Robin Mauck with Obria Medical Clinics

October 19, 2023 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Robin Mauck with Obria Medical Clinics

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Robin Mauck/Obria Medical Clinics

Obria Medical Clinics is a lifeline in Gwinnett and surrounding counties as the only non-profit in Gwinnett County providing free and low-cost prenatal care. Their target population often experiences significant disparities in accessing health care, leading to lower life expectancy, higher infant and maternal mortality, and lower-quality care. Obria’s dedication to achieving its mission has helped it become established as a respected leader in the community by providing services to the most underserved and culturally diverse individuals.

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Chasing Excellence : Community Connections

September 28, 2023 by Amanda Pearch

Chasing Excellence

Chasing Excellence : Community Connections

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Melanie Conner, Andrea Barclay, Host Cathy Hogan & Bobbie Menneg

“Chasing Excellence” is the informative, educational & entertaining series featuring people with unique professions, outside of the norm”. Join us as we bring attention to POSITIVITY! Throughout this series, we will share inspiring stories of entrepreneurs and their journeys.

This special “Community Connection” episode features local Non-Profit Organizations in our community.

Because One Matters

In a world filled with economic instability, global uncertainty and lack of community, children need us more than ever. Because One Matters is here to offer more than just compassion. We are here to offer hope and real support and encouraging both children and families. We are passionate about positively serving foster children and young people in economically disadvantaged communities, because we know that they are our future leaders. To learn more or get involved, visit becauseonematters.org

Rainbow Village

The paths that lead to experiencing homelessness vary greatly, but the commonality is that residents arrive in survival mode. Their programming guideline for residents focuses on Family Stability, Well-being, Financial Management, Education & Training, and Employment & Career. Homelessness is a traumatic event, and healing requires both guidance and time. Our programs are each tailored to meet the needs of our residents throughout their journey. Learn more about each program at rainbowvillage.org

Beyond the Ribbon

Their mission is to advocate for support and resources beyond the diagnosis of Cancer, to educate, inspire hope, cultivate awareness and empower individuals throughout their journey and beyond. Impacting cancer survival and inspiring others is their goal. Connect with the Beyond the Ribbon and help raise cancer awareness. To learn more visit beyondtheribbon.org

Host Cathy Hogan

Cathy is an expert in design and marketing. She has won numerous awards as a gift designer, writer, instructor and trainer in the gift industry. Her award-winning design team specializes in unique creations. Her experience allows her to highlight a multitude of interesting professionals and share their stories of success with YOU!

Do you have a story that is worth sharing? Email us at chasingexcellencepodcast@gmail.com– we would love to hear from you.

SERIES PROUDLY PRESENTED BY:

Cachet Corporate Gift Services

Podcasts by Amanda Pearch

Amanda Pearch chats with Asif Jessani of CCS Atlanta Marketing Technology and Cameron Marmolejo of Imagination Construction & Outdoor

June 27, 2023 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Amanda Pearch chats with Asif Jessani of CCS Atlanta Marketing Technology and Cameron Marmolejo of Imagination Construction & Outdoor

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Asif Jessani of CCS Atlanta Marketing & Technology and

Cameron Marmolejo of Imagination Construction & Imagination Outdoor

Asif Jessani Partner at CCS Atlanta Marketing & Technology

With a passion for marketing, technology, and operational effectiveness, CCS is committed to positively impacting their clients and communities. Striving to provide clients with the best and most flexible consulting services and most competitive hardware, software, and cloud-based tools. Their goal is to enhance your organization’s internal and external processes while keeping the organization’s culture in mind. CCS utilizes a multi-level approach to review a company’s communication and technology processes which includes discovery, execution, and evaluation.

Cameron Marmolejo Owner & President of Imagination Construction &

Imagination Outdoor

The team at Imagination Construction LLC aim to make your design ideas a reality! Imagination really is the first step. With nearly two decades of commercial and residential construction experience, the team will implement your precise vision or collaborate with you to create something new. Imagination uses cutting edge technology to draft, design, construct.

