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Gwinnett Business Expo 2015 Spotlighted on Trade Show Radio

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On August 20, 2015, co-hosts Mike Sammond, Steven Julian and Trey Odum were at the Gwinnett Center, broadcasting live at the Gwinnett Chamber Business Expo & Job Fair 2015.

Presented by the Gwinnett Medical Center, the 2015 Business Expo & Job Fair provided the ideal avenue to promote a company’s products and/or services. Beginning with the Chamber’s General Membership Meeting, intermingled with top-notch educational seminars and concluding with the largest Business After Hours of the year, the 2015 Business Expo & Job Fair was packed with opportunities to market an organization.

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Dr. Daniel Kaufman, President and CEO of Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

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Broadcasting live at the Gwinnett Chamber Business Expo 2015, Mike Sammond sat down with Dr. Daniel Kaufman, President and CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.

Mike: It’s been a wonderful day. We’ve had so many businesses on the air with us on Business RadioX. They’ve enjoyed coming here to the expo, to the job fair. We do appreciate our partnership with the Gwinnett Chamber, and thank you so much. We look forward to many years together.

Dr. Daniel Kaufman: Yeah, thanks, Mike. What you guys do is great, as the voice of the business community here in Gwinnett. We appreciate it very much. We’re proud to be you partner and your teammate. And I think we look forward to, as the momentum increases, as the economy continues to grow, I think happy days are here again.

Mike: Absolutely. Dr. Daniel Kaufman, live from the Gwinnett Chamber’s Business Expo and Job Fair.

 

Daron Tarlton of DHG Healthcare, Chuck Douglas of Business Success Training and Tiffany Kirkland of American Diabetes Association

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Mike Sammond, Tiffany Kirkland, Chuck Douglas, Daron Tarlton, Steven Julian

Mike Sammond, Tiffany Kirkland, Chuck Douglas, Daron Tarlton, Steven Julian

Daron Tarlton/DHG Healthcare

Daron Tarlton, DHG HealthcareDHG Healthcare is the national healthcare industry practice of Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP. The practice provides a full range of assurance and tax services, and also includes a boutique healthcare consulting business built on four distinctive market-facing service platforms (Strategy, Reimbursement, CFO Advisory and Enterprise Intelligence). DHG Healthcare is sharply focused on the critical business issues facing healthcare organizations in today’s transformative industry environment. For additional information, visit www.dhgllp.com/healthcare.

With more than 1,800 people in 12 states, Dixon Hughes Goodman is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is among the Top 20 largest accounting and advisory firms in the nation. In addition to comprehensive assurance, tax and advisory services, the firm goes to market by major industry focus and serves clients internationally and in all 50 states. Visit www.dhgllp.com for additional information.

Chuck Douglas/Business Success Training

Chuck Douglas, Business Success TrainingBusiness Success Training is a company that empowers corporations and businesses with entrepreneurs and soloprreneurs to accelerate bottom line revenue by resourcing them with cutting edge Sales, Leadership, Social Media, Goal Achievement, Time Mastery, Memory , Referral Generation, Lead Generation and Habit Formation Skill Sets which produce immediate and lasting results.

The primary vehicle through which this is accomplished is their Life and Business Changing SUCCESS SUMMIT 2015 that combines all of the previously listed skill sets with an additional bonus of networking with your local areas Top Business Professionals. This SUCCESS SUMMIT 2015 is being held at the Cobb Galleria on October 21st.

Tiffany Kirkland/American Diabetes Association, Atlanta/North Georgia Region

Tiffany Kirkland, American Diabetes AssociationAdults and children in Georgia are increasingly feeling the effects of diabetes as more than 1,000,000 suffer from this deadly disease, 350,000 of whom don’t even know they have it! If present trends continue, it is estimated that one out of every three children, and one in two minority children, face a future with diabetes.

