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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Gloria Mattei, Nothing Bundt Cakes

November 15, 2022 by John Ray

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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Gloria Mattei, Nothing Bundt Cakes (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 569)

Gloria Mattei, Owner of two Nothing Bundt Cakes stores in North Fulton, joined North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit. They talked about the growth of her Nothing Bundt Cakes business, community engagement, the Women INfluencing Business Committee, the Summit itself, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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

Gloria Mattei, Owner, Nothing Bundt Cakes

Gloria Mattei, Owner, Nothing Bundt Cakes

Gloria Mattei is the Owner of Nothing Bundt Cakes Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell as well as a newly acquired store in Sandy Springs. Nothing Bundt Cakes reintroduces an old family favorite – the Bundt cake – with a light, moist taste and fresh, clean look that appeals to all ages. Each 8” and 10” Bundt cake features custom concept cake decorations that are smart, contemporary, and fun to enhance any occasion, large or small, in a wide range of cake flavors and sizes. Nothing Bundt Cakes celebrates the very heart of true hospitality where all are welcome and no one is a stranger. Each thoughtful detail of the experience, from the heartfelt welcome at the door to remembering the customer’s favorite flavor, has been naturally embraced at Nothing Bundt Cakes

Nothing Bundt Cakes is not in the cake business, they are in the “joy-giving” business. Their mission is to come up with unique valuable solutions to every guest celebration need.

Website

GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

The 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, organized by the Women INfluencing Business Committee of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was held on November 2, 2022, at the Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Powered by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC), the Women INfluencing Business Committee strives to engage female leaders and enhance the standing of professional women within the community. Its annual awards program recognizes women with exceptional vision who have implemented innovative ideas in both the workplace and community and who inspire others.

Website

Questions and Topics in the Interview

  • Nothing Bundt Cakes
  • Community Engagement
  • Women INfluencing Business Committee
  • Women in Leadership Summit

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.

RenasantBank

 

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.

 

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/.

Tagged With: Alpharetta, community engagement, Gloria Mattei, GNFCC, Joy Business, Milton, North Fulton Business Radio, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Office Angels, Phase Commons, renasant bank, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Women in Leadership, Women In Leadership Summit 2022, Women Influencing Business

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Valarie Mackey, WrightNow Solutions

November 14, 2022 by John Ray

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Valarie Mackey, WrightNow Solutions
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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Valarie Mackey, WrightNow Solutions (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 568)

Valarie Mackey, CEO of WrightNow Solutions, joined North Fulton Business Radio host John Ray LIVE from GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit. They talked about her work at WrightNow Solutions, having the “It Factor,” workplace culture, the Women in Leadership Summit, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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

Valarie Mackey, CEO, WrightNow Solutions

Valarie Mackey, CEO, WrightNow Solutions

Valarie left a successful career to start WrightNow Solutions where she could dedicate her efforts to pushing the needle in providing education and tools needed for everyone to have equitable opportunities. By orchestrating technology credentialing programs, she has helped take people out of generational poverty and provided opportunities for them to change the trajectory of their families by doubling and tripling their salaries in four months.

After graduating with various co-op and internships, Valarie started her career in management consulting with Ernst & Young, went to a smaller consulting firm, and then progressed to The Coca-Cola Company. She started out as an engineer, however, made a transition to Information Technology. While in Technology she had responsibility for large global portfolios and had overarching accountability for technology solutions to enable business success.

Valarie built her career in a variety of roles including strategic planning and execution, program management and delivery, business development, customer service and retention, vendor and supplier management, employee development and engagement, organization optimization, and community outreach.

Valarie’s LinkedIn

WrightNow Solutions

WrightNow Solutions was created in part to help underrepresented populations launch successful careers by providing Life and Career Readiness training, thus preparing them for, and bridging the gap to, companies that need entry-level talent. Because the entire talent lifecycle is critical, they have curricula and programs that place a keen focus on helping people thrive and excel in their career from entry-level to executive level.

