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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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Chef Vagn Nielson and Chef Howard Garnel with Proof of the Pudding

June 29, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Chef Vagn Nielson and Chef Howard Garnel with Proof of the Pudding

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Chef Vagn Nielson & Chef Howard Garnel/Proof of the Pudding

Proof of the Pudding has been offering top-notch food, service, design expertise and experiences for clients throughout Atlanta and beyond for over 40 years. They are partnered with multiple arenas, amphitheaters, and cultural attractions throughout the Atlanta area. Proof has an “I win, we all win” mentality. They’re consistently engaged, committed, and dedicated to the success of all their people and locations company-wide.

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THE BUSINESS OF BASEBALL: Live Broadcast from Gwinnett Stripers Game at Coolray Field

June 28, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

THE BUSINESS OF BASEBALL: Live Broadcast from Gwinnett Stripers Game at Coolray Field

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“Gwinnett Business Radio” was on site at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville, GA, home of the Gwinnett Stripers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves.

Learn about the business side of sports and what happens behind-the-scenes of a baseball game as hosts Mike Sammond, Steven Julian, Harper Lebel, and producer Dan Braverman spoke with members of the Stripers front office about what they do before, during, and after every game.

2nd Inning: McClain “Mac” Murphy, Director of Field Operations (Interview starts at 7:00)

McClain enters his seventh year overseeing sports turf for the Gwinnett Stripers in 2023. This year will be his 12th in professional baseball. Gwinnett’s Assistant Sports Turf Manager for three seasons from 2012-14, he rejoined the club in March 2017 following two seasons as the Sports Turf Manager for the Altoona Curve (Double-A, Pittsburgh Pirates) from 2015-17. He got his start in baseball in 2010 as a Seasonal Sports Turf Assistant with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Advanced-A, Texas Rangers).

4th Inning: Kyle Kamerbeek, Manager of Marketing (17:50)

Kyle enters his fourth year with the Gwinnett Stripers in 2023, his second leading the team’s Marketing efforts. He spent the previous two seasons as the Promotions Coordinator. Prior to joining Gwinnett, he served as the Promotions Assistant for the Corpus Christi Hooks (Double-A, Houston Astros) for three seasons from 2017-19. His previous experience includes positions with the Houston Astros (Street Team and Mascot Handler from 2012-16) and the NFL’s Houston Texans (Promotions Team and Tailgate Judge from 2012-2020).

5th Inning: Dave Lezotte, Public Relations Manager and Radio Broadcaster (27:45)

Dave enters his 12th year with Gwinnett in 2023, his third as the “Voice of the Stripers.” He has handled the team’s media relations/PR functions since November 2011, and previously served as the No. 2 broadcaster from 2013-19. On the air with Gwinnett, Dave has handled the play-by-play for over 400 games, including the team’s playoff-clinching wins and resulting playoff runs in both 2016 and 2019. In addition to his role on the radio, he also served as the color analyst during Gwinnett television broadcasts from 2013-14.

Dave’s baseball career spans 23 seasons, including 17 in Minor League Baseball. Prior to joining Gwinnett, he spent six seasons as the Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Clinton LumberKings (Class-A, Midwest League). He got his start in baseball in 2000 as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers Grounds Crew and went on to work parts of seven seasons at Milwaukee County Stadium and Miller Park. He eventually moved up to the press box as the research intern for Brewers Baseball on Fox Sports North (2003-05), and briefly rejoined the Brewers as a Ticket Sales Representative in the fall of 2007.

6th Inning: Avery Kesler, Manager of Stadium Operations (41:15)

Avery enters his first season leading the Stadium Operations department for the Stripers in 2023. He previously served as the Stadium Operations Coordinator in 2022, the Stadium Operations Trainee from 2020-21, and as a member of the Coolray FIeld parking lot staff from 2016-19.

7th Inning: Erin McCormick, General Manager (49:25)

Erin enters her second season as the Gwinnett Stripers’ General Manager, named the fourth GM in team history on October 1, 2021. She previously served as Gwinnett’s Assistant General Manager from December 2018 through September 2021. In her four seasons with the Stripers, she has assisted in all facets of the club’s operation, directly overseeing all advertising, sponsorship implementation, ballpark entertainment, digital and social media, media relations, community relations, and merchandise.

With 15 years of Minor League Baseball experience, Erin previously spent one season with the Birmingham Barons (Double-A, Chicago White Sox), three seasons with the Sacramento River Cats (Triple-A, San Francisco Giants), five seasons with the Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A, St. Louis Cardinals), two seasons with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Double-A, Kansas City Royals) and two seasons in her native Corpus Christi with the Hooks (Double-A, Houston Astros).

8th Inning: Chopper the Groundhog (Mascot) and Handler Josh Stevens (1:02:25)

Chopper the Groundhog is proud to be the official mascot of the Gwinnett Stripers. Chopper was born on September 15, 2008 in Gwinnett County, GA and is a descendant of General Beauregard Lee, Georgia’s famous weather prognosticator. Catch him cheering with fans throughout Coolray Field all season long. When he’s not at the games, Chopper can be found at public events all over Gwinnett County and beyond.

