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Duluth Business Now! – The Value of Relationships with Nonprofits for your Business

March 26, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Duluth Business Now! - The Value of Relationships with Nonprofits for your Business

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Josh Shapiro, Claire Dees, Lisa Thompson, Jennifer Kessler, and Michelle Alcorn

“Duluth Business Now!” is the official podcast of the Duluth Business Association. On this inaugural episode, the panel discusses the value of relationships between for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations, and how the DBA helps with that “cross pollination”.

Claire Dees, Executive Director/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. Spectrum currently serves over 2,000 families in Gwinnett County and the surrounding Metro Atlanta area and has 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.

Michelle Alcorn, Community Engagement Director/Rainbow Village

The mission of Rainbow Village is to transform the lives of families experiencing homelessness by providing help, hope, housing, and healing in order to instill initiative, self-development, and accountability that will foster meaningful growth in the lives of all who encounter Rainbow Village.

Jennifer Kessler, General Manager/Subaru of Gwinnett

Subaru of Gwinnett is proud to be an automotive leader in the area. Since opening their doors, Subaru of Gwinnett has kept a firm commitment to the customers. They offer a wide selection of vehicles and hope to make the car buying process as quick and hassle free as possible. If you would like financing options and you are in the market to purchase a new or used car or truck, they can provide assistance to help you find financing options that fit your needs.

Josh Shapiro, Owner/Budget Blinds Duluth

As your local window covering expert, Budget Blinds Duluth takes the time to understand you and your unique needs to deliver the best custom window covering solution designed for the way you live.

Lisa Thompson, President/Duluth Business Association

The Duluth Business Association exists to provide an open networking opportunity in a unique and relaxed environment, inviting business owners to interact socially while building relationships that will ultimately impact economic development and improve the Duluth community.

“Duluth Business Now!“ is member-sponsored by CrossPointe Realty, Knick Knack Products Group, Profound Wellness, Lillies Boutique, Rainbow Village, Home Access Mortgage, Gwen Tajz Wine Bar, and Morsels by Melissa Catering.

Savannah Bananas 2024 World Tour in Gwinnett

March 23, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Savannah Bananas 2024 World Tour in Gwinnett

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“The Greatest Show in Sports”, the 2024 Banana Ball World Tour, visited Gwinnett County March 23-24 as the Savannah Bananas and The Party Animals entertained over 30,000 fans with three games at Coolray Field.

Savannah Bananas owner Emily Cole and players Andy Archer and Reese Alexiades, along with Party Animals player Jake Skole, discussed Banana Ball with Business RadioX between games of a doubleheader.

Andy Archer, Pitcher, Savannah Bananas (interview begins at 0:20)

Emily Cole, Savannah Bananas Owner (7:30)

Reese Alexiades, Savannah Bananas Outfielder (16:20)

Jake Skole, Party Animals Outfielder (21:20)

About Savannah Bananas

The Savannah Bananas have been featured on ESPN, Wall Street Journal, CNN, and Sports Illustrated and are made popular by their on-field hijinks and videos. The Bananas play their own version of baseball called Banana Ball which features new rules to make the game more fast-paced and entertaining. The team is based in Savannah, GA and play their home games at Grayson Stadium, but they take the show on the road on their Banana Ball World Tour where they play their rivals, the Party Animals, and other professional teams in Challenger Series.

Westin Atlanta Gwinnett Grand Opening VIP Reception

March 21, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Westin Atlanta Gwinnett Grand Opening VIP Reception

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Westin Atlanta Gwinnett at Gas South District

The brand new, 4-star cutting-edge Westin Atlanta Gwinnett is open on the Gas South District campus in Duluth, GA! The 348-room hotel is a state-of-the-art, full-service meetings and events facility, developed in partnership with Explore Gwinnett, the county’s Convention and Visitors Bureau. The hotel hosted a Grand Opening VIP Reception on March 20, 2024. Business RadioX was broadcasting live from the event and had the opportunity to interview several key players involved with the project.

Kevin McAteer, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Concord Hospitality (Interview begins at 1:45)

Stan Hall, President & CEO, Gas South District and Explore Gwinnett (10:20)

Jennifer Bridwell, Georgia Market President, Georgia Banking Company (15:10)

Mark Kuntz, CEO, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC U.S. (21:35)

Mark Castriota, General Manager, Westin Atlanta Gwinnett (27:10)

About Concord Hospitality

Concord Hospitality is an award-winning hotel development company that will provide you and your hotel the best development and management services possible. Concord is balanced on five cornerstones: Delivering Quality, Living Integrity, Supporting Community, Growing Profitability, and Having Fun. Over the years, those cornerstones have guided Concord through the creation of a portfolio that is split between owned and managed properties. Their portfolio demonstrates the diversity of their strengths. They have the capacity to develop and/or operate hotels across every segment of the industry, creating a multitude of profitable opportunities.

