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Lisa Thibault, Roswell Lifestyle

April 30, 2021 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Lisa Thibault, Roswell Lifestyle

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Lisa Thibault, Roswell Lifestyle (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 352)

Lisa Thibault joined John Ray in studio to share exciting news of the arrival of Roswell Lifestyle. This community-focused publication aims to become Roswell’s source of information, inspiration, and economic growth. “North Fulton Business Radio” is produced virtually from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Lisa Thibault, Owner, Roswell Lifestyle

Inspired by community with 9 years focused in North Metro Atlanta, Lifestyle Publications is now expanding into Roswell. Led by Ms. Lisa Thibault, with 30 years of publishing and marketing experience, Lisa now serves as the publisher for the new Roswell Edition.

A home-grown Georgia Peach growing up in Vinings and playing basketball at Georgia State in college, she knows her way around the Atlanta marketplace very well. Lisa is still a local resident, active in the community and organizations and she promises to bring her energy and vast business network to this exciting new platform focusing on Roswell.

Roswell Lifestyle is putting its sights on best-in-class business representation, with exclusive local content, and connects our community to create an elevated new standard of luxury-style magazine, targeting the business leaders and high-end homeowners in one of the most sought-after communities here .

Lisa’s publication is raising the bar in the community to become a significant resource of information, inspiration and economic growth within Roswell! A partnership includes a variety of value-add opportunities that start with ad placements extending to various editorial features, PR, online, social media, and business networking. Their philosophy: Market local, spend local, means top-spenders STAY LOYAL and seek local places to support.

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Lifestyle Publications

Lifestyle Publications launched its flagship publication (Leawood Lifestyle) in September of 2009. The community-inspired content immediately became something that residents looked forward to receiving in their mailboxes each month. Uplifting content and good news about the community was a welcome friend to readers in the time of an economic downturn.

By mid-2011 Lifestyle produced four community-focused, monthly publications, which served nearly 60,000 homeowners in the most affluent suburbs of Kansas City. With such success in the Kansas City market, Lifestyle decided to license the rights to produce magazines around the country.

Lifestyle’s mission is to bring communities together by sharing local stories that appeal to readers. From learning about people in the community and neighborhood heroes, to introducing new restaurants and entertainment venues around town, each issue is created for the residents of the community. The goal is for readers to ‘run into’ someone they know in nearly every issue.

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Questions and Topics in this Interview:

Who receives the magazine?
How is it distributed? How often?
What content do you provide in the magazine?
Who is a good fit to become a partner in the magazine? What type of business?
What is the digital platform citylifestyle.com and how does it work?

“North Fulton Business Radio” is hosted by John Ray and produced virtually from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Doing Business in Roswell, with Steve Stroud, Roswell Inc.

November 11, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Doing Business in Roswell, with Steve Stroud, Roswell Inc.

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Doing Business in Roswell, with Steve Stroud, Roswell Inc. (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 306)

As Executive Director of Roswell Inc., Steve Stroud is the economic development leader for the City of Roswell, GA. He joins host John Ray to discuss how Roswell businesses are faring the pandemic, how Roswell Inc. has pivoted as an organization, and why the future for Roswell, even in a pandemic, is bright. “North Fulton Business Radio” is produced virtually from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Steve Stroud, Executive Director, Roswell Inc.

Steve Stroud is a community leader, currently serving as the Executive Director of Roswell Inc, which promotes economic development through a public-private partnership with the City of Roswell. Under Stroud’s leadership, Roswell Inc has marketed an expanded Opportunity Zone, increasing the number of certified businesses, and launched networking, educational and informative programs to assist and retain local businesses. Stroud and his staff continue to forge an open line of communication between business owners, developers, citizens, corporations, nonprofits and various entities. Roswell Inc continues to foster these relationships to enhance the quality of the community.

An active member of the community, Stroud has been involved with civic and nonprofit organizations throughout North Fulton for more than 20 years, currently serving on the board of the Greater North Fulton Chamber, North Fulton Community Charities and United Way of North Fulton. Since the onset of COVID-19, Stroud has served on the Mayor’s Recovery Task Force in Roswell and the North Fulton Economic Recovery Task Force.

Stroud attended Georgia State University, with a focus in political science and previously, owned and operated Stroud’s Printing and Design for 30 years in Roswell, Georgia. A Roswell native, Stroud continues to reside in the city with his wife and three daughters.

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Questions/Topics Discussed in this Show

How Roswell Inc has pivoted as an organization?
What is the current business climate in Roswell?
What are the latest market trends we are seeing?

North Fulton Business Radio” is hosted by John Ray and produced virtually from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show can be found on all the major podcast apps by searching “North Fulton Business Radio.”