That is why the American Diabetes Association, Atlanta/North Georgia Region office is so committed to educating the public about how to stop diabetes and support those living with this disease.

They are here to help and they invite you to join them. You will be helping to confront, fight and stop diabetes.

Rebecca Hurd with Harmonyx, John Andrews with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers and Antonio Little-El with LegalShield

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Rebecca Hurd/Harmonyx Diagnostics

Rebecca Hurd, Harmonyx DiagnosticsOn a mission to personalize medicine. Harmonyx Diagnostics is an innovative company that is changing the way medication is prescribed in America.

Founded in 2009, Harmonyx believes patients should be empowered to know if their medication will be safe and effective. Patients should also have the power to pay for affordable genetic testing without the hurdles health insurance can cause, and that pharmacists play a key role in giving patients this information by providing Harmonyx tests at their locations.

With the Harmonyx pharmacy partnership, participating pharmacies can provide genetic testing to ensure their patients’ medications are safe and effective.

Harmonyx is a fully automated genotyping system to deliver fast, easy and accurate results to qualified healthcare professionals, helping them determine the appropriate medication and dosing for each patient.

John Andrews/LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

John Andrews - LifeSouth Community Blood CentersLifeSouth Community Blood Centers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community blood supplier for more than 100 hospitals in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. They are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of these hospitals by providing the highest quality blood components and services. LifeSouth is a community blood center, meaning the blood supply collected from their donors directly serves the needs of patients in their community. The blood donated there will stay there for local patient transfusions.

Each year, nearly five million Americans need a blood transfusion. To meet that responsibility, they need to collect 266,000 blood donations a year. That’s 728 donors a day. With over 30 donor centers, 44 blood mobiles, and over 2,000 blood drives a month, the LifeSouth team is committed to making sure the blood is there when you or your family member is in need. They are your community blood center.

The blood supply collected from donors directly serves the needs of patients at over 100 medical facilities throughout their footprint. The blood donated will stay in their community for local patient transfusion. Only if the local supply is met will LifeSouth share their blood resources with other communities.

Antonio Little-El/LegalShield

Antonio Little-El - LegalShieldLegalShield helps individuals and business owners obtain affordable access to actual law firms to handle everything from trivial to traumatic legal issues without having to worry about the cost.

 

 

OPEN FOR BUSINESS presented by Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

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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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Teresa Holloway with Sugarloaf Mills, Marques Burnett with The Sports Utility Vehicle, Steve Kendrick and Jennifer Kessler with Subaru of Gwinnett, and Julie Mills-Watson with Body of Health and Life

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Mike Sammond, Marques Burnett, Julie Mills-Watson, Teresa Holloway, Jennifer Kessler, Steven Julian

Mike Sammond, Marques Burnett, Julie Mills-Watson, Teresa Holloway, Jennifer Kessler, Steven Julian

Teresa Holloway/Sugarloaf Mills

Teresa Holloway, Sugarloaf MillsSugarloaf Mills is Atlanta’s largest outlet and value retail shopping destination with more than 180 stores, plus family friendly dining and entertainment all under one roof. Sugarloaf Mills is located at I-85 and Sugarloaf Parkway, just 30 minutes north of downtown Atlanta.

Retailers:  Sugarloaf Mills has over 180 incredible outlet and value retail stores including Nike Factory Store, Guess Factory Store, Kenneth Cole Company Store, Adidas Outlet, Skechers USA Outlet, Tommy Hilfiger Company Store, Old Navy Outlet, Gymboree Outlet, LEGO Brand Retail Store, Carter’s Outlet, Crocs, The Children’s Place Outlet, Levi’s Outlet, Journey’s and Eddie Bauer Outlet.

Entertainment:  Sugarloaf Mills provides entertainment for the whole family to enjoy throughout the day, including AMC Sugarloaf Mills 18, Goldeagle Airsoft Battlefield, Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park, Lunar Mini Golf and Slingshot Speedway. 

