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Deirdra Cox, Founder & President of Community Sustainability Enterprise

October 29, 2021 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Deirdra Cox, Founder & President of Community Sustainability Enterprise

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

Deirdra Cox/Community Sustainability Enterprise (CSE)

With over 36 years of community development and banking experience, Deirdra Cox, Founder and President of Community Sustainability Enterprise (CSE), leads the Georgia-based non-profit in their impactful regional community and economic development work. Deirdra has dedicated the past 14 years of her career focused on the development, implementation, and outcome management of innovative Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects that move the socioeconomic needle, through business development and community engagement, in urban and rural communities, while impacting the enterprise-wide bottom line, through strong community based strategic partnerships.

Deirdra’s uncanny knack to forge impactful cross collaborative partnerships that drive business and community development, has resulting in several large regional cross collaborative revenue producing partnerships that are impacting individual, family, small business, and corporate growth.

Deirdra is a well-respected pioneer in the banking industry’s CRA-Community Development landscape, and Corporate Social Responsibility arena. CSE has been named the 2021 recipient of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce D. Scott Hudgens Humanitarian of the Year Award, and she has been nominated for the Chamber’s Moxie Award two years in a row.

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Raymer Sale with Red Blue and You

October 27, 2021 by Mike

Case In Point

Raymer Sale with Red Blue and You

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Raymer Sale/Red, Blue and You

On Thursday, November 18 at 11:00 AM, come by the Buford Arena as they honor and celebrate public safety heroes at Gwinnett’s 5th Annual Red, Blue and You celebration. This community event, held by local business owners to support the men and women in public safety, will begin with a short honor ceremony followed by a FREE lunch for all of the heroes and their families. The public is welcomed to attend this free event and will have the opportunity to join the lunch.

Every day, the men and women in public safety are willing to put their lives on the line in order to protect businesses, families and communities. It’s their continued drive and passion for service that makes Gwinnett a world-class community.

Please consider supporting Red, Blue and You by sponsoring the event or by simply making a tax-deductible donation. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Raymer Sale at 404-580-1103.

With your support, Red, Blue and You will continue to recognize the men and women who serve and protect the public daily and foster the spirit of community that makes Gwinnett such a great place to live and work.

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Harnessing Your Family’s Human and Intellectual Capital: The Key to Sustaining Wealth for Generations

October 27, 2021 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Harnessing Your Family’s Human and Intellectual Capital: The Key to Sustaining Wealth for Generations

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Natalie Smailes/Director of Governance, Center for Family Legacy at Truist

Natalie Smailes joined Truist Wealth in 2015 and is a Senior Vice President and the Managing Director of Strategic Client Development within the Center for Family Legacy. Natalie works with the Center for Family Legacy team to deliver the full breadth of Governance and Education to new Truist Wealth clients. Natalie introduces clients to the Center for Family Legacy’s proprietary tools and processes specifically designed to help families increase their chances of sustaining wealth over generations. Natalie will work alongside GenSpring’s wealth advisors as they help clients identify wealth objectives and develop appropriate methods for governing their shared assets.

In addition to this role, Natalie is the lead coordinator of the Truist Wealth Reserve offering. Natalie works across the firm to educate partners about the delivery of family meetings and the education programs, working with the Center for Legacy governance and education teams to manage and implement the effort.

Michael Covington/Trust Advisor at Truist

As a Trust Advisor, Michael Covington helps his clients take a comprehensive, strategic approach to financial planning even in the early stages of asset accumulation. Utilizing an in-depth financial needs assessment and in partnership with Truist specialists in Banking, Strategic Credit, Risk Management, Investments and Trust & Estate Planning, he develops recommendations tailored to his clients’ needs, priorities and preferences.

Michael attended Campbell University where he earned a M.B.A. He currently maintains the Certified Trust Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation. After completing the trust certification at Campbell University, Michael spent several years assisting clients with special needs trust planning. He is a board member for the Estate Planning Council of North Georgia and a member of the Atlanta Estate Planning Council. He has been in banking for more than 27 years.

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About Gaslowitz Frankel:

Gaslowitz Frankel is an experienced trial practice firm specializing in all aspects of complex fiduciary litigation throughout Georgia and the Southeast. With a focus on representing individuals, companies, banks, and fiduciaries in dispute involving wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, businesses, and securities law, their experienced and highly qualified litigation attorneys have tremendous credentials and a proven history of success.

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What to Expect if You’re a Witness in a Personal Injury Trial

October 27, 2021 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

What to Expect if You're a Witness in a Personal Injury Trial

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Injury Insider with Derek Hays” answers legal questions and debunks personal injury myths with insight and expertise. For 25 years, Derek has exclusively represented injured parties in Georgia. Now, he’d like to put that knowledge to work for you!