Website | LinkedIn | Twitter

GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

The 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, organized by the Women INfluencing Business Committee of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was held on November 2, 2022, at the Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Powered by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC), the Women INfluencing Business Committee strives to engage female leaders and enhance the standing of professional women within the community. Its annual awards program recognizes women with exceptional vision who have implemented innovative ideas in both the workplace and community and who inspire others.

Website

Questions and Topics in the Interview

  • WrightNow Solutions
  • The IT Factor
  • Workplace Culture
  • Women in Leadership Summit

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.

RenasantBank

 

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.

 

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/.

Tagged With: GNFCC, North Fulton Business Radio, Office Angels, Phase Commons, renasant bank, Valarie Mackey, Women In Leadership Summit 2022, Women Influencing Business, workplace culture, WrightNow Solutions

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Dr. Malika Reed Wilkins, Atlanta Regional Commission

November 14, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio
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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Dr. Malika Reed Wilkins, Atlanta Regional Commission (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 567)

Dr. Malika Reed Wilkins, Chief External Affairs Officer at the Atlanta Regional Commission, joined host John Ray on North Fulton Business Radio LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit. Dr. Wilkins was a speaker at the summit. She shared the work of the ARC, her talk at the Women’s Summit, the value of resilience in life, advice on how to embrace change, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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

Dr. Malika Reed Wilkins, Chief External Affairs Officer, Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC)

Dr. Malika Reed Wilkins, Chief External Affairs Officer, Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC)

Dr. Malika Reed Wilkins is the Chief External Affairs Officer for the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). She heads the agency’s strategy development, corporate and community engagement, governmental affairs, board engagement, and communications. She also spearheaded the agency’s diversity, equity, and inclusion program. Wilkins has more than 25 years in public policy and administration, operational leadership, strategic organizational communications, and building long-standing partnerships in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

Prior to onboarding with ARC, she served the State of Georgia in various executive-level roles with the State Road and Tollway Authority, Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, Georgia Commute Options, and the Georgia Department of Human Services. In addition, she served as Director of Communications and Public Affairs for the Southern States Police Benevolent Association and worked as a consultant for several advertising agencies. Dr. Wilkins is known for her strategic relationship development and consensus-building across multiple disciplines.

She is currently the Membership Chair for the Buckhead Rotary Club, and a Commission member for the Georgia Driver’s Education Commission. Wilkins is also a member of COMTO Atlanta, ULI Atlanta, Public Relations Society of America, and Past President of WTS Atlanta.

She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in speech communications from the University of Georgia. A Master of Public Administration from North Carolina Central University and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University.

Malika resides in the City of Atlanta with her husband Anthony and daughter Malia.

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Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC)

ARC is responsible for developing and updating the Atlanta Region’s Plan, a long-range blueprint that details the investments needed to ensure metro Atlanta’s future success and improve the region’s quality of life.

The Atlanta Regional Commission is charged with peering into the future and working with our partners across the community to plan for a better, brighter tomorrow.

On any given day, ARC works with local jurisdictions and various regional partners to:

  •  Plan new transportation options
  •  Encourage the development of healthy, livable communities
  •  Wisely manage precious water resources
  •  Provide services for the region’s older adults and individuals with disabilities
  •  Develop a competitive workforce
  •  Provide data to inform leaders and decision-makers
  •  Cultivate leaders to meet the region’s challenges
  •  Coordinate with local first responders in preparing for a secure region
  •  Engage the public on key regional issues

The agency also serves as a regional convener, bringing diverse stakeholders to the table to address the most critical issues facing metro Atlanta.

ARC’s member governments are Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties, and the city of Atlanta.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter

GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

The 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, organized by the Women INfluencing Business Committee of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was held on November 2, 2022, at the Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Powered by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC), the Women INfluencing Business Committee strives to engage female leaders and enhance the standing of professional women within the community. Its annual awards program recognizes women with exceptional vision who have implemented innovative ideas in both the workplace and community and who inspire others.

