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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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Johnny Phelps, Courtney Spencer, Jordan Sandler, Kathy Stone

Johnny Phelps, Courtney Spencer, Jordan Sandler, Kathy Stone

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.

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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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Johnny Phelps, Cliff Tillery, Nick Morgan, Duke Smith, Quentin Moses

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: 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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Johnny Phelps, Courtney Spencer, Michael McClellan, Lauren Chaney, Ashlyn DiNardo

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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Robin Reece with Robin Reece Productions, Marjorie Dykes with The 1818 Club, and Don Maxwell and Lonnie Allen with M2 Asset Services

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Gwinnett Business Radio - November 12, 2015

Robin Reece/Robin Reece Productions

Robin Reece - Robin Reece ProductionsLooking for a female voice with a touch of Southern? Well, stop right now! You found one in Robin Reece Productions. Need copywriting for your business venture? Need help with something to say or sell on the Web? You need a competent, experienced, affordable voice that can write. That’s where they come in.

If it’s important to you, it’s important. When the best and the most expensive are not synonyms.

Marjorie Dykes/The 1818 Club

Marjorie Dykes - The 1818 ClubLocated atop the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce building, The 1818 Club is the perfect destination for private dining, corporate events, and social gatherings. Voted “Best Power Lunch & Meeting Place” by Gwinnett Magazine, the Club has over 750 of the county’s top business, academic, and community leaders. Members can enjoy their 100-seat fine Dining Room, Bar & Grill, 8 private meeting rooms and 220 seat grand ballroom. Named for the year in which Gwinnett County received its charter, The 1818 Club is a member-owned, private dining & meeting venue that provides the best in food, service and meeting accommodations for its members. The 1818 Club strives to make your business their pleasure!

Don Maxwell & Lonnie Allen/M2 Asset Services

Don Maxwell & Lonnie Allen - M2 Asset ServicesM2 Asset Services was founded in 2014 by Melva G. Wagner and Don Maxwell. They are a minority owned company, with an extensive nationwide network of professionals and organizations coming together to provide “Quality Home Ownership Opportunities To Consumers”.

M2 provides non-profit organizations with end-to-end default and asset management services. Through their client practices, high touch approach and proprietary expertise, M2 ensures superior service while maintaining a personal connection with non-profit organizations, funding partners, financial institutions, real estate service providers, and the consumer.

M2 offers a highly effective combination of asset management services and multi-faceted solutions to non-profit organizations to ensure their success of managing properties from acquisition through resale.

Benefits to Non-Profit include:

  • Nationwide Coverage
  • Oversight & Monitoring
  • Reporting
  • National Funding Sources
  • Compliance and Quality Assurance
  • Turn Key Asset Management Solution
  • National Field Services
  • Assist non-profits with the implementation of consumer home buying workshops, credit counseling and financing seminars

Benefits to Funding Institutions:

  • Cost effective solutions for end-to-end management of default properties
  • Management of non-profit and vendor network
  • Oversight & Monitoring
  • Complete internal accounting and compliance
  • Nationwide Coverage
  • Reporting

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS presented by Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.