About Gas South District

The Gas South District is a 118-acre campus just minutes outside of Atlanta that can accommodate a variety of events from concerts, performances, meetings, trade shows, conventions, banquets, and celebrations. The multipurpose campus includes an amazing 13,000-seat arena (Gas South Arena), a 708-seat theater (Gas South Theater), 24 versatile meeting rooms, a 90,000-square-foot exhibit hall space, and a 21,600-square-foot grand ballroom (Gas South Convention Center). The campus, operated by the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau, distinguishes itself by hosting a diverse range of events including Atlanta Gladiators professional hockey, Georgia Swarm indoor lacrosse, Atlanta Vibe women’s pro volleyball, Carrie Underwood, Justin Timberlake, JapanFest, Romeo Santos, Red Hot Chili Peppers, George Strait, Eric Clapton, NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships, Disney On Ice, U2, Paul McCartney, Orange Conference, Beyoncé, and more.

Heidi Moore with Marine Trade Association of Metro Atlanta and David Post with Care For Cops

March 21, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Heidi Moore with Marine Trade Association of Metro Atlanta and David Post with Care For Cops

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Heidi Moore/Marine Trade Association of Metro Atlanta

The Marine Trade Association of Metro Atlanta (MTAMA) is comprised of boat dealers, marinas, and other businesses involved in the boating industry. A proud member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, the membership-based organization strives to raise the standards of service within the boating industry while creating an interested and informed boating public and promoting safety within the boating community.

David Post/Care For Cops

Care for Cops is dedicated to assisting families of fallen law enforcement officers in the State of Georgia. They are determined to develop community awareness and good citizenship by recognizing those men and women who put their lives on the line for everyone and sacrifice for everyone’s protection and safety.

Gwinnett Business Radio is presented by

Critical Thinking, Business Ethics, and Leadership

March 15, 2024 by Mike

Orlando Studio

Critical Thinking, Business Ethics, and Leadership

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Dr. Brian Ray, Scott Wall, Dr. Ron Piccolo

“Regions Business Radio Orlando” covers financial topics such as banking and lending, mortgages, wealth management, and more, while also introducing you to many of the top executives with Regions Bank in the Orlando and Central Florida market.

Hosted by Scott Wall, Commercial Banking Leader with Regions, all episodes of “Regions Business Radio Orlando” are available for download on Apple iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, or wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts.

This month’s show discusses critical thinking, leadership, and business ethics with special guests Dr. Brian Ray, Director at the Poe Business Ethics Center at the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida, and Dr. Ron Piccolo, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives at the College of Business at the University of Central Florida.

About Regions:

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $145 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest, and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,400 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

This information is general in nature and is provided for educational purposes only. Regions makes no representation as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of any information presented and Regions does not accept liability for any direct or indirect loss stemming from the application of any material. Information provided and statements made by employees of Regions should not be relied on or interpreted as accounting, financial planning, investment, legal or tax advice. Regions encourages you to consult an appropriate professional concerning your specific situation and irs.gov for current tax rules.

Dr. Sosena Kebede, Founder & Medical Director of Saliglasa Direct Primary Care

March 15, 2024 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Dr. Sosena Kebede, Founder & Medical Director of Saliglasa Direct Primary Care

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Dr. Sosena Kebede

Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Dr. Sosena Kebede/Saliglasa Direct Primary Care

Dr. Kebede is a physician and public health expert with over two decades of experience across clinical care, public health, global health, research, healthcare leadership, and consultancy. She served as faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Bloomberg School of Public Health, holding pivotal roles in clinical practice, research, and education. As a consultant, she contributed to healthcare quality improvement at the prestigious Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, the World Bank, and through her own community health startup, HealthCare Engagement, LLC in Baltimore, MD.

Her leadership extends to spearheading a global health initiative for the Yale University School of Public Health in Ethiopia where she trained the country’s inaugural hospital Chief Executive Officers and later on serving as Chief Medical Officer for a federally qualified health center in Hartford, CT during the pandemic, where she was instrumental in setting up the Covid-19 clinic for the center.

