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Pam Blatchford and Wendy Ryoul with Solutions Marketing, Criss Maple with Champion Windows and Steve Kendrick with Infiniti of Gwinnett

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Steven Julian, Mike Sammond, Wendy, Pam, Steve Kendrick, Criss Maple

Steven Julian, Mike Sammond, Wendy Ryoul, Pam Blatchford, Steve Kendrick, Criss Maple

Pam Blatchford & Wendy Ryoul/Solutions Marketing

Solutions Marketing offers unique marketing solutions for your business! They know  marketing is imperative when it comes to gaining the attention of prospective consumers and clients, developing products or service demand, and turning those prospective consumers into customers. Marketing has an effect on sales, pricing and promotions as well as your advertising strategies.

Criss Maple/Champion Windows of Atlanta 

Without a quality product backed by excellent customer service, a business will not realize  great success. Champion Windows of Atlanta sets their standards of quality, value and customer service to the highest degree. They go the distance to ensure your experience with Champion is a pleasurable one, from the initial purchase to installation and years later, you will find them ready and willing to serve you.

Steve Kendrick/Infiniti of Gwinnett

A new car is where need meets desire. Anything that runs can get you from Point A to Point  B. But you’re not just anyone and you don’t want just anything. That’s where Infiniti of Gwinnett comes in.  The expert sales staff at their Atlanta Infiniti dealership will help you  pick the new car, truck or SUV with the options, and at the price, that make the vehicle right  for you. Treating you with courtesy and ensuring your satisfaction is important. With a large inventory and competitive prices, they’re confident they can  meet your automotive needs and desires. They welcome the opportunity to add you to their long list of satisfied customers who’ve shopped at the Infiniti dealer in Duluth, GA.

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INDIGO INSIGHTS: Tyler Williams with Tyler Williams Live

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Tyler Williams/Tyler Williams Live

???????????????????????????????Tyler Williams is a transition coach based out of Athens, GA. Tyler believes we all have a  unique voice and when we connect that voice to the world around us, we all win. The coaching  process creates opportunity for significant life change by raising self-awareness, increasing  motivation and using accountability to fully experience life around us. Tyler is passionate  about helping people uncover their voice, helping clients to live life at their highest level. He  primarily works with those facing life transitions. A complimentary session is offered to those  interested in learning more about the coaching process. For more information visit tylerwilliamslive.com.

Fenski Automotive, Hi-Hope Service Center, Gwinnett County Health and Human Services and Suwanee Magazine

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Mike Sammond, Angie Veugeler, Rachel Fasig, Pat Baker, Susan Boldan Butts, Kimberly Shupe, Joe Fenski, Steven Julian

Mike Sammond, Angie Veugeler, Rachel Fasig, Pat Baker, Susan Boldan Butts, Kimberly Shupe, Joe Fenski, Steven Julian

Joe Fenski and Kimberly Shupe/Fenski Automotive

???????????????????????????????Fenski Automotive Center is conveniently located and now celebrating 10 years at 1010 Peachtree Industrial  Boulevard in Sugar Hill! Since 2004, they have provided complete auto repair services on your domestic, Asian and  European vehicles with the goal of helping you keep them up to 300,000 worry-free miles as they are designed to do. They understand the value of preventive maintenance and their industry certified technicians strive to offer each customer a consultation they can trust. Fenski Automotive Center… Helping you LOVE  your vehicle much longer than your loan!

Susan Boland Butts/Hi-Hope Service Center

???????????????????????????????Hi-Hope Service Center provides services to adults with developmental disabilities in  Gwinnett County.  Over 50 years ago the parents of six young students from Gwinnett County founded one of the first organizations in Georgia to teach children with intellectual disabilities. The Hi-Hope Service Center, formerly known as Gwinnett County Association  for Retarded Citizens, was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in 1960. Under the capable leadership of Vinie Lowry, and support from many parents and the  greater Gwinnett community, construction of a special needs school was completed in  1970. In the late 1990s when all student programs, including the pre-school program, were integrated into the public schools, Hi-Hope successfully transitioned to an organization supporting developmentally disabled adults. Currently, Hi-Hope supports 108 individuals through its weekday community access, employment and residential group home programs.

