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OPEN FOR BUSINESS presented by Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Mike Sammond, Theresa Conklin, Don Conklin, Garrett Abdo, Eric Boxer

Mike Sammond, Theresa Conklin, Don Conklin, Garrett Abdo, Eric Boxer

Open for Business” introduces you to businesses that are members of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. Featured on this episode are Pinnacle Custom Signs, Tapout Fitness and Atlanta Comedy Theater.

Theresa & Don Conklin/Pinnacle Custom Signs

Theresa & Don Conklin, Pinnacle Custom SignsPinnacle 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 their 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.

Eric Boxer/Tapout Fitness

Eric Boxer, Tapout FitnessAt Tapout Fitness in Norcross, you are part of the family, and they promise to work with you to reach your health and fitness goals. They understand that everyone is an individual, but their process works by making everyone feel like part of the Tapout Team.

As a Tapout team member, you’ll have full access to all of their state-of-the-art fitness equipment and the exclusive Tapout 20 program. Tapout 20 is the answer for a fast and efficient workout that also teaches the fundamentals for martial arts along the way. Furthermore, as part of the Tapout Fitness Team, you will have access to a comprehensive variety of classes every week that offer beginner to advanced martial arts and fitness based programs.

Garrett Abdo/Atlanta Comedy Theater

Garrett Abdo, Atlanta Comedy TheaterAtlanta’s only upscale comedy club, Atlanta Comedy Theater features an Executive Chef, top touring headline comics and A-1 customer service. At Atlanta Comedy Theater, you can catch the best comedy, improv, dinner theater and murder mystery dinner theater. If its FUNNY… it’s on their stage. The venue is also available for private events, birthdays, special occasions, and catered events.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS presented by Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Open for Business - August 28, 2015

Sean George, Kevin Ford, Stephanie Moyer, Dave Wilkins, Mike Sammond

Kevin Ford & Stephanie Moyer/Insperity

Kevin Ford & Stephanie Moyer, InsperityMore 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

Dave Wilkins, Maid Right of DuluthMaid 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

Sean George, Gwinnett ChamberThe 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.

 

OPEN FOR BUSINESS presented by Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Mike Sammond, Lis Jeffers, Cally D'Angelo, Craig Shafer, Vlad Rusz

Mike Sammond, Lisa Jeffers, Cally D’Angelo, Craig Shafer, Vlad Rusz

Craig Shafer/Beyond LED Technology

Craig Shafer, Beyond LED TechnologyBeyond LED Technology is a global leader in cutting LED technology. They specialize in the retail and wholesale distribution of LED displays and lighting for all applications. They offer the most complete line of indoor and outdoor LED message centers and a broad range of residential and commercial LED lighting available at the best prices.

 

Lisa Jeffers/The Oaks of Athens

Lisa Jeffers, The Oaks of AthensThe Oaks – Athens is a PruittHealth Lifestyle community nestled in pristine surroundings just minutes from downtown Athens, GA that offers the promise of a spacious 43-acre Health Lifestyle Community with luxurious resort-quality accommodations, attentive service and a full continuum of care. Designed for health and well-being at every stage in life, The Oaks will allow residents to age comfortably in beautiful surroundings with access to an active, upscale lifestyle, including a wide array of amenities and activates. Their Independent Living, Assisted living, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers comprehensives services and peace of mind now and in the future.

Vlad Rusz/Sterling Rose Consulting Corp

Vlad Rusz, Sterling RoseSterling Rose Consulting Corp is a Gwinnett County, GA based company that provides business plan creation and review, immigration visa business plans, marketing plan creation and review, accounting, financial analysis, operations, work flow automation (specifically custom CRM solutions) and business consulting. Sterling Rose Consulting Corp’s staff has over 100 years of successful entrepreneurial experience. In addition, the CEO of the company has launched and managed three successful businesses that currently range in age from 16 months to 7 years old with gross revenues ranging from $125,000 to over $5.0 million.

