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John Gardner with Luckie & Co.

April 18, 2018 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

John Gardner with Luckie & Co.

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John Gardner/Luckie & Co.

Privately owned and fiercely independent for 65 years, with primary offices in Duluth and Birmingham, Luckie & Co. is a marketing firm that uses data, insights and relevance to solve its clients’ toughest challenges. The firm operates on a core belief that innovation and meaningful change come from a solid marriage of data science and creativity. Luckie’s client roster includes top brands in tourism, healthcare and CPG, including GlaxoSmithKline, Regions Bank, Piedmont Hospital, Visit Panama City Beach, Little Debbie, Express Oil Change, Alabama Power, Alabama Tourism Department, and Williamsburg, Va.

Dennis Daniels with Above C-Level and Philip Wahl with Kale me Crazy

April 11, 2018 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Dennis Daniels with Above C-Level and Philip Wahl with Kale me Crazy

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Nikole Toptas, Philip Wahl, Dennis Daniels

Dennis Daniels/Above C-Level

A sought-after strategic marketing expert, business coach, speaker, facilitator and author of “Finally Get the Revenue You’ve Been Chasing!”, Dennis Daniels is the Owner/CEO of Above C-Level, LLC. He provides individual executive coaching, e-learning resources, and builds and facilities Peer Advisory Boards.

For business owners who are tired of seeing their marketing and advertising dollars having no impact on incremental revenue, Dennis’ enormous e-learning resources and executive coaching provide insight, proven content and processes, as well as tools, to help them:

Accurately identify their target customers
Understand the buying process, criteria and “hot buttons” of target customers
Craft the precise, vivid and compelling marketing and advertising messages that resonate directly with the target customer’s hot buttons, as they make “their own decision to buy”
Reveal the unique capabilities, customer experiences and other differentiators, available only from that particular business (seller)

For business owners, who’ve come to realize the hard way that while they know how to “make the widget” or “deliver the basic service”, they really don’t have their arms around “running a business”, Dennis’ per Advisory Boards provide:

Peace of mind from knowing other smart, non-competing, diverse peers are “watching their backs”
A personal board of advisors who exchange invaluable insight and advice with other experienced peers, who understand exactly what each other is going through
Actual solutions and recommendations for literally any business challenge or opportunity the business owner chooses to discuss
Validation, reassurance…or a better solution

Dennis has more than 35 years of global corporate executive experience in multi-billion dollar and smaller companies, across a variety of industries. He is an experienced business owner and C-level executive with a proven track record in building strong executive teams, strategic planning, marketing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance and human resources.

Philip Wahl/Kale me Crazy

Kale me Crazy is a new fast-growing superfoods cafe and juice bar. They’re all about promoting healthy living through fresh organic and natural foods. Providing a fast and convenient alternative to traditional fast food restaurants. Kale me Crazy serves wraps, salads, acai bowls, cold pressed juices, delicious smoothies, energy shots and soups, all made from scratch, all made from fresh fruits and vegetables delivered daily. They even make their own almond milk! Kale me Crazy also features cleansing packages that are the perfect support system to your healthy lifestyle. Come in to their restaurant and catch the healthy vibe. They also offer catering for your next meeting, special event, or sports outing. Their motto says it all: ” Healthy habits start here.”

Neil Stevens with Oconee State Bank, Trevin Dye with JETRO and Beth Mathews with JapanFest

August 30, 2017 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Neil Stevens with Oconee State Bank, Trevin Dye with JETRO and Beth Mathews with JapanFest

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Neil Stevens, Trevin Dye, Beth Matthews, Nikole Toptas — Neil Stevens, Trevin Dye, Beth Mathews, Nikole Toptas

Neil Stevens/Oconee State Bank

In the early 1900s, there were banks in all the small towns of Oconee County…Bishop, Bogart, Eastville, Farmington and Watkinsville. When the Depression came along in 1929, all the banks went broke and Oconee County was without a bank for the next 30 years. Farmers and small merchants had to travel to Athens for their banking needs. In 1958, a group of community leaders recognized the need for a bank in Oconee County and started a process of getting the necessary approval for a state chartered community bank. In 1959, they announced that the FDIC had approved a community bank and Oconee State Bank opened its doors for business on February 1, 1960 with 3 employees and a small corner office on Main Street in downtown Watkinsville.

Today, Oconee State Bank has 3 full-service financial centers located in Oconee County, GA as well as a website which serves as an “Internet Branch.” The vision of the founders continues today. Oconee State Bank is proud to provide an unparalleled commitment to personalized service, value-added products, and a deep sense of responsibility to the communities they serve.