“Injury Insider with Derek Hays” is brought to you by Status Home Design, your one-stop-shop for all your home and gift needs.

On this episode, Derek explains the difference between direct examinations and cross examinations and what to expect if you’re ever called to be a witness in a personal injury trial.

About The Law Office of Derek M. Hays

The Law Office of Derek M. Hays is located in the heart of downtown Lawrenceville at 30 Lumpkin Street, Suite C in Lawrenceville, GA . We are just minutes away from the Lawrenceville Square and Gwinnett Justice and Administrative Center.

Derek Hays, owner and founder of the Law Office of Derek M. Hays, is among Georgia’s elite trial lawyers, recognized for his work on behalf of victims of car wrecks, nursing home negligence and other personal injury claims. He has successfully obtained approximately $125,000,000 in combined verdicts and settlements in his almost 25 years practicing law. Nationally, he is one of America’s Top 100 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, earned by the most skilled and ethical attorneys. Derek M. Hays has also been honored as Gwinnett Magazine’s “Best of Gwinnett” every year since 2015 as well as being a valued member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Mr. Hays believes communication is key and this sets him apart from other firms. He is committed to clients and manages each case while discussing all aspects of your claim with you from the beginning, answering questions and guiding you through the process to maximize your compensation.

Call for a free, no risk case evaluation – 404-777-HURT

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Discrimination in the Craft Beer Industry

October 22, 2021 by Mike

Food, Faith & Feelings

Discrimination in the Craft Beer Industry

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Sean O’Keefe/Pontoon Brewing

Pontoon Brewing opened their doors for the first time in December 2017, becoming the first microbrewery in Sandy Springs. What’s the Pontoon Lifestyle? It’s a way to embrace Southern leisure with a fresh, modern exuberance. It’s that sweet lookin’ party platform on the horizon, rocking out to your favorite tunes and waving the ol’ Red White and Blue as high as she blows! Pontoon Brewing is inspired by the South’s beautiful lakes and waterways, cocktail coves, and awesomely scrumptious beer. Shades On, Bottoms Up!

About Manna Fund:

Manna Fund is a 501c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing hope and financial assistance to individuals who need eating disorder treatment scholarships. Manna provides funding for inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment for individuals lacking insurance coverage or for those with inadequate insurance coverage. Manna Fund grants scholarships to recipients by providing direct payment to partnering eating disorder treatment facilities.

Their mission is to address the epidemic of eating disorders by providing prevention, education, research, and financial assistance for treatment to all qualified individuals through well-administered programs.

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Laura Madajewski, Principal with HLB Gross Collins, P.C.

October 22, 2021 by Mike

Celebrating Powerhouse Women

Laura Madajewski, Principal with HLB Gross Collins, P.C.

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

Laura Madajewski/HLB Gross Collins, P.C.

Laura is a Principal in the Audit and Advisory department with HLB Gross Collins, P.C., one of Atlanta’s most well-known certified public accounting and consulting firms. She joined HLB Gross Collins P.C. with 16 years of public accounting experience and has extensive experience in managing audits and in the preparation of financial statements.

Laura is committed to making the assurance process run smoothly for her clients and looks for ways to help clients improve controls, strengthen management, enhance governance roles and oversight and streamline operations. She works diligently to facilitate positive changes and growth for her clients’ operations. As a trusted advisor, she gets to know each client in order to provide a customized approach to their assurance and accounting needs.

Laura leads the firm’s Manufacturing, Distribution and Supply Chain Practice, as well as the Employee Benefit Practice. She also has extensive expertise serving nonprofit organizations including private schools, religious organizations, trade associations and foundations. She is a regular presenter and published author on various topics within her areas of specialization.

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SIMON SAYS, LET’S TALK BUSINESS: Arthur Jenni with Switch Global

October 21, 2021 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

SIMON SAYS, LET'S TALK BUSINESS: Arthur Jenni with Switch Global

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Arthur Jenni/Switch Global

Switch Global is a full service AV-IT integration firm with a passion for helping their clients communicate and connect with their audiences more efficiently and effectively.

Will Peter with Regions Bank

October 21, 2021 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Will Peter with Regions Bank

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Will Peter/Regions Bank and Regions Securities

Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE.RF), with $144 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 of FDIC. Additional Information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.Regions.com.

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Atlanta Gladiators Media Day

October 20, 2021 by Mike

The Atlanta Gladiators have called Gwinnett County home since 2003. The ECHL (AA professional hockey) franchise is affiliated with the NHL’s Ottawa Senators and provides family friendly, affordable fun to metro Atlanta.

On the verge of the 2021-22 season, the Gladiators hosted their annual Media Day at Gas South Arena. Business RadioX was on hand to speak to the Gladiators about the upcoming season.