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Greg Lang with Good Samaritan Health Center and Jay Moran with Followed Social Media for Business

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Mike Sammond, Greg Lang, Jay Moran, Steven Julian

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Greg Lang/Good Samaritan Health Center

Greg Lang, Good Samaritan Health CenterGood Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett is a non-profit organization committed to caring for the uninsured and under-insured working poor in Gwinnett County. It is the aim of Good Samaritan Gwinnett to not only meet physical needs, but to also address the spiritual needs of their patients through prayer and biblical counseling. They serve the community by helping to eliminate health disparities for uninsured and under-insured populations, and their programs help reduce the cost of indigent care on the public health care delivery system.

Jay Moran/Followed Social Media for Business

Followed Social Media for Business takes social media off your marketing “To-Do” list, and keeps you top-of-mind with your target market to influence their buying decisions, all while saving you time, money and keeping your work-life balance in harmony.

 

 

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Barbara Kvam with LegalShield and Julie King with Fairway Mortgage

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Mike Sammond, Barbara Kvam, Juile King, Steven Julian

Mike Sammond, Barbara Kvam, Juile King, Steven Julian

Barbara Kvam/LegalShield

LegalShield is a 44-year old company providing individuals, families, and small business-owners with affordable access to top-rated attorneys in the U.S. and four provinces of Canada. ID Shield plans are also offered by partnering with Kroll, a 44-year old worldwide theft investigative services company. Kroll will do whatever it takes, for however long it takes, to restore a member’s stolen identity, backed by a $5 million service guarantee.

Julie King/Fairway Mortgage

Julie King, Fairway MortgageFairway Independent Mortgage Corporation and it’s staff have one clear goal – to act as a trusted advisor, providing highly personalized service and speed during every step of the loan process. It’s all designed to exceed your expectations, guarantee satisfaction and earn trust. Fairway opened it’s doors in 1996. Last year, they doubled their business from $5.63 billion dollars in loans closed to over $11 billion in 2015.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: John Schweizer with GDP Technologies, Jerrí Hewett with Wealth Horizon, Estebon Watson with Espeute Productions, and Cally D’Angelo with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

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Johnny Phelps, Cally D'Angelo, Estebon Watson, Jerri Hewett, John Schweizer

Johnny Phelps, Cally D’Angelo, Estebon Watson, Jerri Hewett, John Schweizer

John Schweizer/GDP Technologies

GDP Technologies started delivering office automation to its clients in 1977 as Georgia Duplicating Products. Since its inception, GDP has focused on empowering its Georgia workforce with the ability to increase client Gross Domestic Product, their real output, one client at a time. GDP was acquired by Global Imaging Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Xerox Corporation, in 2010 and continues to fulfill its mission of unparalleled customer service.

Jerri Hewett/Wealth Horizon

At Wealth Horizon, they build globally diversified portfolios tailored for you. For the foundation of your portfolio they use low-cost core holdings based on Nobel Prize-winning research. They often pair these with satellite strategies. They believe these strategies may lower volatility and potentially protect your portfolio during market and economic downturns. They believe each person has an individual risk number based upon a scale of 1 to 100 that can be quantified. They build a portfolio to match your risk number, and not to match a single measure of the market.

Estebon Watson/Espeute Productions

Espeuté Productions is a memory-oriented, multi-tiered production company that provides videography, photography, and entertainment services to its clients. With state-of-the-art equipment and experienced professionalism, they are able to capture every detail of life’s most defining moments. They can also assist in the production of major works, such as short and feature films, as well as with commercials and corporate marketing videos. They are passionate about what they do and always come prepared to accommodate your every need.

Cally D’Angelo/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

The Gwinnett Chamber is the forum for business, government, education, healthcare, arts/culture/entertainment, and philanthropic and public-service communities to come together to advance the region’s economy and enrich Gwinnett’s quality of life.

