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Ashley Hamilton, Tournament Director of Mitsubishi Electric Classic

July 8, 2022 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Ashley Hamilton, Tournament Director of Mitsubishi Electric Classic

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Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Ashley Hamilton/Mitsubishi Electric Classic

Ashley Hamilton joined the Mitsubishi Electric Classic team in October 2019. Her extensive history in event management includes her role as the Director of the First Tee of West Virginia and as the Director of Special Events for The Greenbrier & The Greenbrier Classic in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Ashley received her BS from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and currently resides in Auburn, GA with her husband and 3 dogs.

Celebrating Powerhouse Women is presented by

David Shavzin with The Value Track, Monte Ortel with Mitsubishi Electric Classic and Mike Maloney with TPC Sugarloaf

November 15, 2019 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

David Shavzin with The Value Track, Monte Ortel with Mitsubishi Electric Classic and Mike Maloney with TPC Sugarloaf

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Steven Julian, Monte Ortel, Mike Maloney, David Shavzin, Mike Sammond

David Shavzin/The Value Track

David Shavzin created The Value Track to help business owners build value and create a path towards a successful exit. Too often, they have not built the value they need and are unprepared when the time comes to put their transition into action.

Since 2000, David has helped business owners get on The Value Track. He helps them think through their long-term goals and plans, educates them on business value and brings the right collaborative advisory team around the table. He then assists in the implementation of value-growth initiatives, guiding them to a successful transition (sale, family transfer, etc.). His 7-step process improves their quality of life and allows them to exit on their own terms.

A frequent speaker on these topics, David is a CMC, former IMC Georgia chapter president, and President and Co-Founder of Exit Planning Exchange Atlanta, formed to bring advisors together in a collaborative effort to serve their clients.

Monte Ortel/Mitsubishi Electric Classic

The Mitsubishi Electric Classic is a PGA TOUR Champions event hosted annually at TPC Sugarloaf.

The Mitsubishi Electric Classic returns to the metro Atlanta area April 13-19, 2020 and features legends of the game such as Tom Watson, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Bernhard Langer, John Daly, Vijay Singh, and David Toms. The Mitsubishi Electric Classic proudly stands as a premier golf tournament on the PGA TOUR Champions, but this event is much more than a golf tournament.

The events and activities associated with the Mitsubishi Electric Classic provide an all-inclusive, entertaining atmosphere and the beautiful views of TPC Sugarloaf serve as a backdrop for world-class golf and provide the perfect venue to mingle with friends and business leaders while watching the legends of the game.

The event, which will benefit local charities through the Gwinnett Championship Foundation Inc., has raised over $2.3 million since the first tournament in 2013. All three rounds of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic are televised internationally by the Golf Channel.

Mike Maloney/TPC Sugarloaf

Situated on 1,200 acres of breathtaking Georgia countryside within the gated community of Sugarloaf Country Club, TPC Sugarloaf offers a winning combination. In addition to 27 holes of magnificent golf designed by Greg Norman, TPC Sugarloaf offers an array of amenities with the personalized service and privileges that have become synonymous with the PGA TOUR’s acclaimed TPC Network of premier clubs.

TPC Sugarloaf’s par-72, 7,259-yard championship golf course is comprised of nine holes called “The Stables” and nine holes named “The Meadows.” Named by Golf Digest among the “Best New Private Clubs in the U.S.” when it debuted in 1997, and by Golfweek among the “Top 100 Best Residential Golf Courses for 2007-2008,” TPC Sugarloaf’s featured 18 holes are accented by tree-lined Bermuda fairways, streams, lakes and hills.

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

July 18, 2018 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

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

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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.

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.

GET IN THE GAME: Professional Sports in Gwinnett County

February 1, 2016 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

GET IN THE GAME: Professional Sports in Gwinnett County

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The state of professional sports in Gwinnett County is the topic on this special edition of “Gwinnett Business Radio“. Taped on the “Get In The Game” television studio at the Gwinnett Justice & Administration Center in Lawrenceville, host Mike Sammond interviews the leaders of Gwinnett’s professional sports entities.

Guests include:

Stan Hall – Executive Director of the Gwinnett Sports Commission

North Johnson – General Manager of Gwinnett Braves (baseball)

Alec Schimke – Director of Operations of Georgia Swarm (lacrosse)

Joe Gelderman – VP/GM of Business Operations of Atlanta Gladiators (hockey)

Elissa Dooman – Tournament Director of Mitsubishi Electric Classic (PGA golf)

Gwinnett County is unique when it comes to the professional sports landscape, but is the Gwinnett sports scene getting too crowded? Are there enough sports fans and corporate sponsorship dollars to go around? How do Gwinnett’s pro teams get noticed in the shadow of Atlanta’s pro teams? These issues and more are addressed on this special edition of “Gwinnett Business Radio“.

