Restoring community areas and local architecture requires a partner who listens as much as they plan. In this episode of Thrive Y’all, CPL Architect’s Rich Edinger shares how his team creates high-impact and resilient solutions that activate beneficial change in metro-Atlanta communities.

• Services provided by CPL Architects
• How community projects are decided upon and developed
• How technology is used to connect a development team in multiple locations
• The importance of staying within regulations to save money and time
• Upcoming community developments in Flowery Branch and Suwanee Town Center

CPL’s Suwanee Office | 770.831.9000

CPL Architects

With more vehicles on the road than ever before, technology has become a key component of motorists’ safety. In this episode of Thrive Y’all, President of Applied Information, Bryan Mulligan, shares how his team has begun integrating transportation tech into metro-Atlanta communities.

• Connected vehicle technology and how it saves lives
• How Applied Information persuades automotive and municipal partners to embrace change
• How transportation technology has decreased automotive crashes
• How you can try autonomous transportation in a controlled environment
• The upcoming 5G Automotive Association’s North American Conference

Applied Information, Inc.

iATL

5G Automotive Association

• Host: Jessica Clayton
• Guest: Bryan Mulligan

When it comes to the manufacturing industry, a keen eye for details is necessary for long-term success. In this episode of Thrive Y’all, we hear how CAB Incorporated CEO, Terri Jondahl and her team have spent over 35 years relentlessly pursuing new concepts for quality improvement.

• CAB Incorporated’s secret to keeping inventory despite supply chain issues
• How early adoption of cloud based storage helped CAB adjust quickly
• How technology has helped CAB Incorporated’s scale worldwide
• The importance of manufacturers diversifying their production inventory
• Terri’s Jondahl’s journey into the manufacturing industry

CAB Incorporated

• Host: Jessica Clayton
• Guest: Terri Jondahl

Known for its internationally diverse communities, Gwinnett County has drawn the attention of businesses from around the world. Now, in an effort to continue this economic development, Executive Director Joe Allen and the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District share new plans for infrastructure improvements.

• The definition of a community improvement district
• Recent projects completed by the Gwinnett Place CID
• The impact of Gwinnett Place CID’s partnership with Gwinnett County and the State of Georgia
• How the Opportunity Zone has resulted in thousands of new jobs for Gwinnett communities
• The annual economic impact of the Gwinnett Place area
• Upcoming plans to redevelop the Gwinnett Place Mall
• How to share you opinion on Gwinnett County’s redevelopment

Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District

Gwinnett Place To Be

• Host: Jessica Clayton
• Guest: Joe Allen

Since 1985, the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia has worked to improve the world through the power of philanthropy. And now, with CEO Randy Redner and his team at the wheel, the organization is determined to address the charitable needs of individuals, families, and nonprofits across Metro Atlanta.

• The definition of a community foundation
• How community foundations bridge the gap between nonprofits and families
• How CFNEG donates nearly $1 million per month to support the work of amazing charities
• Why one major contribution created a massive impact for Northeast Georgia communities
• The unique 5 step program to building a better community
• The current disparity in available housing
• The 2021 Nonprofit Wish Book

Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia

2021 Nonprofit Wish Book

Gwinnett Coalition

Randy Redner | 404-273-1292 | rredner@cfneg.org

• Host: Jessica Clayton
• Guest: Randy Redner

There’s no denying that Metro Atlanta is a hub for innovation and the city of Alpharetta is no different. With startup incubator organizations like Tech Alpharetta leading the charge, CEO Karen Cashion and her team have promoted the growth of over 700 local tech companies and counting.

• How Tech Alpharetta works to grow technology and innovation in the city of Alpharetta
• Workshops and mentorship opportunities offered at Tech Alpharetta
• How to spark collaboration between startups and establish tech companies
• Types of startups that would benefit from Tech Alpharetta’s services
• The role partnerships play in growth
• Upcoming events at Tech Alpharetta

Tech Alpharetta

City of Alpharetta

Karen Cashion | karen@techalpharetta.com

• Host: Jessica Clayton
• Guest: Karen Cashion

Since 2013, the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce has served as a resource for leaders looking to partner and expand their businesses. Now, as the organization looks to ensure the city remains an environment in which organizations of all kinds can thrive, President and CEO, Deborah Lanham shares how her team is propelling Alpharetta’s economic development.

• What makes the Alpharetta Chamber different from other chambers of commerce
• How the Alpharetta Chamber attracts businesses leaders into the area
• The Alpharetta Chamber’s ideal strategy for growth
• The role local venues play in connecting members
• How fostering casual connections can lead to business growth
• What the upcoming development of the Downtown Alpharetta District means for the city
• How the Alpharetta Chamber chamber continues to build leader-quality networks

Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce

City of Alpharetta

Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau

Tech Alpharetta

Fulton County School System

Deborah Lanham | deborah@alpharettachamber.com

• Host: Jessica Clayton
• Guest: Deborah Lanham

With a variety of career paths available after high school, students often struggle when making a firm decision in the next chapter of their lives. In this episode of Thrive Y’all, Rocket IT hears how Georgia First Generation Foundation President and Co-Founder, Charbel Aoun, matches students with mentors to provide them with the resources to succeed.

• How Georgia First Generation Foundation got its start
• Mentoring as a vital resource for first-generation students
• The challenge of connect high school students with mentors
• Georgia First Generation Foundation’s three foundational pillars
• How the organization plans to double its number of mentors
• The importance of highly dedicated team members in education
• Growth opportunities that come with serving as a mentor

Georgia First Generation Foundation

National First-Generation Celebration Day

University of North Georgia (UNG)

Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

2021 Leadership Summit

• Host: Jessica Clayton
• Guest: Charbel Aoun