Website

Questions and Topics in the Interview

  • The ARC
  • Dr. Wilkin’s presentation at The Women’s Summit
  • Resilience
  • Embracing change

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.

RenasantBank

 

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.

 

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/.

 

Tagged With: Alpharetta, ARC, Atlanta Regional Commission, Dr. Malika Reed Wilkins, embracing change, GNFCC, North Fulton Business Radio, Office Angels, renasant bank, resilience, The Commons at Phase, Women in Business Summit, Women Influencing Business

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Chon Trent, PGA Tour Superstore

November 14, 2022 by John Ray

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Chon Trent, PGA Tour Superstore
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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Chon Trent, PGA Tour Superstore (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 566)

Chon Trent, Manager of Integrated Marketing Communications with PGA Tour Superstore, joined host John Ray LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit. They talked about the PGA Tour Superstore, executive sponsorship for women, mentorship v. sponsorship, the Women in Leadership Summit, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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

Chon Trent, Manager of Integrated Marketing Communications, PGA Tour Superstore

Chon Trent, Manager of Integrated Marketing Communications, PGA Tour Superstore

Chon Trent is the Manager of Integrated Marketing Communications at PGA Tour Superstore in Roswell, Georgia. She makes sure that their message is the same and consistent across multiple platforms. She has been with the PGA Tour Superstore since early this year and has a long history in the marketing industry.

At PGA TOUR Superstore, golf and tennis’ leading equipment and apparel destination across the United States, our vision to inspire guides all that we do – including how we grow, train and reward our team.

As part of the Arthur M. Blank Family of Businesses, PGA TOUR Superstore strives to create a family atmosphere for all of our Associates. We believe in hiring, training and growing individuals who are passionate about our business and embody our company’s core values: put people first, listen and respond, include everyone, innovate continuously, lead by example and give back to others. This commitment to our people, coupled with our expertise in the business, has led us to be one of the fastest growing specialty retailers in the country.

PGA TOUR Superstore is headquartered in metro-Atlanta, Georgia, whose chairman and controlling owner (through AMB Group, LLC) is Arthur M. Blank, owner of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and MLS’s Atlanta United and co-founder of The Home Depot.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Chon’s LinkedIn

GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

The 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, organized by the Women INfluencing Business Committee of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was held on November 2, 2022, at the Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Powered by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC), the Women INfluencing Business Committee strives to engage female leaders and enhance the standing of professional women within the community. Its annual awards program recognizes women with exceptional vision who have implemented innovative ideas in both the workplace and community and who inspire others.

Website

Questions and Topics in the Interview

  • PGA Tour Superstore
  • Executive Sponsor
  • Mentorship v. Sponsorship
  • Women in Leadership Summit

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.

RenasantBank

 

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.

 

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/.

Tagged With: Chon Trent, Executive Sponsor, GNFCC, North Fulton Business Radio, Office Angels, PGA Tour Superstore, Phase Commons, relationship building, renasant bank, Women in Leadership, Women In Leadership Summit 2022, Women Influencing Business

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Anita Henderson, Write Your Life

November 14, 2022 by John Ray

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Anita Henderson, Write Your Life
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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Anita Henderson, Write Your Life (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 565)

Anita Henderson, CEO & Founder of Write Your Life & The Write Image Consulting, LLC, joined host John Ray LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit. They chatted about her work at Write Your Life, coaching authors, women writers, the Women in Leadership Summit, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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

Anita Henderson, CEO & Founder, Write Your Life & The Write Image Consulting, LLC

Anita Henderson, CEO & Founder, Write Your Life & The Write Image Consulting, LLC

Known by many as The Author’s Midwife, Anita Henderson is the owner of The Write Image Consulting, LLC, and creator of the Write Your Life Author Coaching Program.

Her work with professionals and entrepreneurs has transformed them into proud published authors and has resulted in multiple award-winning and bestselling books, helping her clients grow their media and online visibility, speaker platforms, and industry credibility. She helps authors create compelling prose, weave engaging stories, and explain their processes and insights in a way that serves readers and draws them to want to work more closely with the author.