Pat Baker/Gwinnett County Health and Human Services

???????????????????????????????Gwinnett County Health and Human Services is a division in Community Services. HHS is  made up of Gwinnett Senior Services (four senior multipurpose centers – Buford, Norcross,  Lawrenceville and Centerville), two human services centers (One -Stops in Buford and  Norcross) and one community center (Centerville). The One-Stops offer many different  programs and house non-profits and service agencies.  The services offered by Senior  Services (those over the age of 60) are congregate meals, home-delivered meals, several different transportation programs, homemaker services, care management, information and assistance, and a wide variety of opportunities to volunteer. The Centerville Community Center offers a wide variety of programming for all ages.

Angie Veugeler and Rachel Fasig/Suwanee Magazine

???????????????????????????????Suwanee Magazine is a family, community & lifestyle magazine designed to keep pace and  flow with the active Suwanee lifestyle. Distributing over 20,000 free copies bi-monthly to hundreds of businesses and locations in the Suwanee area, the magazine shares insight with its readers and focuses on their unique interests. Suwanee Magazine devotes sections pertaining to the best of dining, shopping, music, local personalities, business, industry and everything in between that impacts the Suwanee area and beyond. Each month new  businesses emerge, new trends develop, new leaders move to the community forefront and Suwanee Magazine is there to keep you connected!

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Dr. Bill Lampton with Championship Communication and Sally Buchanan with Creative Community Services

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Mike Sammond, Paula Fine, Bill Lampton, Sally Buchanan, Steven Julian

Mike Sammond, Paula Fine, Bill Lampton, Sally Buchanan, Steven Julian

Dr. Bill Lampton/Championship Communication

Formed in 1997, Championship Communication – based in Gainesville, Georgia – has served top tier clients including Gillette, Duracell, Procter & Gamble, Ritz Carlton Cancun, British Columbia Legal Management Association, the Missouri Bar, and the University of Georgia Athletic Association. Dr. Lampton provides keynote speeches, directs seminars, and helps companies identify and find solutions to their communication problems. Additionally, he trains people on how to produce top quality videos with their i-Pad cameras. Google ranks him constantly among the top three Speech Coaches in Georgia. His presentation topics cover communication, sales, customer service, and motivation. His motto: “Helping You Finish in First Place!”

Sally Buchanan/Creative Community Services

Creative Community Services is a nonprofit organization that improves the quality of life for children, teens and adults with developmental disabilities and mental health needs, and their families, by providing direct services and community-based support throughout the state of Georgia.

Richard Young with Farmers Insurance and Kyle Glave with NOVAtime Technology

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Kyle Glave, Richard Young, Steven Julien, Mike Sammond

Kyle Glave, Richard Young, Steven Julian, Mike Sammond

Richard Young/Farmers Insurance

As your personal agent, Richard Young believes in keeping you informed and aware of Farmers Insurance products. It is his mission to help you develop the right plans to meet your insurance needs. Through dedication, knowledge and a tireless work ethic, Richard will be the agent that his customers will want to send their friends and families to. He will strive to protect his clients’ assets.

Kyle Glave/NOVAtime Technology

In 1999, NOVAtime Technology was founded with the mission to continually research and develop the capabilities of Workforce Management solutions. Driven by forward-thinking people and the latest advances in technology, NOVAtime has gained recognition as a technical leader of the industry and is now one of the largest Time and Attendance providers in the United States. Our solutions automate and simplify time and resource management through the use of innovative technology that controls labor costs and promotes the growth of business.

Maria de la Guardia with Assisted Living Locators and Luis Hernandez with Regus Business Centers

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Mike Sammond, Maria de la Guardia, Luis Hernandez, Steven Julian

Mike Sammond, Maria de la Guardia, Luis Hernandez, Steven Julian

Maria de la Guardia/Assisted Living Locators

Assisted Living Locators is a free service for seniors and their families to help explore and understand elder care options, senior housing and resources. They will be at your side advocating for you and helping you feel comfortable and “at home” with the decision you make. They are locally owned and operated and experts at what they do.

Luis Hernandez/Regus Business Centers

Regus is the world’s largest global provider of flexible workspace with 1,800 locations in 600 cities in 100 countries. They help more than a million customers work more effectively – to work their way – every day. Their products and services allow their customers to concentrate on their core business, and use their talents to best effect. Whether it’s a larges global corporate business or an entrepreneur with an idea, Regus helps businesses and individuals be more flexible, more cost-effective and more agile – and better able to face the unexpected challenges of business in the 21st century.

