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North Fulton’s Craft Beer Industry, with Charles Gridley, Six Bridges Brewing, and Andy Williams, Topside Tap Trail and Visit Roswell

May 27, 2021 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

North Fulton's Craft Beer Industry, with Charles Gridley, Six Bridges Brewing, and Andy Williams, Topside Tap Trail and Visit Roswell

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North Fulton’s Craft Beer Industry (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 63)

Charles Gridley of Six Bridges Brewing and Andy Williams of the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau joined host Kali Boatright to discuss the burgeoning craft brewing industry North Fulton. Andy also talked about the new Topside Tap Trail, highlighting seven breweries in North Fulton, and Charles shared Six Bridges’ plans to expand to a second location in Milton. The GNFCC 400 Insider is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Charles Gridley, Co-Owner & CEO, Six Bridges Brewing in Johns Creek

Charles Gridley is CEO and co-founder of Six Bridges Brewing in Johns Creek, GA with his son, Clay. They were homebrewers for 10 years before opening Six Bridges Brewing in 2018. Six Bridges has a 2,000 square-foot tasting room, as well as a 2,000 square-foot beer garden. They brew on a 30 barrel brewhouse, and a 2 barrel pilot system.

Charles is a chemical engineer and graduate of Georgia Tech. He previously worked in production manufacturing for Heraeus Tenevo and Baldor Electric.

Company website | Facebook | Instagram

Topside Tap Trail

The Topside Tap Trail is comprised of seven branded breweries in metro Atlanta’s “topside,” located in the cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, and Sandy Springs, Georgia. The trail was established to ensure North Fulton’s beer culture along the GA400 corridor gets the acclaimed recognition it deserves. The tap trail is brought to you by Visit Roswell, Awesome Alpharetta, and Visit Sandy Springs,

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Andy Williams, Executive Director, Visit Roswell – Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau

**Andy Williams, Executive Director, Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau**

Visit Roswell is the destination’s convention and visitors bureau. Often referred to as a destination marketing organization (DMO), their organization incorporates targeted advertising and marketing programs with sales and public relations efforts to build the image of Roswell as a travel destination and increase visitation to the city.

Andy Williams became Executive Director in January 2019. Williams is formerly Director of Sales for Destination South Meetings + Events, a DMC Network Company, which is based in Atlanta. He is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) through the Events Industry Council and a Travel Marketing Professional (TMP) through the Southeast Tourism Society.

A graduate of Young Harris College with an Associate of Science degree and Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science: Tourism & Commercial Recreation, Williams began his tourism career as a Project Coordinator with the Madison-Morgan Convention and Visitors Bureau in Madison, Georgia in 2007.

In 2011, he became a Sales Manager for the Dunwoody Convention & Visitors Bureau, where he later became Director of Sales.

Williams has received several awards in his career, including Rookie Rotarian of the Year (2008-2009); Historic Heartland Travel Association Member of the Year in 2010; Meeting Professionals International – Georgia Chapter’s Rising Star of the Year in 2013; and Special Events Magazine’s 25 Young Event Pros to Watch in 2018.

Williams and his wife Ryan, have two children.

About GNFCC and “The GNFCC 400 Insider”

“The GNFCC 400 Insider” is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) and is hosted by Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC. The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Their service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.

The GNFCC promotes the interests of our 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.

For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806. For more information on other GNFCC events such as this North Fulton Mayors Appreciation Lunch, follow this link.

For the complete show archive of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” go to GNFCC400Insider.com. “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

All Things Johns Creek, with Chris Cannon, Director of Economic Development, and Stacey Gross, Johns Creek CVB

April 30, 2021 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

All Things Johns Creek, with Chris Cannon, Director of Economic Development, and Stacey Gross, Johns Creek CVB

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All Things Johns Creek, with Chris Cannon, Director of Economic Development, and Stacey Gross, Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 62)

Stacey Gross and Chris Cannon joined host Kali Boatright to share the city’s vibrant qualities which attract new business and residents, exciting developments such as the Town Center Master Plan, and much more. The GNFCC 400 Insider is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Chris Cannon, Director of Economic Development, City of Johns Creek

Johns Creek has become the 10th largest city in Georgia through well-planned growth. Not the biggest city in the state, but tactically one of the most inviting, 2016 marked the tenth anniversary of incorporation and cityhood. In such a short span, the city has continued to strengthen its foundation and reputation with its exceptional and highly ranked school system, highly acclaimed medical facilities and a large, diverse international population. Public Safety delivers the highest level of quality service to more than 80,000 residents and nearly 2,000 businesses.