An eight-time published author, Anita co-founded Write Books That Sell Now, LLC, an online learning platform for aspiring and published authors. She is the creator of the Book Your Success author program, and she speaks at conferences, workshops, and associations about using book publishing as a marketing strategy

Company Website | Facebook | Instagram | Anita’s LinkedIn

GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

The 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, organized by the Women INfluencing Business Committee of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was held on November 2, 2022, at the Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Powered by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC), the Women INfluencing Business Committee strives to engage female leaders and enhance the standing of professional women within the community. Its annual awards program recognizes women with exceptional vision who have implemented innovative ideas in both the workplace and community and who inspire others.

Website

Questions and Topics in the Interview

  • Write Your Life
  • Coaching Authors
  • Women Writers
  • Women in Leadership Summit

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.

RenasantBank

 

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.

 

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/.

Tagged With: Anita Henderson, Author, Author Coaching, GNFCC, North Fulton Business Radio, Office Angels, Phase Commons, renasant bank, The Write Image Consulting, Women in Leadership, Women In Leadership Summit 2022, Women Influencing Business, Write Your Life

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Carley Stephens, Gas South

November 14, 2022 by John Ray

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Carley Stephens, Gas South
North Fulton Business Radio
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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Carley Stephens, Gas South (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 565)

Carley Stephens with Gas South joined host John Ray LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit. They talked about her role at Gas South, giving back to children in need, telling your own story, Women in Leadership Summit, and much more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit held at The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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

Carley Stephens, Director of Community Affairs, Gas South

Carley Stephens, Director of Community Affairs, Gas South

Carley Stephens is the Director of Community Affairs at Gas South. She oversees all of Gas South’s corporate citizenship or philanthropic giving in the communities they serve, and their employee engagement in those communities.

She has helped Gas South give millions back in charitable donations for children in need. She has been with Gas South since 2017.

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Gas South

Gas South is the largest retail natural gas provider in the Southeast.

In December 2020, Gas South acquired Infinite Energy and now serves over 425,000 residential, business and governmental customers throughout the Southeast. While growing in size, their purpose remains the same, to “Be A Fuel For Good”. They are dedicated to putting people first in everything we do. That means they offer low rates with no deposit, exceptional customer service and our commitment to give 5% of profits to support children in need.

Gas South is also committed to investing in our employees. By encouraging their associates to grow in their careers, we can make our employees’ lives better—and that makes Gas South better. Since 2016, they’ve been recognized as one of the “Top Workplaces in Atlanta” four times by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. They approach every day knowing we have an opportunity to make a difference, and the difference is good.

Gas South is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cobb EMC, one of the country’s largest electric cooperatives.

Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

The 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, organized by the Women INfluencing Business Committee of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was held on November 2, 2022, at the Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Powered by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC), the Women INfluencing Business Committee strives to engage female leaders and enhance the standing of professional women within the community. Its annual awards program recognizes women with exceptional vision who have implemented innovative ideas in both the workplace and community and who inspire others.

Website

Questions and Topics in the Interview

  • Gas South
  • Giving Back to Children in Need
  • Telling Your Own Story
  • Women in Leadership Summit

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.

RenasantBank

 

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.

 

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/.

 

Tagged With: advocating upward, Charity, community affairs, Gas South, GNFCC, North Fulton Business Radio, Office Angels, philanthropic giving, renasant bank, Women in Leadership, Women In Leadership Summit 2022, Women Influencing Business

LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Colette Varco and Alexis Mitchell, Frazier & Deeter

November 11, 2022 by John Ray

Frazier & Deeter
North Fulton Business Radio
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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Colette Varco and Alexis Mitchell, Frazier & Deeter (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 562)

Colette Varco and Alexis Mitchell with Frazier and Deeter joined host John Ray from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit. They chatted about their roles at Frazier & Deeter, the firm’s reputation as a great workplace for women, sessions and speakers at the Summit, and more.

