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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Chamber Moxie Award Winners (Part 2 of 2)

January 22, 2019 by Mike

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Gwinnett Chamber Moxie Award Winners (Part 2 of 2)

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Trinity Hundredmark, Ann-Carol Pence and Paige Havens

The Gwinnett Chamber’s Moxie Awards recognize both individuals and organizations alike. Organizational awards highlight companies that support the advancement of women, as well as those that are women-led. Individual awards honor those who are trailblazers in a male-dominated field, Gwinnett County champions, emerging leaders, professionals who are at the peak of their career, and those who are generous with their time, talent or resources.

Trinity Hundredmark/Andersen, Tate & Carr (On the Rise Award)

For over 30 years, Andersen, Tate & Carr has set the standard for legal excellence in greater Atlanta. The firm was founded in 1988 by Ethel and Tom Andersen and is now the preeminent law firm in Gwinnett County and one of the largest firms in all northeast Georgia.

Their attorneys are leaders in their respective fields, committed to providing a wide range of services. They combine the personal attention and dedication of a “small town firm” with the expertise and sophistication of a “downtown firm.”

Equally as important, service is truly a way of life at Andersen, Tate & Carr. Their attorneys are leaders in the community, serving on boards for nearly every charitable organization in Gwinnett County. ATC has been a longtime supporter of the Gwinnett Chamber and its programs and is proud to be a sponsor of the inaugural Moxie Awards.

Ann-Carol Pence/Aurora Theatre (Outstanding Organization Award)

Now in its 23rd season, Aurora Theatre produces professional live entertainment to suit everyone’s taste. Aurora Theatre is home to over 850 events each year. Two series of theatrical productions, the Peach State Federal Credit Union Signature Series and the Harvel Lab Series, are comprised of the biggest Broadway plays and musicals alongside exciting contemporary theatre. Additionally, Aurora produces concerts, stand-up comedy, children’s programs, metro Atlanta’s top haunted attraction (Lawrenceville Ghost Tours), as well as Atlanta’s only professional Spanish language theatre, Teatro Aurora.

Nestled on the square in historic downtown Lawrenceville, Aurora Theatre is a world-class theatrical facility with two performance venues. Aurora has free attached covered parking and is surrounded by restaurants and shops.

Paige Havens/Community Advocate (Pay It Forward Award)

Paige Havens is an independent marketing and community relations consultant that has worked in the Gwinnett Community for more than 20 years. She is a change agent that has led many big initiatives that have significantly improved the quality of life in Gwinnett. Through the years she has founded Gwinnett’s Great Days of Service, chaired SPLOST campaigns, helped launch Gwinnett Medical Center’s Women’s Advisory Council, championed GMC’s Concussion Institute, and much more. Paige is great example of a business leader that applies her professional skills and talents to be a catalyst for action that benefits our community at large.

SIMON SAYS, LET’S TALK BUSINESS: Vince DeSilva with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and Tim McCormack with Business Transition 360

September 27, 2018 by Mike

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SIMON SAYS, LET'S TALK BUSINESS: Vince DeSilva with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and Tim McCormack with Business Transition 360

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Vince DeSilva/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Gwinnett Chamber is to strengthen existing businesses, facilitate the growth of quality job opportunities, and enrich the community’s quality of life. In addition, the Gwinnett Chamber will be the forum for business, government, education, healthcare, arts/culture/entertainment, and philanthropic and public-service communities to come together to advance our region’s economy and enrich Gwinnett’s quality of life.

Tim McCormack/Business Transition 360

Business Transition 360 is a uniquely qualified New and Reconditioned business furniture dealership, space planning and furniture decommission company, created for the sole purpose of helping businesses save time and money when relocating, renovating or transitioning their businesses.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – 2018 IMPACT Regional Business Award Winners (Part 3 of 3)

July 20, 2018 by Mike

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - 2018 IMPACT Regional Business Award Winners (Part 3 of 3)

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Seth Seagraves, Mark Kuntz, Brooke Waters, Chris Braun, Rob Marbury

Designed to be reflective of Gwinnett and the metro Atlanta area, the Gwinnett Chamber IMPACT Regional Business Awards recognize leading organizations in top industries that are driving economic development and job creation, while enhancing the area’s quality of life. This event is truly one of a kind as it brings together leaders from the AEC, higher education, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, international business, nonprofit, service, and small business industries.

Chris Braun/Renasant Bank (Awards Sponsor)

Headquartered in Tupelo, MS, Renasant Bank is a $10 Billion bank with a presence in five Southeastern states including Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. In the North Georgia market, the bank has 18 retail branches from Jasper to Gwinnett. In March of 2018, Renasant Bank announced a merger with Brand Group Holdings. After this merger, the total bank assets will be approximately $13 Billion and Renasant will increase its presence in North Georgia and in Gwinnett particularly. Renasant Bank is a full-service community bank that meets the banking needs of both businesses and individuals.