On The Money Radio on Gwinnett Business RadioX Spotlights the Gwinnett Sports Commission – Business RadioX

February 1, 2016 by angishields

DULUTH, GA–(Marketwired – February 01, 2016) – On December 10, 2015, On The Money welcomed to the studio Stan Hall with the Gwinnett Sports Commission. Host Joe Moss sat down with Hall to discuss the business of sports in Gwinnett County.

Stan Hall is the Executive Director of the Gwinnett Sports Commission. The mission of the 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.

Sports is big business in Gwinnett County. Hall’s expertise shed some light on the professional and amateur sports landscape and what lies ahead. During the interview, he talked about the economic impact of sports in Gwinnett County, and what the county’s four major sports properties bring to the area, both economically and for the area’s quality of life.

According to Hall, “Our studies show that the annual PGA Champions event alone has a $10-$12 million economic impact on Gwinnett County, and combined with the local sports franchises (Braves, Gladiators), we’re looking at a $20-$25 million dollar annual impact.”

The county is home to the Gwinnett Braves baseball team, Atlanta Gladiators hockey team, Georgia Swarm lacrosse team and a PGA Champions Tour golf tournament, the annual Mitsubishi Electric Classic at the TPC Sugarloaf.

To learn more about Hall and the business of sports in Gwinnett County, listen to the entire interview at On The Money.

About On The Money:

On The Money focuses on topics and issues allowing small businesses to better navigate the financial services minefield, with analysis and opinions from today’s industry experts on banking and loans. On The Money introduces listeners to some of the top small business leaders in the Atlanta market. Hosted by Joe Moss and sponsored by Embassy National Bank,On The Money airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM Eastern from the Gwinnett Business RadioX® studio.

About Business RadioX®:

Business RadioX® interviews dozens of innovative entrepreneurs and successful leaders each week. Its mission is to help local businesses Get the Word Out about the important work they’re doing for their market, their community, and their profession. With a pro-business slant and a long-form interview format, guests don’t have to worry about being ambushed or talking in “sound bites.” Guests have enough time to tell their whole story and to share their insights and experience without interruptions. Business RadioX® hosts are business professionals interviewing their peers, drilling down on the critical issues, and delivering practical information to an engaged business audience. Business topics that are frequently covered include: Law, Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Trade Shows, B2B Marketing, Venture Capital, Training and Development and other issues impacting the business community. For more information, visit: https://businessradiox.com.

THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS IN GWINNETT: Stan Hall with Gwinnett Sports Commission

December 9, 2015 by Mike

On the Money

THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS IN GWINNETT: Stan Hall with Gwinnett Sports Commission

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Sports is big business in Gwinnett. On this edition of “On the Money“, host Joe Moss talks with Stan Hall, the Executive Director of the Gwinnett Sports Commission, about the professional and amateur sports landscape and what lies ahead. Topics include the economic impact of sports in Gwinnett, and what the county’s four major sports properties mean to the area (Gwinnett Braves, Atlanta Gladiators, Georgia Swarm and Mitsubishi Electric Classic PGA).

Stan Hall/Gwinnett Sports Commission

Gwinnett is home to two of metro Atlanta’s premier minor league teams – baseball’s Gwinnett Braves (AAA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves) and hockey’s Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins). The G-Braves play in the state-of-the-art Coolray Field, while the Gladiators thrill the crowds at the Infinite Energy Arena.

The Georgia Swarm, Gwinnett’s new professional lacrosse team, is a part of the National Lacrosse League and will begin their first season at the Infinite Energy Arena starting in January of 2016.

The Mitsubishi Electric Classic, a PGA TOUR Champions event, is played annually at the prestigious TPC Sugarloaf. The 2016 tournament is scheduled for April 11-17 with 81 PGA TOUR Champions professionals competing for a $1.8 million purse.

To watch the video of this show, CLICK HERE.

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“On the Money” focuses on topics and issues allowing small businesses to better navigate the financial services minefield, with analysis and opinions from today’s industry experts on banking and loans. “On the Money” also introduces you to some of the top small business leaders in the Atlanta market.

Hosted by Joe Moss, the president of Embassy National Bank, “On the Money” airs live every Wednesday at 3:00 PM EST from the Business RadioX studio in Gwinnett.