This show was originally broadcast live from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit held at  The Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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

Colette Varco, CPA, Tax Manager, Frazier & Deeter

Colette Varco, CPA, Tax Manager, Frazier & Deeter

Colette Varco is a Manager in Frazier & Deeter’s Tax Practice and has been with the firm for nearly 5 years. Previously, Colette worked in public education and with Alvarez & Marsal Tax and LLC (A&M), where she worked with the Real Estate tax group on multi-tiered flow-through partnerships and with high-net-worth individuals.  

Her range of experience includes federal and state tax compliance and consulting services. While at A&M, Colette was also involved with mentoring new associates and recruiting at local colleges.  

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Alexis Mitchell, Tax Supervisor, Frazier & Deeter

Alexis Mitchell, Tax Supervisor, Frazier & Deeter

Alexis Mitchell is a Tax Supervisor in the Alpharetta office specializing in pass-throughs. She has been with Frazier & Deeter since 2015.

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Frazier & Deeter

The Alpharetta office of Frazier & Deeter is home to a thriving CPA tax practice, a growing advisory practice and an Employee Benefit Plan Services group.

CPAs and advisors in the Frazier & Deeter Alpharetta office serve clients across North Georgia and around the country with services such as personal tax planning, estate planning, business tax planning, business tax compliance, state and local tax planning, financial statement reviews, financial statement audits, employee benefit plan audits, internal audit outsourcing, cyber security, data privacy, SOX and other regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions and more.

Alpharetta CPAs serve clients ranging from business owners and executives to large corporations.

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GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, presented by the Women INfluencing Business Committee

The 2022 Women in Leadership Summit, organized by the Women INfluencing Business Committee of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, was held on November 2, 2022, at the Commons at Phase in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Powered by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC), the Women INfluencing Business Committee strives to engage female leaders and enhance the standing of professional women within the community. Its annual awards program recognizes women with exceptional vision who have implemented innovative ideas in both the workplace and community and who inspire others.

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Questions and Topics in the Interview

  • Frazier & Deeter
  • Women INfluencing Business Committee
  • Women in Leadership Summit

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.

RenasantBank

 

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.

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/.

Tagged With: Accounting, Alexis Mitchell, Colette Varco, Frazier and Deeter, GNFCC, North Fulton Business Radio, Office Angels, Phase Events, renasant bank, Tax accounting, Women In Leadership Summit 2022, Women Influencing Business

Brian Slack, Vistage International

November 9, 2022 by John Ray

Brian Slack
North Fulton Business Radio
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Brian Slack, Vistage International (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 561)

On this edition of North Fulton Business Radio, Vistage International Chair Brian Slack joined host John Ray to discuss the CEO mentoring groups he leads. Brian discussed the value CEOs find in surrounding themselves with like-minded peers, his own journey as a CEO, success stories, and much more.

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

Vistage International

Vistage is the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize business leaders. We offer the most effective approach to achieve better results, grow your company faster and maximize your impact as a leader.

For more than 65 years, Vistage has helped CEOs, business owners and key executives reach new levels of success.

Your Vistage group gives you the perspective you need to make better decisions.

A Vistage peer advisory group is made up of 12-16 other CEOs or local business owners. It’s like having a confidential, private advisory board to troubleshoot problems, vet ideas, and identify blind spots.

The local business leaders who make up the peer advisory group are always from non-competing industries and have no agenda but to help each other succeed. Vistage offers different programs for CEOs, small business owners, key executives, and emerging leaders.

When you’re a Vistage member you’re part of a group of other CEOs, business owners or key executives who are committed to helping each other make better decisions, get better results and become better leaders.

After coaching 100,000+ CEOs for over 65 years, Vistage has identified a proven approach for making better decisions and getting better results for your business.