Young Authors from West Jackson Middle School

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Mike Sammond, Young Authors from West Jackson Middle School, Melinda Wallace

Mike Sammond, Young Authors from West Jackson Middle School, Melinda Wallace

Young Authors from West Jackson Middle School (Jefferson, GA)

Young authors from Ms. Melinda Wallace’s 6th grade class at West Jackson Elementary School were interviewed on this special edition of Gwinnett Business Radio.

All of the students participated in the Young Writers Program division of National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo. The challenge of NaNoWriMo was to write a 50,000 word novel (or meet their individual word count goal) during the month of November. The students were allowed to plan or design characters and plots or storylines up until then, but could not write a single word of their story until November 1st, and all had to be done by the end of the month. Students who successfully completed the challenge got to work with CreateSpace to publish their books on Amazon.

Rich Lockhart and Jeff Ely with Magnolia Golf Group, Zachary Bennett with Reformation Productions, Justin Williams with Williams and Williams Law Firm, Carl Odendahl with Pilgrim Mat Services

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Rich Lockhart, Jeff Ely, Carl Odendahl, Justin Williams, Zachary Bennett

Rich Lockhart, Jeff Ely, Carl Odendahl, Justin Williams, Zachary Bennett

Rich Lockhart & Jeff Ely/Magnolia Golf Group

Magnolia Golf Group helps golf tournaments and other special events meet and exceed their fundraising goals and create memorable experiences for their attendees.

Zachary Bennett/Reformation Productions

Reformation Productions is a full service marketing agency focused on helping small and regional sized business grow through using proven, professional marketing techniques and strategies tailored to the specific business to provide the most effective creative possible and the most efficient use of their marketing budgets.

Justin Williams/Williams and Williams Law Firm

Williams and Williams Law Firm is based in the north Atlanta metro area and serves it’s clients in the areas of DUI defense and personal injury. A father and son firm, they are dedicated to providing the community with passionate understanding and dedication to their cases; wisdom from their experience, research, and education; and the results that matter most to their clients. This team of lawyers is fearless in trial and yet fully engaged in client service.

Carl Odendahl/Pilgrim Mat Services

Pilgrim Mats is a facility services company specializing in customized safety floor mat rental for all types of business.  They are also a full-service commercial laundry focusing on textile rental and washroom supplies.

John Lehmberg with Make It Loud and Marques Burnett with The Sports Utility Vehicle

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Mike Sammond, Marques Burnett, John Lehmberg, Steven Julian

Mike Sammond, Marques Burnett, John Lehmberg, Steven Julian

John Lehmberg/Make It Loud

Make It Loud is a marketing company specializing in digital marketing. They provide web design, search engine optimization, social media, email marketing, printing, and other marketing services, primarily for small and medium sized businesses. Make It Loud is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and recently won the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce’s Pinnacle Award and the Small Business of the Year award.

Marques Burnett/The Sports Utility Vehicle

The SUV fuses live webcasts, sponsorship development and special projects to drive results for teams, events and brands in the world of sports. They pride themselves on doing things big and small to maximize the results of each group’s experience when it comes to sports content, its consumption, and the audience involved.

Jeremiah Plaskett and James Willard with Byteworks, and Robert Minskoff with Minskoff Growth Strategies

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Steven Julian, Robert Minskoff, James Williard, Jeremiah Plaskett, Mike Sammond

Steven Julian, Robert Minskoff, James Willard, Jeremiah Plaskett, Mike Sammond

Jeremiah Plaskett & James Willard/Byteworks

Byteworks is an agile IT services provider comprised of technology experts that truly love what they do. Their engineers are technology evangelists who enthusiastically share ideas and inspire their customers by showing them new ways that technology can solve their problems. They are not driven by sales, but by design. They do not sell products to fix a problem; rather they evaluate their customers’ needs and recommend the most effective and cost-efficient solutions to address both their immediate needs and their vision for the future. They are driven to create long-term relationships with their customers, to become a partner in their growth and evolution as a company.

Robert Minskoff/Minskoff Growth Strategies

Minskoff Growth Strategies is a sales consulting company specializing in helping B2B companies identify, contact, and engage their best prospects as to help shorten the sales cycle and expedite the conversion of prospect to customer. Minskoff Growth Strategies specializes in lead generation, lead nurturing, training and strategic sales consulting.