Sterling Rose Consulting Corp prides itself on providing quality, investor ready documentation. The company takes it even one step farther to make sure the client understands how to effectively present these documents, whether they are being prepared for internal use or outside investors. The company also provides full loan ready SBA packages.

Sterling Rose Consulting Corp also offers a monthly radio show “Strategic Insights Radio” to provide a resource for businesses both large and small.

D’Angelo/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Cally D'Angelo, 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 their region’s economy and enrich Gwinnett County’s quality of life.

 

Open for Business

OPEN FOR BUSINESS presented by Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Mark Butler, Dawn, Jeannie Moreiro, Michael Ehmke, Mike Sammond

Mark Butler, Dawn Poplawski, Jeannie Moreira, Michael Ehmke, Mike Sammond

Jeannie Moreira/Mosquito Squad of Duluth-Lawrenceville

Jeannie Moreira, Mosquito SquadMosquito Squad, known as The Squad”, was recently recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the top franchises in the country and the only outdoor pest control organization to make the list. With more than 160 franchise locations nationwide, Mosquito Squad specializes in eliminating mosquitoes and adult ticks & fleas from outdoor living spaces, allowing individuals to enjoy their yards, outdoor living spaces, special events and green spaces.

Mosquito Squad of Duluth-Lawrenceville is locally owned and operated by Jeannie Moreira. Focused on delighting customers, by protecting families (and pets) from the nuisance and danger of mosquitoes by focusing on the areas of your property where mosquitoes are most likely to feed and harbor. Once applied, Mosquito Squad provides even greater protection as mosquitoes attempt to feed off your greenery, as the residue from the treatment will knock them down as well.

Mark Butler/UGA Small Business Development Center

Mark Butler, UGA SBDC GwinnettThe University of Georgia Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) mission is to enhance the economic well-being of Georgians by providing a wide range of educational services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. The SBDC provides one-on-one consulting, continuing education and access to research for its clients. One-on-one consulting services are provided at no cost to the small business owner.

Dawn Poplawski/PCC Innovative Solutions

Dawn Poplawski, PCC Innovative SolutionsPCC Innovative Solutions believes in taking a personal approach by getting to know their client and a full knowledge of their business to develop the right course of action based on their needs. Their goal is to assist with all your credit and collection needs. They are here to find solutions that will protect your assets and teach you how to manage your accounts receivables

Michael Ehmke/Heritage Golf Links

Michael Ehmke, Heritage Golf LinksHeritage Golf Links is the premier semi-private golf club in the metro Atlanta area. Situated conveniently off Spaghetti Junction in Tucker, Heritage features 27-holes surrounding a 20-acre lake with no encroaching development that provides stunning vistas over our rolling terrain. Complementing their course is an all grass driving range replete with simulated greens and bunkers. In addition to golfing options, Heritage Golf Links features a full service bar & grill open to the public for lunch and dinner. They look forward to hosting you!

OPEN FOR BUSINESS presented by Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Mark Farmer, Mark Butler, Peter Hildebrandt

Mark Farmer, Mark Butler, Peter Hildebrandt

Mark Farmer/Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development

Mark Farmer, Gwinnett Chamber Economic DevelopmentThe Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development department is tasked with implementing the Partnership Gwinnett initiative, which is the community and economic development strategy for the county. The department works to foster business growth in the county.

 


Mark Butler/University of Georgia Small Business Development Center

Mark Butler, UGA Small Business Development CenterThe University of Georgia Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) mission is to enhance the economic well-being of Georgians by providing a wide range of educational services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. The SBDC provides one-on-one consulting, continuing education and access to research for its clients. One-on-one consulting services are provided at no cost to the small business owner.

