Eric Hansotia with AGCO and Todd Gerry with Tradebank of Atlanta

Posted on September 18, 2015September 18, 2015

Mike Sammond, Eric Hansotia, Todd Gerry, Steven Julian

Eric Hansotia/AGCO

AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural equipment. AGCO supports more productive farming through a full line of tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage equipment, grain storage and protein production systems, seeding and tillage implements and replacement parts. AGCO products are sold through five core equipment brands, Challenger®, Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra® and are distributed globally through a combination of approximately 3,100 independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries.

Founded in 1990, AGCO is headquartered in Duluth, GA. In 2014, AGCO had net sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit http://www.AGCOcorp.com. For company news, information and events, please follow us on Twitter: @AGCOCorp. For financial news on Twitter, please follow the hashtag #AGCOIR.

Todd Gerry/Tradebank of Atlanta

Tradebank of Atlanta is a trade/barter organization representing thousands of business owners who trade/barter their products and services to acquire the things they need without having to spend cash. Tradebank has offices throughout North America providing its clients with new avenues to market their business as well as a wealth of spending opportunities that can either reduce their cash expenses or enhance their personal lifestyles.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS presented by Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Posted on August 31, 2015August 31, 2015

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Kevin Ford & Stephanie Moyer/Insperity

More than 28 years ago, Insperity CEO Paul Sarvadi envisioned making business owners’ lives easier by taking HR and administrative burdens off their plates. So he decided to start a company with little more than 600 square feet of space and one telephone. Since then, Insperity has grown to be a 2.3 billion dollar, debt-free company with 57 offices nationwide as a result of helping clients reach their goals.

Their business model is simple: They’re dedicated to helping businesses succeed by taking care of the things that could be distracting you from the bigger picture. They do this by helping you control expenses, minimize risk exposure and maximize your opportunities for revenue generation. Through their flagship HR service, Insperity Workforce Optimization, they help you tackle health care reform. They also provide everything you need to grow your business, from large company benefits to payroll processing, while managing employer liability and compliance issues.

David Wilkins/Maid Right of Duluth

Maid Right of Duluth is a different type of home cleaning service. One big difference is that the Maid Right of Duluth cleaners are not hourly workers – they are the business owners. Take comfort in knowing the same reliable and trustworthy cleaning crew will clean on each visit. At Maid Right of Duluth, they customize a house cleaning plan to fit their clients’ unique needs and busy lifestyle. Personal attention to detail, a thorough cleaning regimen and a commercially tested process translates into superior maid services for your home. Maid Right of Duluth’s advantages include their exclusive disinfecting EnviroShield® treatment on each visit, strong communication with your Maid Right of Duluth cleaner through their log book and survey program, and the strongest guarantee in the home cleaning industry. Maid Right of Duluth is proud to be a certified Trust Dale company

Sean George/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

The mission of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce 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.

Daron Tarlton of DHG Healthcare, Chuck Douglas of Business Success Training and Tiffany Kirkland of American Diabetes Association

Posted on August 13, 2015

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Daron Tarlton/DHG Healthcare

DHG Healthcare is the national healthcare industry practice of Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP. The practice provides a full range of assurance and tax services, and also includes a boutique healthcare consulting business built on four distinctive market-facing service platforms (Strategy, Reimbursement, CFO Advisory and Enterprise Intelligence). DHG Healthcare is sharply focused on the critical business issues facing healthcare organizations in today’s transformative industry environment. For additional information, visit www.dhgllp.com/healthcare.

With more than 1,800 people in 12 states, Dixon Hughes Goodman is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is among the Top 20 largest accounting and advisory firms in the nation. In addition to comprehensive assurance, tax and advisory services, the firm goes to market by major industry focus and serves clients internationally and in all 50 states. Visit www.dhgllp.com for additional information.