 

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Dan Lucas with CREDO Financial Services and Brenda Lopez with The Lopez Firm

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Steven Julian, Dan Lucas, Brenda Lopez, Mike Sammond

Steven Julian, Dan Lucas, Brenda Lopez, Mike Sammond

Dan Lucas/CREDO Financial Services

CREDO Financial Services has been servicing clients of all sizes, both internationally and domestically, for many years. Whether you are an entrepreneur in start-up phases, or a longstanding pillar of the business community, CREDO’s commitment to forming a true partnership with their clients is exactly what you have been missing from your typical CPA or CFO.

Brenda Lopez/The Lopez Firm

The Lopez Firm is a law office that specializes in immigration matters. Brenda Lopez is a proud Gwinnettian for over ten years, living and working in District 99. As a resident and business owner in the district, she is fully invested in the economic development of the communities in her district and understands firsthand the challenges faced by residents and business owners daily. Brenda Lopez is committed to using her legal background and expertise in community development to zealously advocate for her constituents in the State General Assembly.

 

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Doug Ireland with Freeland Painting & Construction, A.C. Chan with Power Slide, Sterling Porter with Sterling Porter CPA, and Courtney Spencer with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

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Johnny Phelps, A.C. Chan, Courtney Spencer, Sterling Porter, Doug Ireland

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Doug Ireland/Freeland Painting & Construction

The mission at Freeland Painting is to bring excellence to their clients through home repairs. Painting, roofing, and general renovations are not a unique business but Freeland Painting & Construction intends to be unique within this industry. They believe that their customer’s fulfillment and happiness is their ultimate goal and their only assignment. They believe that only by serving their customers FIRST can they then serve their employees, suppliers, and families.

A.C. Chan/Power Slide

Power Slide’s mission is to help you become a more effective communicator through your pitch, presentation or keynote. Effective communicators get funded, win customers and influence others. Whether your audience is an individual, small group or large audience, they can help you stand out and be memorable.

 

Sterling Porter/Sterling Porter CPA

In today’s competitive environment, information is power. With Sterling Porter, CPA, you will receive valuable information to improve your cash flow, control your operation, and reduce your taxes. Your financial statements will be prepared accurately, based on proper accounting rules and procedures. Plus, you will understand what the numbers mean and how to use them to manage your business more profitably.

Courtney Spencer/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

The Gwinnett Chamber is the forum for business, government, education, healthcare, arts/culture/entertainment, and philanthropic and public-service communities to come together to advance the region’s economy and enrich Gwinnett’s quality of life. The mission of the Gwinnett Chamber is to strengthen existing businesses, facilitate the growth of quality job opportunities, and enrich the community’s quality of life. The Gwinnett Chamber serves over 2,000 members throughout metro Atlanta by delivering pertinent and useful programs that strengthen and connect businesses locally, regionally, and globally. The Gwinnett Chamber uses its strategic marketing and communications capabilities to support its members, promote its programs, and enhance economic development efforts.

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Doug Adams of Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Dan Curry of City of Loganville and Rachel Hill of Dr. Chris Natural Remedies

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Mike Sammond, Doug Adams, Rachel Hill, Mayor Dan Curry, Steven Julian

Mike Sammond, Doug Adams, Rachel Hill, Mayor Dan Curry, Steven Julian

Doug Adams/Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce

Doug Adams, Greater Eastside Chamber of CommerceThe Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce (GECC) is the recognized voice of the business community in the cities of Snellville, Loganville and Grayson. It is the premiere source of business information, networking and education in the area. The Chamber is also a powerful force in working alongside other local organizations to bolster the efforts of community outreach and charitable causes. The Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce is the forum “Where Business and Community Meet.”

Mayor Dan Curry/City of Loganville

Mayor Dan Curry, City of LoganvilleThe City of Loganville is located within both Walton and Gwinnett Counties and is centrally located between Atlanta and Athens, GA. Loganville’s schools maintain the school of excellence status and the city is only minutes from major universities and technical colleges including the University of Georgia, Gwinnett Technical College and Athens Technical College.

Loganville’s tag line of “Where People Matter” is more than a phrase; it’s a constant reminder of the values and principles that make the community great. The unique blend of hometown feel mixed with modern conveniences is why so many companies and organizations find Loganville a great place to open their doors and prosper.