Mark Kuntz/Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC (International winner)

Since 1980 Mitsubishi Electric and the newly formed Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS) have been a leading provider of ductless and VRF systems in the United States and Latin America. The company provides innovative cooling and heating products, systems and solutions for application from a home to a large commercial building.

METUS is a leading marketer of Zoned Comfort Solutions and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) air-conditioning and heating technology. Systems sold by METUS include a wide variety of technologically advanced products designed to deliver superior efficiency, comfort and control.

The family of brands supported by METUS includes Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating; Trane/Mitsubishi Electric, and American Standard/Mitsubishi Electric. More information is available at www.metahvac.com.

Brooke Waters/Leadership Gwinnett (Non-Profit winner)

Leadership Gwinnett is the region’s most trusted resource for leadership development and civic engagement. For 32 years, the learning and network offered has enabled thousands to change anything, from themselves to the world.

At the very core, their vision is to develop and sustain a network of effective leaders who will address current and future challenges and opportunities in Gwinnett and the region. Aligned with that is their mission which allows them to educate, equip, and engage existing and emerging leaders through a diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences that will lead Gwinnett to a better future. They do this through leadership programs, events and programming that is designed to inspire, challenge, and connect people at all levels of leadership development.

Seth Seagraves/Halski Systems (Information Technology winner)

Services provided by Halski Systems are scalable to the client’s needs. Halski offers services that include, but are not limited to, around-the-clock managed IT services, co-managed IT services, staff augmentation, IT project leadership and/or support, SMB set up and management, selecting the most appropriate vendor services, building contracts and facilitating agreements for long-lasting and beneficial relationships with external providers, cloud-based services, and infrastructures and expert technology consultation.

Halski has a straightforward process of assessing the needs of enterprises and using the results to strategically plan for and provide IT service needs. Through this method, Halski has become a leader among Information Technology Services providers. They enjoy and value relationships with their clients whether their IT needs are large or small throughout the southeastern United States and across the country.

Rob Marbury/Marbury Creative Group (Service Industry winner)

Marbury Creative Group is a creative studio that supercharges brands through unique creative approaches and campaigns across digital, print, and broadcast. Their strategically-driven creative helps companies build awareness and revenue. Their 10 full-time creative professionals are located in downtown Duluth. If you have a story to tell, they’re ready to help you “Tell it Better!”.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – 2018 IMPACT Regional Business Award Winners (Part 2 of 3)

July 18, 2018 by Mike

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - 2018 IMPACT Regional Business Award Winners (Part 2 of 3)

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Stan Hall/Mitsubishi Electric Classic (Hospitality winner)

The mission of the Gwinnett Sports Commission (GSC) is to foster economic development through coordinating and developing Gwinnett’s role as a leading site for sports events involving youth, collegiate, amateur and professional organizations. The Commission owns and operates The Mitsubishi Electric Classic, a premier golf tournament on the PGA TOUR Champions which will return to the metro Atlanta area in Spring 2019. This tournament features legends of the game such as Tom Watson, Miguel Angel Jimenez, and Bernhard Langer. The Mitsubishi Electric Classic features events and activities that provide an all-inclusive, entertaining atmosphere accompanied by the beautiful views of TPC Sugarloaf which serve as a backdrop for this world-class sporting event. The tournament is much more than a golf event. The Mitsubishi Electric Classic, which benefits local charities through the Gwinnett Championship Foundation Inc., has raised over $1.8 million since the first tournament in 2013. All three rounds of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic are televised internationally by The Golf Channel.

Trent Lind/Eastside Medical Center (Awards Sponsor)

Eastside Medical Center has been a healthcare leader for more than 38 years providing quality care to patients in Gwinnett and surrounding counties. Eastside is a 310-bed, multi-campus system of care offering comprehensive medical and surgical programs including cardiovascular, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, maternity with level three neonatal intensive care, behavioral health, bariatric, and 24-hour emergency care.

