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Tina Johnson with Northeast Georgia Health System and Brian Riggins with Magnolia Golf Group

October 5, 2023 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Tina Johnson with Northeast Georgia Health System and Brian Riggins with Magnolia Golf Group

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Tina Johnson/Northeast Georgia Health System

Since 1951, Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has been on a mission of improving the health of our community in all they do. With hospitals located in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega, and Demorest, the five NGMC campuses have a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,300 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties. NGMC is part of Northeast Georgia Health System, a non-profit that cares for more than one million people across more than 19 counties. Learn more at nghs.com.

Brian Riggins/Magnolia Golf Group

Magnolia Golf Group partners with non-profit organizations and corporate groups to INSPIRE you to exceed your fundraising goals while creating an extraordinary golf tournament experience for your players and sponsors. They do this by offering four independent products and services that will make your next golf tournament a success. They strive to fit your tournament needs and establish a long term relationship with your organization to ensure future years of golf tournament success.

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Ruth King with Financially Fit Business and Chip Smith with Chip Smith Performance Systems

September 14, 2023 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Ruth King with Financially Fit Business and Chip Smith with Chip Smith Performance Systems

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Ruth King/Financially Fit Business

Ruth King is the founder of Financially Fit Business. Since 1987, Ruth and her team have been analyzing financial statements and giving business owners the tools/processes to get and stay profitable and build wealth. Her clients have grown profitably and achieved their business and personal goals. Financially Fit gives business owners and managers financial reports in as little as five minutes. Business owners enter the values printed on their profit and loss statements and balance sheets, click a link and get monthly and trending data.

Profit and Loss statements and balance sheets were probably the furthest thing from your mind when you started your business (unless you are a CPA or bookkeeper). However, understanding and taking action based on these financial statements give you the best chance to survive and grow. Financially Fit Business is a tool to:

Easily and quickly discover what your financial statements are telling you each month
Spot minor issues and take care of them before they become major crises
Make better business decisions based on accurate financial information
Grow a profitable, wealthy business

Chip Smith/Chip Smith Performance Systems

Chip Smith is the founder of Chip Smith Performance Systems (CSPS) and the Director of Sports Performance for the NFL Alumni Academy and the Atlanta Vibe professional women’s volleyball team. He has trained more professional athletes than any other coach or training facility in the world. He and his staff have trained over 1600 NFL players to date, countless MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and Olympic athletes dating back over 30 years. He has been called the “Godfather” of the sports performance training industry, and continues to train athletes on a daily basis in our Atlanta facility.

CSPS trains and manages programs for all their professional athletes. Their individual offseason and preseason training programs will prepare you for the rigors of professional sports. You will get a custom tailored program designed specifically for your needs and goals. Whether its speed/agility and conditioning, strength training, weight loss/weight gain, comprehensive nutrition, or return to play after injury, they can accommodate your every need.

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Ben Armstrong with NETHERWORLD Haunted House & Escape Rooms and Matt Moeck with Next Star Technologies & KonectaEV

September 7, 2023 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Ben Armstrong with NETHERWORLD Haunted House & Escape Rooms and Matt Moeck with Next Star Technologies & KonectaEV

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Ben Armstrong/NETHERWORLD Haunted House & Escape Rooms

Created in 1997 by Billy Messina and Ben Armstrong, veterans in the film and television industry, NETHERWORLD is Atlanta’s most popular self-guided, dark attraction. Recognized as one of the most highly acclaimed haunted houses in the world, NETHERWORLD is known for its over-the-top special effects, unique make-up, elaborate costuming, skilled stunt actors, and unusual themes. Since relocating to Stone Mountain in 2017, NETHERWORLD has expanded its offerings to include year-round escape games, known as Escape the NETHERWORLD.

Over the years, NETHERWORLD has garnered local and national attention from media including CNN, Gwinnett Business Radio, “The Today Show,” “The Early Show,” The Travel Channel, and Wall Street Journal, and has been voted the top haunt in the nation by publications such as Hauntworld Magazine, Dread Central, Fangoria, and USA Today. NETHERWORLD’s innovative horror experiences and attractions continue to draw in generations of thrill-seekers eager to see what new nightmares have been unleashed! For more information, visit www.fearworld.com or call 404-999-FEAR. Keep up with all things spooky by following NETHERWORLD Haunted House on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Matt Moeck/Next Star Technologies & KonectaEV

Next Star Technologies is a technology driven company with a business team that serves companies of all sizes, from small to medium businesses to enterprise businesses, plus the public sector. Next Star Technologies partners with Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, along with a variety of technology companies, to provide a solutions-centric focus to ensure the wireless products and mobility services are in line with business needs to grow and expand.

Next Star Technologies works with KonectaUSA with In-building coverage solutions & IoT technologies to fix poor coverage, poor voice quality, dropped calls, and dead zones that plague occupants in all types of buildings. Next Star Technologies also works with KonectaEV, a preferred partner with ChargePoint to provide all your EV charging solutions. KonectaEV and Next Star offer inhouse financing and are nationwide.