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Brian Slack, CEO Peer Advisory Board Chair, Vistage International

Brian Slack, CEO Peer Advisory Board Chair, Vistage International

Brian Slack is an accomplished business executive with a consistent record of meeting and exceeding goals. Specific areas of focus, general corporate management, Sales and Marketing Management, Sales Development, and National and Key Account Expansion. Strategic and analytical thinker; able to plan and implement complex programs to penetrate new markets and customer types for increased revenues; demonstrated leader of world-class performing teams; results driven for success in highly competitive markets.

He is retired from Pro-Link, a national full-service janitorial supply, marketing, distribution, and buying organization. Pro-Link has more than 100 member companies and over 120 distribution points throughout the United States.

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Questions and Topics in the Interview

  • What is Vistage?
  • What types of companies and people are involved with Vistage?
  • What are the goals of Vistage Groups? How do Vistage Groups Work?
  • Tell us about your qualifications
  • Why do you believe in the concept the way you do?

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.

RenasantBank

 

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.

Tagged With: A&S Culinary Concepts, Brian Slack, consulting, North Fulton Business Radio, renasant bank, Vistage International

Chris Smith, CB Smith & Associates

November 8, 2022 by John Ray

CB Smith & Associates
North Fulton Business Radio
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Chris Smith, CB Smith & Associates (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 560)

Chris Smith made a return visit to the North Fulton Business Radio studio to discuss recent tax law changes business owners should be aware of, including an important change of pass-through entity elections which Georgia-based businesses can make for the 2022 tax year. Chris also chatted with host John Ray on his firm’s growth, the talent acquisition challenge which all accounting firms face today, what clients should look for if they’re thinking about selecting a new CPA, and much more.

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

CB Smith & Associates

CB Smith & Associates is a Georgia-based business advisory and CPA firm that delivers big-firm expertise and acumen with small-town thoughtfulness and warmth.

They help bring to light the stories that numbers tell — about the health of your business, the soundness of your financial or tax plan, and the options that can lead you to a path of success. They believe that awareness makes opportunity visible.

As trusted advisors, they have a partnership philosophy that is designed to help you better understand your financial outlook. Whether you have a small or midsize business or you need to enhance your personal financial strategy, the team at CB Smith & Associates is committed to providing you with responsive accounting consultation and business guidance that moves you closer to your goals.

Their mission is to be a strategic partner in the preservation and enhancement of your wealth. They listen first, take a personal interest in your goals and aspirations, understand your obstacles and challenges, and present and implement valuable solutions with integrity, quality of service, and professional expertise.

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Chris Smith, CPA, CGMA, Founder and Partner, CB Smith & Associates

Chris Smith, CPA, CGMA, Founder and Partner, CB Smith & Associates

With 30 years of financial experience, Chris Smith is passionate about his work. Since founding CB Smith & Associates in 2003, he has led the accounting firm’s growth from one to three office locations in Georgia. It now has 21 employees, including a solid team of certified public accountants and other tax professionals.

CB Smith & Associates is a business advisory and full-service accounting firm that works in tandem with its sister company, Reliance Payroll LLC, a full-service payroll and human resources outsourcing firm. Prior to starting his own firm, Chris was a corporate controller.

He earned a degree in accounting from Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business and is active in local community groups such as the Rotary Club and numerous CPA groups.

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Questions and Topics in the Interview

  • Tell us about CB Smith & Associates
  • Where are your offices?
  • As a public accounting and business advisory firm, what do you do for businesses and individuals?
  • What are some tax Law changes in Georgia that individuals and businesses need to know?
  • Last year, the Georgia Governor signed House Bill 149 into law (resulting in Rule 560-7-3-.03 being adopted). Explain the law to us and tell us more about pass-through entity elections and what business owners need to know.
  • What should companies know about the new lease accounting standards?
  • Why is it important for a business owner to have a CPA (or team of CPAs) on their team?
  • Are you currently hiring/recruiting?

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.

RenasantBank

 

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.

Tagged With: A&S Culinary Concepts, Accounting, business advisory, CB Smith & Associates, Chris Smith, CPa, North Fulton Business Radio, renasant bank, tax laws, Taxes

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