Chuck Douglas/Business Success Training

Business Success Training is a company that empowers corporations and businesses with entrepreneurs and soloprreneurs to accelerate bottom line revenue by resourcing them with cutting edge Sales, Leadership, Social Media, Goal Achievement, Time Mastery, Memory , Referral Generation, Lead Generation and Habit Formation Skill Sets which produce immediate and lasting results.

The primary vehicle through which this is accomplished is their Life and Business Changing SUCCESS SUMMIT 2015 that combines all of the previously listed skill sets with an additional bonus of networking with your local areas Top Business Professionals. This SUCCESS SUMMIT 2015 is being held at the Cobb Galleria on October 21st.

Tiffany Kirkland/American Diabetes Association, Atlanta/North Georgia Region

Adults and children in Georgia are increasingly feeling the effects of diabetes as more than 1,000,000 suffer from this deadly disease, 350,000 of whom don’t even know they have it! If present trends continue, it is estimated that one out of every three children, and one in two minority children, face a future with diabetes.

That is why the American Diabetes Association, Atlanta/North Georgia Region office is so committed to educating the public about how to stop diabetes and support those living with this disease.

They are here to help and they invite you to join them. You will be helping to confront, fight and stop diabetes.

Rebecca Hurd with Harmonyx, John Andrews with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers and Antonio Little-El with LegalShield

Posted on August 6, 2015

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Rebecca Hurd/Harmonyx Diagnostics

On a mission to personalize medicine. Harmonyx Diagnostics is an innovative company that is changing the way medication is prescribed in America.

Founded in 2009, Harmonyx believes patients should be empowered to know if their medication will be safe and effective. Patients should also have the power to pay for affordable genetic testing without the hurdles health insurance can cause, and that pharmacists play a key role in giving patients this information by providing Harmonyx tests at their locations.

With the Harmonyx pharmacy partnership, participating pharmacies can provide genetic testing to ensure their patients’ medications are safe and effective.

Harmonyx is a fully automated genotyping system to deliver fast, easy and accurate results to qualified healthcare professionals, helping them determine the appropriate medication and dosing for each patient.

John Andrews/LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community blood supplier for more than 100 hospitals in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. They are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of these hospitals by providing the highest quality blood components and services. LifeSouth is a community blood center, meaning the blood supply collected from their donors directly serves the needs of patients in their community. The blood donated there will stay there for local patient transfusions.

Each year, nearly five million Americans need a blood transfusion. To meet that responsibility, they need to collect 266,000 blood donations a year. That’s 728 donors a day. With over 30 donor centers, 44 blood mobiles, and over 2,000 blood drives a month, the LifeSouth team is committed to making sure the blood is there when you or your family member is in need. They are your community blood center.

The blood supply collected from donors directly serves the needs of patients at over 100 medical facilities throughout their footprint. The blood donated will stay in their community for local patient transfusion. Only if the local supply is met will LifeSouth share their blood resources with other communities.

Antonio Little-El/LegalShield

LegalShield helps individuals and business owners obtain affordable access to actual law firms to handle everything from trivial to traumatic legal issues without having to worry about the cost.

Teresa Holloway with Sugarloaf Mills, Marques Burnett with The Sports Utility Vehicle, Steve Kendrick and Jennifer Kessler with Subaru of Gwinnett, and Julie Mills-Watson with Body of Health and Life

Posted on July 24, 2015July 24, 2015

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Teresa Holloway/Sugarloaf Mills

Sugarloaf Mills is Atlanta’s largest outlet and value retail shopping destination with more than 180 stores, plus family friendly dining and entertainment all under one roof. Sugarloaf Mills is located at I-85 and Sugarloaf Parkway, just 30 minutes north of downtown Atlanta.

Retailers: Sugarloaf Mills has over 180 incredible outlet and value retail stores including Nike Factory Store, Guess Factory Store, Kenneth Cole Company Store, Adidas Outlet, Skechers USA Outlet, Tommy Hilfiger Company Store, Old Navy Outlet, Gymboree Outlet, LEGO Brand Retail Store, Carter’s Outlet, Crocs, The Children’s Place Outlet, Levi’s Outlet, Journey’s and Eddie Bauer Outlet.