If you are looking for a small community with amenities of a larger city, great schools, planned development, and ample business opportunities, the City of Loganville should be the star on your map.

Rachel Hill/Dr. Chris Natural Remedies

Rachel Hill, Dr. Chris Natuarl RemediesThe mission of Dr. Chris Natural Remedies is to provide the members of their community with high quality, affordable healthcare in a comfortable and caring environment. Their goal is to alleviate pain, and educate and inspire people to become active participants in their own health and wellness. Their approach is holistic; they treat the entire person, not just the symptoms.

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Lauren Chaney and Ashlyn DiNardo from Birch Communications, Michael McClellan from Designs in Motion, and Courtney Spencer from the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

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Lauren Chaney and Ashlyn DiNardo/Birch Communitcations

Birch is a leading technology service provider to small, mid-sized, enterprise and wholesale businesses. They meet the needs of business customers that are under-served by other providers by offering a diverse portfolio of integrated technology solutions coupled with a relentless focus on customer service. Their mission is to provide high-quality, reliable communications, broadband, cloud and IT services to business customers at the best possible value while giving each of their clients the personal attention they deserve.

Michael McClellan/Designs in Motion

Designs In Motion is a full-service creative design firm, specializing in the enhancement of your company’s external and internal communication tools. Whether it’s print media, a unique web presence, or helping to create that dynamic ad campaign, you can rest assured that they will make your business stand out from your competitors. Their expertise in the creative arena has enabled their clients to achieve significant increases in visibility and brand awareness. Designs In Motion was founded in 1998 and is committed to offering excellent value to their customers through enhanced design solutions and outstanding customer service.

Courtney Spencer/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

The Gwinnett Chamber will be the forum for business, government, education, healthcare, arts/culture/entertainment, and philanthropic and public-service communities to come together to advance our region’s economy and enrich Gwinnett’s quality of life. The mission of the Gwinnett Chamber is to strengthen existing businesses, facilitate the growth of quality job opportunities, and enrich the community’s quality of life. The Gwinnett Chamber serves over 2,000 members throughout metro Atlanta by delivering pertinent and useful programs that strengthen and connect businesses locally, regionally, and globally. The Gwinnett Chamber uses its strategic marketing and communications capabilities to support its members, promote its programs, and enhance economic development efforts.

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Sonja Hackett of Certified Home Care of Georgia, Dorothy Kohn of Touchmark National Bank and Maria Mendillo of FarraTech

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Mike Sammond, Sonja Hackett, Dorothy Kohn, Maria Mendillo, Steven Julian

Mike Sammond, Sonja Hackett, Dorothy Kohn, Maria Mendillo, Steven Julian

Sonja Hackett/Certified Home Care of Georgia

Sonja Hackett, Certified Home Care of GeorgiaCertified Home Care of Georgia has compassionate and highly trained caregivers who are ready to help
with your day-to-day living. Their focus is on developing customer relations, nourishing souls, preserving dignity, respecting their clients’ property and customizing their care.

 


Dorothy Kohn/Touchmark National Bank

Dorothy Kohn, Touchmark National BankTouchmark National Bank is a community bank that was established in 2007 and focuses on commercial customers such as business owners and real estate investors. The bank provides a full array of deposit products, working capital lines of credit, commercial mortgages, equipment loans and business expansion and/or business acquisition financing. As a community bank, their distinguishing factor is that they are not restricted to where they can lend geographically; their footprint can be found all over the state of Georgia and the southeast. They have the expertise to offer every type of loan program available which includes conventional loans, SBA 7A, SBA 504 and USDA programs. Don’t forget to check out their CD rates – they are currently the highest in the state!

Maria Mendillo/FarraTech

Maria Mendillo, FarraTechFarraTech, formerly known as Laser Supply & Service, was founded in 1990 and is based in Norcross, GA. FarraTech has one simple philosophy: to be the best customer service company in Atlanta. Whatever your laser printer, copier, service or repair needs may be, they invite you to experience for yourself what makes FarraTech an extraordinary company. Their people, their focus on quality, and their dedication to doing business with integrity is what they care about and strive for daily.