Imagination Outdoor (a division of Imagination Construction) is a professional tree service and landscaping company located in Cumming, Georgia, serving the northeast Atlanta area. Their mission is to create beautiful outdoor spaces that exceed our clients’ expectations. We accomplish this by using high-quality machinery and materials, and by relying on the expertise of our experienced and certified professionals. Imagination is Veteran owned and operated, fully licensed and insured.

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Podcasts by Amanda Pearch

Roswell Program of Path to Shine

March 10, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Roswell Program of Path to Shine

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The Roswell Program of Path To Shine, Inc. (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 619)

North Fulton Business Radio Host John Ray went on the road to visit the children and mentors of the Roswell program of Path to Shine, an after-school mentoring and tutoring program for children at Mimosa Elementary School. John was joined by Judith Windsor, Program Director, who discussed the children they serve, the results which come from their mentorship model, how interested individuals can become a mentor, and more. John also interviewed children in the program, including Javier, Kayden, Karla, Inielka, Lia, Asia, Mia, Candler, Andy, Kathryn, Diego, Jesus, Matthew, and Ross.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Path To Shine, Inc.

Path To Shine®, Inc. is a mentoring and tutoring program for elementary school children in North and Middle Georgia.

Its purpose is to provide academic and social support to encourage children to thrive in school and build self-confidence to achieve their dreams.

PTS’s success stems from its principles to maintain a ratio of no more than one Mentor to two students, to have a flexible structure that adapts to each local community, and to consistently seek collaboration with other organizations.

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North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank 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 bankers’ 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.

Since 2000, Office Angels® has been restoring joy to the life of small business owners, enabling them to focus on what they do best. At the same time, we honor and support at-home experts who wish to continue working on an as-needed basis. Not a temp firm or a placement service, Office Angels matches a business owner’s support needs with Angels who have the talent and experience necessary to handle work that is essential to creating and maintaining a successful small business. Need help with administrative tasks, bookkeeping, marketing, presentations, workshops, speaking engagements, and more? Visit us at https://officeangels.us/.

Jordan Thomas, Jordan Thomas Foundation

February 20, 2023 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

Jordan Thomas, Jordan Thomas Foundation

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Jordan Thomas, Jordan Thomas Foundation (Time Well Spent with Julie Hullett, Episode 12)

Jordan Thomas, Founder of the Jordan Thomas Foundation, joined host Julie Hullett. They chatted about his foundation, his love of golf, his passion for private equity, and his commitment to service. Julie asked him about how he carves out time for himself, advice he’d give for creating more time, and of course a lightning round of questions.

After the interview, Julie shared a Quick Tip about how to be prepared for the upcoming daylight savings time.

Time Well Spent with Julie Hullett is presented by Julie Hullett Concierge, LLC and produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Jordan Thomas Foundation

JTF provides children affected by limb loss with the prostheses they need throughout their growing years. Kids need to replace their prostheses every 18-24 months because they outgrow them just like clothes and shoes. We are committed to supporting our JTF Kids with the prostheses they need from the moment they join our family through the age of 18.

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Jordan Thomas, Founder, Jordan Thomas Foundation

Jordan Thomas is a passionate philanthropist that has devoted his life to advocating for the limb loss community. After losing both legs in a boating accident in 2005, Thomas created the Jordan Thomas Foundation–a nonprofit devoted to providing prosthetic devices to children throughout their childhoods.

Thomas is also an avid golfer and passionate private equity investor.

LinkedIn | Instagram

About Time Well Spent

Time Well Spent with Julie Hullett features stories from busy professionals who have created more time to do what they love. Every other week, your host and personal concierge Julie Hullett speaks with entrepreneurs, community leaders, and influencers to answer the question: What would you do if you had more time?

The show is produced by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® and can be found on all the major podcast apps. The complete show archive is here.

Julie Hullett, Host of Time Well Spent with Julie Hullett

Julie Hullet, Host of *Time Well Spent with Julie Hullett*

Julie Hullett is the host of Time Well Spent with Julie Hullett.