Dining:  Sugarloaf Mills has a variety of on-site dining options with 12 eateries in the food court and several full-service restaurants including Atlanta’s largest Dave & Buster’s, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Thai Diner & Sushi and a brand new location from Shoney’s.

Marques Burnett/The Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV)

Marques Burnett, The SUVThe Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) specializes in live webcast production, sports marketing, and special projects. It provides players, teams, and events with live coverage while offering measurable opportunities for businesses to connect with their audiences via the world of sports.

 


Steve Kendrick & Jennifer Kessler/Subaru of Gwinnett

Steve Kendrick and Jennifer Kessler, Subaru of GwinnettLocated in Duluth, Subaru of Gwinnett offers a great selection of new and used Subaru cars. If you’re searching for a new car, browse their inventory of new Subaru Imprezas, BRZ’s, Outbacks, Tribecas, Foresters and Legacys. If you would like to test drive any of these models, come down to 2920 Satellite Blvd. If you’re looking for a pre-owned car, they can help you there as well. Browse their large selection of used Subaru cars as well as vehicles from other top manufacturers to find the right car for you.

At Subaru of Gwinnett, they don’t just sell cars, they provide a complete car buying experience. They provide customers with everything from Subaru repair services, Subaru auto parts sales, to car loan and lease financing. Visit them at 2920 Satellite Blvd and let show you how easy the car buying experience can be at Subaru of Gwinnett.

Julie Mills-Watson/Body of Health and Life

Julie Mills-Watson, Body of Health and LifeIn addition to being the author of Here’s the Deal about Cancer, Julie is the founder of Body of Health and Life clinic in Snellville, GA. After personally witnessing the power of whole body, integrated healthcare when her husband, Tommy, was diagnosed with brain cancer, a passion was sparked in her to share that knowledge and information with others.

Julie’s approach to sharing her knowledge is practical and hand’s on. She has managed to blend her story and expertise by writing a book and providing therapies in her own clinic. The inspiration of her husband’s energetic quality of life amazed everyone. She realized that by giving the body what it needs such as nutrition, detox, massage, etc. to boost the immune function, you could also improve quality of life. Empowering people with effective ways to help themselves during this fearful and confusing time in their lives is Julie’s mission.

At Julie’s clinic, Body of Health and Life, she and her staff approach the body very different than spa massage. They are licensed and certified in a variety of disciplines in order to assist individuals suffering from cancer, cancer treatments, lymphedema, chronic pain, post-surgery, fatigue, swelling. They assist the body to heal and never force an outcome. The goal is to help you hurt less, heal quicker and have a better quality of life. Body of Health is located at 1780 Oak Road (Suite A2) in Snellville.

WEALTH MATTERS: The “Aging” Stage of Estate Planning

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Robert Port, Dr. Mary Gresham, John Montag, Kel Long, Craig Frankel

Robert Port, Dr. Mary Gresham, John Montag, Kel Long, Craig Frankel

On this episode of Wealth Matters, hosts Craig Frankel and Robert Port discuss how to anticipate and avoid issues at the “aging” stage of estate planning with their guests John Montag, Dr. Mary Gresham, and A. Kel Long, III, Esq.

ABOUT JOHN MONTAG

John Montag, Montag Wealth ManagementJohn joined Montag Wealth Management in 1995 and assumed his President and CIO responsibilities in 2009. He plays firm managerial and client advisory roles in Montag investment management.

As Chief Investment Officer, John oversees investment operations on a firm-wide basis. He also serves as the portfolio manager for a number of clients, employing a comprehensive approach that focuses on investment issues, legal and accounting concerns, lifestyle considerations and philanthropic interests.

John grew up in Atlanta and attended The Westminster Schools. He and his wife, Erika, have three children. In addition to time with family, John is an avid student of history and politics and enjoys running, swimming, gardening and baseball.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a.-montag-&-associates

ABOUT DR. MARY GRESHAM

Dr. Mary GreshamDr. Mary Gresham is a psychologist who has been in practice in Atlanta for 25 years. She has both a traditional clinical practice and a consulting practice in financial psychology. She earned her degrees in psychology from Tulane, Emory and Georgia State Universities. Dr.Gresham has been interested in the psychology of money for many years and has given numerous workshops and presentations across the country on related topics both to mental health professionals and financial professionals. She is particularly interested in the topic of women and money. She is often interviewed by the media, including the WSJ, the NY Times, Money magazine and O magazine.

She is active in and belongs to the Georgia Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, the Financial Therapy Association, the Financial Planning Association and the Purposeful Planning Institute.

For more information about her work go to her websites:

www.AtlantaFinancialPsychology.com

www.DoctorGresham.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/atlantafinancialpsychology

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorgresham

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/docgresh

ABOUT A. KEL LONG, III, Esq.

Kel Long, Hendrick, Rascoe, Zitron & LongA. Kel Long, III, Esq is a partner at Hendrick, Rascoe, Zitron & Long, LLP, an estate planning law firm in Atlanta Georgia.  Kel has been practicing law for over 25 years and specializes in the following practice areas:

  • Estate Planning
  • Wills, Trusts and Probate
  • Estate Tax Reduction
  • Estate Freeze Techniques
  • Tax Planning
  • Business Succession and Reorganization
  • Partnerships/LLCs
  • Corporate Law
  • Buy-Sell Arrangements
  • Charitable Planning
  • Tax Controversies
  • Settlement/Special Needs Trusts

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hrzlfirm

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hendrick-rascoe-zitron-&-long-llc

ABOUT GASLOWITZ FRANKEL, LLC:

Gaslowitz Frankel is an experienced trial practice firm specializing in all aspects of complex fiduciary litigation throughout Georgia and the Southeast. With a focus on representing individuals, companies, banks, and fiduciaries in dispute involving wills, estates, trusts, guardianships, businesses, and securities law, their experienced and highly qualified litigation attorneys have tremendous credentials and a proven history of success.

If you would like to listen to past episodes of “Wealth Matters’, please visit their You Tube Channel.

Remember to tune in on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 8:30 AM to listen live to their show! (Click on the arrow below “Listen Live” in top right-hand corner of screen)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EstateDispute

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EstateDispute

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/estatedispute

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STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO: Protecting Your Business From Disaster

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Welcome to Strategic Insights Radio presented by Sterling Rose Consulting Corp. This month’s episode discusses ways to protect your business from disaster.

ELLEN NEW/BLACKBURN-TABB INSURANCE AGENCY

Ellen New, Blackburn-Tabb Insurance AgencyAs an independent full service Georgia insurance agency, the duty for Blackburn-Tabb Insurance Agency is to their clients, not the insurance companies. As your insurance agents, it is their responsibility to provide YOU the best service and the best coverage, at the best possible price. They know you expect the best value without sacrificing personalized service and that’s what they do at Blackburn-Tabb Insurance Agency. They are a professional agency with a personal feel.

They start by evaluating your specific needs and finding the company that will give you the best insurance value for your dollar. They bring it all together with easy, affordable payment plans to suit your budget. As a client, they provide you with quality customer service, periodic reviews of your insurance coverage’s and premiums, and assistance with reporting claims. They are here for all your insurance needs.

LinkedIn – Ellen New
Facebook – Blackburn-Tabb Insurance Agency
Twitter – Ellen New

ABOUT “STRATEGIC INSIGHTS RADIO“

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

ABOUT STERLING ROSE CONSULTING CORP

Sterling Rose Consulting Corp.is a full-service marketing, financial & business consulting firm. They incorporate multi-channel and multi-vertical knowledge and best practices into targeted and actionable online and offline marketing, public relations, advertising, business consulting, business operations, business planning, market research, competitive intelligence, accounting, finance and growth strategies. Sterling Rose has successfully created and launched over 250 marketing plans, 500 investor ready business plans and 1,000 market/competitive research reports. 92% of their business plans have resulted in acquisitions of SBA, Angel, and Series A Factoring, among others.

