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Shantell Wilson with the Gwinnett County Office of Economic Development and Danielle Cheung with Bank of America Merrill Lynch

May 31, 2018 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Shantell Wilson with the Gwinnett County Office of Economic Development and Danielle Cheung with Bank of America Merrill Lynch

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Danielle Cheung, Steven Julian, Shantell Wilson

Shantell Wilson/Gwinnett County Office of Economic Development

The Gwinnett County Office of Economic Development is rolling out its new business outreach initiative titled Coffee and Conversation with your County Government. The program was established to strengthen the relationships between county officials and the many businesses that help to drive the local economy. This business outreach initiative provides business owners and start-ups and entrepreneurs with an avenue to have meaningful conversations with county officials regarding business advancement and how their county government can play a proactive role. It is their goal to better understand the short and long term needs and goals of Gwinnett businesses so they can continue to provide the quality of customer service that creates and fosters a thriving business environment.

Danielle Cheung/Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 46 million consumer and small business relationships with approximately 4,600 retail financial centers, 15,900 ATMs, and award-winning online banking with approximately 34 million active accounts and nearly 22 million mobile active users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking, and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 3 million small business owners through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Jim Zavorski with Alpharetta Sign Company and Phil Wahl with Kale Me Crazy

May 29, 2018 by Mike

North Fulton Business Radio

Jim Zavorski with Alpharetta Sign Company and Phil Wahl with Kale Me Crazy

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Jim Zavorski/Alpharetta Sign Company

Alpharetta Sign Company is a local sign company that offers high-quality, custom business signs, banners, and vehicle wraps for clients in and around Alpharetta, GA. They offer a specialized service to local clients that is backed by a nationwide network of independent sign companies. This allows them to provide a wide range of product to customers, while responding to their client’s needs in a timely and economical manner.

Phil Wahl/Kale Me Crazy

Kale me Crazy is a new, fast growing artisan health food restaurant. They’re all about promoting healthy living through fresh organic and natural foods. They provide a fast and convenient alternative to traditional fast food restaurants. They are serving wraps, salads, acai bowls, cold pressed juices, delicious smoothies, energy shots and iced coffee and tea, Poke Bowls and Avocado Toast, all made from scratch, all made from fresh fruits and vegetables delivered daily. Kale Me Crazy even makes their own almond milk! They feature cleansing packages that are the perfect support system to your healthy lifestyle. Visit their restaurant and catch the healthy vibe. They also offer catering for your next meeting, special event or sports outing. Download the app for pick up, or have it delivered through Door Dash or Foodsby. Their motto says it all: “Healthy habits start here.” Look for their newest location in Alpharetta.

Rick Strawn with Paradigm Security Services and Laura Faught with ACG Solutions

May 24, 2018 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Rick Strawn with Paradigm Security Services and Laura Faught with ACG Solutions

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Steven Julian, Laura Faught, Rick Strawn, Mike Sammond

Rick Strawn/Paradigm Security Services

Over 150 years in law enforcement, private security and administrative services have created a company that is experienced in the field of security. Paradigm Security Services provide their employees with the best equipment, a supportive work place, and current industry knowledge, while providing clients with a safe and secure environment. Paradigm’s goal is to provide clients with trained professionals that will provide not only a safe and secure environment, but enhance the image that the client company wishes to present to its customer and to the public.

Rick Strawn is a veteran of 25 years in law enforcement and the owner of Paradigm Security Services. Paradigm is a “boots-on-the-ground” security solutions provider in all venues requiring physical protection personnel. Paradigm also provides consulting on security options and needs, marked patrol services, and training in both personal security and commercial employee training. The company’s Mission is “Superior Security through Superior Training”. Having their own onsite training academy and employing their own state certified trainer, Paradigm provides security officer training, firearms training, and outside training in security related matters.

Laura Faught/ACG Solutions

ACG Solutions serves all industries with a complete portfolio of information technology, security and telecommunications solutions for powering the intelligent building.

As a single-source supplier of solutions that protect, connect and manage business infrastructures and operations, ACG Solutions offers a wide range of products and consulting services, including a turnkey architectural blueprint for the Intelligent Building that incorporates the very latest technology to meet each client’s desired function and vision.