Julie Hullett is a personal concierge and entrepreneur in Nashville, TN. She founded Julie Hullett Concierge, LLC in 2011 to give people their time back so they can do more of what they love. No stranger to big ideas and pursuing passions, Julie left corporate America to create her business. She capitalized on her skills—multi-tasking, attention to detail, and time management, to name a few—to build a successful business that gives back. Her clients enjoy ample free time. They’ve traveled more, spent more time with those they love, and have even created their own businesses.

Connect with Julie:

Website| LinkedIn | Instagram. Sign up to receive her newsletter.

Kosta Fred Bozzuto, Chairperson for the 2022 Cumming Greek Festival & Tina Huck, Executive Director of Family Promise Forsyth Join Hosts Cameron Marmolejo & Amanda Pearch

October 13, 2022 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Kosta Fred Bozzuto, Chairperson for the 2022 Cumming Greek Festival & Tina Huck, Executive Director of Family Promise Forsyth Join Hosts Cameron Marmolejo & Amanda Pearch

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Kosta Fred Bozzuto, Chairperson for the 2022 Cumming Greek Festival & Tina Huck, Executive Director of Family Promise Forsyth, join Hosts Cameron Marmolejo & Amanda Pearch on this episode of “Forsyth Business Radio”

The 2022 Cumming Greek Festival- Bringing more than just GREEK Culture to you! The Cumming Greek Festival is Forsyth County’s largest ethnic event, and they are excited to celebrate with you once again on October 14, 15, and 16, 2022. Stop by for a unique opportunity to experience the rich Greek culture. There will be authentic Greek cuisine as well as continuous live entertainment, including traditional bouzouki and other live music, and energetic performances from our very own Greek dance troupe!

If you’re just passing through and can’t stay to eat, drink, and shop, we’re also pleased to offer our fabulous drive-thru service. Whether you check out our menu early or make your decisions on-site, you’ll order when you arrive, and we’ll bring your delicious Greek food and drinks directly to your car!

Festival and Parking Location:
Saints Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Greek Orthodox Church
3074 Bethelview Road
Cumming, GA 30042

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Family Promise of Forsyth County, Inc. serves families who are experiencing homelessness. In cooperation with community churches and volunteers, they provide a safe place to stay and meals along with programs and supports to help the families gain or regain sustainable independence.

The traditional, residential program is essentially a 30 to 120-day program. When families enter the FP program, the first goal for the adults in the family is to attain a job, if they do not already have one. Then, during their time in our program, while our host churches and volunteers are providing a place to stay and meals and through donations and grants, we assist with things such as childcare and transportation, the family can save the majority of their money earned to be ready to be independent.

More importantly, though, they strive for their families to attain sustainable independence. Therefore, each family works on personalized, weekly goals to provide them the knowledge and skills needed to be successful. Each family is also provided a mentor who will continue to work with the family beyond graduation to be a support and a link to additional services they may need.

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2022 GNFCC Non-Profit and Small Business Award Winners: Tanya Morris, Senior Services North Fulton, and Tom Burgess, Christian Brothers Automotive, Cumming and Jones Bridge

September 1, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

2022 GNFCC Non-Profit and Small Business Award Winners: Tanya Morris, Senior Services North Fulton, and Tom Burgess, Christian Brothers Automotive, Cumming and Jones Bridge

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2022 GNFCC Non-Profit and Small Business Award Winners: Tanya Morris, Senior Services North Fulton, and Tom Burgess, Christian Brothers Automotive, Cumming and Jones Bridge (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 78)

On this edition of the GNFCC 400 Insider, host Kali Boatright celebrated the 2022 Chamber Non-Profit and Small Business Award recipients. Senior Services North Fulton, represented by Tanya Morris, Client Services Director, was the Non-Profit Award winner, and Christian Brothers Automotive Cumming & Jones Bridge, owned by Tom Burgess, was named Small Business of the Year. Tanya and Tom each shared some of the work they are most proud of, the people who help make it happen, the clients they serve, 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®.