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Brian Pierce of Catalyst Wealth Management, Jonathan Holmes of Mighty 8th Media and John Miles of Law Offices of John M. Miles

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Mike Sammond, Brian Pierce, Jonathan Holmes, John M. Miles, Steven Julian

Mike Sammond, Brian Pierce, Jonathan Holmes, John M. Miles, Steven Julian

Brian Pierce/Catalyst Wealth Management

Brian Pierce, Catalyst Wealth ManagementCatalyst Wealth Management is focused on serving clients in the areas of investment management, alternative tax planning, wealth distribution planning and legacy planning. They enjoy working with accredited investors who love their families and have a true desire to be successful in all facets of life. By helping clients accumulate, sustain and ultimately distribute their wealth effectively, it is their hope that they will have a giant impact in this world.

Jonathan Holmes/Mighty 8th Media

Jonathan Holmes, Mighty 8th MediaMighty 8th Media is beginning its 10th year as a full-service marketing, communications and interactive agency with the credentials, creativity and a desire to help organizations build a strong brand and grow their company through effective communications strategies. They view each client uniquely and offer marketing solutions that emphasize both traditional and interactive marketing techniques that are targeted to their unique needs. Their team of professionals sets ambitious goals, plans strategies that defy limits and creates results-oriented campaigns that leave lasting impressions.

The firm’s name was inspired by the 8th Air Force, the largest force of its kind during WWII. Like Mighty 8th, they were formed here in our home state of Georgia, delivered great results and even extended their wings into Europe.

Located north of Atlanta, Mighty 8th Media was founded in 2005 by partners Jonathan Holmes and Bradley Sherwood. At the core of Mighty 8th Media is their dedication to an old-fashioned approach to customer service. They believe in the days when business relationships were often friendships in which the vendor could guide the customer through the decision-making process by fully understanding their needs, desires and financial parameters. By infusing creativity and a diverse mix of media and technology, Mighty 8th is skilled at breathing new life into old concepts.

John Miles/Law Offices of John M. Miles

John Martin Miles, Law Offices of John M. MilesJohn Martin Miles is an attorney on private practice in Suwanee. He is a solo practitioner which means that when you retain him, he is who you get, not an associate whom you have never met. John has been practicing in Gwinnett County for 39 years and over that time his practice has morphed to reflect the economy and the demands of his clients. At the current time his practice is focused on what he calls preventive law.

 

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ATLANTA’S BUSINESS LEADERS: Adam Harrell of Nebo Agency, Doug Hardman of Payscape and Tim Mitchell of HR Outsourcing

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Mike Sammond, Adam Harrell, Doug Hardman, Tim Mitchell, Louis Rosas

Mike Sammond, Adam Harrell, Doug Hardman, Tim Mitchell, Louis Rosas

Adam Harrell/Nebo Agency

Adam Harrell, Nebo AgencyNebo is a human-centered digital agency. They believe that great work comes from understanding the needs, wants and perceptions of your audience. This human-centered approach informs everything they do. With expertise in digital marketing strategy, web design, user experience, SEO, paid media, digital public relations, social media marketing and analytics, Nebo has helped its clients achieve their digital goals. Visit http://www.neboagency.com for more information.

Doug Hardman/Payscape

Doug Hardman, PayscapePayscape provides financial technology solutions and credit card processing to businesses, both big and startup, with dreams of becoming the best companies in the world.

 

 

 

Tim Mitchell/HR Outsourcing, Inc.

Tim Mitchell, HROIHROI (HR Outsourcing, Inc.) is a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) that provides a bundled solution for payroll, employee benefits, workers comp, and HR services.