Johns Creek is meeting its mission of being an exceptional city, not only in Georgia but in the entire country.

City website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Chris Cannon LinkedIn

Stacey Gross, Executive Director, Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau

**Stacey Gross, Executive Dir., Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau**

The Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau (JCCVB) is the official destination marketing organization of Johns Creek, Georgia. Their mission is to serve as an economic catalyst by marketing the city as a destination for business and leisure travel.

The JCCVB is a501(c)(6) nonprofit, enacted on January 22, 2008 by Resolution 2008-01-05 by the Mayor and Council to promote tourism in the city.

Check-out 2020 JCCVB Tourism Fact Sheet for more information about how JCCVB is funded and how tourism is economic development for Johns Creek.

The JCCVB is governed by a Board of Directors, comprised fully of volunteers who work or live in Johns Creek and have expertise in hospitality, arts, marketing and business.

Company website | Stacey Gross LinkedIn

About GNFCC and “The GNFCC 400 Insider”

For the complete show archive of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” go to GNFCC400Insider.com. “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Kristina Madh, Cloudland Coffee Company

April 30, 2021 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Kristina Madh, Cloudland Coffee Company

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Kristina Madh, Cloudland Coffee Company (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 351)

Kristina Madh of Cloudland Coffee Company joined host John Ray to discuss how and why she started her company, the unique way she connects growers with her customers, her business with restaurants and other wholesale clients, her first retail location in Johns Creek, and much more. “North Fulton Business Radio” is produced virtually from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Cloudland Coffee Company

Cloudland Coffee Company is a small batched coffee roaster founded in 2015 by our owner, Kristina Madh. Named after the beautiful Cloudland Canyon in her home state of Georgia, Kristina grew the business using the values important to her: Quality, Sustainability and Purpose. She incorporated these values into a philosophy that you will find on our bags: SAVOR, SUSTAIN, SMILE.

Cloudland Coffee is devoted to sourcing and roasting the best tasting coffees in the world. They work both directly with farms and with importers in finding the best quality coffees. They meticulously roast their coffee in small batches, paying close attention to detail, so they can best represent these beans that the farmers worked so hard to produce.

They want to leave the world a better place for the next generations, which is why they are devoted to sustainability. Their decisions on where they purchase coffee and how they operate are driven by environmentally and socially responsible programs including USDA Organic, Fair Trade, Women Coffee Producers, Rainforest Alliance Certifications, and more.

By integrating these values into the company to help the community and the world be a better place for the farmers, Cloudland’s employees, and their customers, they hope that they will put a smile on your face.

Company website | Facebook | Instagram

Kristina Madh, Founder, Cloudland Coffee Company

Kristina Madh is the owner of Cloudland Coffee Company. After working in commercial real estate finance for nearly 10 years including getting laid off during the financial crisis of 2008, she decided to pursue her hobby of roasting coffee and started this company in 2015. Originally a cottage food business, it has grown over the past five years into a successful commercial coffee roasting business. In 2021 they opened their first retail location after years of just wholesaling, selling online and at the farmer’s market. You can find Cloudland Coffee each year at the downtown Alpharetta Farmer’s market, one of their favorite places to be each week!

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

How they got their start
What makes them unique from other coffee roasters
How they managed during the Covid pandemic
Their new brick and mortar location in Johns Creek
What the future holds for Cloudland Coffee Company

“North Fulton Business Radio” is hosted by John Ray and produced virtually from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Annette Fields, Vineyard Johns Creek

August 20, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Annette Fields, Vineyard Johns Creek

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Annette Fields, Vineyard Johns Creek (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 271)

Annette Fields, Executive Director of Vineyard Johns Creek, joins host John Ray to discuss their new facility and their service to seniors through assisted living and memory care. “North Fulton Business Radio” is produced virtually by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Vineyard Johns Creek

Vineyard’s Johns Creek is an assisted living and memory care community. Their mission is to grow purposeful communities that make a positive impact on both people and our planet. They offer a continuum of personalized care, thoughtful programming, and customized amenities that aim to engage, inspire, and elevate life at every stage.

Annette Fields, Executive Director

Annette is passionate about senior living and her 10 years of experience includes 7 years as an Executive Director. She is nationally certified as a Director of Assisted Living (CDAL) and has experience in both social services and education. Annette is dedicated to creating a collaborative atmosphere within which residents, staff and family will thrive and have a sense of belonging and purpose

Questions/Topics Discussed in this Show

Tell us about Vineyard
What makes you different?
How can residents tour a model unit?
What resources/upcoming events do you have?

North Fulton Business Radio” is hosted by John Ray and produced virtually from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.