Ryan and Daniel Pernice, RO Hospitality

September 22, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Ryan and Daniel Pernice, RO Hospitality

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Ryan and Daniel Pernice, RO Hospitality (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 287)

Brothers Ryan and Daniel Pernice of RO Hospitality join host John Ray to discuss their three restaurant brands, Table & Main, Osteria Mattone, and Coalition Food and Beverage. Ryan and Dan discuss how their operations changed because of the pandemic, their effort to help food insecure families, what the future of the restaurant industry may look like, and more. “North Fulton Business Radio” is produced virtually from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

RO Hospitality

Ryan Pernice and his brother Daniel, restaurant co-owners, have lived in Roswell for 25+ years, both graduating from Roswell High School many years ago. They currently own three restaurants: Table & Main and Osteria Mattone in Roswell and Coalition Food and Beverage in Alpharetta. Ryan graduated from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration with distinction in 2007. Afterwards, he lived in New York City working for acclaimed restaurateur Danny Meyer at Maialino, an Italian trattoria, before moving home in 2011 to open Table & Main. Ryan’s restaurants are currently back to full operation and trying everything under the sun to remain top-of-mind for potential guests amidst all this craziness. Early on in the pandemic, they transformed Table & Main into a soup kitchen donating meals at no charge to the newly food insecure. They are proud to have fed 9,750 people during this difficult time.

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Questions/Topics Discussed in this Show

Operating restaurants pre and post-Covid
Social Media – Community engagement
Table & Aid, a community hunger relief initiative
Their backgrounds working for New York City restaurateur Danny Meyer
Small biz growth (from 1 restaurant to 3 + 1 management company)
Managing a multi-location restaurant company
Playing to each other’s strengths as managers
Starting a side hustle

North Fulton Business Radio” is hosted by John Ray and produced virtually from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

Commercial Office Space on the Georgia 400 Corridor, with Danny Vander Maten, Cresa

September 2, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Commercial Office Space on the Georgia 400 Corridor, with Danny Vander Maten, Cresa

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Commercial Office Space on the Georgia 400 Corridor, with Danny Vander Maten, Cresa (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 277)

Danny Vander Maten of Cresa joins the show to discuss his specialty, commercial office space on the Georgia 400 corridor in Roswell and Alpharetta, and what the future may hold. “The host of “North Fulton Business Radio” is John Ray, and the show is produced virtually by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Danny Vander Maten, Vice President – Tenant Representation, Cresa

Cresa is the world’s most trusted occupier-centric commercial real estate firm. They strategize for the best possible results for occupiers everywhere. They think beyond space. Partner without conflict. And apply their integrated expertise to make a client’s business better.

Danny joined Cresa in Spring of 2016 and brings a diverse background with nearly 10 years’ experience in finance, business operations and strategy to his clients’ real estate transactions. At Cresa, Danny’s primary responsibilities include strategic planning, lease analysis, negotiations, and cost mitigation. As a registered Certified Public Accountant with an active license in the state of Georgia, Danny provides unique financial insight into every critical aspect of the transaction.

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Questions/Topics Discussed in this Show

How did you get into Real Estate?
What is a Tenant Rep?
What are companies doing right now?
Is “Work from Home” really working?
What is your favorite thing about what you do?

North Fulton Business Radio” is hosted by John Ray and produced virtually from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

Chris Leggett, CEO, LGE Community Credit Union

April 29, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Chris Leggett, CEO, LGE Community Credit Union

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Chris Leggett, LGE Community Credit Union (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 225)

“We’re a purpose-driven organization…we’re here to serve our members. Period, end of story.” CEO Chris Leggett joins the show to discuss the community-based growth of LGE Community Credit Union and its focus on the needs of its members. The host of “North Fulton Business Radio” is John Ray and the show is produced virtually by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

LGE Community Credit Union

In 1951, seven Lockheed Georgia employees dreamed of a better way to bank and LGE Community Credit Union was born. Today LGE serves communities in Northwest Georgia as a not-for-profit financial institution. Unlike a bank, whose profits go to its shareholders, their profits go to our members in the form of better rates and lower fees. LGE is guided by a strong commitment to provide a better financial future for our members.

Headquartered in Marietta, LGE is now a $1.4 billion institution with offices in Acworth, Alpharetta, Austell, Canton, Dallas, East Cobb, Hiram, Kennesaw, Marietta, Roswell, Smyrna, West Cobb, and Woodstock. Anyone who lives or works in Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Fulton, and Paulding counties is eligible to apply for membership, as are employees of many companies. Family members of existing members are also eligible.

For more information on LGE Community Credit Union, go to lgeccu.org.