Entertainment: Sugarloaf Mills provides entertainment for the whole family to enjoy throughout the day, including AMC Sugarloaf Mills 18, Goldeagle Airsoft Battlefield, Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park, Lunar Mini Golf and Slingshot Speedway.

Dining: Sugarloaf Mills has a variety of on-site dining options with 12 eateries in the food court and several full-service restaurants including Atlanta’s largest Dave & Buster’s, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Thai Diner & Sushi and a brand new location from Shoney’s.

Marques Burnett/The Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV)

The Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) specializes in live webcast production, sports marketing, and special projects. It provides players, teams, and events with live coverage while offering measurable opportunities for businesses to connect with their audiences via the world of sports.

Steve Kendrick & Jennifer Kessler/Subaru of Gwinnett

Located in Duluth, Subaru of Gwinnett offers a great selection of new and used Subaru cars. If you’re searching for a new car, browse their inventory of new Subaru Imprezas, BRZ’s, Outbacks, Tribecas, Foresters and Legacys. If you would like to test drive any of these models, come down to 2920 Satellite Blvd. If you’re looking for a pre-owned car, they can help you there as well. Browse their large selection of used Subaru cars as well as vehicles from other top manufacturers to find the right car for you.

At Subaru of Gwinnett, they don’t just sell cars, they provide a complete car buying experience. They provide customers with everything from Subaru repair services, Subaru auto parts sales, to car loan and lease financing. Visit them at 2920 Satellite Blvd and let show you how easy the car buying experience can be at Subaru of Gwinnett.

Julie Mills-Watson/Body of Health and Life

In addition to being the author of Here’s the Deal about Cancer, Julie is the founder of Body of Health and Life clinic in Snellville, GA. After personally witnessing the power of whole body, integrated healthcare when her husband, Tommy, was diagnosed with brain cancer, a passion was sparked in her to share that knowledge and information with others.

Julie’s approach to sharing her knowledge is practical and hand’s on. She has managed to blend her story and expertise by writing a book and providing therapies in her own clinic. The inspiration of her husband’s energetic quality of life amazed everyone. She realized that by giving the body what it needs such as nutrition, detox, massage, etc. to boost the immune function, you could also improve quality of life. Empowering people with effective ways to help themselves during this fearful and confusing time in their lives is Julie’s mission.

At Julie’s clinic, Body of Health and Life, she and her staff approach the body very different than spa massage. They are licensed and certified in a variety of disciplines in order to assist individuals suffering from cancer, cancer treatments, lymphedema, chronic pain, post-surgery, fatigue, swelling. They assist the body to heal and never force an outcome. The goal is to help you hurt less, heal quicker and have a better quality of life. Body of Health is located at 1780 Oak Road (Suite A2) in Snellville.

Brian Pierce of Catalyst Wealth Management, Jonathan Holmes of Mighty 8th Media and John Miles of Law Offices of John M. Miles

Posted on July 9, 2015July 9, 2015

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Brian Pierce/Catalyst Wealth Management

Catalyst Wealth Management is focused on serving clients in the areas of investment management, alternative tax planning, wealth distribution planning and legacy planning. They enjoy working with accredited investors who love their families and have a true desire to be successful in all facets of life. By helping clients accumulate, sustain and ultimately distribute their wealth effectively, it is their hope that they will have a giant impact in this world.

Jonathan Holmes/Mighty 8th Media

Mighty 8th Media is beginning its 10th year as a full-service marketing, communications and interactive agency with the credentials, creativity and a desire to help organizations build a strong brand and grow their company through effective communications strategies. They view each client uniquely and offer marketing solutions that emphasize both traditional and interactive marketing techniques that are targeted to their unique needs. Their team of professionals sets ambitious goals, plans strategies that defy limits and creates results-oriented campaigns that leave lasting impressions.