Eastside’s medical staff of 500 board certified physicians, 1,200 employees and 400 volunteers is committed to providing their community a healthcare system of excellence. Eastside has earned full Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, The Joint Commission’s “Gold Seal of Approval” for quality and safety in disease-specific joint replacement care, the Blue Distinction Centers Program for Spine Surgery and Gold Plus status for stroke care, and the Healthgrades 2017 and 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ for superior performance in patient safety. The Breast Imaging and Diagnostic Center is designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the FDA.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – 2018 IMPACT Regional Business Award Winners (Part 1 of 3)

June 20, 2018 by Mike

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - 2018 IMPACT Regional Business Award Winners (Part 1 of 3)

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Vince DeSilva, Jennifer Hibbard, Matthew Holtkamp, Dean Collins

Jennifer Hibbard/View Point Health (Healthcare winner)

View Point Health is a public authority created by law to provide services to individuals who need treatment and support to cope with mental health, addictive diseases, and developmental disabilities. View Point Health serves uninsured/under-insured, low-income Medicaid, aging/elderly Medicare, war veterans and some private insurance. During fiscal year 2017, View Point Health served more than 13,000 clients across multiple locations with a full continuum of behavioral health services and supports. The services provided by View Point Health contribute to the reduction in homelessness, reduction in crime and subsequent incarcerations, higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, decreased ER visits and decreased inpatient admissions. Additionally, View Point Health partners with federally qualified health centers in the communities they serve to offer primary care to their clients. Clients are able to access behavioral health treatment and primary care services in the same building and many times on the same day. This focus on integrated health services and wellness allows providers to communicate about client care and improve overall outcomes.

Matthew Holtkamp/Holtkamp Heating & Air (Small Business and Overall winner)

Holtkamp Hearing & Air is a residential and commercial HVAC service company serving primarily Gwinnett and surrounding communities. They provide service, repair, maintenance, and replacement of all brands of HVAC equipment. They specialize in building science concepts which means they look at your entire house as part of your comfort environment. All of their staff is educated in the ways homes typically fall short, and which cause problems in comfort.

Dean Collins/Axis Companies (AEC winner)

Axis Companies is an interdisciplinary development firm committed to creating sustainable and innovative places for future generations. They offer a unique blend of services in development, design, project management and construction management services, customized to fit clients’ needs. They often refer to this concept as their Development Suite.

Real Estate Development – With more than 30 years of real estate consulting experience, Axis Companies helps clients identify and evaluate business locations that align with their strategic and operational requirements.

Design Services – Axis Companies provides a direct approach to designing projects from inception to completion. By deploying customized resources to meet the demands of each client, supported by strong technical resources, their professionals provide an end-to-end solution that clients have come to depend on for projects of all sizes.

Entitlement and Permitting – Axis Companies has decades of experience in the entitlement and permitting process throughout the United States. They have worked with both private and public entities through the management, tracking and securing of permits for their clients.

Project Management – Axis emphasizes an exceptional staff onsite and in key support positions to implement the plan and manage day-to-day activities. Their cohesive team, led by a dedicated team captain and supported by an experienced staff, encourages executive-level involvement throughout the construction process.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Nicole Russell with Dave & Buster’s Sugarloaf, Chris Reese & Parker Cain with VRX Games, and Taelar Bybee with Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

April 27, 2018 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Nicole Russell with Dave & Buster's Sugarloaf, Chris Reese & Parker Cain with VRX Games, and Taelar Bybee with Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

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Nicole Russell, Chris Reese, Parker Cain, Taelar Bybee

Nicole Russell/Dave & Buster’s Sugarloaf

At Dave & Buster’s, their mission is to create their guest’s first choice for frequent fun through the best combination of the latest and greatest games, ultimate sports-viewing, extraordinary food, and remarkable drinks. They have been proud members of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce for over 10 years and their GM Stacy Pruitt has been a Chairmen’s Club member since 2009. Their Sugarloaf Mills location features 16 bowling lanes, 4 Billiard Tables, 2 Shuffleboard tables, a Million Dollar Midway Arcade, 3 bars, and a full-service restaurant. They also feature 3 private rooms with full audio/visual and several cocktail spaces available for all your event needs. Let Dave & Buster’s put the “LOL” in your day because they run the fun!

Chris Reese & Parker Cain/VRX Games

VRX Games is Atlanta’s premiere virtual reality and entertainment venue. They offer 10 VR Gaming bays plus a 323-square-foot VR Super Bay, classic video game consoles, giant sports screens, and great music.

Taelar Bybee/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

The Gwinnett Chamber is the forum where business, government, education, healthcare, arts/culture/entertainment, and philanthropic and public service communities come together to advance the region’s economy and enrich Gwinnett’s quality of life.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Chris Mixon with Synovus, Chris Sanna & Melissa Martin with Atomic Wash, and Vince DeSilva with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

March 23, 2018 by Mike

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Chris Mixon with Synovus, Chris Sanna & Melissa Martin with Atomic Wash, and Vince DeSilva with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

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Vince DeSilva, Chris Mixon, Chris Sanna, Melissa Martin

Chris Mixon/Synovus

Their humble beginnings date back to a Georgia textile mill and a simple act of kindness. One day, a worker’s hard-earned savings spilled from the hem of her dress after it became entangled in factory machinery. Taking notice, an executive offered to secure her money in the company vault and pay her interest – a service soon extended to all workers at the mill. Those deposits marked the beginning of the company that would become Synovus.

