The GNFCC 400 Insider

GNFCC North Fulton HR Forum – Pandemic: Changing People, Changing Places (“GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 43) How should human resources professionals re-engage their workforce as the economy reopens? What’s the current pool of available talent look like? Those question and more were addressed in this Forum. The PowerPoint deck associated with this webinar can be […]

GNFCC North Fulton Legal Forum:  “Losses, Leases and Litigation” (“GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 42) The pandemic environment has created a number of legal issues, touching everything from commercial leases to employees to legal liability. This GNFCC North Fulton Legal Forum, with three accomplished legal experts as panelists, addressed many of these issues. The PowerPoint de...

GNFCC North Fulton Economic Recovery Series: Zoom Pro Tips from the Source (“GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 41) Nicole Gray, Customer Success Manager Lead, Zoom Video Communications offered a host of Zoom pro tips in this webinar which are valuable for both beginners and advanced users of Zoom.  The PowerPoint deck associated with this webinar can […]

GNFCC North Fulton Banking Forum (“GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 40) The North Fulton banking industry has been in overdrive the past few months, processing PPP loans and generally tending to customers. Four experienced North Fulton financial professionals offer insights on recent SBA economic recovery loans and advice on how business owners should manage this environment. […]

WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series:  Education with Dr. Mike Looney, Fulton County Schools (GNFCC 400 Insider, Episode 39) Dr. Mike Looney, Superintendent of Fulton County Schools, briefed attendees of the WellStar Chamber Luncheon Series on fall school reopening scenarios, lessons learned this past spring, and much more. It’s must listen for parents, students, businesses, and all […]

GNFCC North Fulton HR Forum: Re-engaging Employees (“GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 38) The pandemic-induced business environment has created a host of unique HR challenges, including managing work at home employees, interviewing and hiring virtually, and providing a safe environment for employees returning to the workplace. Five leading North Fulton-based HR professionals contributed to...

North Fulton Real Estate Forum:  Real Estate Market Outlook (“GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 37) The outlook for North Fulton real estate, both commercial and residential, is much more uncertain today as the local economy absorbs the effect of the pandemic. As part of a series of GNFCC Economic Recovery Forums, Gregg Logan, Managing Director of […]

North Fulton Healthcare Leaders Forum:  Managing Pandemic Change and Planning for Recovery (“GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 36) Three respected North Fulton healthcare leaders joined a forum organized by GNFCC to discuss the current state of Covid-19 care at their respective institutions. Jon-Paul Croom, Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Freda Hardage, Northside Hospital System, and Dr. Dan...

“The GNFCC 400 Insider” Episode 35, North Fulton Mayors Round Table On this special edition of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” we were joined by five North Fulton mayors for a roundtable offering updates on Covid-19 crisis management, recovery plans and potential policy changes. Mayor Jim Gilvin of the City of Alpharetta, Mayor Joe Lockwood of […]

Resources for Business Owners in Uncertain Times – Kali Boatright, CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Business owners are hurting due to the challenging environment created by the coronavirus pandemic. Kali Boatright, CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, joined the “GNFCC 400 Insider” to discuss what GNFCC has done […]

“The GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 34, Milton Business Council:  An Interview with Sarah LaDart, City of Milton, and John Herbert, Herbert Legal Group and Milton Business Council Chair On this edition of “The GNFCC 400 Insider,” City of Milton Economic Development Manager Sarah LaDart and Milton Business Council Chair John Herbert discuss the Milton Business […]

“The GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 33, GNFCC Leadership Programs:  An Interview with Dr. Joe Hutto, Gwinnett Technical College and Leadership North Fulton, and Chris Miller, Law Offices of J. Christopher Miller and the Emerging Leaders Program Leadership North Fulton and the Emerging Leaders Program are arguably the region’s most established, in-depth leadership programs. On this [...