The firm’s name was inspired by the 8th Air Force, the largest force of its kind during WWII. Like Mighty 8th, they were formed here in our home state of Georgia, delivered great results and even extended their wings into Europe.

Located north of Atlanta, Mighty 8th Media was founded in 2005 by partners Jonathan Holmes and Bradley Sherwood. At the core of Mighty 8th Media is their dedication to an old-fashioned approach to customer service. They believe in the days when business relationships were often friendships in which the vendor could guide the customer through the decision-making process by fully understanding their needs, desires and financial parameters. By infusing creativity and a diverse mix of media and technology, Mighty 8th is skilled at breathing new life into old concepts.

John Miles/Law Offices of John M. Miles

John Martin Miles is an attorney on private practice in Suwanee. He is a solo practitioner which means that when you retain him, he is who you get, not an associate whom you have never met. John has been practicing in Gwinnett County for 39 years and over that time his practice has morphed to reflect the economy and the demands of his clients. At the current time his practice is focused on what he calls preventive law.

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Candace Williams with Hire Dynamics and Antony Kountouris with BMarko Structures

Posted on May 28, 2015

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Candace Williams/Hire Dynamics

Hire Dynamics is the #1 Staffing Agency in Gwinnet and #2 in Atlanta. They believe that staffing is more than filling a position – it can make a difference for their clients’ business strategies and change the lives of the talent they place. Their commitment to putting their people first has helped them become an award-winning loyalty leader both locally and nationally.

Antony Kountouris/BMarko Structures

BMarko Structures is a shipping container modification company here in Atlanta. They convert containers into office buildings, rooftop bars, and even modular classrooms. If you are interested, you can find more about them here. They are also renting out container office space overlooking the Silverbacks stadium near spaghetti junction.

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Ellie and Jen Peters with Cool2Sweet and Mike Gifford from National Business Chamber of Greater Gwinnett

Posted on April 9, 2015April 10, 2015

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Ellie & Jen Peters/Cool2Sweet

Ellie Peters is an 11-year-old entrepreneur who loves homemade stuff. She learned from school that we should protect our environment by using green products so she started making her own lip gloss and teeth whitening by using Vaseline and baking soda. They were not only safe, but also very effective.

Ellie then started making natural soaps after her cousin developed skin rashes by using other bath products. She saw the benefit of using green products and wanted to share her products with other people. In 2014, Cool 2 Sweet was born after persuading her parents to allow her to start her own business.

Mike Gifford/National Business Chamber of Greater Gwinnett

The National Business Chamber (TNBC) of Greater Gwinnett is a non-traditional chamber that focuses on helping members grow their businesses rapidly and more profitably through a structure that supports shared interests and community building programs. They do this by proactively engaging and satisfying the core needs of today’s businesses. To grow, businesses need to increase their customer traffic, reduce their operating expenses and have access to inexpensive services through innovative approaches enabling them to evaluate their progression. These are substantial and impactful services that TNBC of Greater Gwinnett brings to their members.

Sportscaster Bob Neal, Don Meng with Sign-A-Rama Duluth, Stephanie Christopoulos with Organzied Chick and Terrie Richards with Certified Home Care of Georgia

Posted on April 2, 2015

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Bob Neal/Bob Neal Media

Bob Neal Media is the umbrella organization for all of Bob Neal’s media work. He is involved in Sportscasting as the anchor and co-producer of “Play To Win”, a football season weekly half hour show on college and NFL football, airing at 9:00 AM on Fox 5 Atlanta and syndication stations. This is the second year of the show and additional stations will be announced soon. Bob is also a voice-over talent, represented by three Atlanta Agencies, Houghton, Hutchinson and Umberger. His wife Sally is the voice-over agent at Houghton. Bob also teaches classes, lectures and hold seminars on the Sports Media business. His next seminar is April 22, 2015 at YourAct studios at Peachtree Corners from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. He recently lectured at the Sports Media Undergraduate Certification program at the University of Georgia in Athens.