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Organized Chick, Minuteman Press of Duluth and Gwinnett Chamber

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Bruno Taillefer, Stephanie Christopolous, Nick Masino, Johnny Phelps

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On this month’s episode of “Open for Business”, host Johnny Phelps introduces you to Stephanie Christopolous of Organized Chick, Bruno Taillefer of Minuteman Press of Duluth, and Nick Masino of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.

“Open for Business” is the Gwinnett Chamber’s monthly radio show and is presented by FarraTech. FarraTech – Great People. Remarkable Service.

Stephanie Christopolous/Organized Chick

IMG_0484Professional organizer Stephanie Christopoulos of Snellville, GA is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) as well as the GA-NAPO Chapter. She is the owner of Organized Chick, a professional organizing business that specializes in helping small business owners achieve balance in their lives and helping them save time and money.

Organized Chick believes in doing more than organizing a room and sorting things into a bin. They believe in helping you reclaim your life when you’re feeling overwhelmed by the current state of your life, your space or a certain project or task. Organized Chick will help you reclaim that space, energy and enthusiasm. Whether your needs are big or small, Organized Chick can help you GET organized and STAY organized.

A little organization can go a long way towards getting you back into your best self. Organized Chick provides superior and efficient organizing that will change your life. Their services include Small Business Organizing, Residential Organizing, Home Office Organizing, and Relocation services.

Bruno Taillefer/Minuteman Press of Duluth

IMG_0486When it comes to business communications services, Minuteman Press of Duluth can do it all. With a complete range of products and services at your disposal, they can help you get your message out to customers, employees and vendors alike.

Using the latest printing and document management technology, they handle your projects from start to finish. Their energetic and experienced staff is dedicated to delivering what you need, when you need it.

Minuteman Press of Duluth. They design, print and promote… You. They’re the one stop shop for your business.

Nick Masino/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

IMG_0488The mission of the Gwinnett Chamber is to strengthen existing businesses, facilitate the growth of quality job opportunities, and enrich the community’s quality of life. The Gwinnett Chamber serves over 2,000 members throughout metro Atlanta by delivering pertinent and useful programs that strengthen and connect businesses locally, regionally, and globally. The Gwinnett Chamber uses its strategic marketing and communications capabilities to support its members, promote its programs, and enhance economic development efforts.

To watch the video of this program, CLICK HERE.

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Ryan Burton of Ryan Burton Music Group, Maria Mendillo of FarraTech and Al Simon of Sandler Training by Simon

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Steven Julian, Ryan Burton, Maria Mendillo, Al Simon, Mike Sammond

Ryan Burton/Ryan Burton Music Group

Ryan Burton, Ryan Burton Music GroupRyan Burton Music Group is an independent record company that focuses on artists at the start of their career. Their goal is to record music that ignites imaginations. The company was founded by Canadian/American entrepreneur, musician, songwriter and producer Ryan Burton and is based in Dacula, GA.

 

Maria Mendillo/FarraTech

Maria Mendillo, FarraTechFarraTech Inc., formerly known as Laser Supply & Service, was founded in 1990 and is based in Norcross, GA. FarraTech has one simple philosophy: to be the best customer service company in Atlanta. Whatever your laser printer, copier, service or repair needs may be, they invite you to experience for yourself what makes FarraTech an extraordinary company. Their people, their focus on quality, and their dedication to doing business with integrity is what they care about and strive for daily.

Al Simon/Sandler Training by Simon

Al Simon, Sandler Training by SimonSandler Training by Simon specializes in training and coaching in the areas of sales, leadership, sales management and customer service. They specialize in teaching business owners and sales professionals to be effective and consistent with their business development strategies, tactics and attitudes.

A graduate of Georgia Tech with a B.S. degree in Industrial Management, Al Simon has over 35 years of direct sales experience, and he has also been exposed to many different sales strategies and approaches. Consistently the top performer in sales volume for his company before starting Sandler Training by Simon, he has mastered the art of selling in both simple and complex sales cycles. He has also successfully managed salespeople in highly competitive, high-risk situations.