“The GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 32, Experts on North Fulton Development Trends: An Interview with Josh Barnes, Orkin & Associates and Dean Collins, Axis Companies A discussion of North Fulton development trends was on the table on the latest “GNFCC 400 Insider,” including insight into developments of the Crabapple Market in Milton and Six Bridges […]

“The GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 31, The North Fulton Chamber 2019 Year in Review: An Interview with Chairman Bill Bland and Chairman-Elect Alan Najjar 2019 was a record-breaking year for the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, and 2020 promises to be a year of continued growth and activity. On this edition of “GNFCC 400 […]

“The GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 30, All Things Sandy Springs: An Interview with Jennifer Cruce, Visit Sandy Springs, and Andrea Worthy, City of Sandy Springs Economic Development The dynamic economic activity in the City of Sandy Springs was discussed on this edition of “GNFCC 400 Insider,” as host Kali Boatright interviewed Jennifer Cruce, Executive Director […]

“GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 29, An Interview with Kerry Armstrong and Kristin Winzeler, Chairman and Program Director of North Fulton CID (Community Improvement District) First in the nation connected vehicle technology in Alpharetta was just one of the topics discussed on this edition of “GNFCC 400 Insider,” as host Kali Boatright interviewed Kerry Armstrong, Chairman, [&...

“GNFCC 400 Insider,” Episode 28, GNFCC Award Winners “You can learn from both fools and wise men, as long as you can figure out who is who.” “We address students as clients.” A few words to operate by and much more offered by 2019 GNFCC Small Business Person of the Year, Brian Martin of Righteous […]

Episode 27, All Things Alpharetta Why does Alpharetta keep achieving such high rankings for quality of life? What makes Alpharetta such an attractive place to do business, particularly for technology companies? What are some of the signature events which draw visitors to Alpharetta? Join Host Kali Boatright as she poses these questions and more to […]

Episode 26, All Things Roswell What makes the City of Roswell so attractive to millennials, families, and empty-nesters? Why is Roswell such an attractive location for business? What are some of the signature events which draw visitors to Roswell? Join Host Kali Boatright as she poses these questions and more to Andy Williams, Visit Roswell, […]

Episode 25, Millennials in the Workplace There’s been a lot of conversation about the defining characteristics of millennials, particularly about their impact on the workplace. So why don’t we hear from millennials themselves and get their perspectives? That’s exactly what this edition of the “GNFCC 400 Insider” features, as GNFCC Communications Coordinator Tori Kerli...

Allison Townsend, 2019 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Barnwell Elementary School As the 2019 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Allison Townsend passionately believes each child should have a voice in his or her learning. She is dedicated to helping teachers create transparent classroom environments where, together with their students, they can make connections and […]

Show Summary This edition of “North Atlanta’s Bizlink” features two GNFCC Women in Business Award Winners for 2019. Lindsey Petrini, Chief Operating Officer of WellStar North Fulton Hospital is the 2019 JenLan Rising Star Award Winner, and Staci Hutto, Atlanta Area Coordinator for Troy University, is the Runner-up for the JenLan Rising Star Award. These […]

Show Summary What’s the purpose of the Tech400 Committee of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce? How do technology companies connect through the activities of this committee? What’s the latest on key technology sectors in North Fulton? This podcast answers these questions and more, as Kali Boatright, CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber […]

Jennifer Hall with Matchkey Consulting After spending 22 years with SunTrust Bank and over 4 with Atlantic Capital Bank, both in Atlanta, Jennifer Finkelstein Hall started MatchKey Consulting in June 2017. MatchKey Consulting is a professional development consulting firm that works with business owners to develop their internal teams and external networks. Internal development happens when team [&...

Jeff Petrea/Georgia Power Georgia Power is an electric utility headquartered in Atlanta, GA. It was established as the Georgia Railway and Power Company and began operations in 1902 running streetcars in Atlanta as a successor to the Atlanta Consolidated Street Railway Company. Georgia Power is the largest of the four electric utilities that are owned and […]