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A versatile Art Program allows artists to express themselves through numerous types of mediums. Many of the masterpieces created at Creative Enterprises have been displayed and sold at art galleries, libraries, and local community events.
Art for Sale: Many of the masterpieces created by their artists are for sale. You can see them displayed throughout campus buildings and grounds, including the Greenhouse and Community Garden.
Donate: Supplies are needed to help support individuals that choose to explore their creativity through art expression. For a list of common items, please see our Art Department Wish List.
Creative Enterprises was Incorporated as a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) Community Rehabilitation Program in 1979, they provide employment opportunities along with social and life skills training to individuals with developmental disabilities. This is accomplished through on- and off-site work training, job placement assistance, educational programs, community involvement events, and a variety of additional resources.
This episode we hear from Leigh McIntosh, CEO of Creative Enterprises, Klien Chambliss, Employment Services Coordinator, and Tojuaqn Hawkins, Client
Georgia State Rep. Carter Barrett and James McCoy, Forsyth County Chamber President & CEO
Since the inception of the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce in 1954, the purpose has remained the same; increase prosperity and promote and better community life for all. Our organization continues to be the leader in economic development, advocacy on issues of interest to business and engaging business leaders to ensure the long-term economic health of our community.
Cumming and Forsyth County, Georgia are consistently ranked among the most desirable communities in the nation. World class schools, nationally recognized parks, over 200 miles of lake shoreline, the lowest property taxes in the region and a vibrant business community are the primary factors that earn the community accolades year after year.
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Broadcasted LIVE from the Forsyth Business RadioX Studio in Cumming, Georgia
Produced by Amanda Pearch
Senator Greg Dolezal, Senator Shawn Still, Forsyth County Chamber President & CEO, James McCoy
Forsyth County’s Delegation Members State Senator Greg Dolezal and State Senator Shawn Still, join James McCoy on this episode of FOCO Talks. Join as they provide insights into the past legislative session and discuss upcoming plans for our community.
Since the inception of the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce in 1954, the purpose has remained the same; increase prosperity and promote and better community life for all. Our organization continues to be the leader in economic development, advocacy on issues of interest to business and engaging business leaders to ensure the long-term economic health of our community.
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“FOCO Talks” is presented by the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce
Broadcasted LIVE from the Forsyth Business RadioX Studio in Cumming, Georgia
Creative Enterprises is a training & employment community rehabilitation program for people with disabilities and a non-profit 501(c)(3) Community Rehabilitation Program.
The first campus of Creative Enterprises, located in Gwinnett County, was formed in 1976 with steadfast Values that are concreted in their Forsyth County Campus with the same Mission and Vision.
Help strengthen their Mission and be a part of this movement by making contributions of goods & supplies, or financial donations toward their new facility; Click Here
Broadcasted LIVE from the Forsyth Business RadioX Studio inside of the beautiful Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce in Cumming, Georgia
Regions Bank Team Members
Gwen Cole, Priscilla Pocock & Justin DeLockery
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This episode features:
Gwen Cole | Vice President Consumer Banking Manager
Priscilla Pocock | Branch Manager
Justin DeLockery | Commercial Relationship Manager
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.
Brian Tam, Michelle Prater, Mary Helen McGruder & James McCoy
Michelle Prater, President & CEO | North Georgia Community Foundation
Michelle attended the University of North Georgia and earned a bachelor’s degree in both marketing and management. She continued her education at Brenau University earning her MBA in Leadership Development. Michelle started her career in banking. As a vice president at Regions then BB&T, she led a highly successful team earning many sales and leadership awards. After a mission trip to Uganda in 2005, she decided to leave corporate America and move into the nonprofit sector so that she could make a greater impact on those in need and serve the North Georgia Community Foundation.
