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OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Joe Moss with Embassy National Bank, Dawn Poplawski with PCC Innovative Solutions, Neel Majumdar with Protiva Consulting, Courtney Spencer with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

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Joe Moss/Embassy National Bank

Embassy National Bank was chartered as a community bank designed to fill the financial needs of the south-Asian community here in metro Atlanta. After a slow start, Embassy now lends throughout the southeast and has expanded its deposit territory along the east coast. Embassy also originated the Podcast ‘On the Money‘ produced on the Business RadioX channel. Through this podcast, Embassy attempts to educate the small business community on relevant topics.

Dawn Poplawski/PCC Innovative Solutions

PCC Innovative Solutions is a debt collections agency who supports all types of businesses dealing with commercial and consumer receivables. They don’t just collect on slow paying customers, their focus is in educating businesses on how to reduce bad debt and increase cash flow. Through free consultations and training workshops, businesses will learn what steps should be taken in order to protect their sales or revenue from becoming a collection issue.

Neel Majumadar/Protiva Consulting

Protiva Consulting can position its clients uniquely in the digital space as it goes to great lengths to understand the client’s business, its competitors and the needs of its customers. Their Business Consulting team ensures that they get the Client problem and the Brand & Buyer Persona right which enables their Content Team to produce client oriented content enabling the clients to get maximum reach and engagement through Digital Channels leading eventually to a health Sales Pipeline. Within their Content team Our Print Media, Video specialists also ensure that for all your marketing needs they are there, enabling a strong sense of homogeneity in the content being created. Their Channels team has years of experience in handling Facebook, Twitter, Search Engines, LinkedIn and are well versed with the nuances of these channels. This enables a seamless propagation of content. The Analytics team completes the loop making the marketing campaigns contextual and meaningful.

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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STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Gwinnett Young Professionals

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Erica Williams and Sean George

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Today’s show will provide insight into what opportunities and training is available from the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce to support millennials.

Sean George/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

The Gwinnett Young Professionals is a personal and professional development program led by the Gwinnett Chamber in partnership with Georgia Gwinnett College. The program encourages young business people to develop and enhance leadership skills, exchange ideas, share common interests, learn more about the area’s business community and engage in the community’s future. The group targets individuals who are ages 21 to 35ish.

Since January, more than 550 young professionals have attended the 32 events hosted by YP designed specifically for the young professional community in metro Atlanta. In addition, YP launched its Leadership Institute and, by December, will have graduated 55 young professionals with a greater understanding of leadership and skills necessary for career growth.

Erica Williams/Sterling Rose Consulting Corp.

Erica is the Market Research Manager at Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. Erica has been with Sterling Rose Consulting Corp for nearly 2 years, prior to Sterling Rose Consulting Corp she worked for Companies such as Hobby Lobby, and Genesis. Erica was also a Campaign Manager for Jon Gauthier for Congress NC-9.

 

ABOUT “STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO““Strategic Insights Radio” is intended to be an interactive radio show hosted by Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. Listeners can Tweet their questions for a live response on the radio to @sterling_rose1 or via @strategicradio. Also, suggestions on business topics that listeners would like to learn more about are welcome. Please send suggestions to info@sterlingroseconsultingcorp.com.

 

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: David Cross with U.S. Asset Management, Brittany Buck with Hampton Inn & Suites Duluth, Arvell Poe with At Home, and Courtney Spencer with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

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David Cross/U.S. Asset Management

David Cross is a Certified Portfolio Manager and Wealth Advisor with U.S. Asset Management. His primary responsibility is portfolio management and client relationship management. After 25 years at major firms and leading a team that was responsible for managing over $220 million in client assets, he left the firm in 2016 to start his own firm. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Auburn University and earned the Certified Portfolio Manager designation through the Academy of Certified Portfolio Managers and Columbia University.  David has earned numerous distinguished service awards with his former employers and he has over 25 years of experience managing investments for individuals, businesses and charities. He is active in the business and civic community, serving in a variety of organizations.

Brittany Buck/Hampton Inn & Suites Duluth

The Hampton Inn & Suites Duluth is conveniently located near I-85 and Pleasant Hill Road. It is a beautiful, newly renovated hotel including complimentary Wi-Fi, hot breakfast buffet, on-site fitness center and fresh cookies in the afternoon.

