business Association

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Duluth Business Association (DBA)

The Duluth Business Association (DBA) exists to provide an open networking opportunity in a unique and relaxed environment, inviting business owners to interact socially while building relationships that will ultimately impact our economic development and improve the Duluth community.

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Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Nick Masino

August 18, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Nick Masino

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“Regions Business Radio” covers financial topics such as banking and lending, mortgages, wealth management and more. The program also allows listeners to get to know some of the top executives from Regions Bank.

Hosted by J.D. Mealor, Senior Vice President and North Georgia Market Executive, all episodes of “Regions Business Radio” are available for download on Apple iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts.

On this episode, J.D. discusses business in Gwinnett County with Nick Masino, the President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.

Nick Masino/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce is the leading advocate and innovative resource for businesses to connect and thrive.

Established in 1947 as a rural chamber of commerce serving farmers and banks, the Gwinnett Chamber grew and changed alongside Gwinnett County. Today, they serve more than 2,200 members throughout metro Atlanta by delivering programs that strengthen and connect businesses locally, regionally, and globally.

At the Gwinnett Chamber, there is strength in numbers. Since they represent more than 2,200 companies, they can offer significant member discounts and present a unified voice in matters of public policy that affect the business community. In addition, the Chamber provides opportunities for like-minded business people to connect with one another and expand their business network and increase the exposure of their business. They also offer opportunities to learn about issues and best practices related to running a successful business. Their economic development team, Partnership Gwinnett, is a public-private initiative dedicated to bringing new jobs and capital investment to Gwinnett County. Since 2007, Partnership Gwinnett has worked with its local partners to attract and retain jobs, cultivate capital investment, support educational institutions, foster workforce development, and contribute to the exceptional quality of life found in Gwinnett and the Atlanta region.

About Regions:

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $145 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest, and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,400 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

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Ron and Nick Loftin with Soothing Streams Pet Cremation by Water

July 13, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Ron and Nick Loftin with Soothing Streams Pet Cremation by Water

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Ron Loftin and Nick Loftin/Soothing Stream Pet Cremation by Water

Soothing Streams Pet Services offers an eco-friendly alternative to cremation in Lawrenceville, GA. They offer Aquamation services, also known as alkaline hydrolysis services. Aquamation is the cremation of your pet using water. Not only is this better for the environment, but it’s a humane option that gives your pet’s body the respect and ceremony it deserves. The Loftin family was first introduced to Aquamation after the passing of their beloved Wheaten Terrier, Wrigley. Like most people, the Loftins had no idea that there is an alternative to traditional fire cremation. So, in honor of Wrigley, the Loftins founded Soothing Streams. Now, their concierge Aquamation and transportation service provides respectful after-life care to pets all over Lawrenceville, GA.

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Coley Herrin with PDI and Jae Knight with Bubba’s 33

July 6, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Coley Herrin with PDI and Jae Knight with Bubba's 33

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Coley Herrin/PDI

Coley Herrin is the President and CEO of Plumbing Distributors, Inc., more commonly known as PDI. The family owned business, founded in Lawrenceville, GA in 1973, was born out of a passion for identifying and fulfilling the needs of customers while exemplifying first-class service. Now in it’s 50th year of serving customers, PDI is recognized as a vibrant kitchen, bath, and lighting retailer and an industry leader in wholesale distribution. Today, the independently owned company operates 26 locations across Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee, including the first two Kohler Signature Showrooms in the Southeast region. PDI comprises more than 400 employees and continues to flourish through a combination of successful partnerships, acquisitions, and a commitment to its core values of: accountability, commitment, flexibility, integrity, loyalty, and teamwork.

Jae Knight/Bubba’s 33

Jae Knight is the Local Store Marketer for Bubba’s 33 restaurant in Buford. Bubba’s 33 makes everything in-house from scratch, right down to the sauces on their wings and dressings on their salads. Their patties are cooked medium well and served hot and juicy on a toasted bun. When all the other guys are feeding you frozen meals prepped in a warehouse miles away, Bubba’s 33 is whipping up something fresh and delicious the whole family will enjoy.