Peter Hildebrandt/SCORE

Peter Hildebrandt, SCORESCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. They have been doing this for over fifty years. Since their work is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and thanks to a network of 11,000+ volunteers, they are able to deliver their services at no charge or at very low cost. Anyone can sit down for mentoring sessions with a SCORE mentor, and it’s always free. The SCORE mentors are all successful business people who have either started their own business or been executives in larger organizations.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS presented by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Mike Sammond, Vlad Rusz, Katie Grubbs, Shevonn Willis, Malcolm Evans, Vince DeSilva

Mike Sammond, Vlad Rusz, Katie Grubbs, Shevonn Willis, Malcolm Evans, Vince DeSilva

Malcolm Evans/Sales Accent

Malcolm Evans, Sales AccentSales Accent is Malcolm Evans. He has been in sales since he could walk. He is described as an innovative and passionate Salesman’s Salesman, an advocate for businesses and customers alike. He grew up living in a pub in rural Wales surrounded by green fields and sheep. “I have been dealing with customers since I could reach high enough to pour a pint of beer.”

Originally in engineering, he transitioned to a sales life in the 1980’s. Pagers, fax machines, CRM and 5 pound mobile phones are some of the changes he has seen. His experience covers marketing, advertising and sales management. No stranger to the global market, Malcolm came to the United States in 2001 while employed by one of the largest engineering companies to focus on the challenges of global selling and international business development.

Malcolm is a business owner, sales trainer, aspiring writer and speaker. He is a Jeffrey Gitomer Certified Advisor and holds his own interesting perspectives on sales, customer relations and the entrepreneurial spirit. He is a driven individual motivated by the “American Dream” where anything can be achieved.

Vlad Rusz/Sterling Rose Consulting

Vlad Rusz, Sterling Rose Consulting CorpSterling Rose Consulting is a Georgia based Company that provides business plan creation and review, online and offline marketing, marketing plan creation and review, accounting, bookkeeping, financial analysis, operations, payroll services, Zoho CRM customization, Zoho CRM implementation and business consulting. Their staff has over 50 years of successful entrepreneurial experience. In addition, the CEO of the company has launched and ran three successful businesses that currently range in age from 2 to 7 years old with gross revenues ranging from $240,000 to $5.0 million.

Sterling Rose Consulting prides itself on providing quality, investor ready documentation. They take it even one step farther and make sure, you as the client, understand how to effectively present these documents whether they are being prepared for internal use or outside investors.

Sterling Rose Consulting Corp., also provides full Zoho CRM migration, customization, implementation and maintenance. The company is proud to be a Zoho Partner and Reseller.

They service both start-ups and established firms.

Katie Grubbs/SuperScribe

Katie Grubbs, SuperScribeSuperScribe is an elite team of educated professionals who aim to serve local physicians in efficiently and accurately completing their electronic medical records. They strive to become a valuable personal assistant to their clients to improve their revenue capture and flow of patients through their respective departments. Their team can tailor their services to focus on all clerical needs allowing physicians to return their focus to the patients.

Shevonn Willis/The Smith Willis Firm

Shevonn Willis, The Smith Willis FirmThe Smith Willis Firm concentrates on business law. They take the time to get to know their clients and understand their clients’ business needs and goals. Using this knowledge they are able to help clients find the right solutions that fit their particular needs. The Smith Willis Firm assists companies in matters related to business formation, as well as drafting and reviewing contracts. They also help clients understand and stay compliant with the multitude of federal and state laws that govern the workplace by providing advice on employment matters and developing company policies and procedures.

Additionally, their specialty is assisting business clients with the legal aspects and implications of insurance. They work with business clients from the beginning of the process to the end. This includes counseling clients on risk management through insurance, insurance policy review and evaluation, assessing areas of exposure, and once a claim has been filed, diligently representing clients in negotiating with insurance companies.

Vince DeSilva/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

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

 

 

OPEN FOR BUSINESS presented by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Guy Karnitz, Al Karnitz, Megan Lesko, Karen Backus, Bill Lampton, Mike Sammond

Guy Karnitz, Al Karnitz, Megan Lesko, Karen Backus, Bill Lampton, Mike Sammond

Al & Guy Karnitz/Ace Truck & Body Repair

Al and Guy Karnitz, Ace Truck Body and Trailer RepairAce Truck Body & Trailer Repair‘s motto “You had a choice and you chose us” has led them through 32 years of growth and success as a full-service operation specializing in body and engine repair and painting of tractor-trailer and medium-size trucks, as well as mobile units to provide on-site repairs.