Recently, Dr. Kebede founded Saliglasa, a pioneering direct primary care and consulting practice committed to providing premier quality healthcare to patients. Additionally, Saliglasa offers training and consultancy services to organizations aimed at enhancing service delivery and improving health outcomes for clients.

She has a strong commitment to personal and community empowerment and believes efforts that engage patients and communities hold the key to improving our health systems. In her leisure time, she finds joy in exploring new destinations through travel and connecting with nature.

Celebrating Powerhouse Women is presented by

Melissa Sloan with Courtyard by Marriott Duluth Downtown and Paulika Ran with COhatch Duluth

March 14, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Melissa Sloan with Courtyard by Marriott Duluth Downtown and Paulika Ran with COhatch Duluth

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Melissa Sloan/Courtyard by Marriott Duluth Downtown

Sleep, play, work, and make yourself at home at Courtyard Atlanta Duluth Downtown. Steeped in history and Southern charm, their brand-new picturesque hotel is ideally located in the heart of the popular downtown Duluth area. Recently named as a “Top 10 City for Best American Values”, Duluth offers a small-town feel with big-city amenities located just outside of Atlanta. Step out on their terrace that overlooks Duluth Town Green and Duluth Festival Center to soak in the local culture. Walk to quaint cafes and restaurants and shop in one-of-a-kind boutiques all within minutes of Courtyard Atlanta Duluth Downtown. Gather and connect in The Bistro, your destination for a variety of cooked-to-order breakfast items, Starbucks coffee, and dinner and drinks served in a comfortable setting nightly. With 2,134 square feet of flexible meeting space and large windows overlooking the city, they offer the perfect venue for meetings and weddings under the Georgia sun.

Paulika Ran/COhatch Duluth

COhatch, a new kind of shared work, social, and family space built on community, offers members the services, activities, and amenities to live a fully integrated life that balances work, family, well-being, community, and giving back. Founded in 2016, COhatch was created through the collaboration of a group of friends who wanted to live out their ideal lives and improve their community (think Town Hall 2.0).

COhatch has 31 locations open or under construction nationwide in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Springfield, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Tampa Bay, FL; Pittsburgh, PA; and now in metro Atlanta, GA with its first location at COhatch Duluth.

Gwinnett Business Radio is presented by

Domonique Cooper, Education Strategist

March 8, 2024 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Domonique Cooper, Education Strategist

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Amanda Pearch Marmolejo and Domonique Cooper

Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.

Domonique Cooper/Education Strategist

Domonique Cooper is a passionate and dedicated community leader who deeply understands the needs of Gwinnett County Public Schools. She has a proven track record of success in her work with families, children, and youth, and she is committed to ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education.

Domonique’s experience with the Social Security Administration and her entrepreneurial endeavors have given her the skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective school board member. She is a strong advocate for parent involvement and she is committed to working with parents, teachers, and administrators to improve the quality of education in Gwinnett County. Domonique has been an active PTA member and PTA leader for sixteen years. Her PTA involvement includes being a room representative, lead school room representative, local school president, local school co-president, council co-president, and district nominating committee chair.

Domonique is a positive and inspiring leader who is committed to making a difference in the lives of students of varying abilities. Peers and leaders have praised She is known for her articulation, professionalism, authentic nature, compassion, relatability, resilience, care of students, detailed communication, quick response time, inspirational conversation, hard work, and genuine desire for greatness.

Her organizational leadership, professional development, community connections, diligence, and resourcefulness have aided her success in all endeavors. She seeks transparency, viable solutions, and positivity in all that she does. Her relatability, connection, experience, knowledge, and passion for making a real difference in the lives of students and their families are of enormous importance to her.

Celebrating Powerhouse Women is presented by

University of Georgia Small Business Development Center

March 8, 2024 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

University of Georgia Small Business Development Center

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Darrel Hulsey, J.D. Mealor, and Robbie Parks

Hosted by J.D. Mealor, Senior Vice President and North Georgia Market Executive, “Regions Business Radio” covers financial topics such as banking and lending, mortgages, wealth management and more. The program also allows listeners to get to know some of the top executives from Regions Bank.

On this episode, J.D. is joined by Robbie Parks and Darrel Hulsey with the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center. With 18 locations across the state, the UGA Small Business Development Center’s goal is to enhance the economic well-being of Georgians by providing a wide range of educational services and resources for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

About Regions: