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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

Johnny Phelps, Courtney Spencer, Dawn Poplawski, Neel Majumdar, Joe Moss

Johnny Phelps, Courtney Spencer, Dawn Poplawski, Neel Majumdar, Joe Moss

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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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

Johnny Phelps, Courtney Spencer, Brittany Buck, David Cross, Arvel Poe

Johnny Phelps, Courtney Spencer, Brittany Buck, David Cross, Arvel Poe

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

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

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

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

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: 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

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

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

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.

To watch the video of this show CLICK HERE

 

 

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

Bruno Taillefer, Stephanie Christopolous, Nick Masino, Johnny Phelps

Bruno Taillefer, Stephanie Christopolous, Nick Masino, Johnny Phelps

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

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

Stephanie Christopolous/Organized Chick

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

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

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

Bruno Taillefer/Minuteman Press of Duluth

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

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

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

Nick Masino/Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

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

To watch the video of this program, CLICK HERE.

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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.

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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

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.

 

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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!