Chris A. Leggett, President and CEO

Chris joined LGE in October 2007 and became CEO in January 2009. Chris began his career with First Florida Credit Union in Jacksonville, Florida; he served in various positions including IT Manager, VP/Branch Operations, and EVP/Chief Financial Officer. Chris also spent 4 years at PSCU-Financial Services, the country’s largest CUSO, as Director of National Sales. Leggett is active in several areas of the financial industry; he has served as Board Chair of both the Georgia Credit Union League and Georgia Credit Union Affiliates, Director and Board Chair of Cooperative Services, Inc. (CSI), Advisory Board for CUNA’s CEO Roundtable, Advisory Committee for Velocity Solutions and Executive Advisory Council for CUSO Financial Services; Director for the LGE Community Outreach Foundation and LGE Insurance Services, LLC. Chris also serves on the Leadership Advisory Council for Congressman Barry Loudermilk. Chris is a graduate of the University of North Florida and the CUES CEO Institute. Chris is married to Tara for almost 24 years, and together they have two sons, Cole & Trent.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

history of LGE Community Credit Union
purpose-driven organization
retail loan and deposit accounts offered
services for small business customers
SBA loans and SBA Preferred Lender status
LGE Community Outreach Foundation

North Fulton Business Radio” is produced virtually from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

Gloria Mattei, Nothing Bundt Cakes Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell

April 3, 2020 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Gloria Mattei, Nothing Bundt Cakes Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell

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“North Fulton Business Radio,” Episode 208: Gloria Mattei, Nothing Bundt Cakes Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell

Nothing Bundt Cakes Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell doesn’t just sell delicious cakes; they bring joy! Owner Gloria Mattei joined “North Fulton Business Radio” to discuss not only the joy of cake but her store’s curbside pickup and safe delivery options, surprise gifts of joy for neighbors and friends, and much more. The host of “North Fulton Business Radio” is John Ray and the show is produced virtually from North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® in Alpharetta.

Gloria Mattei, Nothing Bundt Cakes Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell

Gloria Mattei is the Owner of Nothing Bundt Cakes Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell. Nothing Bundt Cakes reintroduces an old family favorite – the Bundt cake – with a light, moist taste and fresh, clean look that appeals to all ages. Each 8” and 10” Bundt cake features custom concept cake decorations that are smart, contemporary and fun to enhance any occasion, large or small, in a wide range of cake flavors and sizes. Nothing Bundt Cakes celebrates the very heart of true hospitality where all are welcome and no one is a stranger. Each thoughtful detail of the experience, from the heartfelt welcome at the door to remembering the customer’s favorite flavor, has been naturally embraced at Nothing Bundt Cakes

Nothing Bundt Cakes is not in the cake business, they are in the “joy giving” business. Their mission is to come up with unique valuable solutions to every guest celebration need. They see opportunities for joy Giving everywhere!

To contact Gloria and her team at Nothing Bundt Cakes, go to their website, call (678) 366-1445, or email here.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

The joy of cake
Curbside pickup and safe delivery
Birthdays, Easter, and other celebrations
Surprise gifts of joy for neighbors and friends
Gifts of appreciation to first responders
Corporate gifting

The GNFCC 400 Insider: All Things Roswell, An Interview with Andy Williams, Visit Roswell, the Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Steve Stroud, Roswell Inc.

July 19, 2019 by John Ray

North Fulton Studio

The GNFCC 400 Insider: All Things Roswell, An Interview with Andy Williams, Visit Roswell, the Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Steve Stroud, Roswell Inc.

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**Steve Stroud, Kali Boatright, and Andy Williams**

Episode 26, All Things Roswell

What makes the City of Roswell so attractive to millennials, families, and empty-nesters? Why is Roswell such an attractive location for business? What are some of the signature events which draw visitors to Roswell? Join Host Kali Boatright as she poses these questions and more to Andy Williams, Visit Roswell, and Steve Stroud, Roswell Inc. The “GNFCC 400 Insider” is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

Andy Williams, Visit Roswell, the Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau

**Andy Williams, Visit Roswell, the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau**

Andy Williams is the Executive Director of Visit Roswell, the Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau. Visit Roswell and the Roswell Visitors Center is the place for “All Things Roswell.” It is a convenient place to start your excursion whether you are looking for historic attractions, trails to hike, nature, entertainment, breweries, or Roswell’s extensive culinary scene.

Knowledgeable staff can assist with arrangements for a fun filled day, overnight stay, or a several day trip. The Roswell Visitors Center is located at the intersection of Hwy. 9 and Sloan Street in Roswell’s Historic District (just across the street from the Historic Town Square.) at 617 Atlanta Street; Roswell, GA 30075.

You can email info@visitroswellga.com, or call 770-640-3253 or 800-776-7935. The Visit Roswell website can be found at http://www.visitroswellga.com/.

Steve Stroud, Roswell Inc.

Steve Stroud is the Executive Director for Economic Development with Roswell Inc.

As the economic development and business advocacy organization for the City of Roswell, Roswell Inc. serves as a catalyst for a sustainable, innovative and vibrant business community in the city.

