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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

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 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.

LUCRATIVE LADIES: Celebrating Our Success (June 27, 2013)

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Pam Estabrooke, Stacey Gross, Jeanne' Smith, Theresa Conklin, Ayauna Barron, Melissa Cammack

Melissa Cammack/Nicholas Greene Agency Nationwide Insurance

The Nicholas Greene Agency is a full-service insurance agency. The agency is much more than a property and casualty insurance company. In addition to auto and home insurance, they write commercial insurance and provide a wide array of financial services. In addition, the agency is On Your Side certified!

Ayauna Barron/Once Upon A Fairy Tale

Once Upon a Fairy Tale is a princess makeover and royal tea party palace for girls. Allow them to make your little princess’s fairy tale dream come true! Whether your princess is being treated to an individual makeover session or celebrating her birthday with friends, her magical experience with them will be one to remember.

They specialize in individual princess makeovers and photo shoots, birthday parties/tea parties, mommy & daughter dress up and tea time, daddy & daughter tea time, craft events and fairy tale dress-up play

Pam Estabrooke/ProTect Painters of Central Gwinnett

ProTect Painters of Central Gwinnett is a residential and commercial painting company. They have over ten years of service in Gwinnett county. They offer most wood repair, whole house siding replacement, window repair & replacement, garage & basement floors, decks and many other painted surfaces.

Hosted by women business owners and featuring other women business owners and executives, LUCRATIVE LADIES: Celebrating Our Success is hosted by Theresa Conklin with Pinnacle Custom Signs, Stacey Gross with Favorite Place Travel and Jeanne’ Smith with Ultra Touch Cleaning.

LUCRATIVE LADIES: Celebrating Our Success (June 20, 2013)

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Michelle Anderson, Amy Fitzpatrick, Theresa Conklin, Stacey Gross, Jeanne' Smith, Marie Fratoni

Michelle Anderson/DateNightATL

Are you stuck in the same tired routine and so overworked that you can’t find time or energy to plan a special night with the one you love? It’s your anniversary… her birthday… his big promotion… or you just want an evening out. Where do you start?

That’s where DateNightATL comes in! They specialize in tailoring an evening (or two) for you. They make it simple: You pick the date, they’ll plan the night. DateNightATL plans date nights and special occasions for busy couples.

Amy Fitzpatrick/Gulf Coast Grill

Gulf Coast Grill is a family friendly restaurant with a beach feel serving up great fresh seafood, oysters shucked to order, drinks and music. They have a full bar, kids play area and live music on the weekends.

Marie Fratoni/Get Clients Everywhere

Get Clients Everywhere is a comprehensive, innovative and fun coaching program that helps shy business owners become confident, savvy, and systematically find clients, make money and be successful.

Hosted by women business owners and featuring other women business owners and executives, LUCRATIVE LADIES: Celebrating Our Success is hosted by Theresa Conklin with Pinnacle Custom Signs, Stacey Gross with Favorite Place Travel and Jeanne’ Smith with Ultra Touch Cleaning.

LUCRATIVE LADIES: Celebrating Our Success (June 6, 2013)

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Mary LaMont, Stacey Gross, Jeanne' Smith, Sherry Shelley, Theresa Conklin, Lisa Lee, Lenise Williams

Lenise Williams/Crimson Academy Preparatory

Crimson Academy Preparatory is a small private Christian child care and accelerated preschool. They love, educate and encourage children emotionally, spiritually and intellectually.

Mary Lamont/First Fitness Nutrition

First Fitness Nutrition is a 24 year old Dallas-based weight loss and health & wellness company. Their products are all natural, safe and effective, recommended by doctors and 100% guaranteed. People will see real results including dramatic weight and lifestyle changes.

Sherry Shelley/Encore Events & Entertainment

Encore Events & Entertainment is a full-service event planning company specializing in weddings, casino parties, bar/bat Mitvahs, corporate parties, themed parties, team building, family reunions and entertainment.

Lisa Lee/Luv-a-Bowl

Luv-a-Bowl owner Lisa Lee is delighted to bring delicious and super nutritious acai bowls and smoothies to the Johns Creek community. Their bowls are made with all of the good, none of the bad, and satisfy cravings for healthy food that tastes really good! Luv-a-Bowl is that place to come to enjoy delicious, one-of-a kind acai bowls, as well as to experience a range of products to help you look and feel better! Drop by to try out a great bowl you will love!

LUCRATIVE LADIES: Celebrating Our Success is hosted by Jeanne’ Smith (Ultra Touch  Cleaning), Stacey Gross (Favorite Place Travel) and Theresa Conklin (Pinnacle  Custom Signs). Highlighting women business owners and the companies they run, Lucrative Ladies gives a ”voice” to the women  leaders in our business community.

LUCRATIVE LADIES: Celebrating Our Success (May 23, 2013)

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Kristen Hansen, Jeanne' Smith, Theresa Conklin, Durenda Wood, Stacey Gross, Noel Howell, Marie Fratoni

Noel Howard & Kristen Hansen/Jasmine Jones

Jasmine Jones, LLC is an intimate apparel company with a passion to see every woman discover her beauty and strength. They believe lingerie builds confidence that ignites a healthy love life. They would love for marriages to be renewed and refreshed through this inspiration. Book a party and enjoy a night with the girls that is filled with laughter, fun and encouragement!

Durenda Wood/Computer Construction Company

Durenda Wood, owner of Computer Construction Company, specializes in Search Engine Optimization (SEO). SEO is the art of manipulating code and text on a web page to show up in the search engines. Their obsession is Google where over 85% carries all internet searches. Computer Construction Company has been successfully providing search engine optimization to business websites since 2001. No matter who you hire to optimize your website, please make sure they show up in the search engines themselves. For years they have continued to beat their own competition, so just think what they can do to yours! Computer Construction Company provides WordPress website design as well as maintenance updates for companies.

Marie Fratoni/Get Clients Everywhere

Marie Fratoni, M.Ed. is a talented human potential expert and a top reinvention strategist. She is a dynamic Coach and Speaker, and brings a wealth of talent and experience to her programs, demonstrating a high level of commitment and expertise.

LUCRATIVE LADIES: Celebrating Our Success is hosted by Jeanne’ Smith (Ultra Touch  Cleaning), Stacey Gross (Favorite Place Travel) and Theresa Conklin (Pinnacle  Custom Signs). Highlighting women business owners and the companies they run, Lucrative Ladies gives a ”voice” to the women  leaders in our business community.

LUCRATIVE LADIES: Celebrating Our Success (May 9)

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LUCRATIVE LADIES: Celebrating Our Success is hosted by Jeanne’ Smith (Ultra Touch  Cleaning), Stacey Gross (Favorite Place Travel), Theresa Conklin (Pinnacle  Custom Signs) and Erica Wimberly (EW Services). Highlighting women business  owners and the companies they run, Lucrative Ladies gives a ”voice” to the women  leaders in our business community.

Jeanne' Smith, Erica Wimberly, Mernice Oliver, Theresa Conklin, Lori Crook, Suzanne Holtkamp

Suzanne Holtkamp/Holtkamp Heating & Air

Holtkamp Heating & Air is a full service HVAC company delivering comfort to customers throughout Gwinnett and surrounding counties. Fast service, options for every budget and a Lifetime Parts and Labor Warranty are a few of the features that have earned Holtkamp “Best of Gwinnett” for the past four years.

Lori Crook/Liberty Mutual Insurance

Liberty Mutual Insurance has been in business since 1912. They work with all types of insurance all over the world. Responsibility is their policy.

Mernice Oliver/Mary Kay Cosmetics

Mary Kay believes that beauty is more than just the way a woman looks – it’s also an expression of how she feels. From characteristics that make her unique and unforgettable, to the way she touches the lives of those around her, to the products she uses to enhance her natural beauty. A Mary Kay Beauty Consultant is there to guide her because no one understands better that women are beautiful – inside and out!

LUCRATIVE LADIES: Celebrating Our Success (Debut Show/April 25)

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LUCRATIVE LADIES: Celebrating Our Success is hosted by Jeanne’ Smith (Ultra Touch Cleaning), Stacey Gross (Favorite Place Travel), Theresa Conklin (Pinnacle Custom Signs) and Erica Wimberly (EW Services). Highlighting women business owners and the companies they run, Lucrative Ladies gives a ”voice” to the women leaders in our business community.

The show hosts and their guests from the first show

Jessica Knight/Clickaroo Websites

Clickaroo Websites is an Atlanta web design company which provides all the services needed in one place for a successful website and online marketing campaign. Their company’s outstanding reputation in the web design industry and years of knowledge in online and social marketing makes them a standout solution for your company. From web design, hosting, ecommerce, SEO, SEM and social media coaching, they offer everything in one place.