Trevin Dye/JETRO

JETRO, or the Japan External Trade Organization, is a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. Originally established in 1958 to promote Japanese exports abroad, JETRO’s core focus in the 21st century has shifted toward promoting foreign direct investment into Japan and helping small to medium size Japanese firms maximize their global export potential.

Beth Mathews/JapanFest

JapanFest Atlanta, the largest Japanese festival in the Southeast, will be held September 16-17, 2017, at the Infinite Energy Center in Duluth from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday. Japan is the number one foreign investor in Georgia, and JapanFest celebrates the special economic and cultural bond Japan and Georgia share together.

Paula Robinson with JPR & Associates and Ash Brown with Ash Said It

August 9, 2017 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Paula Robinson with JPR & Associates and Ash Brown with Ash Said It

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Nikole Toptas, Paula Robinson, Ash Brown

Paula Robinson/JPR & Associates

JPR & Associates are a human resources training and consulting firm. They help organizations and people master change in the workplace. They have a career coaching program called “Dream Again” that is designed to help people “go get” their dream job or dream business.

Ash Brown/Ash Said It

Ash Said It is a lifestyle brand dedicated to spreading positive insight through social media posts, podcasts, blog features, speaking engagements and TV.

Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, influencer and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and her favorite eateries. Ash has been blessed to have partnered with The Fox Theatre, Philips Arena, Gwinnett Relay for Life, Chateau Elan, Infinite Energy Center and Lake Lanier Islands in the past year. Her motivational podcast “Ash Said It Daily” is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, iHeart Radio & Google Play. Since 2015 this show has gained over 277,000+ streams. In addition she hosts a weekly television show entitled “AshB Tv” on Charter Cable. This program runs on the Charter Cable network which has a viewership of over 250,000 in South Georgia. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience to follow their dreams!

Don Nicholson with DEKRA North America and Norman Bignall with Underground Martial Arts & Fitness

June 15, 2016 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Don Nicholson with DEKRA North America and Norman Bignall with Underground Martial Arts & Fitness

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Don Nicholson, Norman Bignall, Dominick Rainey

Don Nicholson/DEKRA North America

DEKRA is one of the world’s leading expert organizations, offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing and certifications, management system certifications, and much more. DEKRA has a strong 90 year history and has over 36,000 employees in 50 countries around the globe. DEKRA strives to be your first choice for new and existing global regulatory, environmental, governmental, and safety demands. Their commitment to excellence goes beyond a job well done to a passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work and at home.

Norman Bignall/Underground Martial Arts & Fitness

Underground Martial Arts & Fitness is a martial arts studio that offers: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Kenpo Karate for children and adults. They are located in downtown Buford since 2009. The BJJ classes are very exciting especially when the kids get to grapple with the instructors and each other. They also offer Ball Pilates and Boxing & Cardio Kickboxing classes.

Dr. Bill Lampton with Championship Communication and Author Charla Hammond

June 8, 2016 by Mike

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Dr. Bill Lampton with Championship Communication and Author Charla Hammond

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Dr. Bill Lampton, Charla Hammond, Nikole Toptas

Dr. Bill Lampton/Championship Communication

Through his company Championship Communication, Dr. Bill Lampton helps companies strengthen their communication strategies and tactics so they will improve their sales, customer service, teamwork, and management. Dr. Lampton also helps corporate leaders learn to speak confidently, clearly, and convincingly. His top-tier client list includes Gillette, Procter and Gamble, Duracell, University of Georgia Athletic Association, Missouri Bar, Ritz-Carlton Cancun and British Columbia Legal Management Association.

Charla Hammond/Author

Surviving domestic violence is not an easy task, but choosing to leave an abusive relationship has definitely been worthwhile. “Life Reclaimed Against Domestic Violence” is Charla Hammond‘s true story of being married to a physical and emotional abuser. However, her story explains how forgiveness and having a support system of family and close friends kept her sanity.

Tom Martin with L-3 Communications, Sabrina Serafin with Frazier & Deeter, Teri Gass with Sterling Risk Advisors, and Sara Totonchi with Southern Center of Human Rights

April 27, 2016 by Mike

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Tom Martin with L-3 Communications, Sabrina Serafin with Frazier & Deeter, Teri Gass with Sterling Risk Advisors, and Sara Totonchi with Southern Center of Human Rights

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Tom Martin, Sabrina Serafin, Sara Totonchi, Teri Gass, Dominick Rainey

Tom Martin/L-3 Communications

L-3 Communications is a prime contractor in aerospace systems. L-3 is also a leading provider of a broad range of communication and electronic systems and products used on military and commercial platforms. At L-3, success is defined by their ability to meet their customers’ needs. That’s why every part of their business is focused on quick and agile response, innovative thinking and a relentless commitment to getting the job done.

