Atlanta Business Radio

Diane Wilush came to UCP of Georgia in 1994 and has led the organization through tremendous growth, from a small nonprofit serving the Atlanta area to an organization providing comprehensive services for more than 500 individuals and families statewide. With more than 35 years of experience in developing community-based supports and advocating for the rights [...]

David Aferiat started AVID Vines to solve the problems experienced the next day after celebrating – which is why our selections are characterized by lower dosage, fewer sulfates, and the highest quality and classification of juice. AVID Vines temperature controls shipments from vineyard to destination to reinforce this approach. In fact, they call it an [...]

John Ghirardelli is Colo Atl s General Manager. He oversees the planning and implementation of the company s strategy and manages its overall commercial and business decisions. Mr. Ghirardelli joined Colo Atl in 2019 upon American Tower s acquisition of the company. He received his Bachelor of Science in finance and accounting from Georgetown University and MBA from [...]

Created and founded by Portia Mathis, BarBella Co. was born due to a lack of representation of women of color in the nail care industry. We primarily focus on the creation of innovative and safe nail products, which provides & creates a lasting nail experience. We want to help inspire a sociable experience! Who said [...]

Melissa Loggins, Owner of Music Authority, was born and raised in Gibsonburg, Ohio. She graduated from Berry College with a degree in Music Business as a voice major with an emphasis on business. Melissa interned in Development for the Atlanta Opera while in college, then went to work in music retail after she graduated. Music [...]

Nathan Regan currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Economic Development at Invest Atlanta, where he leads the agency s Small Business Development, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Business Retention & Expansion, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and Creative Industries activities. Before joining Invest Atlanta, Mr. Regan worked in both private industry and the public sector. He served [......

Katharine Chestnut founded and created Alkaloid Networks, a coworking community environment, that is a special experience for her members on the Atlanta Beltline. Katharine saw a unique opportunity created by a beautiful old warehouse space in a central location that was easily accessible by foot or bike. With plenty of exciting culinary options and creative [...]

Whitney Bennett is the VP of Talent & Culture at CallRail. With a decade of experience in Human Resources and a specialty in rapidly growing SaaS start-ups, Whitney expertly balances the needs of employees with the needs of the business. She is passionate about fostering a culture where people are excited about the work they [...]

Brad Park, CEO, and Founder of HR Starters, grew up in Toronto Canada in the household of a failed business owner. It wasn t until years later that he realized how much that affected him. There was a lot of animosity in the household and lost hope. Brad went into the workforce and went from job [...]

Mike Neumeier, APR, is CEO of Arketi Group, a public relations and digital marketing agency serving a wide range of B2B technology clients that include well-known brands as well as up-and-coming tech challengers. Under Mike s leadership, Atlanta-based Arketi, which he co-founded, helps these companies apply intelligent strategy, messaging, PR, and digital marketing to generate revenue [...]

Mark and Anne Lackey, Co-Founders of HireSmart Virtual Assistants, are well known around Atlanta and across the nation as Real Estate Investors, Authors, Speakers and Educators as well as REALTORs. They have coached and trained hundreds of US and Canadians to a successful real estate career. Mark and Anne have written multiple books and developed [...]

For small businesses, the pandemic is an opportunity to thrive and grow. The first thing is putting the Coronavirus event in context. This is not the first challenge business has faced and it won t be the last. A third of businesses will fail during this crisis, a third will sort of muddle through, and a [...]

Johnson Venture Partners (JVP) is a micro VC fund investing in high-growth startups in the Southeast. The fund seeks long-term capital growth through a diversified portfolio of startup companies with high potential for growth to acquisition, IPO, or other liquidity event. JVP was founded in 2006 and is based in Atlanta, GA. Matt Johnson is [...]

Mark de Gorter has been Chief Operating Officer of Workout Anytime since July 1, 2015. From November, 2012 to July, 2015, he was Executive Vice President, Strategy & Development of Performance Health Systems, LLC in Lake Forest, California, a manufacturer of commercial fitness equipment for the health and fitness, medical and sports industries. From June, [...]

Max Magura is the Retail Marketing Manager for The Escape Game. As a premier provider of escape rooms, The Escape Game s adventures play like Hollywood blockbusters with twists, turns, and jaw-dropping surprises around every corner. Their 60-minute adventures bring epic stories to life in a one-of-a-kind tactile experience. You and your team will work together [...]

As the VP of Sales, East with PayByPhone, Adam Kriegel leads his team by example, making sure each member is aligned with the excellent expertise and service he provides. Adam brings with him a strong background in technology. For years, he helped New York City's largest offices overcome their networking and data challenges. Adam is [...]

Dr. Daniel Carraway. CEO and Co-Founder of RWDC Industries, is a leading authority on biopolymer development and commercialization, having invented and commercialized more than a dozen new bio-based polymers. He believes deeply that achieving personal value is found through the selfless helping of others, and within the frameworks of earth stewardship and respect of all [...]

As a child, Jonathan Brimer turned his bedroom into a boutique department stores, with pricetags on everything from stuffed animals to a stereo. "Customers" – aka his parents – would come "shop" with Jonathan ringing up purchases on an adding machine and transacting with Monopoly money. At age eight, Jonathan consistently won fundraising challenges at [...]

The Founder of GVG, Shannon Gill, has been in business and leadership for over 25 years, with the majority of that experience inside organizations from U.S. Fortune 100 companies to internet startups. In her journey from Disney in Hong Kong to Education in Baltimore to Financial Services and Payments in Georgia and Europe, she began [...]

In 2007, Justin Miller co-founded CARE for AIDS as a junior at Vanderbilt University. CARE for AIDS exists to empower people to live a life beyond AIDS. He became the full-time CEO in September 2009 and has since led the organization to grow to over $4.5 million in annual donations, 68 centers in East [...]

Impact Branding Consulting is a Brand Development & PR Management Consulting Firm equipped with Consultants, Marketing Specialists, Executive Coaches, Project Managers, Technology Experts and Professional Development Specialist. Their niche is Helping Healthcare Reach Higher Heights. Natasha E. Davis, is a Branding Strategist and Corporate Trainer. As a certified expert in email & social media mar...

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Brought to you by OnPay. Built in Atlanta, OnPay is the top-rated payroll and HR software anywhere. Get one month free at OnPay.com. Laura Whitaker began as a volunteer at Extra Special People in 2003. With her passion for enhancing the lives of children with developmental disabilities, Laura became the Executive Director at the age [...]