From helping businesses across three different centuries to financing modern corporate expansions to cheering for the hometown football team every Friday night, Synovus has always been proud to be part of their community. It’s why they smile when they see their customers in any of the nearly 250 locations across the Southeast – from major cities to the main-street hometowns. “This is where we belong.” Welcome to the bank of here.

Chris Sanna & Melissa Martin/Atomic Wash

For over a decade, Atomic Wash has focused on infusing brands with new energy. Their expertise is creating high-impact brand communications that engage, excite and motivate, because that’s what drives revenue and delivers results. They believe that by producing branding, marketing and sales materials that are disruptive, engaging, meaningful, memorable and authentic, Atomic Wash enables clients to build their brand and grow their business.

Vince DeSilva/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Kathy Stone with Camp Bow Wow, Jordan Sandler of Frenik Marketing Group and Courtney Spencer with Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

June 24, 2016 by Mike

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Kathy Stone with Camp Bow Wow, Jordan Sandler of Frenik Marketing Group and Courtney Spencer with Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

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Johnny Phelps, Courtney Spencer, Jordan Sandler, Kathy Stone

Kathy Stone/Camp Bow Wow

Camp Bow Wow Lawrencveille/Hamilton Mill is Georgia’s newest location of the largest dog daycamp and overnight boarding franchise in the country. Their location has been open 15 months and uses the latest equipment and design. They do training, grooming and offer an in-home pet sitting service, called Home Buddies. They have webcams so parents can watch their camper play during the day. They are open every day.

Jordan Sandler/Frenik Marketing Group

Frenik Marketing Group is a full-service marketing firm that specializes in strengthening the digital presences of growing companies. Based upon thorough assessments, they deliver creative strategies that grow revenue, rankings, followers, and total brand equity. They are trusted by many large companies and organizations, but are also partners with many growing brands.

Courtney Spencer/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

The Gwinnett Chamber is the forum for business, government, education, healthcare, arts/culture/entertainment, and philanthropic and public-service communities to come together to advance the region’s economy and enrich Gwinnett’s quality of life. The mission of the Gwinnett Chamber is to strengthen existing businesses, facilitate the growth of quality job opportunities, and enrich the community’s quality of life. The Gwinnett Chamber serves over 2,000 members throughout metro Atlanta by delivering pertinent and useful programs that strengthen and connect businesses locally, regionally, and globally.

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this show on the Gwinnett Business RadioX YouTube channel.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Quentin Moses with HealthMarkets, Nick Morgan with Peachtree Planning, Duke Smith with Rottweiler Systems, and Cliff Tillery with Make It Loud

May 27, 2016 by Mike

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Quentin Moses with HealthMarkets, Nick Morgan with Peachtree Planning, Duke Smith with Rottweiler Systems, and Cliff Tillery with Make It Loud

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Johnny Phelps, Cliff Tillery, Nick Morgan, Duke Smith, Quentin Moses

Quentin Moses/HealthMarkets

HealthMarkets Insurance Agency searches thousands of insurance plans from over 180 insurance companies to find the coverage that’s right for you at a price that fits your budget. HealthMarkets Insurance Agency searches thousands of Medicare, health, dental, vision, supplemental, and life insurance policies. They meet in person to design a plan for your needs. HealthMarkets Insurance Agency offers hundreds of subsidy-eligible health insurance plans from nationally recognized insurance companies. With over 2 million insurance policies sold, HealthMarkets Insurance Agency gets you the guaranteed lowest price for the insurance plans they offer.

Nick Morgan/Peachtree Planning

Peachtree Planning offers a specialized approach to total wealth management by adhering to the belief that no single advisor can specialize in all facets of financial planning. At the heart of their philosophy is the fundamental belief that specialized knowledge and expertise will ultimately produce a superior and higher quality total wealth management strategy.

Duke Smith/Rottweiler Systems

For over 30 years Rottweiler Systems has serviced the metro Atlanta area. Rottweiler installs and services business telephone systems of just about any variety. Rottweiler also provides award-winning monitored security systems, surveillance cameras, and card access systems, all with interactive apps. Rottweiler technicians are experts which fully integrate diverse systems together to maximize the effectiveness of any one aspect. The result is Business Intelligence for key decision makers. Owners and managers will have more information to help them make more informed decisions, improve processes, and maximize efficiency. Combined with interactive mobile apps, Rottweiler Systems provides solutions to business owners, making them informed with what’s happening at their business from anywhere.

Cliff Tillery/Make It Loud

Make It Loud is a marketing company specializing in digital marketing. They provide web design, search engine optimization, social media, email marketing, printing and other marketing services, primarily for small and medium sized businesses.