2022 Nonprofit Award Winner:

Tanya Morris, LMSW, Client Services Director, Senior Services of North Fulton

For over 30 years, Senior Services North Fulton has been at the forefront of efforts to eliminate senior hunger and provide additional care and support to the region’s growing population of older adults.

• Meals on Wheels – Delivers nearly 50,000 meals a year to seniors who are food insecure.

• TOPS – Facilitates free rides to and from important medical appointments.

• Senior Centers – Operation of seven senior centers located in Atlanta and North Fulton which helps the lonely and isolated build community and enhance wellbeing.

• Care Management – One-on-one emotional and relational support to the lonely and vulnerable.

• Meals on Wheels for Pets – Free pet food delivered to the furry companions of our seniors!

Their agency is a resource for all senior-related needs in the community.

Tanya Morris, LMSW, has been with Senior Services of North Fulton since 2011 and the Client Services Director since 2016.

Company website | Facebook | Tanya Morris LinkedIn

2022 Small Business of the Year:

Christian Brothers Automotive Cumming and Jones Bridge

Christian Brothers Automotive Comming’s expert, ASE-certified technicians care about every car that visits the shop, and they offer you a complimentary Courtesy Inspection on every visit. No work is ever performed without your permission and you will always be informed about your car in language that’s easy to understand. Bring your newer vehicles under warranty in for routine service and save on dealership prices!

For a car repair experience that’s clean, courteous and caring, choose your neighborhood Christian Brothers Automotive. Take a look at reviews from real customers at nearby shops and those around the country. Every visit to Christian Brothers should end in a happy car and a happy customer.

Christian Brothers Automotive offers auto repair service and maintenance for every vehicle. Gas or diesel, foreign or domestic, car or truck – no matter the vehicle, they have the expertise and experience to fix it right the first time. They have the same manufacturer-recommended equipment and diagnostic tools as the dealerships, but the local ties and industry partnerships so they can often offer better prices.

All locations are independently owned and operated and the owner is on-site. Speak directly with the owner about your car repairs. We know you have a choice in car care – thanks for considering Christian Brothers Automotive. Schedule an appointment today or send your questions to our experts.

Company website

Tom Burgess, Owner, Christian Brothers Automotive Cumming and Jones Bridge

Tom Burgess received his undergraduate BS Degree from Syracuse and an MBA from Oklahoma City University. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after 23 years in the US Air Force. He has over 900 combat flying hours in Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan). He spent three years as an Associate Professor at US Air Force Academy and 1 year as a Squadron Commander there. He spent 3 years in Counter Drugs and one year in Korea.

Following his time in the Air Force, he was with Northrop Grumman Corporation as a Systems Engineer for six years, and he currently owns Christian Brothers Automotive in Cumming and Jones Bridge.

About GNFCC and The GNFCC 400 Insider

**Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC**

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

Stephanie Donaldson, Johns Creek Arts Center

May 2, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Stephanie Donaldson, Johns Creek Arts Center

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(North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 454)

Three weeks into Stephanie Donaldson’s tenure as the new Executive Director of the Johns Creek Arts Center, COVID lockdowns hit. Her experience in the organization, starting years before as a volunteer, coupled with her dedicated team of employees and volunteers, proved to be a potent combination, one that resulted in the Center reopening only eight weeks after lockdowns to provide summer camps for children. Joining host John Ray, Stephanie recounted her journey with the Center, her determination to be open for the community, their numerous programs and community outreach, the mental and psychological therapy that art delivers, the many ways the community can help, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Johns Creek Arts Center

The Johns Creek Arts Center was founded in 1996 as the Warsaw-Ocee Arts Center with the purpose of providing art services to audiences in north Fulton County.

The organization changed its name to the Johns Creek Arts Center in 2006 when we moved into our current location on Abbotts Bridge Road in the City of Johns Creek. The arts center facility boasts an outstanding clay and ceramic studio, a digital arts lab, and instruction in a wide variety of visual media. JCAC also has an expansive outreach program that conducts classes and workshops in more than a dozen locations in surrounding communities.

