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Laura Hope Whitaker CEO of Extra Special People, Inc

June 21, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

Northeast Georgia Business Radio

Laura Hope Whitaker CEO of Extra Special People, Inc

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Laura Hope Whitaker/Extra Special People, Inc

Extra Special People, Inc. (ESP) exists to create transformative experiences for people with disabilities and their families and to change communities for the better.

ESP envisions a world where every ability, in every community has universal access to transformative experiences.

Laura Hope Whitaker began volunteering with ESP as a special ed college student in 2003. She was named Camp Director at just 19-years-old after the sudden passing of their founder. Over the last 19 years, Laura has led ESP to growth and the expansion of their mission. She is passionate about leadership and uses her management strengths to manage staff, oversee multiple year-round programs and raise funds to run programs.

Our Community Partner for this episode of Northeast Georgia Business Radio is Bottom Line Tax Solutions. A giant thank you to Jacqueline and her team for their continued support. Bottom Line Tax Solutions specializes in the 3 “P’s” of income taxes: Tax Preparation, Tax Planning and Tax Problem Solving. Are you paying too much in taxes? You probably are! Bottom Line Tax Solutions saves their clients thousands in taxes each year; visit them today.

Ashley Crew of Bristol Hospice

June 20, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

Northeast Georgia Business Radio

Ashley Crew of Bristol Hospice

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Ashley Crew/Bristol Hospice

Bristol Hospice is graciously committed to their mission that all patients and families entrusted to their care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and quality of care. Guided by these values and clinical research, Bristol Hospice is honored to be an innovator; utilizing non-pharmacological methods of comfort and going above & beyond what is expected by hospice care standards.

These Bristol programs, such as “Sweet Dreams” and “Bright Moments” are especially helpful to those struggling with the effects of Alzheimer’s or dementia. Through these programs, we hope to give “Light to Life” for each patient at their end-of-life. In so doing, Bristol have the honor to provide additional methods of care, comfort and support for the patient, their families, caregivers and loved ones.

Tommy Jennings, President of the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce

June 20, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

Northeast Georgia Business Radio

Tommy Jennings, President of the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce

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Tommy Jennings/Barrow County Chamber of Commerce

Tommy Jennings has been President and CEO of the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce since 2006. His term of service has seen the Barrow Chamber through the Great Recession and through COVID-19 with increased membership, participation, and revenues.

Prior to his service with the Barrow Chamber, he worked for 35 years in a family-owned manufacturing company with 600 employees in 4 plants in Northeast Georgia. The company, Barrow Manufacturing Company, was started in 1931 by his grandfather, W. H. Jennings, Sr., and was succeeded by W. H. Jennings, Jr. Jennings succeeded his father in 1986, and ran the operations, along with his brother, until it was acquired in 2005.

Jennings assumed the role of interim President in November 2006, and was named permanent President and CEO in January of 2007. He has completed the Georgia Tech Economic Development Course, completed his 4-year course with the U.S. Chamber’s Institute of Organization Management where he was president of his Institute class, and is a Certified Georgia Chamber of Commerce Executive.

Our Community Partner for this episode of Northeast Georgia Business Radio is Winfield Realty Group. A giant thank you to Randy Winfield and his team for their continued support. Winfield Realty Group provides a “concierge”, “best in class” personal level of service to their clients. First time homebuyer, relocation, buying/selling your home; Winfield Realty Group is ready to assist!

Ed Hooper/Public Relations Officer with Jackson County School System

June 14, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

Northeast Georgia Business Radio

Ed Hooper/Public Relations Officer with Jackson County School System

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Ed Hooper/Public Relations Officer with Jackson County School System

The Jackson County School System serves more than 10,000 students in six elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and the Empower College and Career Center. They are committed to promoting student success through leadership, character, and performance from Pre-K through 12th grade.

