The GNFCC 400 Insider

2021 NextGen Connects Mentor Match Program (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 68) The 2021 NextGen Connects Mentor Match Program initiated by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is the focus of this episode, featuring two pairs of mentors and mentees, Lisa Tilt and Tori Kerlin, as well as Geoff Smith and Tukker Penrod. Over the […]

2021 GNFCC Small Business of the Year Award:  IBEX IT Business Experts, with Tracey Grace, Founder and CEO (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 67) IBEX IT Business Experts was recently named the 2021 GNFCC Small Business of the Year. Tracey Grace, Founder and CEO, joined host Kali Boatright to share the story behind her founding the […]

John Herbert and Linda Coyle, Milton Business Council (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 66) After the merger of the former Milton Business Alliance into the Greater North Fulton Chamber, the resulting Milton Business Council has now completed an incredible inaugural year. John Herbert, 2021 Chair, and Linda Coyle, Incoming Chair for 2022, joined host Kali Boatright […]

2021 GNFCC Nonprofit Award Winners: Holly York, North Fulton Community Charities and Amy O’Dell, Jacob’s Ladder (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 65) The two winners of the 2021 GNFCC Nonprofit of the Year were welcomed to this edition of the GNFCC 400 Insider. Holly York, Executive Director with North Fulton Community Charities, and Amy O’Dell, Founder […]

Brandon Beach, North Fulton CID (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 63) North Fulton CID Executive Director Brandon Beach joined host Kali Boatright to discuss his career journey, the history of the North Fulton CID, infrastructure improvements the organization has funded, wider transportation projects which are improving the quality of life in North Fulton, and much more.  […]

North Fulton’s Craft Beer Industry (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 63) Charles Gridley of Six Bridges Brewing and Andy Williams of the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau joined host Kali Boatright to discuss the burgeoning craft brewing industry North Fulton. Andy also talked about the new Topside Tap Trail, highlighting seven breweries in North Fulton, and […]

All Things Johns Creek, with Chris Cannon, Director of Economic Development, and Stacey Gross, Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 62) Stacey Gross and Chris Cannon joined host Kali Boatright to share the city’s vibrant qualities which attract new business and residents, exciting developments such as the Town Center Master Plan, […]

Wellstar Chamber Luncheon Series:  Georgia Legislative Update, with Sam Olens and Edward Lindsey of Dentons and Tharon Johnson of Paramount Consulting Group (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 61) Today’s guests were Sam Olens and Edward Lindsey of Dentons US, LLP Law Firm and Tharon Johnson, CEO of Paramount Consulting Group. Ed Lindsey moderated the session, while […]

Fulton County Schools Update with Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 60) Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney shared updates about the Fulton County School System, including Finish Strong, an effort to stress the importance of graduating high school, plans for in-person learning, the support of the community in the last year, and much more. […]

Wellstar Chamber Luncheon Series: COVID-19 Vaccine Update with the CDC, with Amanda Cohn, MD, and Michelle Wilson, Centers for Disease Control (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 59) CDC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Amanda Cohn offered an update on the Covid-19 vaccine rollout and CDC Senior Advisor Michelle Wilson joined the call as well. Today’s program was […]

Workforce Development Taskforce (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 58) The Greater North Fulton Chamber’s Economic Recovery Task Force was created to connect businesses and jobseekers to much-needed resources. Misty Fernandez, North Fulton Area Manager for Georgia Power serves as the Chair of the Chamber’s Workforce Committee. Samir Abdullahi is the Deputy Director of Economic Development for [&#82...

Wellstar Chamber Luncheon Series: Esports Industry Impact, with Todd Harris, Skillshot Media and Brennen Dicker, Creative Media Industries Institute at GSU (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 57) Metro Atlanta–and North Fulton specifically–are home to a thriving esports industry, and all the necessary ingredients are in place for continued growth, according to panelists speaking at this GNFCC...