 


Arvell Poe/At Home

At Home knows that no two people are the same, and they like it that way. From quirky to traditional, modern to exotic, they pride themselves on having something for everyone. Their wide variety of products allows customers to express their own unique style throughout their home in ways big and small. Add in the outstanding customer service that the Buford location provides and you’ll know why their customers consider this store their second home.

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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OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Dr. Bill Lampton with Championship Communication, Marcel Williams with MSW Creative Services, Don Conklin with Pinnacle Custom Signs, and Courtney Spencer with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

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Courtney Spencer, Don Conklin, Marcel Williams, Dr. Bill Lampton

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!”

Marcel Williams/MSW Creative Services

MSW Creative Services loves what they do! While most other guys and gals spend their free time watching sports and going on dates, not them! They are up late watching camera reviews and photoshop tutorials on YouTube. They’re storytellers. Simple. Point. Blank. They’re passionate about what they do and wouldn’t want to have it any other way. At MSW Creative Services, they specialize in turning your ideas into visual stories that connect with your customers. There are a lot of Creative Services companies out there that are capable of shooting videos, taking photographs and building websites, but how many companies can do all those things while telling a story with a specific purpose, that drives an emotion and connects with your audience?

Don Conklin/Pinnacle Custom Signs

Pinnacle Custom Signs is a family-owned and operated full-service commercial sign company that focuses on providing high quality signs and services to businesses in the Atlanta and North Georgia Area.  They provide customers with a one stop shop, since they do all types of signage from simple banners and yard signs, to vehicle graphics and wraps, outdoor signs, and a list of other services.  What sets them apart is their dedication to customer service.  There are many companies that can make signs, but not everyone can service all the needs in a timely and service focused manner.

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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OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Kathy Stone with Camp Bow Wow, Jordan Sandler of Frenik Marketing Group and Courtney Spencer with Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

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Kathy Stone/Camp Bow Wow

Kathy Stone, Camp Bow wowCamp Bow Wow Lawrencveille/Hamilton Mill is Georgia’s newest location of the largest dog daycamp and overnight boarding franchise in the country. Their location has been open 15 months and uses the latest equipment and design. They do training, grooming and offer an in-home pet sitting service, called Home Buddies. They have webcams so parents can watch their Camper play during the day. They are open every day.

Jordan Sandler/Frenik Marketing Group

Jordan Sandler, Frenik Marketing GroupFrenik Marketing Group is a full-service marketing firm that specializes in strengthening the digital presences of growing companies. Based upon thorough assessments, they deliver creative strategies that grow revenue, rankings, followers, and total brand equity. They are trusted by many large companies and organizations, but are also partners with many growing brands.

Courtney Spencer/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Courtney Spencer, Gwinnett ChamberThe 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.

CLICK HERE to watch the video of this show on the Gwinnett Business RadioX YouTube channel.

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Quentin Moses with HealthMarkets, Nick Morgan with Peachtree Planning, Duke Smith with Rottweiler Systems, and Cliff Tillery with Make It Loud

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Quentin Moses/HealthMarkets

HealthMarkets Insurance Agency searches thousands of insurance plans from over 180 insurance companies to find the coverage that’s right for you at a price that fits your budget. HealthMarkets Insurance Agency searches thousands of Medicare Insurance, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, and Life Insurance policies. They meet in person to design a plan for your needs. HealthMarkets Insurance Agency offers hundreds of subsidy-eligible health insurance plans from nationally recognized insurance companies. With over 2 million insurance policies sold, HealthMarkets Insurance Agency gets you the guaranteed lowest price for the insurance plans they offer.

Nick Morgan/Peachtree Planning

Peachtree Planning offers a specialized approach to total wealth management by adhering to the belief that no single advisor can specialize in all facets of financial planning. At the heart of their philosophy is the fundamental belief that specialized knowledge and expertise will ultimately produce a superior and higher quality total wealth management strategy.

Duke Smith/Rottweiler Systems

For over 30 years Rottweiler Systems has serviced the Metro Atlanta area. Rottweiler still installs and services business telephone systems of just about any variety. Rottweiler also provides award winning monitored security systems; surveillance cameras and card access systems; all with interactive apps. Rottweiler technicians are experts which fully integrate diverse systems together to maximize the effectiveness of any one aspect. The result: Business Intelligence for key decision makers. Owners and managers will have more information to help them make more informed decisions, improve processes, and maximize efficiency. Combined with interactive mobile apps Rottweiler’s Systems provides solutions to business owners making them informed with what’s happening at their business from anywhere.

Cliff Tillery/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.

 

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

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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.

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