Dr. Philip Brown, Jackson County School System Superintendent

June 14, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

Northeast Georgia Business Radio

Dr. Philip Brown, Jackson County School System Superintendent

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Dr. Philip Brown/Jackson County School System Superintendent

“As we look forward to the 2023-24 school year, I am excited to welcome so many new families to our community and welcome back all of our students this August!

The Jackson County School System is committed to providing top-tier educational and extracurricular opportunities for our students, allowing them to engrain themselves within our community.

Our school system is continuously working to promote student success. We believe we accomplish this through our world class educators, who are dedicated to their profession. Our educators come to work every day with passion and energy for our students.

Finally, our school system is dedicated to providing a safe environment for all of our students. We thank the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office for providing our system with full-time school resources officers, who go above and beyond each day to protect our students in the learning environment.”

– Dr. Philip Brown, Jackson County School System Superintendent

Mark Holder with Holder’s Pest & Wildlife Services

May 16, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

Northeast Georgia Business Radio

Mark Holder with Holder's Pest & Wildlife Services

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Mark Holder/Holder’s Pest & Wildlife Services

Are you tired of dealing with unwanted guests in your home or business? Look no further than Holder’s Pest Control & Wildlife Services, a family-owned company in Hoschton, GA. With years of experience and a commitment to excellent customer service, they are the go-to choice for all your pest control and wildlife removal needs.

Become part of the family; Experience the Holder Difference!

Chris Tarver with Camp Amplify

May 9, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

Northeast Georgia Business Radio

Chris Tarver with Camp Amplify

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Chris Tarver/Camp Amplify

Chris and Lisa Tarver, the founders of Camp Amplify, have been married since 1985 and have two children and four grandchildren. Lisa grew up attending summer camps and at 16 began working in summer camps. Chris has worked in youth ministries such as Young Life and FCA in high school and college. God had always given them a heart for helping others and for young people.

In 2015, the management team at Camp Grace (who continue to mentor Camp Amplify today) showed them a camp model they were using that had worked for 11 years. A year later on a Sunday morning, God spoke to Chris in a loud voice, “I have children who are depending on you”, and Camp Amplify was born.

Since then Chris and Lisa have been “on mission” for Camp Amplify, speaking, sharing, and raising support as missionaries while building campers, counselors, and partners. After years of planning, Camp Amplify’s first camp was in 2018 with 20 campers. In 2022, 64 campers attended.

Kailey Pirkle with Summit Ace Hardware of Commerce

May 2, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

Northeast Georgia Business Radio

Kailey Pirkle with Summit Ace Hardware of Commerce

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Kailey Pirkle/Summit Ace Hardware of Commerce

Ace Hardware is your local hardware store and they are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal… just like it ought to be. While others have become large and impersonal, Ace Hardware has remained small and very personal. That’s why they say a visit to Ace is like a visit to your neighbor.

Ace stores come in all sizes and shapes based on the needs of each individual neighborhood. They have small, urban stores, large rural stores and everything in between. Ace stores offer a wide variety of paint, lawn and garden, tools, local niche services and virtually anything you’ll ever need to fix, repair and maintain your home. And of course, Ace is most certainly the place with the “Helpful Hardware Folks”.

Jenn Langston and Jon Langston with Reboot Jackson

May 2, 2023 by Tom Sheldon

Northeast Georgia Business Radio

Jenn Langston and Jon Langston with Reboot Jackson

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Jenn Langston & Jon Langston/Reboot Jackson

Reboot Jackson is organized around the concept of a Recovery Community Organization. It adheres to its goals of recovery-focused advocacy activities, recovery focused community education and outreach programs, and peer-based recovery support services. Since it started in 2018, the organization has been able to provide transportation to its clients through the use of a donated van. Partnered with Lanier Technological College, Reboot Jackson offers GED classes for its clients and connects clients to other resources such as treatment facilities and employment opportunities. The team offers individualized support based on each person’s needs and helps them navigate their own path to a successful recovery that leads to a life of fulfillment.