ChargePoint is the market leader in EV charging, operating the largest and most open network in the world with best-in-class hardware and advanced cloud-based services. At Next Star, the goal is to serve their customers and the community by providing superior customer care through listening to your unique needs to help you find the wireless solutions for your business needs.

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Claire Dees and Laura Vladick with Spectrum Autism Support Group

August 17, 2023 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Claire Dees and Laura Vladick with Spectrum Autism Support Group

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Harper Lebel, Claire Dees, Laura Vladick, and Steven Julian

Claire Dees & Laura Vladick/Spectrum Autism Support Group

Spectrum Autism Support Group was established in 1998 to provide support, education and resources for individuals and families impacted by autism. They currently serve over 1,500 families in Gwinnett County and the surrounding Metro Atlanta area and have become a well-known resource in the Autism community. Support groups, summer day camps, overnight camps, social skills groups, respite, community training, and family events are offered for all ages and abilities.

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Ryan Burton with Leads Near Me and Val Infante & Rachel Gano with Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

August 10, 2023 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Ryan Burton with Leads Near Me and Val Infante & Rachel Gano with Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

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Harper Lebel, Rachel Gano, Ryan Burton, Val Infante, and Steven Julian

Ryan Burton/Leads Near Me

Leads Near Me is a digital marketing agency and a leading provider of marketing solutions tailored specifically for the automotive repair industry. Headquartered in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and founded in 2016, the agency has become one of the fastest-growing marketing companies for auto repair shops. Known for its ability to Effortlessly Increase Car Count™, and with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by auto repair businesses, Leads Near Me offers comprehensive marketing tools and strategies designed to increase customer engagement, drive qualified leads and boost revenue. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and industry expertise, Leads Near Me, a 2023 Google Premier Partner, empowers automotive repair businesses in the U.S. and Canada to achieve long-term success in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

From Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, 2023, auto repair shop owners across the nation will get the latest information and ideas to rev up their marketing strategies at the agency’s upcoming High Gear Auto Repair Marketing Conference at the Atlanta Airport Marriott. Please share this interview with your favorite auto repair shop!

Rachel Gano & Val Infante/Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is Buford’s premier entertainment/event destination featuring high-speed electric superkarts on multi-level tracks, a state of the art arcade, racing simulators, laser tag, duckpin bowling, 7D Xperience Dark Ride motion theater, and Hologate, a full sensory immersive four-player VR experience.

Fuel up in their Grill, delivering scratch American favorites or at their Main or Patio bar serving craft beer and cocktails with a 15 ft projection screen showing all your favorite matches and games! Looking to wow your guests with an unforgettable event? They have over 6,000 sq ft of event space with in-house catering, free WiFi and A/V. Take your entertainment to the next level today at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games.

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Joy Monroe with Single Parent Alliance & Resource Center

July 27, 2023 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Joy Monroe with Single Parent Alliance & Resource Center

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Steven Julian, Joy Monroe, and Harper Lebel

Joy Monroe/Single Parent Alliance & Resource Center

Joy Monroe is the Founder and CEO of Single Parent Alliance & Resource Center (SPARC). SPARC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Their mission is to empower and equip single parents with the necessary tools, resources and support to enable them to create a healthy home environment and nurture their children into productive and successful adults. It is SPARC’s Vision that single parents will be empowered and equipped to take their place among society’s most successful families.

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Curtis Drayton with Best Version Media

July 20, 2023 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Curtis Drayton with Best Version Media

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Harper Lebel, Curtis Drayton, and Steven Julian

Curtis Drayton/Best Version Media

Best Version Media is one of the fastest growing publication companies in the US, with over 900 publications. Their micro-targeted neighborhood publications, such as Duluth Living, connect and serve communities on a personal, locally relevant level. Best Version Media publications have been connecting local communities since 2007. They are now one of the fastest-growing companies in the print media industry. Their community publications share positive, family-friendly stories with millions of readers every year. In fact, BVM distributed more than 41 million magazines in 2022 – a number that’s expected to continue rising for years to come. Their community publications combine the best elements of social media and print by sharing news and stories that matter to their readers. They introduce local businesses to neighbors by featuring families and community leaders in their monthly magazines. Best Version Media is committed to helping their sponsors grow while sharing positivity and inspiration with their readers each month.

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THE BUSINESS OF BASEBALL: Live Broadcast from Gwinnett Stripers Game at Coolray Field

June 28, 2023 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

THE BUSINESS OF BASEBALL: Live Broadcast from Gwinnett Stripers Game at Coolray Field

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“Gwinnett Business Radio” was on site at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville, GA, home of the Gwinnett Stripers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves.

Learn about the business side of sports and what happens behind-the-scenes of a baseball game as hosts Mike Sammond, Steven Julian, Harper Lebel, and producer Dan Braverman spoke with members of the Stripers front office about what they do before, during, and after every game.

2nd Inning: McClain “Mac” Murphy, Director of Field Operations (Interview starts at 7:00)

McClain enters his seventh year overseeing sports turf for the Gwinnett Stripers in 2023. This year will be his 12th in professional baseball. Gwinnett’s Assistant Sports Turf Manager for three seasons from 2012-14, he rejoined the club in March 2017 following two seasons as the Sports Turf Manager for the Altoona Curve (Double-A, Pittsburgh Pirates) from 2015-17. He got his start in baseball in 2010 as a Seasonal Sports Turf Assistant with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Advanced-A, Texas Rangers).

4th Inning: Kyle Kamerbeek, Manager of Marketing (17:50)

Kyle enters his fourth year with the Gwinnett Stripers in 2023, his second leading the team’s Marketing efforts. He spent the previous two seasons as the Promotions Coordinator. Prior to joining Gwinnett, he served as the Promotions Assistant for the Corpus Christi Hooks (Double-A, Houston Astros) for three seasons from 2017-19. His previous experience includes positions with the Houston Astros (Street Team and Mascot Handler from 2012-16) and the NFL’s Houston Texans (Promotions Team and Tailgate Judge from 2012-2020).

5th Inning: Dave Lezotte, Public Relations Manager and Radio Broadcaster (27:45)

Dave enters his 12th year with Gwinnett in 2023, his third as the “Voice of the Stripers.” He has handled the team’s media relations/PR functions since November 2011, and previously served as the No. 2 broadcaster from 2013-19. On the air with Gwinnett, Dave has handled the play-by-play for over 400 games, including the team’s playoff-clinching wins and resulting playoff runs in both 2016 and 2019. In addition to his role on the radio, he also served as the color analyst during Gwinnett television broadcasts from 2013-14.

Dave’s baseball career spans 23 seasons, including 17 in Minor League Baseball. Prior to joining Gwinnett, he spent six seasons as the Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Clinton LumberKings (Class-A, Midwest League). He got his start in baseball in 2000 as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers Grounds Crew and went on to work parts of seven seasons at Milwaukee County Stadium and Miller Park. He eventually moved up to the press box as the research intern for Brewers Baseball on Fox Sports North (2003-05), and briefly rejoined the Brewers as a Ticket Sales Representative in the fall of 2007.

6th Inning: Avery Kesler, Manager of Stadium Operations (41:15)

Avery enters his first season leading the Stadium Operations department for the Stripers in 2023. He previously served as the Stadium Operations Coordinator in 2022, the Stadium Operations Trainee from 2020-21, and as a member of the Coolray FIeld parking lot staff from 2016-19.

7th Inning: Erin McCormick, General Manager (49:25)

Erin enters her second season as the Gwinnett Stripers’ General Manager, named the fourth GM in team history on October 1, 2021. She previously served as Gwinnett’s Assistant General Manager from December 2018 through September 2021. In her four seasons with the Stripers, she has assisted in all facets of the club’s operation, directly overseeing all advertising, sponsorship implementation, ballpark entertainment, digital and social media, media relations, community relations, and merchandise.

With 15 years of Minor League Baseball experience, Erin previously spent one season with the Birmingham Barons (Double-A, Chicago White Sox), three seasons with the Sacramento River Cats (Triple-A, San Francisco Giants), five seasons with the Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A, St. Louis Cardinals), two seasons with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Double-A, Kansas City Royals) and two seasons in her native Corpus Christi with the Hooks (Double-A, Houston Astros).

8th Inning: Chopper the Groundhog (Mascot) and Handler Josh Stevens (1:02:25)

Chopper the Groundhog is proud to be the official mascot of the Gwinnett Stripers. Chopper was born on September 15, 2008 in Gwinnett County, GA and is a descendant of General Beauregard Lee, Georgia’s famous weather prognosticator. Catch him cheering with fans throughout Coolray Field all season long. When he’s not at the games, Chopper can be found at public events all over Gwinnett County and beyond.

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Richard Culberson with Moneypenny and Richard Young with COUNTRY Financial

June 22, 2023 by Garrett Ervin

Gwinnett Business Radio

Richard Culberson with Moneypenny and Richard Young with COUNTRY Financial

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Richard Culberson/Moneypenny

Moneypenny is a leader in outsourced calls, live chat, and more, supporting over 21,000 businesses of all shapes and sizes across the U.S. and U.K. Moneypenny delivers outstanding service to clients’ customers every year, conversations perfected.

Richard Young/COUNTRY Financial

Since 1925, COUNTRY Financial employees and representatives have been helping individuals and their families achieve financial security. They provide financial security by working directly with individuals to identify their specific needs. COUNTRY Financial then offers a full range of insurance and financial products and services from auto, home, business, and life insurance to retirement planning services, investment management, and annuities.