Don Meng/Sign-A-Rama Duluth

Sign-A-Rama Duluth specializes in design, production and installation of all types of signage. Whether its digitally printing a banner, wrapping a vehicle, or manufacturing and installing a set of channel letters, they have the equipment and personnel in house to get the job done on time and on budget. During their 16 years in a growing Atlanta market, Sign-a-rama Duluth has done everything from installing 10-story banners and window perf, to creating signage for the local Gwinnet Braves. They look forward to helping with your next signage project.

Stephanie Christopoulos/Organzied Chick

Organized Chick is a professional organizing business that specializes in helping small business owners to achieve balance in their lives and helping them save time and money. A resident of Snellville, GA, Stephanie is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) as well as the GA-NAPO Chapter. She currently serves at the Director of Marketing for the GA-NAPO Chapter.

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 or 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. Our services include Small Business Organizing, Residential Organizing, Home Office Organizing, and Relocation services.

Terrie Richards/Certified Home Care of Georgia

Certified Home Care of Georgia provides non medical care to the sick and elderly people in the comfort of their own homes. Headquartered in Dacula GA, they are a locally owned business serving Metro Atlanta for over 6 years. They are licensed by the Georgia Department of Community Health. Great pride is taken to match you with caregivers of similar interest and personalities to ensure quality service and compatibility.

Why are the hosts and guests showing off their wrestling moves? Listen to the show and find out!

Eric Alimena with Alimena Limousine and Cal and Wendy Roberson with Married and Naked

Posted on March 26, 2015

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Eric Alimena/Alimena Limousine and Worldwide Transportation

Alimena Limousine is a first class provider of professional, reliable, luxury limousine and worldwide transportation services that takes great pride in customer service and excellence.

They have the best chauffeurs in the industry, trained to the highest level of professionalism and customer service through their very own training program. They take great pride in their vehicles, ensuring they are always immaculate and very well-maintained with the best products on the market. Their reservationists are the friendliest, most personal and highly trained individuals in the industry willing to work diligently to meet all of your transportation needs better than anyone else.

Cal & Wendy Roberson/Married and Naked, Inc.

In 2009 Calvin and Wendy Roberson were inspired to start Married and Naked after encountering a great number of couples who were afraid to acknowledge their marital struggles. There was need for a platform to let couples know that it’s okay to not be okay. They promote the idea that we are not perfect people, so we don’t have perfect marriages, but we all posses the power within to achieve the happiness we deserve. Their continuing mission is to provide an open and “naked” environment where issues can be safely discussed, carefully dissected and real,
practical answers can be found and implemented. All this with the understanding that ALL things are possible for those who believe…

Services provided include Relationship Coaching, Marriage Workshops, Conferences and Bootcamps.

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Eric Hansotia with AGCO and Todd Gerry with Tradebank of Atlanta

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Daron Tarlton of DHG Healthcare, Chuck Douglas of Business Success Training and Tiffany Kirkland of American Diabetes Association

Rebecca Hurd with Harmonyx, John Andrews with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers and Antonio Little-El with LegalShield

Teresa Holloway with Sugarloaf Mills, Marques Burnett with The Sports Utility Vehicle, Steve Kendrick and Jennifer Kessler with Subaru of Gwinnett, and Julie Mills-Watson with Body of Health and Life

Brian Pierce of Catalyst Wealth Management, Jonathan Holmes of Mighty 8th Media and John Miles of Law Offices of John M. Miles

Candace Williams with Hire Dynamics and Antony Kountouris with BMarko Structures

Ellie and Jen Peters with Cool2Sweet and Mike Gifford from National Business Chamber of Greater Gwinnett

Sportscaster Bob Neal, Don Meng with Sign-A-Rama Duluth, Stephanie Christopoulos with Organzied Chick and Terrie Richards with Certified Home Care of Georgia

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