The company also recently introduced Synchronized Orchestrated Response (SOR), a combination of networked, integrated technologies designed to save lives, protect property damage and reduce liability exposure. Created for businesses and campus administrators alike, SOR features surveillance, lockdown and alert notification solutions that provide law enforcement and other first responders with real-time situational awareness intelligence and other critical location and visual information to coordinate a fast, informed and effective response.

Tino Mantella with Tier4 Advisors

May 22, 2018 by Mike

North Fulton Business Radio

Tino Mantella with Tier4 Advisors

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Tino Mantella/Tier4 Advisors

Tier4 is one of the fastest-growing private companies in Atlanta and 2-years running PaceSetter award winner. The company is five years old and was founded by Jake Sherrill. Jake started the company on the premise that there had to be a better way to help companies procure their IT services. Tier4 was created to save companies time and money through their trusted advisory services. The company has developed a unique model of matching clients to optimum IT solutions. Their clients have recognized their extraordinary work by giving them a cumulative NPS score of 97 (in comparison, Disney is 83 and considered one of the best). Tino Mantella wanted a new challenge so he left TAG for Tier4 in January 2017.

Bryanna Davis with Saucehouse BBQ and Phillip Williams with McDermott Financial Solutions

May 15, 2018 by Mike

North Fulton Business Radio

Bryanna Davis with Saucehouse BBQ and Phillip Williams with McDermott Financial Solutions

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John Ray, Bryanna Davis, Phillip Williams, Mike Sammond

Bryanna Davis/Saucehouse BBQ

Saucehouse BBQ expanded to Atlanta from Athens in the Fall of 2017 and caters to the entire metro Atlanta area. Their catering packages are all inclusive with your choice of delicious smoked meats, homemade sides, bread, and nine different BBQ sauces. They can also include their famous sweet tea, homemade lemonade, or ice cold bottled water for any event.

Phillip Williams/McDermott Financial Solutions

McDermott Financial Solutions is your single source to help solve your financial needs by assisting business owners in navigating an ever-changing financial market to improve cash flow, establish working capital, and grow your business. They are seasoned financial experts with over 30 years experience in commercial banking, providing real life experience of the successes and failures to help business owners avoid the pitfalls of business ownership. The near collapse of the banking industry in 2009, combined with the increased regulatory compliance imposed on all banks, has made it difficult for business owners to obtain the necessary capital. Today’s business owners need a financial GPS, to help guide your business towards its growth goals.

Michael Blake with Brady Ware & Company and Matt Thompson with TSG Safety

May 8, 2018 by Mike

North Fulton Business Radio

Michael Blake with Brady Ware & Company and Matt Thompson with TSG Safety

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John Ray, Michael Blake, Matt Thompson, Mike Sammond

Michael Blake/Brady Ware & Company

Brady Ware & Company provides a full range of accounting and business consulting services from offices in Alpharetta, GA; Columbus and Dayton, OH; and Richmond, IN. The firm is growth minded, committed to the regions in which they operate, and most importantly, they make significant investments in their people and service offerings to meet the changing financial needs of those they are privileged to serve. The firm is committed to providing results that make a difference for its clients.

Matt Thompson/TSG Safety

TSG Safety knows OSHA. Do you?

TSG Safety is a workplace safety and OSHA compliance firm. TSG Safety specializes in helping you reduce costs associated with workers compensation and eliminate regulatory compliance liability to make a healthier and happier workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that all businesses in the United States maintain a safe and healthful work environment for their employees. TSG Safety is a full-service OSHA compliance and training company that provides on-site safety services specializing in healthcare and manufacturing industries.

Don’t understand what OSHA and safety means for your business? Call, email or tweet TSG about what they can do for you and your workplace.

Briana Carson with Crave Pie Studio and Willie Degel with Uncle Jack’s Meat House

May 3, 2018 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Briana Carson with Crave Pie Studio and Willie Degel with Uncle Jack's Meat House

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Steven Julian, Briana Carson, Mike Sammond

Briana Carson/Crave Pie Studio

In 2010, after being laid off from a corporate job of 20 years, Briana decided to go to culinary school. She entered school with a passion for savory cooking and a complete disdain for baking. Briana dreaded taking Baking 101. She forged ahead though, and for the practical final exam she had to bake an apple pie from scratch. As fate would have it, that was a pivotal experience. Briana became entirely enchanted with all things pie!

Crave Pie Studio is an artisan pie bakery specializing in individual sized pies that are baked daily with creatively combined seasonal ingredients.