PPP Second Round with Alan Najjar, Jon Daly, and Joseph Shuford (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 56) Alan Najjar, Chair of GNFCC’s Economic Task Force for Cash Flow & Liquidity, hosts a roundtable of SBA loan experts, with Jon Daly, Renasant Bank, and Joseph Shuford, Synovus Financial, joining the show. They discussed questions on PPP second […]

Wellstar Chamber Luncheon Series: 2021 Economic Outlook with Professor Rajeev Dhawan, Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 55) Georgia State University’s Dr. Rajeev Dhawan joined this GNFCC WellStar Chamber Luncheon to offer his perspective on the metro Atlanta, Georgia, and national economies. He also commented on singular advantages which [&#...

GNFCC Year in Review and Leadership Transition: An Interview with 2020 Chair Alan Najjar and 2021 Chair Lindsey Petrini (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 54) On this edition of the “GNFCC 400 Insider,” GNFCC CEO Kali Boatright is joined by Alan Najjar, GNFCC’s 2020 Chair, and Lindsey Petrini, GNFCC’s 2021 Chair. Alan and Lindsey offer a […]

 North Fulton Mayors Appreciation Luncheon 2020 (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 53) This year’s North Fulton Mayors Appreciation Luncheon included updates from City of Alpharetta Mayor Jim Gilvin, City of Roswell Mayor Lori Henry, and City of Mountain Park Mayor Jim Still. The host of “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is GNFCC CEO Kali Boatright and the […]

WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series: Connected Vehicles, with Kerry Armstrong, Atlanta Regional Commission, Bryan Mulligan, Applied Information, and Brad Stertz, Audi America (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 52) Guests for this GNFCC WellStar Chamber Luncheon included Kerry Armstrong of the Atlanta Regional Commission and Bryan Mulligan, Applied Information, broadcasting from the new Infrastructure Automo...

Getting to Know the 2020 Women INfluencing Business Award Winners (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 51) GNFCC CEO Kali Boatright interviews the 2020 Women INfluencing Business Award Winners:  Julie Haley of Edge Solutions, Gloria Mattei of Nothing Bundt Cakes Alpharetta, and Jennifer Cantor of Rivers Academy.  “GNFCC 400 Insider” is presented by the Greater North Fulton […]

WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series: Women INfluencing Business Awards Winners Julie Haley, Gloria Mattei, and Jennifer Cantor (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 50) Women INfluencing Business Awards winners were announced at this GNFCC event featuring a keynote address by Marcia Miller, Founder, Mud Pie. Gloria Mattei of Nothing Bundt Cakes and Jennifer Cantor of Rivers Academy each […]

WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series: Georgia Transportation Update, From Port to Perimeter – Sen. Brandon Beach, Rep. Kevin Tanner, and Griff Lynch, Georgia Port Authority A Georgia transportation update is offered by three key leaders in the state’s effort to keep transportation infrastructure aligned with the state’s economic and business growth. An assessment of how Covid-19 [&#8...

WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series: Focus on Small Business Resilience and Opportunity – Ryan Pernice, RO Hospitality, Amanda Wilbanks of Southern Baked Pie Company, and Taylor Neary, Restaurant Holmes Three outstanding entrepreneurs, Ryan Pernice of RO Hospitality, Amanda Wilbanks of Southern Baked Pie Company, and Taylor Holmes, Restaurant Holmes, share their stories on how they’ve suc...

Resources and Planning for North Fulton Regional Recovery:  Kali Boatright, CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 47) Five months into a pandemic, Kali Boatright, CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, joined the “GNFCC 400 Insider” to share what she’s learned about leadership through a pandemic, […]

WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series: Legislative Update with Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan joined this month’s Wellstar Chamber Luncheon as the keynote speaker, offering a 2020 legislative review and more. The host of “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is GNFCC CEO Kali Boatright and the show is presented by the Greater North Fulton […]

WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series: Recognizing the 2020 Leadership North Fulton Class, Keynote Speaker Kevin Scott, ADDO (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 45) Kevin Scott, Co-Founder of ADDO, is the keynote speaker as the Chamber recognizes the 2020 graduating class of Leadership North Fulton.  The host of “The GNFCC 400 Insider” is GNFCC CEO Kali Boatright and […]

GNFCC North Fulton Marketing Forum: Recovery Sales, Marketing and Promotion (“GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 44) GNFCC CEO Kali Boatright moderated a panel of three top-notch sales, marketing, and promotion professionals in the last in a June series of Economic Recovery Forums sponsored by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce and Roswell Inc. The PowerPoint […]