Since Al Karnitz opened the doors to his company on August 11, 1981, the company has grown from four employees to 38 employees housed in a 33,000 square-foot custom-built repair facility located just three miles from its original location. Over time, the company has become a seven-figure, family-run business. The eldest son, Guy Karnitz, is the general manager. Another son, Allan Karnitz, is in charge of outside estimating and public relations. The company continues through the generations, with grandson Devon Karnitz, who works as an estimator.

Bill Lampton/Championship Communication

Dr. Bill Lampton, Championship CommunicationFounded in 1997, Championship Communication helps companies identify their communication problems and find solutions to them. Also, Dr. Bill Lampton helps leaders learn to speak with “poise, power, and persuasion.” He teaches clients to produce top-quality, cost-effective videos using their iPads or iPhones.

As a keynote speaker, seminar director, and coach, Bill has worked with top-tier clients, including the University of Georgia Athletic Association, Gillette, Ritz-Carlton-Cancun, Celebrity Cruises, and the British Columbia Legal Management Association. He wrote a popular book, “The Complete Communicator: Change Your Communication, Change Your Life!” His motto: “Helping You Finish in First Place!”

Karen Backus/Avion Energy Group

Karen Backus, Avion Energy GroupAvion Energy Group gets energy providers licensed in your state to compete with each other to get you best pricing. Avion provides an apple-to-apple comparison of best pricing by providing you a list of those suppliers on one sheet of paper where you can see how they competed for your business. They will arrange to have the contract documents prepared for your signature the same day and will notify you when your signed agreement has been accepted by the provider. About 90 days before your contract is about to end they will contact you to start the process again. You can change suppliers each time your contract is up for renewal yet remain a client of Avion Energy for years to come and the best part is their service is totally free because they are paid by the providers.

Megan Lesko/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

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

 

 

OPEN FOR BUSINESS presented by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Mike Sammond, Jai Rogers, Jeff Kim, Rachel Fasig, Vince DeSilva

Mike Sammond, Jai Rogers, Jeff Kim, Rachel Fasig, Vince DeSilva

Jeff Kim/TRACS Group

Tax Rebate And Credit Specialists ( TRACS ) brings their  specialty of identifying and generating state and federal tax credits to Georgia businesses. They service over 1,200 clients and have generated more than $292 million of state and federal tax credits for their clients.

 

Jai Rogers/Delta Community Credit Union

Delta Community Credit Union is Georgia’s largest credit union serving more than 300,000 members in the metro Atlanta area and employees of top businesses such as Delta Air Lines, Chick-fil-A and RaceTrac. Delta Community is a state-chartered credit union organized under the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, and its deposit accounts are federally insured through the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. Unlike a for-profit bank, Delta Community is owned by its members, not individual or institutional investors.

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!

Vince DeSilva/Gwinnett Chamber

The Gwinnett Chamber continues to lead the way in the creation of programming geared towards its membership community.

 

 

 

 

 

OPEN FOR BUSINESS presented by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Mike Sammond, Stephanie Moyer, Kevin Ford, Stephanie Sokenis, Norma West, Johnny Phelps

Mike Sammond, Stephanie Moyer, Kevin Ford, Stephanie Sokenis, Norma West, Johnny Phelps

Stephanie Moyer & Kevin Ford/Insperity

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Norma West/Country Financial

Norma West, Country FinancialFrom the first fire policy in the 1920’s to the billions of dollars in assets and investments they protect and manage today, their history tells the story. Country Financial began in the state of Illinois and is currently available in 17 states. In 2005, they acquired Cotton States Insurance in Georgia. Currently they have ten financial representatives in the Gwinnett County area and many more throughout the state of Georgia. Country Financial is able to protect your assets, family and businesses by looking at ways to help save money for the future, retirement planning, and helping to protect your assets for the next generation. Country Financial has been a leader in providing auto, home and life insurance for over 85 years and, most importantly, their financial representatives understand the value of great service to their clients.

