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Joel Peskin, Big Event Productions, and Hans Meier, North Georgia Promotions

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 189: Joel Peskin, Big Event Productions, and Hans Meier, North Georgia Promotions

Networking, promotional products, woodcrafts, and much more were discussed on this edition of “North Fulton Business Radio” as Joel Peskin, Big Event Productions, and Hans Meier, North Georgia Promotions, joined the show. “North Fulton Business Radio” is hosted by John Ray and is broadcast from the North Fulton Business RadioX® studio inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Joel Peskin, Big Event Productions

Joel Peskin is the Founder and CEO of Big Event Productions. Joel publishes an email networking newsletter, Joel’s List, which has a subscriber base of 15,000 business professionals in the Metro Atlanta area. Joel also operates the Greater Atlanta Business Expo, held twice a year. Joel’s company conducts monthly networking events called the “The Big Event” around the Metro Atlanta region. Joel is also Co-Founder and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Business Association, which connects business professionals throughout the metro Atlanta area rather than just one county, city or town. Joel also owns and operates a carpet cleaning company which services the Metro Atlanta Area.

For tickets and sponsorship opportunities to the Greater Atlanta Business Expo, mentioned during the show, click here.

For more information, go to the Joel’s List website or call 404-447-7001.

Hans Meier, North Georgia Promotions

Hans Meier is Business Development Specialist for North Georgia Promotions, which has grown to be one of North Georgia’s premier, family-owned providers of quality promotional products for any branding, marketing, publicity or communications need. NGA offers high quality custom screen printing and embroidery, digital printing and customized promotional items.

Hans is a member of Lanier Forsyth Rotary, and recently received an award for 25 years of perfect attendance. He serves as the Assist District Governor for Rotary District 6910 – Area 14. Hans is also a passionate woodworker. He is a woodworking member of Gwinnett Wood Workers and Atlanta Woodturners Guild.

For more information, go to the North Georgia Promotions website or the Hans Wooden Puzzles website. Also email Hans, or call 404-403-2858.

North Fulton Business Radio” is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®, located inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. 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 approximately $12.9 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.

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Shawn LaFave with North Georgia Promotions, Diane Campbell with Gratitude Goodies, and Seth Gilland with FSI

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John Ray, Diane Campbell, Seth Gilland, Shawn LaFave, Steven Julian

Shawn LaFave/North Georgia Promotions

NGA Promotions has grown to be one of North Georgia’s premier, family-owned providers of quality promotional products for any branding, marketing, publicity or communications need. They offer high quality custom screen printing and embroidery, digital printing and customized promotional items.

Diane Campbell/Gratitude Goodies

Gratitude Goodies is a corporately-focused gift basket company that provides delicious, stunning gifts to businesses all over the metro Atlanta area and nationwide. When you call, your order is created in real time by their skilled designers with an eye for elegance and style. Clients choose Gratitude Goodies when they want unique designs that help them express their sentiments in a meaningful way. Let them help you say “Thank you”, “Congratulations”, “Let’s celebrate”, “We’re thinking of you” and so much more. Gratitude Goodies was started in the basement of Diane Campbell’s home. Six months later, Marian McMichael joined her as Business Manager. Together they have built Gratitude Goodies, which now resides in 1,500-square-feet of production space with four employees. Each year they have grown and have been recognized in business. They are the proud recipients of the 2014 Small Business Award in Forsyth County; been named the Best of Forsyth in 2015 in the Gourmet Food Category; are a certified woman-own business with the National Woman Business Owners Corporation; and have recently been nominated for another small business award with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

Seth Gilland/Fulfillment Strategies International

During their 20 years in business, Fulfillment Strategies International has established itself as a leading provider of third party logistics and fulfillment services, helping companies to deliver merchandise to consumers, retail stores and businesses around the corner and around the globe. FSI offers a full suite of 3PL fulfillment services including storage, inventory management, pick/pack/ship of orders, international shipping expertise, promotional support and custom kit assembly. FSI offers a unique approach to fulfillment support. By layering technology solutions and system/web site integration with proven logistics best practices, clients gain a solid partner on their team. FSI’s clients maintain a wide variety of sales channels requiring all types of support. Their diverse service offering gives clients the peace of mind to focus on their business development and growth while giving them a true competitive advantage in the marketplace.