Brian Tam, Owner | Tam’s Backstage & Tam’s Tupelo Restaurant
Tam’s Backstage Restaurant is in its 18th year as one of Forsyth County’s most successful food & spirits gathering spots. Full of charm and character, Tam’s Backstage Restaurant is located in the historical Cumming Public School building in the heart of downtown Cumming, Georgia. The building was constructed in 1923 to serve as Forsyth County’s only school. Each week, teachers “commuted” to Cumming by horseback. They stayed across the street at the Brannon-Heard House (then a boarding house) and then travel back to their homes for the weekends.
Mary Helen McGruder, Chair | Forsyth County Community Foundation Advisory Board
Mary Helen works closely with a group of local leaders in Forsyth County, the Forsyth County Community Foundation (FCCF). Established in 2015 to better serve the specific needs of Forsyth County, the foundation allows donors to focus their charitable giving in their own community. The Forsyth County Community Foundation is an affiliate of NGCF but has a local advisory board of community leaders representing a cross-section of public interests in Forsyth County.
James McCoy, President and CEO | Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce
Over the last 16 years he has led several successful campaigns to gain voter approval for over $2 billion dollars for education, transportation, and public safety infrastructure improvements. During his tenure at the Chamber, the organization has worked with over 400 economic development clients and commercial real estate developments that have announced the creation of over 22,000 new jobs and over $2 billion dollars of new capital investment in Forsyth County.
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Celebrating 20 years of Northside Hospital in Forsyth County
“FOCO Talks” Featuring Northside Forsyth’s, Chief Operating Officer, Lynn Jackson, Chamber President & CEO, James McCoy and VP of Community Development Laura Stewart
Lynn Jackson is the Chief Operating Officer for Northside Hospital Forsyth. The Northside Hospital health care system is one of Georgia’s leading health care providers with five acute-care hospitals in Atlanta, Canton, Cumming, Duluth and Lawrenceville and more than 250 outpatient locations across the state. Northside Hospital leads the U.S. in newborn deliveries and is among the state’s top providers of cancer care, sports medicine, cardiovascular and surgical services. They are celebrating 20 years of being in Forsyth County.
James McCoy is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Forsyth County Chamber. Over the last 16 years he has led several successful campaigns to gain voter approval for over $2 billion dollars for education, transportation, and public safety infrastructure improvements. During his tenure at the Chamber, the organization has worked with over 400 economic development clients and commercial real estate developments that have announced the creation of over 22,000 new jobs and over $2 billion dollars of new capital investment in Forsyth County.
Laura Stewart is the enthusiastic VP of Community Development. She and the Chamber team are the voice of business, providing community leadership, information and solutions to foster a strong economic environment and a superior quality of life in Forsyth County. To learn more the Forsyth Chamber, visit www.focochamber.org. Check out their YouTube channel.
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Broadcasted LIVE from the Forsyth Business RadioX Studio in Cumming, Georgia
Produced by Amanda Marmolejo
Hosts Steve Cooper & Amanda Pearch are joined by Donna Drake of Solvay, Mark Hoffman of The United Way Forsyth and Betsy McGriff of Cooper & Co.
This special episode of “Forsyth Business Radio” is brought to you by Cooper & Company General Contractors highlighting The United Way of Forsyth County & Solvay.
The United Way of Forsyth:
In collaboration with community partners and neighbors, they identify our community’s most pressing needs. Seeking to address the root causes of those problems through strategic investments and partnerships that achieve measurable, lasting results.
They believe the innovative way they’re rallying partners across government, business, philanthropy, faith communities, non-profits and the private sector will achieve lasting social change. It’s not enough to simply work together to tackle complex social issues. Each participant must focus intently on our common goals, aligning time, dollar, and staff resources, and holding each other accountable so they can make the greatest difference possible. This “collective” approach has shown to improve results and are being applied these concepts in the areas of education, homelessness, and other critical issues to ensure our community achieves greater and greater success.
Solvay:
Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Their purpose— bonding people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, they aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share. Bonding with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.
Broadcasted LIVE from the Forsyth Business RadioX Studio in Cumming, Georgia
Produced by Amanda Pearch