Dr. Lauren Millman/Suwanee Spine and Wellness Center

Suwanee Spine and Wellness Center specializes in providing a unique and specialized form of chiropractic to help naturally heal those suffering from pain or dysfunction. The unique approach that Dr. Millman utilizes naturally and effectively restores the body back to a balanced position so that the body can heal and live as it was intended. Suwanee Spine and Wellness Center operates under the foundation that unless you correct the underlying problem (spinal imbalance), no pill, potion or lotion can make you better. When you can effectively correct the underlying dysfunction, your body can heal. Their spinal care procedure effectively and uniquely evaluates the state of your whole frame, which in turn effects your overall health. Your structure dictates your body’s function, and their practitioners understand how to effectively evaluate structure to optimize your body’s function.

Belinda Harris/Rocket Science HR

Rocket Science HR was created to assist people with resume and interviewing skills. Their motto is “It’s not rocket science; It’s Rocket Science HR”. Belinda Harris, the CEO/Owner, has been in the HR field for the past 10 years. She has a Masters Degree in Human Resource Development and she is a certified SPHR (Senior Professional Human Resource). Rocket Science HR offers many services such as resume review, resume writing and interview coaching. They also provide many seminars that include resume, interviewing and follow up sessions. Your resume gets you the interview, your interview skills land you the job. Let them help you at Rocket Science HR.

Lori Manns/Quality Media Consultant Group

Quality Media Consultant Group is a consultancy firm specializing in providing media strategies that work to give you more visibility, more clients and make you more money. They develop and implement marketing plans and advertising programs that have impact and provide measurable results.

Karen Tinker with USA Mobile Drug Testing, Mark Fuhrman with CSS-Comcast Sports Southeast, Don Conklin with Pinnacle Custom Signs and Marie Fratoni with Reinvent Yourself Seminars

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Karen Tinker/USA Mobile Drug Testing

USAMDT is a professional drug & alcohol testing, compliance and training firm located in Norcross, GA. They specialize in helping companies of all sizes navigate the complicated world of Drug and Alcohol Testing and Compliance. They support both DOT and non DOT protocols and they come to your site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide convenient and cost-effective solutions.

Karen Tinker is a Certified Compliance Specialist (C-USAMDT), DATIA Certified Professional Collector (CPC) and DATIA Certified Designated Employer Rep Trainer (C-DERT). Karen’s core competencies include Georgia Drug Free Workplace Certification and Compliance as well as DOT FMCSA Compliance. She is known as a Drug Free Workplace Advocate who provides speaking engagements throughout NE Georgia. Karen can help companies set-up and maintain a Drug Free Workplace as well as help companies and individuals with other testing such as court ordered, student, athlete, job fair, jobsite or special events screenings. She also blogs for various websites regarding drug and alcohol awareness.

Mark Fuhrman/CSS-Comcast Sports Southeast

CSS is a 24-hour sports network carrying a full slate of college sports programming. The channel offers a comprehensive sports lineup throughout the year including over 40 live college football games including the SEC, Sun Belt, Conference USA and Gulf South Conference. In addition, CSS broadcasts over 165 men’s and women’s live college basketball games and over 80 live baseball games, as well as a comprehensive mix of sports news and in-depth sports analysis geared toward fans in the south.

Don Conklin/Pinnacle Custom Signs

Pinnacle Custom Signs is a full service commercial sign company located in Buford, GA. They serve the greater Atlanta metro area but concentrate their efforts in Gwinnett, Hall and Forsyth Counties. The company was founded in June 2011 by Don and Theresa Conklin. Both of them left their corporate jobs to start their own business and create jobs in the community.

Marie Fratoni/Reinvent Yourself Seminars

Reinvent Yourself Seminars is a Coaching and Training Company which supports people in creating happy, fulfilling careers. They provide speaking engagements, skill-building seminars, 1-on-1 Coaching, and vacation-courses in Italy where people develop success skills and business growth strategies to make the leap from “same old, same old” to a thriving and prosperous career or business.

Marie Fratoni, M.Ed. is a talented human potential expert and a top reinvention strategist. She is a dynamic Coach and Speaker, and brings a wealth of talent and experience to her programs, demonstrating a high level of commitment and expertise.