The Johns Creek Arts Center strives to inspire artistic development by stimulating individual creativity and devising a catalyst for personal and community growth by providing quality art instruction and outreach programs.

The Johns Creek Arts Center’s vision is to be a community arts center providing affordable quality arts education to the residents of North Fulton and surrounding communities. We offer a wide and diverse variety of adult and youth classes, after-school art enrichment programs, outreach programs for seniors, and outreach programs for under-served low-income youth.

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Stephanie Donaldson, Executive Director, Johns Creek Arts Center

Stephanie Donaldson has dedicated nine years to the Johns Creek Arts Center. She began as a volunteer developing the “Student to Senior” program bridging together local high school students and residents at assisted living facilities to create art. Following this, Stephanie accepted the position of Registrar & Payroll Director. She developed a membership management program, directed the afterschool program at seven Fulton County Elementary schools, and created and executed the Center’s first Holiday Artist Markets.

In May of 2018, Stephanie was promoted to the position of Deputy Director. Within this scope, she oversaw the development of a new website for the arts center, worked to create community relationships for increased revenue through fundraising, sponsorships, and donations, and curated the Center’s first art auction fundraising gala in November of 2019.

In February of 2020, Stephanie was thrilled to be appointed Executive Director of the Johns Creek Arts Center. Unfortunately, the Center closed three weeks later due to COVID. Determined, Stephanie pioneered an opening plan to move forward 8 weeks later re-opening with 10 weeks of summer art camps. The Center’s doors re-opened in May 2020 with 300 children in camp during the first summer of COVID!

The Johns Creek Arts Center has been open ever since with growing enrollments in all programs and exhibitions. Proving hard work and dedication can overcome anything. Stephanie has served as a volunteer on many different levels; girl scout troop leader, basketball and soccer coach, president of band boosters, owner and operator of a rescue farm for horses and dogs.

Stephanie continues to give to her community, currently as a member of Leadership Johns Creek, Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce board member, Rotary Johns Creek North Fulton, and the School Governance Council.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

History of Johns Creek Arts Center; non-profit arts organization
Overview of services/programming they offer
Why are you important to our community?
How did you survive COVID as a non-profit?
Free community outreach programs
JCAC Staff
JCAC exhibitions
Initiatives for inclusivity

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.

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked from scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Elizabeth Johnson of Jesse’s House & Bill Whitney of The Connection Forsyth

April 18, 2022 by Amanda Pearch

Forsyth Business Radio

Elizabeth Johnson of Jesse's House & Bill Whitney of The Connection Forsyth

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Bill Whitney| Business Development & Community Relations| The Connection Forsyth

The Connection Forsyth is a 501(c) 3 with a mission to connect people. Being connected to others, having a purpose and feeling values are critical for people in recovery. The Connection is a safe place for people to gather, meet and have fun. They offer multiple pathways to recovery including Peer to Peer (non-clinical) Recovery Support Services, Life Skills Training, Career Coaching, Family Support Groups and much more. Visit their website for their complete offerings and for ways to contribute.Elizabeth Johnson| Executive Director | Jesse’s House

Jesse’s House Inc., is a 501(c) 3, founded in 1998, they identified a need for an emergency shelter in Forsyth County for adolescent girls who were experiencing abuse and neglect. The Larry Morris family answered the call by donating a 2-bedroom home in honor of their father, Jesse Morris. With a house in place and generous contributions from the community, Jesse’s House began operation. In the past 23 years they have seen tremendous growth in response to the changing needs in our community. The now have a new shelter that has the capacity to serve 12 girls, and the average length of stay in this past year was 11.4 months. Having served over 1,000 girls from all over the state of Georgia in these past 23 years, and with the support of our community, their hope is to serve another 1,000.Visit their website to learn more and contribute.Listen to shows 24/7 on businessradiox.com/forsyth-studio and SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your #audio shows to “Forsyth Business Radio” to stay up to date with the latest episodes.