Diana Khatib with Clientele Global, Andy Bryan with Christian Brothers Roofing, and Jamie Jaffe with Brilliant Atlanta

May 1, 2018 by Mike

North Fulton Business Radio

Diana Khatib with Clientele Global, Andy Bryan with Christian Brothers Roofing, and Jamie Jaffe with Brilliant Atlanta

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John Ray, Andy Bryan, Diana Khatib, Jamie Jaffe

Diana Khatib/Clientele Global

As a premier event staffing agency, Clientele Global is dedicated to providing remarkable talent to all local, national and international markets. Clientele Global is passionate about creating high-impact experiences that define their clients’ brands. Their mission is to assist clients in building brand reputation through stronger, more meaningful connections and presenting the right talent to create positive interactions and unforgettable brand experiences.

Andy Bryan/Christian Brothers Roofing

Christian Brothers Roofing is a veteran owned and family run roofing company based in Roswell, GA. They are faith based and run by the motto “It’s not just our name. It’s the way we live.” Their owner Rick Olson was a successful home builder in Atlanta for over 30 years, building over 100 homes a year. He and his staff pride themselves with the fact that their business has grown mostly through word of mouth and referrals, because that means they are doing the job right. They always seek to treat their customers with the highest levels of care and respect. If you are looking for exceptional roofing services and customer care to match, then Christian Brothers is where you want to be.

Jamie Jaffe/Brilliant Atlanta & Brilliant Story Bar

Founded in 2009, Jamie and Katie Jaffe created Brilliant Atlanta, Roswell’s esteemed custom jewelry design studio. From design to creation to repair, fourth-generation jeweler Jamie Jaffe brings decades of experience and passion to the jewelry industry. The mission behind Brilliant Atlanta is understanding what someone needs in jewelry, from style to price and finding the perfect piece to match both.

In 2016 the Jaffes decided to move their custom jewelry design studio to 1144 Canton Street and transform 934 Canton Street into Brilliant Story Bar, bringing a multi-purpose lounge with a fun twist on socializing and shopping that gives Historic Roswell residents a space to sip on wine and beer, snack on small bites and sweets, shop for hand-selected jewelry, and host private events.

Bill Bland with Choate Construction, Chris Lamm with A-LIGN Consulting, and Casey Robinson with Envision Office Solutions

April 17, 2018 by Mike

North Fulton Business Radio

Bill Bland with Choate Construction, Chris Lamm with A-LIGN Consulting, and Casey Robinson with Envision Office Solutions

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John Ray, Bill Bland, Chris Lamm, Casey Robinson

Bill Bland/Choate Construction

Choate Construction Company is one of the largest general contractors in the Southeast specializing in Preconstruction, Design-Build, LEED Programming / Implementation, and Construction Management services for multiple market sectors. Choate is a 100% employee-owned company and proud to hold an 85% rate of repeat clients. Due to financial strength and depth of expertise Choate’s annual volume has continued to grow, topping $1.2 billion in 2017. Additionally, Choate has received many notable distinctions including being named the 2017 Southeast Contractor of the Year by ENR magazine. Choate’s employees are members of various professional and personal organizations with a strong backbone of charitable involvement. Choate is continually recognized as one of the top corporate fundraisers for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation having raised over $3 million to date.

Chris Lamm/A-LIGN Consulting

A-LIGN was founded in 2009 with the corporate headquarters located in Tampa, FL. A-LIGN provides data security consulting and professional services, including SOC Attestation, PCI Compliance, HIPAA/HITRUST Assessments, ISO Certification Services, FISMA Certification, FEDRAMP Authorization, NIST 800-171 Assessments, GPDR Assessment Services, EU-US Privacy Shield Services, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Assessments, Penetration Testing Services, and Social Engineering Services. A-LIGN employs approximately 150 professionals throughout the United States. A-LIGN provides industry leading advisory services with a customer-service focus.

Casey Robinson/Envision Office Solutions

Envision Office Solutions is a small commercial office furniture business going on 30 years this year. The company was established in 1988 as a scratch and dent office furniture company. Over the years they have established strong lasting relationships with clients that value the small business aspect but understand that Envision can grow with them as they grow. Envision Office Solutions can help you with your office furniture needs large or small. They handle the process from the “Envision” or design, all the way up to the install of finished product. They specialize in businesses from two employees to over 200. How can Envision help your office?