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Atlanta Sportscaster Sam Crenshaw

June 1, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Atlanta Sportscaster Sam Crenshaw

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Steven Julian, Sam Crenshaw, Harper Lebel

Sam Crenshaw/Atlanta Sports Broadcaster

Sam Crenshaw is a veteran sports reporter and television sports anchor. He is a weekend morning host on Sports Radio 92.9 The Game and the sports anchor for Atlanta’s CW69 News at 10. Crenshaw is also a broadcaster and content producer for GPB Sports. He currently serves as the sideline reporter for the Georgia State University Panther Football Radio Network and is the play-by-play voice for Georgia State basketball on ESPN3. Sam is known in the Atlanta community for his knowledge of local athletes and teams as well as his passion for playing tennis.

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Duffie Dixon with Gwinnett County Public Library and Jess Villegas with ACUITY Business Consulting

May 25, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Duffie Dixon with Gwinnett County Public Library and Jess Villegas with ACUITY Business Consulting

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Steven Julian, Duffie Dixon, Jess Villegas, Harper Lebel

Duffie Dixon/Gwinnett County Public Library

Gwinnett County Public Library is the largest system in the state and of the most robust in the nation. There are 15 library branches in Gwinnett County serving more than 2 million customers.

Jess Villegas/ACUITY Business Consulting

The mission of ACUITY Business Consulting is to demystify the challenge of business excellence for Leadership Teams by bringing actionable clarity and execution resources to the areas of Strategic Design, Execution, and Leadership Development. ACUITY’s typical client will be managers requiring an improved profitability plan, a business turnaround, or preparation for a business acquisition or sale.

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Steve Emert with Emert-Yeom and Sparrow Marcioni with Cat Rangers

May 11, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Steve Emert with Emert-Yeom and Sparrow Marcioni with Cat Rangers

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Harper Lebel, Sparrow Marcioni, Steve Emert, Steven Julian

Steve Emert/Emert-Yeom

Emert-Yeom is a law firm focusing on the areas of estate planning, real estate, and business transactions. They have more than 17 years of experience crafting individualized estate plans, developing business strategies, and providing real estate counsel to protect their clients’ families and their financial interests. They care about their clients and will invest significant time in getting to know you, your needs, and your goals.

Sparrow Marcioni/Cat Rangers

CatRangers is a 501(c)(3) licensed urgent need animal rescue that was founded in 2005. CatRangers rescue began as a two year long feral cat program with the Corp of Engineers at Lake Lanier, GA when a large colony of feral cats was mandated for destruction. Through group efforts and cooperation among many humane organizations, almost all the cats were rescued and properly spayed or neutered.

Today, Catrangers has rescued over 6,000 cats and kittens and placed them in loving homes, provided medical care for countless others, and assisted many families in feeding and caring for their furry family members. This includes many seniors and special needs kitties who would truly have no other place to go. That’s why CatRangers was founded as the “Special Forces” of cat rescue.

CatRangers rescues only animals that are facing imminent euthanasia or other life threatening event. These can be shelter animals on death row, abandoned animals, or even those caught up in a family crisis. CatRangers works primarily through their Adoption & Visitor Center in Buford, Georgia, where rescued kitties can recover before finding their loving forever homes.

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Scott Henrichsen with British Swim School of Gwinnett-Hall and Victoria Archable with CarePatrol Metro Atlanta

May 4, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Scott Henrichsen with British Swim School of Gwinnett-Hall and Victoria Archable with CarePatrol Metro Atlanta

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Harper Lebel, Scott Hendrichsen, Victoria Archable, Steven Julian

Scott Henrichsen/British Swim School of Gwinnett-Hallbrx

British Swim School of Gwinnett-Hall is the premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults. Theuy use gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School’s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years.

Victoria Archable/CarePatrol Metro Atlanta

Carepatrol helps families find the appropriate care for their aging loved one whether that’s assisted living, memory care, independent living, or personal care homes. They check the care and violation history of any communities they recommend. They personally tour with their clients to the recommended communities. They are a FREE community service. Victoria has been in business for over nine years, helping hundreds of seniors find the care they need.

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Josh & Avary Shapiro with Budget Blinds Duluth and Jim Clarke with Apex Disaster Management

April 27, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Josh & Avary Shapiro with Budget Blinds Duluth and Jim Clarke with Apex Disaster Management

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Harper Lebel, Jim Clarke, Avary Shapiro, Josh Shapiro, Steven Julian

Josh Shapiro & Avary Shapiro/Budget Blinds Duluth

Budget Blinds Duluth provides custom window treatment design and installation. They are located at 575 Old Norcross Road in Lawrenceville, GA.

Jim Clarke/Apex Disaster Management

Apex Disaster Management is a full-service water, fire and mold remediation company, serving both residential and commercial clients. They handle both remediation and repair.

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Steve Brown and Liam Gotimer with Atlanta Gladiators Hockey

April 20, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Steve Brown and Liam Gotimer with Atlanta Gladiators Hockey

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Harper Lebel, Liam Gotimer, Steve Brown, Steven Julian

Steve Brown & Liam Gotimer/Atlanta Gladiators Hockey

Atlanta’s one and only professional hockey team, the Atlanta Gladiators are a proud member of the ECHL and are an affiliate of the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes. All home games are played at the Gas South Arena located in Duluth, GA. 2023-24 Season Tickets are now available. Call the Gladiators front office at 770-497-5100 or visit www.atlantagladiators.com.