Their vision is for Roswell to be the best place in the region for innovative, community-minded businesses and entrepreneurs, and they accomplish this through four main areas of work—business attraction and recruitment, business retention and expansion, industry support programs, and business development.

As a 501(c)6 nonprofit, Roswell Inc. has worked with the City of Roswell through a public-private partnership since 2012 by serving as an advocate for business and economic growth.

For more information, go to https://roswellinc.org/ or call 678-823-4004.

About GNFCC and “The GNFCC 400 Insider”

**Kali Boatright, President and CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce**

“The GNFCC 400 Insider” (formerly “North Atlanta’s Bizlink”) is presented by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) and is hosted by Kali Boatright, President and CEO of GNFCC. The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, member-driven organization comprised of over 1400 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Their service area includes Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell and Sandy Springs. GNFCC is the leading voice on economic development, business growth and quality of life issues in North Fulton County.

The GNFCC promotes the interests of our members by assuming a leadership role in making North Fulton an excellent place to work, live, play and stay. They provide one voice for all local businesses to influence decision makers, recommend legislation, and protect the valuable resources that make North Fulton a popular place to live.

For more information on GNFCC and its North Fulton County service area, follow this link or call (770) 993-8806.

ATL Developments with Geoff Smith: Kerry Armstrong, Atlanta Regional Commission and Pope & Land Real Estate

July 8, 2019 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

ATL Developments with Geoff Smith: Kerry Armstrong, Atlanta Regional Commission and Pope & Land Real Estate

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**Geoff Smith and Kerry Armstrong on “ATL Developments with Geoff Smith”**

ATL Developments with Geoff Smith: An Interview with Kerry Armstrong, Atlanta Regional Commission and Pope & Land Real Estate

Host Geoff Smith speaks with Kerry Armstrong, Chairman of the Atlanta Regional Commission, on planning and growth across numerous local jurisdictions in Metro Atlanta, the problem of affordable housing, and other growth issues in Metro Atlanta.

Kerry Armstrong, Atlanta Regional Commission and Pope & Land Real Estate

Kerry Armstrong has served on the Atlanta Regional Commission since 2008, and is currently serving his second term as the ARC Board Chairman. During his tenure on the ARC Board he served on numerous Commission Committees and as Co-Chair of the Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board.

Professionally, as a Managing Director – Development & Investment Services Partner with Pope & Land Real Estate, Kerry is involved in the development, marketing, leasing, and management of commercial real estate investments. He joined Pope & Land in 2012, and his commercial real estate career spans three decades. Prior to joining Pope & Land, Kerry worked with Duke Realty Corporation as a Senior Vice President for nearly 22 years where he had a leadership role in building Duke Realty’s Atlanta Office portfolio from around 460,000 square feet in 1990 to more than 4.5 million square feet through development and acquisition.

He is also actively involved in leadership roles in numerous civic, educational, and charitable organizations, including the North Fulton Community Improvement District, the Council for Quality Growth, the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

Geoff Smith, Host of “ATL Developments with Geoff Smith”

“ATL Developments with Geoff Smith” covers all things economic development in the Atlanta Metro area. From everything inside the Beltline to Avalon and beyond, Geoff Smith interviews the movers and shakers making the ATL one of the best places to live, work and play. An archive of past episodes can be found here.

Geoff Smith is a mortgage banker with Assurance Financial working with Real Estate agents and homebuyers to help them get happily to their closing table. Geoff is an authority on the latest economic development trends shaping the Atlanta Metro area. His interviews reveal an inside perspective at how things get done in the ATL.

Geoff is an active member of his community serving on the Board of Directors of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, as well as holding the position of chairman for the Chamber’s Education Committee. He is also Secretary of the Roswell Youth Baseball Association and coaches his sons in football, baseball and basketball. Geoff enjoys golf, camping and traveling with his wife and two sons. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia.

“ATL Developments with Geoff Smith” is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®, located inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with approximately $12.9 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Alan Crowe, Room2work

May 14, 2019 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Alan Crowe, Room2work

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Alan Crowe developed the idea for Room2work in 2016 while President of SpecPoint Incorporated. His experience finding the right space for SpecPoint, plus an understanding of what his customers, mostly contractors, needed in a commercial space, helped form early versions of the Room2work concept.

There are lots of commercial options for business owners that only need office space. However, there’s a substantial gap between a home-based business and the jump to a commercial space if you need storage space for inventory or equipment. Room2work bridges that gap by providing flexible office, meeting, and warehouse space under one roof.

Ultimately, Room2work is more than just coworking – it’s an ecosystem of space plus services like accounting, marketing and logistics that give business owners the confidence to leave their home office and let their business grow.

For more information, call (470) 721-0606 or go to their website, https://www.room2work.com/.

“North Fulton Business Radio” is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®, located inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with approximately $12.9 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.