Sabrina Serafin/Frazier & Deeter

Frazier & Deeter’s Process, Risk & Governance (PRG) Practice provides customized risk management solutions to clients with offices in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Nashville and Tampa. They deliver assurance and consulting services to various public and private organizations including Service Organization Control (SOC) examinations, outsourced and co-sourced Internal Audit, and other advisory services. The PRG practice also has deep expertise in IT audit and risk management.

Teri Gass/Sterling Risk Advisors

Sterling Risk Advisors is a full-service, Atlanta-based risk management and insurance brokerage firm serving the commercial, professional and personal needs of clients across a diverse spectrum of industries. These include medical and other professional services, construction, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, real estate and technology. Product offerings include all forms of commercial and personal property & casualty insurance, employee benefits and surety bonds. Beyond the products – they look to become the trusted advisor to clients in all things related to risk and which may in any way affect the client’s business objectives. They do this by becoming experts in the business of their clients, knowing what is happening in the economy, the courts, and the legislature.

Sara Totonchi/Southern Center of Human Rights

The mission of the Southern Center for Human Rights is to end capital punishment, mass incarceration, and other criminal justice practices that are used to control the lives of poor people, people of color, and other marginalized groups in the Southern United States. They do this through death penalty representation, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and public education.

Rob MacLane with 3Ci, Jeff Andrews with GT Software and Michele Richards with Community Management Associates

April 20, 2016 by Mike

Silver Lining in the Cloud

Rob MacLane with 3Ci, Jeff Andrews with GT Software and Michele Richards with Community Management Associates

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Rob MacLane, Jeff Richards, Michele Richards, Dom Rainey

Rob MacLane/3Ci

3Ci is one of the industry’s most established and reputable technology staffing firms. Founded in 1978, 3Ci has been innovating to deliver technology staffing solutions for nearly 40 years. 3Ci is committed to addressing the talent needs of small, medium and enterprise-level companies in multiple markets across the United States. The company has a national reach with headquarters in Atlanta.

Jeff Andrews/GT Software

GT Software revolutionizes data, process and transaction access to optimize business information across mainframe, distributed and cloud platforms. By enabling data, companies are able to easily create new business applications regardless of the data type, platform, or programming language.

Founded in 1982, GT Software’s heritage of application modernization began with the mainframe and now continues through today’s modern technologies. It has always been their mission to help clients achieve success by extending the value of their IT investments through agile development with an intuitive, robust integration layer that provides standards-based APIs, improved workflow, and enhanced operational efficiency.

Their solutions make data enablement easy through Web services to quickly drive innovations including cognitive computing, mobile enablement, IoT, and business analytics. GT Software’s solutions are trusted by more than 2,500 organizations worldwide to improve operational efficiency, customer experiences, and to drive innovation.

Michele Richards/Community Management Associates

For more than twenty years Community Management Associates has provided proven and professional property management throughout northern Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. They bring many assets to every Association they manage including first-class customer service, proactive, experienced property management and cutting edge technology. Whether your Association is large or small, a mid-rise or high-rise condominium, co-op or master planned community, CMA delivers professional, effective and cost-efficient management—customized to your Association’s requirements at a price you can afford.

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Steve Palmer with The Cottage School, Dr. Dionne Poulton with Poulton Consulting Group, and Jeff Plank with HLB Gross Collins

April 13, 2016 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Steve Palmer with The Cottage School, Dr. Dionne Poulton with Poulton Consulting Group, and Jeff Plank with HLB Gross Collins

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Steve Palmer, Dr. Dionne Poulton, Jeff Plank, Dominick Rainey

Steve Palmer/The Cottage School

The Cottage School has a 31-year history of serving students with mild to moderate learning differences including ADD, ADHD and Anxiety Disorders. The students learn in addition to the State of Georgia required classes for graduation, a business model that is based on time accountability and financial reward and balance. This fall for the first time they are adding 4th and 5th grades to their current 6-12th grades.

Dr. Dionne Poulton/Poulton Consulting Group

Poulton Consulting Group is an HR and Leadership Consulting business specializing in diversity and inclusion. They serve all businesses from small to large, government, educational institutions, non-profits, and social groups. PCG is led by President and owner, Dr. Dionne Poulton, who for the past 16 years, has been researching and teaching in areas of diversity, inclusion, equity, bias, intercultural dialogue, adult education, adult learning, and adult behavior. PCG offers targeted, research based professional development opportunities, education, advisement, and conflict mediation to HR professionals, leaders, and employees in all workplace settings.

Jeff Plank/HLB Gross Collins

HLB Gross Collins is an Atlanta-based full service certified public accounting and consulting firm that has been providing excellence in client service for over forty years. Serving clients both locally and around the globe, the firm offers tax, auditing and assurance, business consulting, valuation, estate and personal financial planning, and international services.