Johnny Phelps/Harry Norman Realtors

Johnny Phelps, Harry Norman RealtorsFounded in 1930, Harry Norman, REALTORS is Atlanta’s oldest and largest residential real estate firm with 12 sales offices, various franchise and satellite offices, and more than 1,000 real estate professionals. Harry Norman, REALTORS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. HomeServices is the second-largest full-service independent residential real estate brokerage firm in the U.S. with 30 locations, over 20,000 sales associates and more than 3,500 employees. Harry Norman, REALTORS is the exclusive Atlanta affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate and achieves additional international exposure through membership in such exclusive real estate networks as Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® the largest network of independent residential real estate firms, with 600 members representing 5,000 offices and 150,000 associates across the U.S. and in more than 35 countries.

Stephanie Sokenis/Gwinnett Chamber

Stephanie Sokenis, Gwinnett ChamberThe 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.

The Gwinnett Chamber develops opportunities for job growth by working with strategic partners to enhance economic development initiatives in Georgia. The Gwinnett Chamber promotes economic development in Gwinnett and the metro Atlanta area primarily through its Partnership Gwinnett initiative. Partnership Gwinnett focuses on holistic economic development in targeted industries through continuous efforts to retain, expand and leverage existing Gwinnett businesses; focused marketing efforts to attract businesses to locate or expand operations in Gwinnett; and comprehensive efforts to assist entrepreneurs in launching and sustaining start-up businesses.

The Gwinnett Chamber supports community development efforts that enrich Gwinnett’s quality of life and quality of place. The Chamber also facilitates efforts to develop, attract, and retain world-class entrepreneurial and community leadership talent.

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS presented by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

Bryan Ginn, Mike Sammond, Malinda Foster, Randy Hicks

Bryan Ginn, Mike Sammond, Malinda Foster, Randy Hicks

Bryan Ginn/GA PCOM

GA Campus – PCOM was established in 2005 to help address the physician shortage in Georgia and the southeastern United States. With academic programs including the Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine, Doctorate in Pharmacy, and a masters degree in BioMedical Sciences, their college focuses on the health sciences. The college anticipates an expanding academic program in the years to come to address other health sciences fields where there is a need for more practitioners.

Malinda Foster/Courtyard by Marriott – Mall of GA

The Courtyard by Marriott – Mall of Georgia is an award-winning hotel located in Buford, GA. Host hotel to the Gwinnett Braves, this Marriott hotel offers corporate and leisure travelers a place to call home while in the area. The hotel offers guests an exceptional facility, convenient location and outstanding customer service. The Courtyard by Marriott – Mall of GA is owned and operated by Hotel Equities which is a full service hotel development and management company located in Atlanta.

Randy Hicks/Merchant Data Systems

Merchant Data Systems was founded in 1997 on the principals of delivering outstanding service as well as a commitment to innovation and excellence with both their merchants and sales partners.

They are a full-service payment processing company offering a wide array of services to all business types including Credit Card Processing, Debit Card Processing, Automated Account Settlement, POS Equipment Sales & Leasing, 24/7 World Class Customer Service, Merchant Cash Advances, Proprietary Gift Card and Loyalty programs, as well as merchant-friendly PCI Compliance solutions.

They also offer industry-leading Payroll, Human Resources, Marketing and eMarketing programs and more to streamline their merchants’ operations and help them realize cost savings. Their consultative approach with business owners helps merchants get the products and services they need while helping to keep their costs low. This allows merchants to focus on their core business with confidence that their payment acceptance tools are working together with them to increase in-store sales.

Through the alliances Merchant Data Systems has forged, they are able to provide the most technologically advanced and secure payment processing solutions and products positioning Merchant Data Systems to be a one-stop shop for all your payment processing needs.